Meet Rick Shenkman, New York Times best selling author, publisher of the History News Network (http://hnn.us) -- principal at VoteIQ.com, a new social networking site for all things politics -- and writer of "Just How Stupid Are We?: Facing The Truth About The American Voter".

Rick's research will stun you, and further motivate you.

Here's the video op-ed Jeffrey did with him (plus clips of his appearance on Jon Stewart's show)

http://bit.ly/dIYJU8

Join us Friday at 2pm EST.

Join Annabel Park and Jeffrey Abelson, co-hosting a special series of interviews with some fascinating people Jeffrey has filmed as part of his "Song Of A Citizen" project. First up is Maya Enista, CEO of Mobilize.org -- one of America's leading youth-oriented civic engagement organizations.

Maya's been networking and motivating young people into active citizenship for years. She's a real inspiration. Join us!

Looking back at 2010 and looking forward to 2011 with Annabel and Coffee Partiers. Please call in!

Have coffee w/ the authors of Voice of the People: The Transpartisan Imperative in American Life, a powerful critique of the current political system. They emphasize the importance of strong citizen engagement in solving problems.

Have coffee with filmmaker, writer and citizen journalist, Jeffrey Abelson. http://www.songofacitizen.com/songofacitizen.com/About_The_Founder.html

The Coffee Party began collaboration with Jeffrey and his Song of Citizen project starting with the convention and he's produced some stunning videos from the convention. http://www.youtube.com/user/SongOfACitizen

We will discuss his passion for serious citizenship and the upcoming Serious Citizen video contest. Hope you join us.

Have coffee with Sabina Virgo, Chris Rigopulos and other Interim Board members to discuss their work and the future of the Coffee Party movement. What does it take to go from a popular facebook page to a sustainable nonprofit organization?

Have coffee with Annabel and Elisa Batista, mother, blogger and activist. We'll discuss the dysfunctions of Congress to address the devastating economic crisis and what we need to do about it.

John Bonifaz of Free Speech for the People on Citizens United and what needs to be done to reverse the ruling: "To restore the First Amendment to its original purpose, we need to enact a constitutional amendment that puts people ahead of corporations." http://www.freespeechforpeople.org/

How do we achieve institutional impact as a grassroots movement given the obstructionism, gridlock and corruption in Washington? Discussion w/ John Steiner, Acting Chair of the Transpartisan Center, visionary thinker, organizer and philanthropist. http://www.transpartisancenter.org/

Lessons in organizing from this Florida Chapter organizers. Featured speakers include Ray Hudkins and William Ramos. Other FL organizers will join the discussion. http://www.coffeepartyofflorida.com/