{"product_id":"we-hold-these-truths-how-to-spot-the-myths-that-are-holding-america-back-9798893310184","title":"We Hold These Truths: How to Spot the Myths That Are Holding America Back","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"This book is the crash course in civics that America needs.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Adam Grant, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of THINK AGAIN, and host of the podcast \u003ci\u003eRe: Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Dismantles dozens of myths about American politics in the service of rebuilding American democracy.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Daniel H. Pink, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and former White House speechwriter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A bracing and often entertaining corrective to some misinformation about the way things work.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e--Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this clear-eyed guide, America's political experts cut through the spin and expose the myths holding our democracy back.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Our political system is bogged down by convenient falsehoods, fueled by those who benefit from the chaos. These myths distort our view of government and prevent us from solving real problems, leaving many Americans feeling frustrated and hopeless. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eWe Hold These \"Truths\"\u003c\/i\u003e, former congressional staffer turned George Washington University grad school professor Casey Burgat leads a diverse team of officials, academics, and experts from both sides of the aisle to expose the lies at the heart of our political dysfunction. They debunk talking points about presidential power, the Constitution, term limits, lobbyists, and more--offering real-world insights into how our government actually works. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReplacing myths with clarity and solutions, \u003ci\u003eWe Hold These \"Truths\"\u003c\/i\u003e empowers us all to see past the distractions, understand the system, and demand the kind of government that will actually bring about positive change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapters: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The Founders, In Their Infinite Wisdom...\" by Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky\u003cbr\u003e \"Members of Congress Don't Do Anything\" by Rep. Derek Kilmer\u003cbr\u003e \"The President Should Just...\" by Alyssa Farah Griffin\u003cbr\u003e \"I vote the issues, not the party\" by Dr. Lilliana Mason\u003cbr\u003e \"The Supreme Court Has Become Politicized\" by Steve Vladeck, \u003cbr\u003e \"Politicians Are Bought and Paid For\" by Rep. Steve Israel\u003cbr\u003e \"Bipartisanship is Dead\" by Dr. Frances E. Lee and Dr. James Curry\u003cbr\u003e \"The Filibuster Forces Compromise\" by Adam Jentleson\u003cbr\u003e \"I Wish the Parties Would Work Together\" by Rep. Bill Pascrell\u003cbr\u003e \"Lobbyists Are Evil\" by Rev. Quardricos Driskell\u003cbr\u003e \"The Media Wants to Polarize Us\" by Matt Fuller\u003cbr\u003e \"Keep Your Politics Out of My Sports\" by Jane McManus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-17154469\"\u003eCasey Burgat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Authors Equity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.40w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798893310184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-POL\"\u003ePolitical Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-POL040000\"\u003eAmerican Government | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-POL\"\u003ePolitical Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-POL046000\"\u003eCommentary \u0026amp; Opinion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HIS\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HIS036000\"\u003eUnited States | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCasey Burgat is a former congressional staffer turned politics professor at George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management. Respected across the aisle, Casey is a political expert, particularly on the workings of Congress. He's a regular contributor to Barron's, and frequently provides commentary to outlets such as CNN, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, FoxNews, Politico, and \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Beast\u003c\/i\u003e. Casey is also the creator of the Substack, Crash Course with Casey Burgat, which highlights the importance of civics in America, and the host of the popular political podcast \u003ci\u003eMastering the Room\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authors Equity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113001595117,"sku":"9798893310184","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_595c4516-8d1a-4e37-9d57-a8704a439bb8.jpg?v=1752075519","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/we-hold-these-truths-how-to-spot-the-myths-that-are-holding-america-back-9798893310184","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}