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SUMMARY:Casey Burgat: We Hold These “Truths”
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, February 26 at Delizia Cafe\, 14 East Patrick Street in Downtown Frederick\, for this very special evening with former congressional staffer turned politics professor and now author Casey Burgat as he discusses his new book We Hold These “Truths”: How to Spot the Myths that are Holding America Back.  \nDoors open at 6:30 pm for an informal meet-and-greet with the author. Casey’s presentation begins at 7:00 pm\, followed by Q&A and book signing. Copies of We Hold These “Truths” will be available for purchase at the event and in advance at Curious Iguana beginning February 4. \nThis event is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: \nIn this clear-eyed\, non-partisan book of essays\, Burgat and experts from both sides of the aisle cut through the spin about term limits\, lobbyists\, money in politics\, and more\, exposing the myths that lie at the heart of our political dysfunction and hold our democracy back. We Hold These “Truths” offers real-world insights into how our government actually works and empowers us all to understand and demand the kind of government that will bring about positive change. \n“This book is the crash course in civics that America needs…it will help you ask better questions and have more thoughtful conversations.” \n— Adam Grant\, New York Times bestselling author of Think Again\, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking \n  \n“We Hold These ‘Truths’ dismantles dozens of myths about American politics in the service of rebuilding American democracy.” \n—Daniel H. Pink\, New York Times bestselling author and former White House speechwriter \n  \n“A bracing and often entertaining corrective to some misinformation about the way things work.” \n–Kirkus Review \n  \nAbout the author:  \nCasey Burgat–“America’s civics professor”– 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\, The Washington Post\, Fox News\, Politico\, and The Daily Beast. Casey is also the creator of the Substack\, Crash Course with Casey Burgat\, which highlights the importance of civics in America\, and hosts the popular political podcast Mastering the Room.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/casey-burgat-we-hold-these-truths/
LOCATION:Delizia Cafe\, 14 East Patrick Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing
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