A Return to Common Sense: How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It

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This instant New York Times bestselling political book is an essential companion for anyone who suspects that politics is in fact for everyone, and that the time to put skin in the game is right now (Dahlia Lithwick, New York Times bestselling author)from viral TikTok sensation PoliticsGirl.

Somethings gone wrong in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. We can all feel it, but if were being honest, most of us dont understand it. At the end of the day, we dont have all the facts, and if you dont know how something works, how do you fix it

A Return to Common Sense is an accessible and urgent (Kirkus Reviews), dare we say fun, guide to how America works and a roadmap to reclaiming a government of, by, and for the people. We fought a revolutionary war for the idea of self-governance and pursuit of happinesswe cant just give up on it now.

To address the crisis, Leigh McGowan offers Six American Principles, rooted in history, that we can all agree make America, America.

1. America is a land of freedom.
2. Everyone should have the opportunity to rise.
3. Every citizen should have a vote, and that vote should count.
4. Representatives should represent the people who elected them.
5. The law applies to all of us.
6. Government should be a force for good.

Using the Six Principles as guideposts, this book lays out suggestions for America, to not only find its way out of the mess its currently in, but to set a course for a future of which we can all be truly proud.

Author Bio

Leigh McGowanis the creator of the viral award-winning digital media brandPoliticsGirl.First launched on YouTube in 2015 and relaunched across all social media platformsin 2020,Leighhasbecome a trusted source of information in the age of polarizedmedia, helpinga diverse audience reconnect with politics and the American experiment. Known for herKitchenRants, breakingdown the key issuesof the day into digestible pieces,Leighhas amassed hundreds of millions of views,wontwoWebbys, launchedthehighly successfulPoliticsGirl Podcastand become a popular contributor on MSM.