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The Preamble

Your daily guide to how America works — from the history that shaped us to the decisions shaping what’s next. Edited by Sharon McMahon, The Preamble delivers smart, accessible breakdowns of government and law you won’t find anywhere else.

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The History You Never Learned in School

The #1 New York Times-bestselling stories of ordinary people — a telephone operator, a boy in a prison camp, a woman on a white horse — whose courage changed the course of our nation.

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“Sharon McMahon has a remarkable ability to make you laugh as you learn about the unsung heroes who shaped our country. By the end of the book, you won’t just be enlightened and entertained—you’ll feel empowered by newfound confidence that you don’t need to be rich or famous to make a difference.”

- Adam Grant

#1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking
Sharon McMahon, America's Government teacher backstage on book tour

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Understanding our system changes everything.

I’m Sharon McMahon—a teacher at heart and a firm believer that truth still matters. After years in the classroom teaching government and law, I brought my lessons online.

Now, millions of people turn to me for nonpartisan insight that makes sense of the news, unpacks misinformation, and connects the dots from history to today. My goal is simple: tell the truth, explain it clearly, and help you understand how our system works—so together, we can make it work better.

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