Feb 20, 2025
"A page turner full of 'a-ha!' moments. Encouraging. Funny. Brilliant."
- Lindsay Powers, Amazon Editor
News, politics, and history from #1 NYT-bestselling author Sharon McMahon. Breaking down government and law in straightforward ways you won’t find anywhere else. If you want clarity and context—delivered with sanity and reason—The Preamble is for you.
Feb 19, 2025
Three Things to Think About
Three Stories That Will Change How You See the World—Which One Sticks With You?
Feb 18, 2025
Veterans Left Behind, Millions Spent on Confederate Names, and Europe on Edge
From VA layoffs to costly base renaming and Ukraine’s uncertain future—how recent decisions are reshaping America’s priorities.
Feb 17, 2025
The Government Promised to Pay -- Then it Didn't
Farmers are facing financial ruin after a funding freeze
Feb 16, 2025
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9066: One Signature Changed It All
What happens when fear and prejudice are ignited by the hysteria of war?
Find out in our brand new series, 9066: One Signature Changed It All.
When FDR signed executive order 9066, he upended lives and forever altered the course of American history. With the stroke of a pen, more than 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry would be forced from their homes, jobs, schools, and lives.
In 9066, we’ll walk you through the heartbreak and confusion of the people who lived it. From Daniel Inouye, who was just 17 when he witnessed the first civilian casualty of Pearl Harbor, to Norman Mineta, who was taken from his home as a child at gunpoint.
Just children when their country turned its back on them, they refused to do the same.
9066 is a story of resilience, honor, and hope.
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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