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We Are Mighty
History isn’t just made by the powerful. It’s made by those with courage.
Inside these pages, you’ll meet twelve real people who changed the course of America — not because they had titles or power, but because they chose to act. Beautifully illustrated and deeply inspiring, We Are Mighty reminds readers of every age that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
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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.