how to spot the myths that are holding America back Burgat, Casey creator compiler, writer of introduction. text bibliography Essays. nyu 2025 monographic eng xix, 358 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm "In this clear-eyed guide, America's political experts cut through the spin and expose the myths holding our democracy back. Our political system is bogged down by convenient falsehoods, fueled by those who benefit from the chaos. These myths distort our view of government and prevent us from solving real problems, leaving many Americans feeling frustrated and hopeless. In We Hold These "Truths", former congressional staffer turned George Washington University grad school professor Casey Burgat leads a diverse team of officials, academics, and experts from both sides of the aisle to expose the lies at the heart of our political dysfunction. They debunk talking points about term limits, lobbyists, money in politics, and more - offering real-world insights into how our government actually works. Replacing myths with clarity and solutions, We Hold These "Truths" empowers us all to see past the distractions, understand the system, and demand the kind of government that will actually bring about positive change." -- Contenidos : Introduction / Dr. Casey Burgat "The founders, in their infinite wisdom,..." / Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky "I vote the issues, not the party" / Dr. Lilliana Mason "The president should just..." / Alyssa Farah Griffin "Members of Congress don't do anything" / Rep. Derek Kilmer "The Supreme Court has become too political" / Stephen I. Vladeck "Politicians are bought and paid for" / Rep. Steve Israel "Lobbyists are evil" / Quardricos Driskell "Term limits will fix our broken Congress" / Dr. Casey Burgat "Bipartisanship is dead" / Dr. James M. Curry and Dr. Frances E. Lee "I wish the parties would work together" / Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., with Mark Greenbaum "The filibuster forces compromise" / Adam Jentleson "The media wants to polarize us" / Matt Fuller "Keep your politics out of my sports" / Jane McManus Epilogue: now the real work begins / Dr. Casey Burgat Be about it: continue your civics crash course [compiled and introduction by] Casey Burgat. Includes bibliographical references. n-us--- Political culture United States Democracy United States Official secrets United States History 21st century Secrets d'État États-Unis Histoire 21e siècle United States Politics and government United States Politics and government History États-Unis Politique et gouvernement Histoire États-Unis Politique et gouvernement JK275 .B954w 2025 320.973 9798893310184 2024947639 IG# 241002 20260513165010.0 23882712 eng