What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don't, Fourth Edition: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues That Matter

Engaging and inspiring . . . Reading this book should make you want to vote.Barack Obama In a world of sound bites, deliberate misinformation, and a political scene colored by the blue versus red partisan divide, how does the average educated American find a reliable source thats free of political spin? What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Dont breaks it all down, issue by issue, explaining who stands for what, and whywhether its the economy, income inequality, Obamacare, foreign policy, education, immigration, or climate change. If youre a Democrat, a Republican, or somewhere in between, its the perfect book to brush up on a single topic or read through to get a deeper understanding of the often murky world of American politics. This is an essential volume for understanding the background to the 2020 presidential election. But it is also a book that transcends the season. Its truly for anyone who wants to know more about the perennial issues that will continue to affect our everyday lives. The fourth edition includes an introduction by Martin Garbus discussing the themes and issues that have come to the fore during the present presidential cycle.