Casey Burgat

professor of legislative affairs at George Washington University and author “We Hold These ‘Truths’: How to Spot the Myths That Are Holding America Back”

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A new book argues Americans need a deeper understanding of how our government works to spot historical myths that hold us back.

Presidential power, term limits: How to spot ‘myths’ destroying US politics

A new book argues Americans need a deeper understanding of how our government works to spot historical myths that hold us back.

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