A Return to Common Sense

How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It

By: Leigh McGowan

Narrated by: Leigh McGowan

This instant New York Times bestselling political book is “an essential companion for anyone who suspects that politics is in fact for everyone, and that the time to put skin in the game is right now” (Dahlia Lithwick, New York Times bestselling author)—from viral TikTok sensation PoliticsGirl.

Something’s gone wrong in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. We can all feel it, but if we’re being honest, most of us don’t understand it. At the end of the day, we don’t have all the facts, and if you don’t know how something works, how do you fix it?

A Return to Common Sense is an “accessible and urgent” (Kirkus Reviews), dare we say fun, guide to how America works and a roadmap to reclaiming a government of, by, and for the people. We fought a revolutionary war for the idea of self-governance and pursuit of happiness—we can’t just give up on it now.

To address the crisis, Leigh McGowan offers Six American Principles, rooted in history, that we can all agree make America, America.

1. America is a land of freedom.
2. Everyone should have the opportunity to rise.
3. Every citizen should have a vote, and that vote should count.
4. Representatives should represent the people who elected them.
5. The law applies to all of us.
6. Government should be a force for good.

Using the Six Principles as guideposts, this book lays out suggestions for America, to not only find its way out of the mess it’s currently in, but to set a course for a future of which we can all be truly proud.

Politics is Our Business

loved the way you explained the American system of governance in a clear concisive way, but drawing our attention as to it's pitfalls and how we can go about changing it. this book comes at a very important time in American and world history, voters are encouraged to go beneath the surface and examine the facts is an open minded way. my husband is American, I'm not, so having read this book has given me a whole new understanding of America. a must read for every voter in the US! Sarah.

Politics explained in a straightforward manner

Leigh McGowen has accomplished her research and explained brilliantly how we need to return to common sense in politics.
The need for a review of what this country has fought for, a review of civic governance, and the passionate commitment to keep our democracy is palpable. To say I loved it would be an understatement. I certainly would take the time to read this again. I highly recommend this book. It is a message every American should hear and absorb.

simplicity

The layout and organization of this book makes federal government easy to understand if you need a recap. each of the six principles are laid out with a foundation of what it is, how it was messed up, and what can be done to improve when it comes to saving democracy in America. A must read for understanding and saving democracy.

The chapter on the danger of our Supreme Court. Chilling.

This piece of work is thought provoking and a great reminder to learn more about my dear Country and our Government.

A Champion of Democracy

Leigh is a great champion of the Middle Class and the protector of our Democracy!