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Includes index.

"The Land of Flickering Lights is a unique contribution to American political writing at this or any other time. Senator Michael Bennet lifts a veil on the inner workings of Congress to reveal, in his words, "through a series of actual stories-about the people, the politics, the motives, the money, the hypocrisy, the stakes, the out-come-the pathological culture of the capitol and the consequences for us all." Bennet unfolds the dramatic backstory behind five episodes crucial to the well-being of all Americans. Each of them exemplifies the hyper-partisan politics that have upended our democracy: the highly politicized nominations and appointments of judges at all levels; the recent tax cut that massively increased our debt and financial inequality; the dangerous shredding of the Iran nuclear deal; the corruption and inaction caused by money in politics; and the ugly sabotage by a minority of the "Gang of Eight's" bi-partisan plan to reform our immigration policies. With frankness and refreshing candor, and in elegant prose, Bennet pulls the machinations behind these episodes into full public view. Arguing that each of us has a duty to act as a founder, he will inspire Americans of all political persuasions to demand that the "winners" of our political battles be all the American people, not one party or the other"--,Provided by publisher.

2020 Colorado book award finalists