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The Preamble

The Preamble

News, politics, and history from #1 NYT-bestselling author Sharon McMahon. Breaking down government and law in straightforward ways you won’t find anywhere else. If you want clarity and context—delivered with sanity and reason—The Preamble is for you.

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