My Weekly Recommendations

This week was a dream come true!

I am a published author! I have been waiting years to say those words. Thanks so much for the support and excitement you’ve shown me this week. 

Now, let’s take a second to catch up on what you might have missed on The Preamble: 

Who is Sonia Sotomayor?

The first Latina and third woman to serve on the Supreme Court spent her whole life being told she wasn’t good enough. She let those doubts energize her path to the bench. 

A Note From a Published Author…

I hope you know that I wrote this book for you. And more than that — I hope you can feel the love and care I put into each and every word. We all have the power to say yes when our moment comes. 

The Power of Doing…Something

I talked with Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, the women behind the popular podcast, Pantsuit Politics about the power of doing something, even when the enormity of the world’s problems make us feel paralyzed with indecision on what we can do. 

READ: An Exclusive Excerpt

Haven’t had a chance to buy The Small and the Mighty? Not sure if it’s up your alley (it is, I promise)? You can read an excerpt from the book here and then head over to any place that sells books to read the rest. 

Subscriber questions live!

Why does Iran want to assassinate Trump? What’s it like meeting Ken Burns? Can Harris codify Roe? Are you really *that* tall? All that and more in this week’s video!

Some conversations that I had this week…

Women, politics and the presidency

I talked to Lillian Cunningham on Presidential, a podcast by The Washington Post, about women’s ongoing fight for more political power—examining the arc of progress since 1920, when women across the nation first voted for president.

Teacher becomes social media star educating about government

I was on ABC News to talk about The Small and the Mighty, and how I use social media and my podcast to educate people on democracy, politics, and history.

Drops Make an Ocean

It is a hard time to be a person in the world given the volatile political climate or state of our world or the realities we’re facing in our families. But the weight of the world’s problems is not on your shoulders alone. I talked to Kate Bowler about the small, faithful ways we can make a difference in our communities.

What I am reading…

From a dirt road outside Duluth, Sharon McMahon expands her media empire with new book

By Jenna Ross, The Minnesota Star Tribune

I never had a grand plan. Neither did most of the people I write about in my book. But we all have the capability of making a difference.

Americans Still Favor Replacing Electoral College System

By Jeffrey Jones, Gallop

Fifty-eight percent of Americans support amending the Constitution to change to a popular vote system. Here’s what a new poll says. 

How the VP debate rules will work for the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown

By Kathyrn Watson, ABC News

The first and only vice presidential debate is on Oct. 1 in New York. Here’s how it will work. 

The Eric Adams Indictment Is Laden With Irony

By Alexander Sammon

He ran on a platform that was tough on crime. He’s accused of committing some very serious felonies. 

What I am listening to…

Behind the Scenes of The Small and the Mighty, Episode 2

I walk down memory lane, laughing over the dozens of book covers I went through before finally settling on THE ONE. From a woman riding a flying eagle (really), to one with more weapons than you can count, these are the worst of the worst. I share my feelings on the process, who helped me decide, and how I figured out the right color and image for The Small and the Mighty.

What I am looking forward to…

It was such a thrill to meet some of you in New York and DC, and I was so touched by your enthusiasm and excitement.

The tour is just getting started, and I still have tickets open in some cities, including: 

Denver

Phoenix

Los Angeles

Austin (there are only like 20 tickets left!)

Dallas

Nashville

What an honor it is to be supported by you. Thank you!