politics

Teenagers Jamie and Maya, who are from Jewish and Muslim backgrounds, respectively, begin canvassing together for a local politician at the behest of their parents. Jamie, who is desperately shy, and Maya, who is reeling from her parents' separation, discover friendship and attraction as they work together on a discriminatory bill against Muslims.

"The first year they are eligible to vote, Marva and Duke meet at their polling place and, over the course of one crazy day, fall in love"--Provided by publisher.

After her mother dies, sixteen-year-old Kate Quinn meets the father she did not know she had, joins his presidential campaign, falls for a rebellious boy, and when what she truly believes flies in the face of the campaign's talking points, Kate must decide what is best.

An introduction fo political philosophy, focusing on the history of partisan debate in politics.

A collection of "Doonesbury" comics that critique the world of politics while Joanie Caucus heads for a midlife crisis, Mike grows concerned about his daughter's boyfriend, and the romance between J.J. and Zeke continues.

Presents a step-by-step guide to the process by which U.S. presidents are chosen, from the announcements of candidates through election day, and includes information on the history of voting in the United States.

"Amanda Adams has always dreamed of running for class president. Her mom is a member of Congress and her dad is a political strategist who manages her mother's campaigns. Politics is in her DNA. She has the perfect VP in mind for the school ticket--her best friend Meghan Hart. But when Amanda finds out that Meghan has political ambitions of her own, these two best friends suddenly find themselves on opposite sides of the aisle, and, as each girl mounts her campaign, it's clear the gloves are about to come off. As the rest of their classmates begin to choose sides, the girls realize how they carry themselves over the coming weeks will have a lasting impact on the outcome"--Provided by publisher.

In a small coastal town in North Carolina, three generations of family yearn for redemption amid kidnapping, slavery, love, and illness during the American Revolution.

A guide to understanding politics that covers states and governments; the rule of law; equality; liberal democracy; political ideologies; elections and electoral systems; parties and party systems; pressure groups; the media; constitutions; the executive and legislative branches; bureaucracy; the judiciary and law enforcement; sub-national government; and nation-states.

Examines the rising rate of deaths from suicides, drug overdoses, and alcoholism among white working class Americans without a college degree. Argues that it is the result of the expensive health care system and flaws in capitalism, and suggests a way forward.