Essays on Politics, the Economy, Society, and the Future
2 min readWashington, DC, December 06, 2023 — Prominent antitrust lawyer and co-founder of The Chesapeake Observer, John DeQ. Briggs has executed the seemingly inconceivable: he has authored a e-book that has the potential to unite the US political proper and left on lots of the points dealing with us at present.
What Mark Halperin is asking “required studying for policymakers on either side of the political divide,” John’s debut e-book, “America in Turmoil,” is a group of thought-provoking essays delving into occasions from 2019 – 2023 which have divided us. From the homicide of George Floyd and the rise of Black Lives Matter to the aftermath of the 2022 election and past, Briggs presents a practical examination with a spotlight on sensible options quite than partisanship.
Addressing such subjects as taxation, immigration, abortion, cancel tradition, training, and Afghanistan, “America in Turmoil” challenges readers from all sides of the political spectrum to suppose critically about the nation’s most urgent challenges.
His assessments, together with very readable digressions into economics, training, regulation and coverage, books, motion pictures, streaming applications, and extra supply a nuanced view rooted in his New England Republican background.
Praise for the e-book has come from either side of the aisle:
“A splendidly readable assortment of trenchant essays addressing our society’s challenges and providing non-partisan options.” – William F Weld (R) Governor of Massachusetts 1991 – 1997, and creator of Mackerel by Moonlight, Big Ugly, and Stillwater
“Refreshingly smart and authentic, John Briggs focuses on fixing issues, not fixing blame.” – Bill Richardson (D), Governor of New Mexico 2003 – 2011
“A dispatch from a extra civilized discourse … Briggs’ mental integrity, reliance on information, and refusal to rely on obtained knowledge units his columns aside, and his insightful, participating prose clarifies advanced concepts with out simplifying them.” – BookLife by Publisher’s Weekly