AP Connect– Unthinkable: A Conversation With Congressman Jamie Raskin

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Join us April 20 for a conversation between U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and AP Board Member and actress Debra Winger.

What to expect:

• Rep. Jaime Raskin will discuss his book Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy, describing the 45-day period in 2020 when he lost his son to suicide and, a week later, faced down an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol with his daughter by his side.
• He will share how these experiences have reinforced the need to protect our democracy through structural and civic healing and reform.
• He will publicly and frankly discuss how current crises are affecting the mental health of many Americans, especially young people.

How to get involved:

• RSVP for the virtual event on Zoom
• Invite your friends to join this important conversation
• Take action to address both of these national issues – steps will be suggested at the event
• Register below for the April 20th call!

More details:

While serving in Congress and representing Maryland’s 8th District, U.S. Rep. Raskin has been a leading advocate and sponsor of bipartisan legislation to address the biggest fundamental issue facing our democracy: big money in politics.

This April 20 AP Connect event will feature U.S. Rep. Raskin and Debra Winger, along with Dr. Jessica Hare, American Promise Vice President-Outreach; and Jeff Clements, American Promise President.

Event co-sponsors include Public Citizen, People for the American Way, The Brennan Center, and Fair Vote.