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A.J. Jacobs

'As an author, I appreciate democracy and the protection of our First Amendment rights.'

'As an author, I appreciate democracy and the protection of our First Amendment rights.'

After a year of living under the Constitution, the bestselling author is filled with gratitude.

The Founding Fathers emphasized the importance of health, happiness, and helping others in creating a free and responsible society.

The Founding Fathers emphasized the importance of health, happiness, and helping others in creating a free and responsible society.

An election year bestselling author imparts insights from the Constitution.

Crafting items by hand connects to the long-standing tradition of American individualism.

Crafting items by hand connects to the long-standing tradition of American individualism.

The Constitution and our Founders' teachings emphasize the importance of self-reliance for true individuality.

In a year of elections, Americans require less impulsive opinions and more thoughtful analysis.

In a year of elections, Americans require less impulsive opinions and more thoughtful analysis.

The author of 'The Year of Living Constitutionally' argues for a "productive solutions" style.

Americans require more in-person civil conversations with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Americans require more in-person civil conversations with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

In an election year, the author advises following the example of Ben Franklin and practicing more listening and less outrage.