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US Politics Today

British Library

96 Euston Road

Mon 9 Nov · 10:30 · Free

London
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This is an exciting opportunity for Year 12 and 13 students of A-level Politics to hear some of the critical questions and issues in US politics leap off the textbook page, as two former Members of the US House of Representatives – one Democrat, one Republican – share reflections from their direct experience at the heart of Washington D.C.There will be four chances during the week for schools to join Representatives Val Demings (Democrat, Florida's 10th district, 2017–2023) and Garret Graves (Republican, Louisiana’s 6th district, 2015-2025) to learn about their experiences as lawmakers and representatives of their communities in the United States Congress.Each session will also feature a conversation with a special academic guest, focussing on a particular problem in contemporary US politics.Schools can only attend one in-person event at the British Library, but each discussion will be live-streamed and available on catch-up for everyone.Every topic will also feature a special pre-recorded podcast to help students explore the subject in greater depth.

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