Many people believe we need taxes because people can’t be trusted to pay for government services on their own. They worry that if we let people choose what to pay for, nobody will pay at all. But this idea is based more on fear than facts. Even in places where people don’t fully trust each

Eitan Hersh’s Politics Is for Power challenges modern political engagement, arguing that too many Americansmistake passive consumption of political media for actual political involvement. Instead of treating politics asentertainment, Hersh urges readers to get involved in grassroots organizing and real-world political action. Hiscore message—that politics is about building power through sustained, local engagement—offers valuableinsights for