Adam Jentleson
Adam Jentleson | |
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| Education | Columbia University (BA) |
Notable work | Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy (2021) |
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Adam Jentleson is an American writer and political commentator.
Early life[]
Jentleson is the son of Bruce Jentleson, professor at Duke University and former director of the Sanford School of Public Policy.[1]
Education[]
Jentleson received a BA in American History from Columbia University in 2003.[2][3][4]
Career[]
Jentleson began his career as a policy researcher and speechwriter for the John Kerry 2004 presidential campaign.[5] He then served as Manager of Congressional Affairs at the Center for American Progress, speechwriter for the 2008 presidential campaign of John Edwards. Jentleson served as deputy chief of staff for United States Senator Harry Reid from 2011 to 2016.[6]
Jentleson is a columnist for GQ, Jentleson has also contributed commentary to The New York Times, Politico magazine, and The Washington Post. His book, Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy, provides an extensive critique of the United States Senate, particularly the rise of the filibuster during the 19th century and 20th century to slow the advancement of civil rights legislation for American minorities, particularly African Americans.[7][8]
Book[]
- Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy [2021] New York, NY Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W. W. Norton & Company,
References[]
- ^ Jentleson, Bruce W. The Peacemakers: Leadership Lessons from Twentieth-Century Statesmanship. W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN 978-0-393-24957-6.
Special thanks to my family: Adam and Katie, now young adults who continue to ...
- ^ "The Broken Chamber: The Modern Senate and the Crippling of Democracy". Brennan Center of New York University. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Open Secrets Revolving Door Education". Open Secrets – Center for Responsive Politics. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Alumni in the News: March 8". Columbia College Today. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ "Revolving Door Employment History Adam Jentleson". Open Secrets. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Sonmez, Felicia (June 10, 2011). "Adam Jentleson to become top Reid spokesman". Washington Post. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Szalai, Jennifer (January 25, 2021). "New Book Says the Senate Is Broken". The New York Times. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ "Former Senator's Staffer On What Senate Might Do In Response To Riot At U.S. Capitol". NPR.org. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
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