Andrew Yang

2020 Presidential Campaign

Andrew Yang emerged as a distinctive figure in the 2020 Democratic presidential campaign. His innovative ideas and bold strategies aimed to reshape American politics and address the challenges of modern society.

Key Facts

Founded Venture for America in 2011
Raised over $40 million in campaign contributions
Proposed Universal Basic Income of $1,000/month
Qualified for 7 Democratic debates
Suspended campaign February 11, 2020

Featured Book

The War on Normal People

Published Research

Democracy & Education Journal

"Spotting Power: Reframing Media Literacy in Civic Education"

Published in Democracy & Education (Vol. 34, Iss. 1), a peer-reviewed open access journal exploring the teaching and learning of democracy.

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