Jamie Raskin

Jamie Raskin is a Constitutional law professor, a U.S. Congressman, and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy. His work is a powerful blend of political memoir and legal scholarship. Raskin became a national figure during the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, where he served as the Lead Manager. His writing details the harrowing convergence of personal tragedy—the suicide of his son, Tommy—and national crisis, as the January 6th insurrection occurred just days after his son’s burial.\n\nRaskin’s voice is one of moral clarity and intellectual rigor. He explores the fragility of democratic institutions and the necessity of civic engagement. Before Congress, he taught constitutional law for decades, and this expertise permeates his writing. He breaks down complex legal arguments about the Twenty-Fifth Amendment and the peaceful transfer of power for the general reader. Raskin argues that democracy is not a self-executing machine; it requires the active defense of its citizens. His story is a testament to resilience, showing how public service can be a path through personal grief. Raskin continues to be a leading voice for the rule of law and the defense of the Constitution.