NPC Headliners: “Giving Up Is Unforgivable,” Joyce Vance
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Oct 23 2025
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Oct 23, 2025 at 6:00pm
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Cecily Scott Martin
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Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance will discuss democracy, civics, and her new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy, at a Headliners Book Event on Thursday, October 23 at 6 p.m.
Vance is a former U.S. Attorney under President Barack Obama, now serving as a law professor at the University of Alabama, a legal analyst for MSNBC and NBC, and the author of the popular Substack, Civil Discourse. In Giving Up Is Unforgivable, she delivers a hopeful yet urgent message that merges civic history and practical guidance for preserving democracy. As the voice behind two podcasts and a chart‑topping newsletter, she empowers readers to counter democratic erosion through everyday actions and citizen engagement. Vance's message is simple: we’re in this together, and giving up is not an option.
The event will include a discussion with the author and a book signing. Books will be for sale at the event. Ticket prices are $5 for National Press Club members and $10 for general admission. To submit a question in advance, please put UNFORGIVABLE in the subject line and email to [email protected]. The deadline for submitting questions is 4 p.m. on the day of the event.