Matt Manweller is a professor of political science at Central Washington University. He gained national recognition in 2004 when he wrote a column for the Daily Record titled Election Determines Fate of Nation.

He published a book called The Right Opinion: A Heretic's Voice from the Ivory Tower which is a compilation of his articles interspersed with his experience of being a conservative professor on a college campus. He recounts the kind of silent retribution he has endured.

Frequently I hear state employees say that they don't want to run for public office, or be too outspoken in fear of damaging their career. Silent retribution is alive and well in Olympia -- especially if you have a state job.

This is a free event. Matt Manweller will have books for sale at $15 ea.

Appropriate for the whole family. Bring your children and grandchildren.

Date: June 11

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Lacey Library

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P.S. Thurston County Young Republicans are hosting this event. Please forward this to anyone you know under 35 that is interested in politics.