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Sharon McMahon

Contributing Columnist | Opinion

Sharon McMahon is a contributing columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She has been dubbed "America's Government Teacher" with millions of followers on Instagram. She focuses on topics related to government and civic engagement.


McMahon has been dubbed "America's Government Teacher." The former high school government and law teacher has more than a million followers on Instagram where she posts nonpartisan, fact-based information about current events and political issues. She also hosts a podcast, "Here's Where It Gets Interesting," and recently started a newsletter, The Preamble, about politics and history. She has a new book out soon called "The Small and the Mighty." She lives in Duluth.
Recent content from Sharon McMahon
GOP Sen. Justin Eichorn’s name is evident before his name was removed shortly before the morning’s Senate session at the Minnesota State Capitol i

McMahon: No crime such as Eichorn is accused of comes without additional victims

The Minnesota GOP responded with appropriate urgency, and the resignation was warranted.