Eric Liu
Eric Liu
Eric Liu is the co-founder and CEO of Citizen University. He also directs the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship & American Identity Program. He is the author of several books, including The Accidental Asian: Notes of a Native Speaker; The Gardens of Democracy (co-authored with Nick Hanauer); You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen; and his most recent, Become America: Civic Sermons on Love, Responsibility, and Democracy. Eric served as a White House speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and later as the President’s deputy domestic policy adviser. He has served as a board member of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Washington State Board of Education, and the Seattle Public Library and is a co-founder of the Alliance for Gun Responsibility. A regular contributor to the Atlantic, Eric can be found on Twitter @ericpliu.

Book Eric to Speak
Eric speaks regularly at campuses, corporations and conferences.
For more information on Eric’s speech topics, fees and availability, contact his speaker’s bureau:
American Program Bureau, Inc. OR contact his speaking agent Bob Davis directly at 800.225.4575 x 1618.
For literary inquiries, contact Rafe Sagalyn of the Sagalyn Agency at 301.718.6440.
Become America: Civic Sermons on Love, Responsibility, and Democracy
These essays challenge us to rehumanize our politics and rekindle a spirit of love and hope in civic life. Become America will prompt you to contemplate our ongoing story as Americans and energize you to help rebuild a country you’re proud to call home.
“Powerful . . . a very needed book for our times and an inspirational one as well.” — Walter Isaacson, Author of Benjamin Franklin: An American Life
“A work of tremendous grace, love, and reach as it crosses boundaries to illuminate our shared humanity.” — Claudia Rankine, Author of Citizen: An American Lyric
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Books
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You’re More Powerful Than You Think
A citizen’s guide to making change happen
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A Chinaman’s Chance: One Family’s Journey and the Chinese American Dream
What does it mean to be Chinese American in this moment?
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The Gardens of Democracy
A new way of understanding citizenship, the economy, and the role of government. Co-authored with Nick Hanauer.
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The True Patriot
Why it’s time to redefine patriotism in America. Co-authored with Nick Hanauer.
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Guiding Lights
Stories and lessons from life-changing mentors and teachers from all walks.
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Imagination First
All innovation begins with imagination. Here’s how to cultivate it. Co-authored with Scott Noppe-Brandon.
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The Accidental Asian
Reflections on race in America beyond black and white.
Articles
Now is always the time to talk about gun safety
2017-10-05
CNN Column
The Strange Power of Weak Ties
2017-06-29
CityLab
Eric Liu: President has been a uniter of sorts
2017-04-26
Omaha World Herald
Trump’s Most Striking Accomplishment So Far
2017-04-24
The Washington Post
How white America has created a colony of incarceration for people of color
2017-03-31
The Washington Post

Videos
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How to Make Citizens
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
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PopTech: The Three Tells
PopTech
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“You’re More Powerful” Talk at the Esri Forum
The University of Redland
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“You’re More Powerful” Talk at Commonwealth Club
The Commonwealth Club of California
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Gildenhorn Book Series with Eric Liu
The Aspen Institute
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“You’re More Powerful” LinkedIn Speaker Series
LinkedIn
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CivEd Talks 2017
NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
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Google Talk: “You’re More Powerful Than You Think”
Google Headquarters
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Service Unites Summit
Points of Light
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Is This The America You Want? How to Harness Citizen Power
New America
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Citizen Power with Eric Liu – The William W. Treat Lecture
The William W. Treat Lecture
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“You’re More Powerful” Talk at Politics & Prose
Politics & Prose Bookstore
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Reckoning and Repair – Eric Liu
CitizenUCon17
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CitizenUCon17 Welcome Remarks
CitizenUCon17
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There’s No Such Thing As Not Voting
TED
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Eric Liu on the Joy of Voting
KCTS 9
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Eric Liu on Dialogue
Idaho Public Television
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Eric Liu – How to turn protest into powerful change
TedEd
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Eric Liu – Chicago Humanities Festival
Eric Liu
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Eric Liu Welcome
CitizenUCon16
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Hybrid and Our Civic Life
PopTech 2015
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The three essential ingredients for active citizenship
TEDxChristchurch 2015
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What Every American Should Know
Aspen Ideas Festival 2015
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Eric Liu Opening Plenary
CitizenUCon15
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How To Understand Power
TED Ed
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Why Ordinary People Need to Understand Power
TED
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America’s Civic Religion
Chautauqua Institution 2014
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Who Will “Us” Be?
Aspen Ideas Festival 2014
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2014 EdCom Business Luncheon
American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting (start at 9:30)
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US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
American Podium
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On Americanizing Americans
Zocolo Public Square 2013
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Charlie Rose: Gardens of Democracy
April 2012
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Sworn-Again America Ceremony
Points of Light National Conference on Volunteering and Service 2012
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Art = Power
Aspen Ideas Festival 2013
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Eric Liu – Introduction to Citizen University
CitizenUCon13