Minority underperformance is an unfortunate reality of American society, as indicated by various statistical and social indicators. However, when it comes to discussing the problem, we have no common vocabulary, and the explanation often turns to racism and discrimination. In this insightful and provocative essay, former Colorado governor Richard Lamm examines the reality of minority underperformance as an issue having its roots in the communities and mores where the problem is most prevalent. In the process, he discusses the dangers of too much diversity in a democracy and examines the social, economic, and demographic ramifications of the issue on our society.

Two Wands One Nation is an exploration of race, culture, and community in twenty-first-century America. This controversial, yet timely, and unique look at an ever-present and straight-from-the-headlines problem opens the door to a conversation that will surely benefit the future of this country.