Book Talk With David Poole | Trusted Source

Join us for a talk with journalist David Poole, founder of the Virginia Public Access Project, who will discuss his new book, “Trusted Source: How a Virginia Nonprofit Gained Bipartisan Support in an Era of Political Polarization.” Poole worked as a newspaper reporter before he launched a one-employee nonprofit in 1997 to shine light on a blind spot in Virginia’s lax campaign finance system. Since then, the Virginia Public Access Project has grown into a trusted resource that addresses some of the most vexing issues of our time: money in politics, the crisis of American newspapers, the fracturing of information sources, and the precipitous erosion of confidence in our institutions. “Trusted Source” serves as a chronicle of recent Virginia political history, bringing to life key players, elections and events. As part of the Library of Virginia’s strategic objective to strengthen civic engagement throughout the Commonwealth, this program will emphasize audience Q&A for an extended dialogue about journalism, politics and civic interaction. A book signing will follow the talk. This is a free event, but registration is required. For more information, contact [email protected]. Limited free parking is available underneath the Library at 800 East Broad Street.