How Did Slave Traders and Slaveholders Live With Themselves?
Commerce in people as commodities to be traded for money or other commodities was completely taken for granted in the…
The LGBTQ Legacy of Nancy Pelosi: A Complete Look
As Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House, gets set to retire, here’s her track record on LGBTQ+ issues.
What America’s divided politics of the late-19th century can teach us
Are there lessons from history that show us how other times of intense political turmoil and division eventually subside?
The disgraceful history of erasing Black cemeteries in the United States
Studying Black cemeteries, “What struck me the most was that the different treatment of African Americans in death paralleled their…
Democracy Under Attack: Events From History to Inspire Us as We Fight Back
With an increasingly authoritarian administration in the White House, we’re in a democracy under attack. Previous events inspire us to…
Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence
As a historian of the early republic, I believe that seeing this political violence in America as distinct “episodes” is…
Statues of Women in London: Honouring Remarkable Women
A new book uncovers a quiet revolution in stone and bronze, the growing number of statues honouring remarkable women across…
Fascism: Could it Happen Here? Exploring the Erosion of Democratic Norms in America
In recent years, the rise of populist and nationalist movements has raised concerns about the potential for a resurgence of…
Why is President Trump Dehumanizing Immigrants?
President Trump began demonizing, dehumanizing, and scapegoating immigrants during his 2024 campaign. He continued in his second term by calling…
Frederick Douglass’ Anti-Slavery Speech Remains Relevant
Frederick Douglass’ fiery message for America still resonates.
Malcolm X’s Fearlessness Lives
Despite Trump’s attempts to stoke fear, every day Americans are carrying on the Malcolm X legacy of resistance.
This Lesbian Archive is Recording History as it’s Erased
As programs recognizing LGBTQ+ people are cut, the Ohio Lesbian archive is doing what queer Americans always have: preserving their…
