And the ‘toons keep on coming
Political cartoonists are feasting at the buffet of right-wing craziness.
All posts tagged: Heather Cox Richardson
Don’t mess with the archivists and librarians
Preservation and access to the records of government is required for an informed population…and democracy.
Wisdom and leadership
The anniversary of the first Lincoln-Douglas Debate reminds us of all we’re missing in the search for wise leaders.
Declassifying my online newsletters (with an update)
Online newsletters are an excellent way to cut out the “corporate” in the media we consume.
Thinking about narratives
Thinking about the difference between smart and accurate narratives.
History sets the context
When people – or political parties – show you who they are, believe them the first time.
Do not abandon us to our foolishness and fallenness
After an unforgettable week in America, we can easily feel abandoned and inconsolable.
History, myths, and victory in Europe
Myths about who “won” WWII come into play in current events, from Brexit to Ukraine.
Working our way through the darkness
Anne Applebaum on how authoritarians are willing to destroy their countries to maintain power.
Lincoln’s Funeral Train
A punk rocker and a roots musician seem unlikely bedfellows, but they both understand threats to democracy.
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