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Criticize the Government, Go to Prison: A World War I Lesson That Still Resonates Today
Every year I teach World War I, and every year my students are surprised to learn that the United States once made it a crime to criticize the government. Although this year, a lot of students were…
Watching The Oscars Amid A Dying Empire
The Oscars unfolded this year against a backdrop of political division, declining trust in institutions, and a fragmented media landscape where shared cultural moments are increasingly rare. Once…
In 1864, America Voted in the Middle of A Civil War
In 1864, the United States was literally in the middle of the Civil War. The country was divided. Hundreds of thousands had already died. The future of the nation was uncertain.And Abraham Lincoln…
What Courage Looks Like: My Conversation with Gabby Giffords
This week I had the honor of spending time with Gabby Giffords, the former Arizona congresswoman who survived an assassination attempt in 2011 and transformed that tragedy into a lifelong fight to…
The Three Faces on the U.S. Department of Education and What They Are Really Telling Us
This is not random. And it’s definitely not neutral.Hanging banners of Charlie Kirk, Catharine Beecher, and Booker T. Washington on the Department of Education building is a choice. Charlie Kirk…
U2’s Tribute to ICE Victim Renée Good and Why We Still Need Artists Speaking Out
In moments of rising authoritarianism, disinformation, and historical amnesia, artists matter more, not less. From U2’s decades of confronting political violence and inequality to today’s new…
Rep. Deborah Ross Breaks Down Her Showdown With AG Pam Bondi
In my interview the day after Rep. Deborah Ross questioned AG Pam Bondi, Rep. Ross reflects on how she centered the Epstein survivors and refused to let their voices be sidelined in a high-stakes…
The Revolution Isn’t on Your Phone
Every day has felt unbearably heavy.But tonight, on the frozen streets of New York City, something shifted.I haven’t seen this many young people out marching in a long time. And not just college…
Minneapolis Ground Zero with Dr. Yohuru Williams
I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Yohuru Williams tonight about what’s happening on the ground in Minneapolis right now. People always say to “find the helpers” in challenging times but I prefer…
Why Trump Keeps Invoking McKinley (and Why That Should Worry You)
Trump has been weirdly obsessed with William McKinley: invoking him, elevating him, even tying him to symbolism like the mountain renaming. Like, remember this Executive Order entitled “Restoring…
More Of Us Are Going To Make It Here: Inauguration Day in NYC
I’ve lived in New York City for decades, since college, since the 1990s, since becoming who I am.I’ve taught 24 years of high school kids here. Five classes a year. Usually thirty-four students per…
Democracy, Practiced
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, I didn’t just watch history, I stood inside it. For twelve straight hours, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani sat across from New Yorkers from every borough and did something…
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Thankful For Y’all
I just want to take a minute to thank each and every one of you who subscribes to this newsletter. Truly. Attention is our most valuable asset right now, we’re all getting pummeled with posts, texts,…
A President Threatening to Execute Lawmakers Is Not “Politics as Usual”, It’s a Break With American History
This week, Donald Trump crossed a line no U.S. president has ever crossed: invoking the language of execution against sitting members of Congress.Not during the Civil War.Not during McCarthyism.Not…
From 1776-2025: NO KINGS, STILL
Nearly 250 years ago, we said NO KINGSWe fought a revolution to reject the idea that one man could rule over a free people. And today, millions across the country took to the streets to say NO KINGS…
What I’ve Learned Teaching History in the Shadow of 9/11
This week I spoke with PIX11’s James Ford about how educators teach 9/11 today. Watch and read the full piece hereIt’s a conversation I’ve been having for years. In fact, I first wrote about teaching…
Service and Sacrifice: Cait Conley’s Fight Against Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in NY-17
I had the honor of sitting down with Cait Conley, a Hudson Valley native, decorated Army veteran, and one of the Democrats challenging Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17). Conley traces her call to…
HISTORY TEA: The Scandals & (Possibly) Mysterious Death of Warren G. Harding
Introducing a new series: History Tea! Warren G. Harding wasn’t just America’s 29th president, he was also one of the most scandal-ridden. Corruption rocked his administration, and his private life…
Metro Councilman Mike Cortese Takes Aim at Rep. Andy Ogles
In this conversation, Mike Cortese traces his path from Nashville’s music industry to the Metro Council and now to a congressional campaign against Representative Andy Ogles in Tennessee’s 5th…
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