Professor Heather Cox Richardson's latest book, "Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America," explores the history of the United States and the current state of American politics. Richardson, ...

In her new book "Democracy Awakening," historian and author Heather Cox Richardson warns of the autocratic threat posed by today’s GOP and shares approaches she believes can preserve our republic.

The Republican revolt that led to Kevin McCarthy's ouster as House speaker this week has no precedent. And what happens next is unclear. So what does history suggest about the current state of the U.S ...

The queen of Substack is coming to Oregon, at least virtually. Heather Cox Richardson, who is reportedly the most successful writer on the online newsletter platform, will take part in the Oregon ...

Boston College History Professor Heather Cox Richardson was presented with the Baldacci Award for Literary Activism at the 32 nd annual Authors Guild Foundation Gala on May 30 in New York City. One of ...

Heather Cox Richardson wrote this week that “America’s gun free-for-all is a symptom of the takeover of our nation by a radical extremist minority.” Her “Letters From an American” newsletter has ...

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In her new book "Democracy Awakening," historian and author Heather Cox Richardson warns of the autocratic threat posed by today’s GOP and shares approaches she believes can preserve our republic.

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