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Heather Cox Richardson

Historian who chronicles current events through the lens of American history and democracy.

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Politics Chat, May 14, 2026
In which I try to answer your questions about modern politics....
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Politics Chat, May 14, 2026
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A One-Party South
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May 13, 2026
Two weeks ago today, the U.S.
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The Price of Non-Prosecution
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May 12, 2026
The biggest story in the country, today and always, is that the president of the United States is mentally unwell.
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Politics Chat, May 12, 2026
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Politics Chat, May 12, 2026
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Made in the U.S.A.*
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May 11, 2026
The story of the Trump Mobile phone seems a microcosm of the Trump administration.
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Two Celebrations
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American Conversations: Josh Marshall & Kate Riga of Talking Points Memo
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May 10, 2026
There were two very different celebrations in Russia and in Hungary yesterday.
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Mothers' Day
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Look, Ma. A U.F.O!
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May 9, 2026
If you google the history of Mother’s Day, the internet will tell you that Mother’s Day began in 1908 when Anna Jarvis decided to honor her mother.
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May 8, 2026
In case you’re wondering what kind of a news day it was, President Donald J.
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American Conversations: Georgia Supreme Court Candidates Jen Jordan & Miracle Rankin
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Gerrymandering Arms Race
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Hidden Costs
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May 7, 2026
Today Tennessee state representative Justin Jones burned a Confederate battle flag in the rotunda of the Tennessee State Capitol in protest of the legislature’s redrawing of the state’s congression...
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Politics Chat, May 7, 2026
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Politics Chat, May 7, 2026
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May 6, 2026
It has not been a banner day for members of the Trump administration.
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A Ballroom Bait and Switch
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May 5, 2026
Late yesterday, Republicans in the Senate released their funding request for the budget reconciliation bill.
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Politics Chat, May 5, 2026
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Trump's "Mini War"
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May 4, 2026
According to a new Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll, fifty-nine percent of Americans believe President Donald J.
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