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The Historian’s Dilemma

Can the historian engage in politics while maintaining historical integrity? Does it matter?

Mar 5

The Historian’s Dilemma

Mar 5

Weekly Roundup: A Divided Democratic Party And a Reflection on Rebellion

We can’t wait for the Democratic Party to unify — change starts with the people.

Mar 8

Weekly Roundup: A Divided Democratic Party And a Reflection on Rebellion

Mar 8

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Why Pardoning 1,500 Criminals Scares Me The Most

Pardoning the insurrectionists threatens to erase January 6th from history

Jan 24

Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather on the National Mall for the “Stop the Steal” rally.

Jan 24

My Vision for Public History

A Challenge to All Museum Professionals

Aug 21, 2024

Picture of Natural History Museum. It is a large vaulted room, with old brick architecture, there are large arches leading in and out of the room. There is a large blue whale skeleton attached to the ceiling. There is a crowd of many different people (perhaps 150 people) many looking up at the whale, some looking around, some getting visitor information at a kiosk, some talking with family, some taking pictures.

Aug 21, 2024

25 Things Museums Should Do NOW to Stay Relevant

I am a public historian with seven years’ experience working in museums and historic sites. Throughout my time in the field, I have held…

Jul 1, 2024

Image of a person with long hair in a ponytail wearing a colorful patterned top (blacks, yellows, some orange) of their shoulders. They are wearing a white hat brimmed with black. They are looking at a colorful splatter abstract painting that almost matches the top.

Jul 1, 2024

A Dark Secret Buried in Money

The history of convict leasing and its disturbing connection to modern prison labor

Jul 11, 2022

A Dark Secret Buried in Money

Jul 11, 2022

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The History Inquiry

Jim Crow Didn’t End — It Changed.

Understanding how Jim Crow exists in society today

Jun 24, 2021

This photo shows the U.S. Capital as thousands of President Trump supporters, rioters, and insurrectionists gather to protest Biden’s election. At this point in the protest, they have breached the barriers, and are climbing over the steps. Some have made their way into the building, via breaking down doors and windows.

Jun 24, 2021

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Dialogue & Discourse

How the Populist Movement Transformed American Politics

It started with earnest labor unions but quickly evolved into a manipulative, power-hungry machine.

May 24, 2021

How the Populist Movement Transformed American Politics

May 24, 2021

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Lessons from History

Drafting the Declaration of Independence

What was cut, what was kept, and why.

May 19, 2021

Drafting the Declaration of Independence

May 19, 2021

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Age of Awareness

Surviving Imposter Syndrome

Finding self-compassion in the fog of self-doubt.

Mar 2, 2021

Surviving Imposter Syndrome

Mar 2, 2021

Lauren Harlow

Lauren Harlow

Public historian • Writer • Passion for telling contested histories • she/her

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