PinnedThe Historian’s DilemmaCan the historian engage in politics while maintaining historical integrity? Does it matter?5d ago5d ago
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25 Things Museums Should Do NOW to Stay RelevantI 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, 2024Jul 1, 2024
A Dark Secret Buried in MoneyThe history of convict leasing and its disturbing connection to modern prison laborJul 11, 20221Jul 11, 20221
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Published inDialogue & DiscourseHow the Populist Movement Transformed American PoliticsIt started with earnest labor unions but quickly evolved into a manipulative, power-hungry machine.May 24, 20212May 24, 20212
Published inLessons from HistoryDrafting the Declaration of IndependenceWhat was cut, what was kept, and why.May 19, 20213May 19, 20213