History for Today

Abortion politics in 2024, the 1872 election, and the first woman presidential candidate

Yes, they are all connected

May 9 •

AI deepfakes today, forgeries in 1880

Political tricks to upend democracy, then and now

Apr 24 •

The Politics of the Veepstakes

Thoughts on past v.p. choices, as we ponder who will debate Kamala Harris in 2024

Apr 20 •

The Presidential Rematch ... of 1892

Was it a preview of Biden vs. Trump II?

Mar 22 •

What's up with the GOP and the Civil War?

The actual history that candidates keep tripping over

Jan 29 •

Donald Trump and the 1856 Know Nothings

Immigrants and religion, then and now

Jan 11 •

Are We Emulating the 1850s?

Rising tensions in Congress could be just the start of a wild ride

Dec 11, 2023 •

The Ukraine Conflict and Echoes of 1940

The debate over protecting democracy abroad

Oct 8, 2023 •

Ron DeSantis and Other Infamous Campaign Launches

A crazed general, a disastrous TV interview, and a Twitter fiasco

Sep 12, 2023 •

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