Nativism in American Politics

Nativism's Comeback, Donald Trump, and American Politics in 2025

Part Three in a series. The return of nativism and its link to politics and authoritarianism today.

Jun 13 •

Burning crosses and anti-Catholicism on the 1928 campaign trail

Part Two in a series on nativism in American politics in the 1920s and 2020s

Jun 8 •

A "Klanbake" at the 1924 Democratic National Convention

Part One in a series on nativism in American politics in the 1920s and 2020s

Jun 4 •

Return of the Know Nothings

America is for Americans only? Narratives and reality on immigration.

Apr 4 •

Donald Trump and the 1856 Know Nothings

Immigrants and religion, then and now

Jan 11, 2024 •

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