

Letters from an American
Heather Cox Richardson's narrated newsletter about the history behind today's politics. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
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Performative Nonsense
The Trump administration faces significant geopolitical and domestic blowback as its "warrior ethos" and aggressive trade policies encounter stiff international resistance. Canada has initiated $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs targeting Republican-held districts, while the ongoing conflict with Iran has shifted regio...

Untrustworthy

You Are Not Alone

Do We Value an Educated Community?

Hidden Cuts to Health Care

Trying to Change the Narrative

Fighting for the Right to Vote

This is What the Commander in Chief is Doing

The Yukon Gold Rush
The 1896 Yukon Gold Rush served as a desperate escape for Americans crushed by a severe economic depression and bitter partisan warfare. While the discovery of gold on Bonanza Creek by a family group including Skookum Jim and George Carmack triggered a massive migration of "Stampeters," most seekers faced lethal condit...

In Shambles

The Social Security Act

Moving as Quickly as Possible

Out of Control

Trump's Tough Guy Aspirations

The Road to Resignation

Resigning the Presidency
The confirmation of Todd Blanche, Donald Trump’s personal criminal lawyer, as U.S. Attorney General on August 8, 2026, marks a significant shift in the role of the nation's top law enforcement officer. This political milestone serves as a stark contrast to the events of August 8, 1974, when Republican senators prioriti...

Trump’s Protestations

The Voting Rights Act

In Favor of the Income Tax
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