Professor Heather Cox Richardson's latest book, "Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America," explores the history of the United States and the current state of American politics. Richardson, ...

In her new book "Democracy Awakening," historian and author Heather Cox Richardson warns of the autocratic threat posed by today’s GOP and shares approaches she believes can preserve our republic.

A renowned historian on Thursday accused President Donald Trump's administration of attempting to install a "Nazi worldview" ...

The Republican revolt that led to Kevin McCarthy's ouster as House speaker this week has no precedent. And what happens next is unclear. So what does history suggest about the current state of the U.S ...

"The Massachusetts Governor's Awards in the Humanities recognize individuals for their public actions, grounded in an appreciation of the humanities, to enhance civic life in the Commonwealth. Each ...

On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti moderated a conversation with historian Heather Cox Richardson about her new book, “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America.” Following the phenomenal ...

Boston College History Professor Heather Cox Richardson was presented with the Baldacci Award for Literary Activism at the 32 nd annual Authors Guild Foundation Gala on May 30 in New York City. One of ...

Heather Cox Richardson discusses her latest book, “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America,” with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded October 4, 2023. A Professor of History at Boston College, ...

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On the C-SPAN Networks: Heather Cox Richardson is a Professor for the History Department in the Boston College with 10 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 2012 Forum. The ...

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