A newsletter about the history behind today's politics. Click to read Letters from an American, by Heather Cox Richardson, a Substack publication with millions of subscribers.

12:05 December 27, 2025 Over the Christmas holiday, the Trump administration threw its weight against the U.S. Dec 27 • Heather Cox Richardson 7,086 1,055 1,110

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A newsletter about the history behind today's politics. Click to read Letters from an American, by Heather Cox Richardson, a Substack publication with millions of subscribers.

Aug 14, 2025 · A recording from Heather Cox Richardson's live videoCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom and I chatted earlier today about his announcement that California will hold a special election on …

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Apr 6, 2025 · hat inspires with hope.” Shortly after Booker yielded the floor on Tuesday night, election officials in Wisconsin announced the results of an election for a seat on the state supreme court. The …

Feb 25, 2025 · Three years ago today, a massive influx of Russian troops crossed into Ukraine to join the troops that had been there since the 2014 invasion.

Feb 1, 2025 · Throughout now-president Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, it was clear that his support was coming from three very different factions whose only shared ideology was a determination to …