Lessons From the People’s Historian, Howard Zinn Lessons From the People’s Historian, Howard Zinn
His take on history arms youth with the courage to “transform the world.” It’s no wonder the right aims to erase it.
Jun 19, 2026 / Feature / Dave Zirin
We Can Still Realize FDR’s Vision We Can Still Realize FDR’s Vision
Roosevelt understood that freedom that extends from economic security.
Jun 18, 2026 / Feature / Harvey J. Kaye
We Must Restore Congress as the Predominant Branch of Government We Must Restore Congress as the Predominant Branch of Government
The promise of democratic governance was stolen from the people. We must win it back.
Jun 17, 2026 / Feature / Jamie Raskin
Alexander Hamilton, the Wrong Founder Alexander Hamilton, the Wrong Founder
Dismantling the cult of personality created around the founding era's plutocratic foe of democracy.
Jun 16, 2026 / Feature / William Hogeland
Separation of Church and State: America’s Best Idea Separation of Church and State: America’s Best Idea
Christian nationalists keep forgetting what the country’s founders kept writing down.
Jun 15, 2026 / Feature / John Fugelsang
The Bald Eagle Perfectly Embodies America’s Flaws The Bald Eagle Perfectly Embodies America’s Flaws
Our national bird isn’t what we believe it to be—but it is the perfect bird for an imperfect country.
Jun 12, 2026 / Alexandra Tey
The Art of the American Revolution Across the Generations The Art of the American Revolution Across the Generations
The United States’ founding moment from Washington Crossing the Delaware to the paintings of Jacob Lawrence, Kara Walker, and Kent Monkman.
Jun 11, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Rachel Hunter Himes
The Entwined History of Capitalism and Race in the Americas and Beyond The Entwined History of Capitalism and Race in the Americas and Beyond
Better to start the history of the United States in 1492 than in 1776.
Jun 10, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Bill Fletcher Jr.
The Contradictions of 1776 The Contradictions of 1776
From the outset the United States was founded to protect both freedom and slavery.
Jun 10, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Gerald Horne
The Revolution Heard Around the World The Revolution Heard Around the World
The global politics of 1776.
Jun 9, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Sophia Rosenfeld