There are parallels between the John Brown raid and the murder of Charlie Kirk. But only one man seized the moment to start changing the course of history.

It is the task of historians to grapple with Trump’s favorite concept—and to redefine it.

It’s about to be a constitutional crisis, if it’s not already. And we’re only three weeks in. Buckle up.

Making Kamala Harris the president right now would send a powerful message of unity to defeat the poison of MAGA.

In acknowledging slavery's role in the conflict, the presidential aspirant made clear the freedom she spoke about was that of the enslavers.

The party needs to take its cue from America’s most celebrated leaders, who had no fear of talking directly to the public about the Constitution.

“Gratitude” has become a vapid buzzword, but being grateful can be a revolutionary act. Just look to Lincoln and FDR.

Three new books show how Northern states betrayed Black people, and why many found Mexico a safer destination.

Protesters are tearing down statues of Columbus and other villains of history. The true test will come when they reckon with their heroes.

The absence of Native perspectives in American history books and classrooms has been remarked on for over 50 years. Will it ever change?

Andrew Johnson’s opponents discovered the difficulties of removing a president.

The quest for radical equality in the American grain

On the mournful threads connecting Joe Biden’s half-century in politics

Congressmen are rarely competitive in presidential elections. Is the Texas Democrat an exception?

Why America needs truth and reconciliation after Trump

How the president exploits our distrust of politicians who talk pretty

What will Trump do if the justices rule against him?

Trump is a brick and mortar nationalist who defines the country only in shallow physical terms, rather than lofty ideals.

There are no good old days to return to in U.S. politics. The truth about a post-Trump era.