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The Ideological Tug-of-War: Trump and the Smithsonian Institution
Explore the escalating conflict between Donald Trump's nationalist vision and the Smithsonian's historical mission, creating a governance challenge.
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Political Polarization Intensifies Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
Prominent Democratic governors Gavin Newsom of California and Wes Moore of Maryland launched a pointed critique of President Donald Trump's record this week, framing his policies as a fundamental departure…
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Douglas Brinkley on America at 250: History tells us hoping for unity is not futile
As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial in 2026, renowned presidential historian Douglas Brinkley is challenging the prevailing narrative of national hopelessness. Speaking amid a climate of intense political polarization,…
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Douglas Brinkley on America at 250: History tells us hoping for unity is not futile
Historical Perspective on Modern PolarizationAs the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, presidential historian Douglas Brinkley argues that current political polarization, while intense, is not an unprecedented threat to the…
