Daily historical perspective on current American politics and policy from a historian's lens. Heather Cox Richardson contextualizes today's political chaos through deep dives into historical patterns, from congressional gridlock echoing Reconstruction-era tensions to economic policy debates that mirror Gilded Age conflicts. Each newsletter connects contemporary events to their historical precedents, helping readers understand that today's crises aren't unprecedented but part of longer American struggles over democracy, equality, and power. Delivered via Substack with accessible academic rigor, this isn't partisan commentary disguised as history but genuine historical analysis that happens to be extremely relevant right now. Richardson writes with clarity that respects both the complexity of history and readers' intelligence, making scholarly insights digestible without dumbing them down.