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How America Can Still Come Together

By Nancy Gibbs

What Emily Post and Daniel of Beccles Can Teach Us About Civility Today

By Alexandra O. Hudson

Why Voters Everywhere Are Fed Up With Incumbents

By Ian Bremmer

Trump Won't Get a Big Sympathy Bump

By Christine Adams / Made by History
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The RNC That Shocked the Country

The pulsating anger in San Francisco 60 years ago became the party's animating spirit.

By Charles J. Holden / Made by History

Companionship Is Underrated

If companionship is one of the top benefits of long-term relationships, can’t it also just be the end goal, asks Myisha Battle.

By Myisha Battle

Stop Feeling Bad About Sweating

Sweating is a gift. Let's embrace it, writes Sarah Everts.

By Sarah Everts

The RNC That Changed the GOP

In 1976, Gerald Ford won the nomination and the center held. But Ronald Reagan's challenge would have far-reaching consequences.

By Ben Bradford / Made by History

A Dark New Chapter in American Politics

Politicians also need to find a way to lower the ever-rising temperature in our country that creates the permissive environment for acts of terroristic violence. Our nation’s future depends on it.

By Jacob Ware

Election Disinformation Will Lead to Chaos

Barbara McQuade writes about how we can push back against the predictable deluge of disinformation in a crisis.

By Barbara McQuade

The 1964 Warning that Republicans Ignored

The story of how moderate Republicans were complicit in the radicalization of the party and their own demise.

By Marsha E. Barrett / Made by History

The Danger of Treating Politics Like War

Violence is always anti-democratic because it’s the use of force instead of persuasion.

By Jennifer Mercieca

Don't Follow Your Passion for Your Career

If someone tells you to follow your passion for your career, it likely means they’re already rich. Here's what to do instead.

By Scott Galloway

Why We Stay in Jobs We Love to Hate

Humans have an innate need to love. Including at work, writes Dr. Gary McClain.

By Dr. Gary McClain

How Trump Shooting Fits Into America's History

Understanding this history can help us to make sense of this horrific event, and find a way forward

By Jeremi Suri

We Cannot Give Up on the Women Hostages

Michal Herzog, the First Lady of Israel, writes about the need to speak out on behalf of the women abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7

By Michal Herzog

The Rise of the College Application Essay

The essay component of American college applications has a long history, but its purpose has changed over time.

By Sarah Stoller / Made by History

What I Want My Kids to Know About Our Family's Dark History

Jessica Goudeau explores how we can confront our complicated family histories without messing it up completely.

By Jessica Goudeau

Getting Tough on the Homeless Fails

Decades of history indicates that getting people safe, stable housing combined with social services works far better than tough enforcement measures.

By Ella Howard / Made by History

How AI Can Help Alleviate the Stress of a Cancer Diagnosis

Personalized AI-enabled tests can pave the way for patients to find hope, confidence, and comfort amid a cancer journey, writes Andre Esteva.

By Andre Esteva and C. at Simba
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