Category Archives: Political History of the United States

Defending Research and Higher Education in the U.S.

Posted on February 21, 2025 by briansandberg

Professors, researchers, and educators across the nation are taking actions to defend research and higher education in the United States. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) states: “The Trump administration and many state governments are accelerating attacks on academic … Continue reading →

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Governor Pritzker on Defending the Constitution

Posted on February 21, 2025 by briansandberg

Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered a powerful Illinois State of the State Speech this week, arguing that Illinois representatives and citizens must act to defend the U.S. Constitution and oppose tyranny in the United States. After discussing Illinois policy issues and … Continue reading →

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The Trump Administration’s Assault on Research

Posted on February 19, 2025 by briansandberg

The Trump administration has launched a direct assault on medical research, by drastically slashing the research funds for academic research across all disciplines. The massive cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have been the focal point of reporting … Continue reading →

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Lawsuit Defends Medical Research

Posted on February 15, 2025 by briansandberg

The American Council on Education (ACE), Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), and other associations have filed a lawsuit to defend medical research in the United States. Here is the joint statement from … Continue reading →

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Documenting a Purge

Posted on February 15, 2025 by briansandberg

Historians utilize documents to analyze historical events, developments, and patterns. Journalists also rely heavily on documents in their reporting on contemporary events, leading some news organizations to claim that journalism is the “first draft of history.” While this claim may … Continue reading →

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