American political history

The American System

Henry Clay’s early-19th Century plan to spur American progress and unity

Apr 9 •

Ballot fraud is as American as apple pie

Exploring the secret history of American ballot fraud

Feb 26 •

Oh, LBJ. What have you done to my party?

An ode to what might have happened.

Feb 13 •

Understanding American political history

And why most people get it wrong.

Jan 31 •

What’s Wrong with American Politics?

Or "Has the entire country gone mad?"

Jan 19 •

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