See new essays in New Republic. I have gathered and edited eleven essays by historians on teaching and writing history in the time of Trump. We are fighting back! I'll be on MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell tonight at 10 to talk about the special issue of TNR. newrepublic.com/series/67/tr...
How is Trump changing our sense of who we are? We asked eminent Yale historian David W. Blight to round up some colleagues to consider the question. Here’s what they had to say.
Watching.. thank you for exposing Heritage Foundation’s President Kevin Roberts, who is also closely linked w/ Opus Dei. As one of the architects of Project 2025, he said the revolution would be bloodless if the left allows it to be? Well..Roberts can fuck all the way back to the 19th century.
Thanks so much..for the truth telling. Our thirst for the history and legacy of USA. As always enjoy Lawrence & his fantastic segments.
Enjoyed your interview on Lawrence tonight. Very informative. I will read the essays for sure.
Excellent discussion tonight, and if I might say, absolutely terrifying. It just feels too late.
Enjoyed your segment on #TheLastWord with @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com tonight. I will be tuned in if the debate ever happens with Roberts, but I’m afraid that coward will be a No-Show.
Thank you for bringing up Kevin Roberts vicious attacks on history. Trump listens to those who are angry and hateful which is why Roberts appeals to him. I’m glad you and your fellow historians are fighting back for all of us. Understanding our past is now unpatriotic. Whitewashing history are lies.
Nice job tonight... but he'll never (ever) accept your invite.
The victors write the history... not record it.
Thank you
Thank you, Professor. Very helpful.
Hi David, I watched and was very impressed so I checked Wikipedia and was delighted to find out that you are also a Spartan. Appears that we both were in EL when you were working on your masters. Go Green 💚
Thank you @dblight.bsky.social for your wonderful article & discussion on Kevin Roberts & The Heritage Foundation. Thank you for speaking so straightforwardly on the basics of what Heritage is doing to our country; the destruction of it. Shining the light on these unAmerican people is SO important.
Hello Professor, Blight and what an honor it was to see you on MSNBC last night. Better believe we are fighting back with regards to protecting our U.S. Constitution which the GOP took an oath to protect and uphold and have chucked it under the bus. Out West we call this GOP abuse: "Broken Arrow"
Get the word out! It's the future of our youth at stake. Sadly , many adults are blind to our history. It's time to make them learn.
Thank you, Professor Blight! #GLIMAQA2019
Now how do we get @newrepublic.com class sets donated for our history classes?
Really enjoyed watching you on Lawrence O'Donnell last night, thank you.
Your articulate intellect is only surpassed by your dynamic passion. Chapeau!
Wonderful segment. I do hope Roberts takes you up on your offer. I'll be reading the TNR essays.
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Prof, I'm excited by your idea & the passion that you share. I would pay to see that debate. (Long-time fan here! I don't know why I didn't follow you sooner.)
Let's also look into the ties between the Heritage Fdn & Epstein's criminal defense attorneys. I believe there's more there.
STAY LOUD 🇺🇸
Professor, I am looking forward to that debate with Roberts, if he has the nerve to take you up on it. Thank you! 🙏🏾
Read the chapter on the Enlightenment in David Nirenberg’s book, Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition.
The French Enlightenment was profoundly antisemitic. Whatever was needed to be an enlightened human being, Jews didn't have and couldn't acquire. The American Enlightenment wasn’t.
Nice work!
Your time spent with Lawrence ODonnell was fascinating scary and angry how the whitewashing that’s happening today. Thank you. Ethics of history. Your students are fortunate to be in your classroom
Listened to you and I am grateful for your needed leadership. Thank you!
I want to see these debates!
Look forward to this!
I look forward to reading this, Professor Blight! Thank you for your great leadership! You were awesome tonight on #MSNBC @lastword.msnbc.com @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com Lawrence is always awesome too!
Just saw you on @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com; am deeply impressed. I'll eagerly read this and the other TNR piece tomorrow. I thank Lawrence for bringing you to my (at least) attention.
Lawrence: please have Prof Blight on more. Confident, calm, charismatic, and sound in subject — an ideal guest.
Professor Blight’s Interview with Lawrence tonight Starts at about 1:40
