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This blog is by Allen Mikaelian. Allen is an editor and writer who specializes in creating meaningful projects for amazing people. He holds a history PhD from American University, is a former editor of the American Historical Association's "Perspectives on History," and lives in Washington, DC.

May 5, 2019

Senator Grassley says the New Deal "didn't work"; historians have other ideas

by Checkered History

Apr 29, 2019

Showing the Data: The Political Uses of the Past Browser

by Checkered History

Apr 7, 2019

Senator Chuck Schumer says corporations used to care; here's how historians responded

by Checkered History

Mar 20, 2019

Mike Pence Says the US Has Been "A Force For Good in the Middle East" for "nearly 200 years"; Here's How Historians Responded

by Checkered History

Feb 12, 2019

Congress and the Trump Administration Are Using and Abusing History At Least Six Times a Day

by Checkered History

Jun 22, 2017

The Debate over the Lack of Debate on the GOP Healthcare Plan

by Checkered History

Jun 2, 2017

Political Uses of the Past

by Checkered History