Jill Lepore: ‘Most Forms of Tyranny Do Come to an End’

The Harvard historian on why change requires “determination and imagination.”

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Trump Administration Plan to Oversee Smithsonian Exhibits Draws Criticism From Historians

The Trump administration’s plan to, in effect, audit the content of Smithsonian museums drew criticism from groups that represent scholars and promote free speech.

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Lawsuit Against Humanities Endowment Offers Details on DOGE

Three scholarly groups are challenging the recent cancellation of most grants by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Why It’s Hard to Control What Gets Taught in Public Schools

Politicians on both the left and the right have sought to change or limit what teachers can do inside classrooms. Teachers often ignore them.

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Social Studies Teachers Rely on Online and Sometimes Ideological Sources

A survey of social studies teachers found that many find primary sources online for lesson plans. But a notable minority also rely on left-leaning materials, and a handful have turned to conservative options.

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