Thanks, Ed. Love the interview. I glean from it even more of Heather's personality and way of thinking than when she spoke here in Portland to a large audience earlier this year.
It is an honor to read "one of the country's leading public intellectuals" every day! And to be a member of your community. What a difference you have made in my life and my choices. E.g. I'm a committed post card writer and phone banker because I get the stakes so much better than I ever did. Thank you Heather, and thank you Ed for the article link!
"In terms of the way that we remember our history, maybe itтАЩs time to recognize that the people who are keeping America alive are its marginalized peoples and its newcomers who recognize our dream in a way that those of us who have come to be somewhat blas├й about it no longer do." Heather Cox Richardson
I have been developing this idea in my mind for a while now as I read recently written American history books by Heather and others. As I reflect on the Civil Rights movement, Black Lives Matters, Native American movements & protests, marriage equality, LGBTQ, as well as the killings and destruction of various churches, mosques and synagogues, there is quite a difference between those who have been marginalized, yet still believe in America's ideals and those who have much, who don't want to be inconvenienced nor taxed - their minds nor their wallets - to discuss and shore up democracy, equality, security and happiness nation wide.
The same goes for religion. The marginalized are the truly faithful and forgiving.
While I don't think this applies in all cases, I think it is so important. Has anyone studied or have theories about why marginalized people are able to retain their faith in America when many who have been able to partake of its benefits all their lives do not?
Thank you, Ed. IтАЩm forwarding it to friends who, like me, adore her. HCRтАЩs patriotism and scholarly knowledge, along with her ability to bring sense to complicated issues, bring me to my knees.
Just read the BC article last night. The тАЬwhyтАЭ of тАЬLetters....тАЭ was so clear. The importance of тАЬaccessibleтАЭ demonstrates a critical point. A level playing field is key. The letters we read and rely on everyday are never condescending, there for everyone to easily understand, unadorned with the noise and rancor that are tearing us apart. They should be required reading for people of all stripes.
Just read it. The words that come to mind after thinking about Heather Cox Richardson are authentic, dedicated and patriotic (in the purest sense of the word). An explainer and defender of democracy. How lucky we are.
The bonus feature is that by finding HCR on Substack, I now have enough really intelligent material to read without using any of the algorithmic nightmares. I deactivated FB sometime ago. Just did the same with Twitter last week - for obvious reasons. None of the other social media platforms interest me. It's all here on Substack.
But....I did create a Mastodon account out of curiosity. Not sure if I will be a regular user. A little complex. But the first person who popped up on the page was Robert Reich! So there is that.
Nice article in BC Magazine. You may not speak for your employer, but they are clearly proud to have you:)
https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/sites/bc-magazine/fall-2022-issue/features/history-s-first-draft.html
Thanks, Ed. Love the interview. I glean from it even more of Heather's personality and way of thinking than when she spoke here in Portland to a large audience earlier this year.
It is an honor to read "one of the country's leading public intellectuals" every day! And to be a member of your community. What a difference you have made in my life and my choices. E.g. I'm a committed post card writer and phone banker because I get the stakes so much better than I ever did. Thank you Heather, and thank you Ed for the article link!
So well said, Chaplain!
Thank you, Ashley!
Thanks, Ed.
Great article!!
"In terms of the way that we remember our history, maybe itтАЩs time to recognize that the people who are keeping America alive are its marginalized peoples and its newcomers who recognize our dream in a way that those of us who have come to be somewhat blas├й about it no longer do." Heather Cox Richardson
I have been developing this idea in my mind for a while now as I read recently written American history books by Heather and others. As I reflect on the Civil Rights movement, Black Lives Matters, Native American movements & protests, marriage equality, LGBTQ, as well as the killings and destruction of various churches, mosques and synagogues, there is quite a difference between those who have been marginalized, yet still believe in America's ideals and those who have much, who don't want to be inconvenienced nor taxed - their minds nor their wallets - to discuss and shore up democracy, equality, security and happiness nation wide.
The same goes for religion. The marginalized are the truly faithful and forgiving.
While I don't think this applies in all cases, I think it is so important. Has anyone studied or have theories about why marginalized people are able to retain their faith in America when many who have been able to partake of its benefits all their lives do not?
I think the opposite of their faith in America would be despair. They need to believe and strive for the promises so many of us take for granted.
Yes, that makes sense. Yet so many seem to have not just taken the promises for granted but actively disbelieve in them.
Thanks for the link. Great read.
Thank you, Mr. Nuhfer for the link. I particularly enjoyed hearing Heather Cox Richardson speak on the BC Magazine podcast linked in the article.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1143224/11543305
Thanks so much for this--I was hoping to find it!
That was wonderful! Thanks for the link.
Thank you so much for the link, Ed.
Thank you, Ed. IтАЩm forwarding it to friends who, like me, adore her. HCRтАЩs patriotism and scholarly knowledge, along with her ability to bring sense to complicated issues, bring me to my knees.
Thanks for the link, Ed! Heather is so humble, always so refreshing.
This is a great article. Thank you so much for posting the link!
Just read the BC article last night. The тАЬwhyтАЭ of тАЬLetters....тАЭ was so clear. The importance of тАЬaccessibleтАЭ demonstrates a critical point. A level playing field is key. The letters we read and rely on everyday are never condescending, there for everyone to easily understand, unadorned with the noise and rancor that are tearing us apart. They should be required reading for people of all stripes.
Just read it. The words that come to mind after thinking about Heather Cox Richardson are authentic, dedicated and patriotic (in the purest sense of the word). An explainer and defender of democracy. How lucky we are.
The bonus feature is that by finding HCR on Substack, I now have enough really intelligent material to read without using any of the algorithmic nightmares. I deactivated FB sometime ago. Just did the same with Twitter last week - for obvious reasons. None of the other social media platforms interest me. It's all here on Substack.
But....I did create a Mastodon account out of curiosity. Not sure if I will be a regular user. A little complex. But the first person who popped up on the page was Robert Reich! So there is that.
I havenтАЩt tried it yet because quite a few say itтАЩs complicated. ThatтАЩs all I need...more barriers and complications in my life!
It is complicated, for sure. I can't really recommend it. Too bad...
BC's "Mona Lisa"
Saw this on Twitter a week or so ago..and yes, it was a really nice article. Glad I caught it.