Heather Cox Richardson

Heather Cox Richardson is a Professor of History at Boston College and an award-winning author known for bridging academic scholarship with public discourse. Her research focuses on critical periods of American history, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, Gilded Age, and modern political dynamics. She reaches 1.5 million readers daily via her newsletter Letters from an American, analyzing contemporary politics through a historical lens.

Her most recent book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, was praised by The New Yorker for its exploration of America’s democratic struggles. She frequently contributes to outlets like the Washington Post, New York Times, and The Guardian. Upcoming events include a Phil Lind Initiative talk at UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, moderated by Heidi Tworek.