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Kathleen Belew is an Associate Professor of History at Northwestern University and holds tenure earned at the University of Chicago. Affiliated with the Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of History, she specializes in the History of the Present, focusing on white power movements, conservatism, and the intersections of race, gender, and violence. Her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary societal issues.
Education:
- BA in Comparative History of Ideas, University of Washington (Dean’s Medalist in Humanities)
- PhD in American Studies, Yale University
Research Interests:
Belew examines the white power movement’s paramilitary mobilization, analyzing how groups like the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazi factions coalesced around narratives of government betrayal. Her research also explores apocalyptic ideologies, right-wing religious extremism, and the legacy of 1995’s Oklahoma City bombing. Current projects include Home at the End of the World, analyzing Colorado’s 1990s crises through a lens of violence and social fabric erosion.
Recognition:
- Fellowships: McCormick, Mellon, Javits Foundations
- Documentary contributions: Homegrown Hate, Documenting Hate
- Media appearances: Rachel Maddow Show, Fresh Air, All Things Considered
Teaching & Grants:
Award-winning educator focusing on war’s meaning, identity politics, and historical analysis of Trump’s presidency. Supported by prestigious grants and fellowships at Stanford, Northwestern, and Rutgers Universities.
