Made by History

Recent Articles

Newspapers Struggled to Cover Segregation in the North

Media outlets that praised MLK's work in the South treated Northern segregation, and the activism that aimed to challenge it, differently.

By Jeanne Theoharis / Made by History

A Battle Over the Census is Brewing

In the 1920s, nativist lawmakers introduced “citizen-only” reapportionment bills. Then, a bipartisan coalition emerged to fight back.

By Brendan A. Shanahan / Made by History

How Trump's Tariffs Compare to Previous Tariffs

Since its founding, the U.S. has pursued protectionism to boost economic growth. But history shows that sometimes this approach backfires.

By Yilin Wang / Made by History

What the Children's Bureau Teaches Us

During the 1910s and 1920s, the U.S. Children's Bureau promoted its programs and established a broad network to create political capital.

By Michelle Bezark / Made by History

The History of High School Student Activism

In the 1960s and 1970s, high school student-led activism successfully reshaped school districts across the country.

By Aaron G. Fountain, Jr. / Made by History

The History of Categorizing Immigrants as Good or Bad

In the 19th century, debates about contract workers sorted immigrants into "natural" and "unnatural" categories. Today, these ideas remain.

By Hidetaka Hirota / Made by History

Homeownership Impacts American Democracy

Land and property ownership have colored politics in the U.S. for more than 400 years. Now, home ownership is out of reach for many.

By Michael Albertus / Made by History

The Effort To Rewrite the History of Watergate

For decades, politicians distanced themselves from Nixon's Watergate legacy. Now, some conservatives are advancing a new version of history.

By Michael Koncewicz / Made by History

How Sports Betting Took Over March Madness

For decades, the NCAA vigorously opposed sports gambling. Now, March Madness is one of the most bet-on sporting events of the year.

By Jonathan D. Cohen / Made by History

Trump Upends Our Approach to Veterans' Care

Officials have considered balancing efficiency with providing quality care and listening to veterans not just possible, but essential.

By Moyra Williams Eaton / Made by History

Sanctuary Cities Are Not New

Since the 1980s, cities have challenged deportations by crafting sanctuary policies. Now, the Trump Administration is taking aim at them.

By Lloyd Barba & Sergio M. González / Made by History

Alcohol Warning Labels May Not Be Enough

The U.S. may add new cancer warning labels on alcohol. But the history of cigarette warning labels suggests that labels alone aren't enough.

By Simar Bajaj / Made by History

Historians Call Trump a 'Transformative President'

Whatever one feels about Trump’s return to the White House, some historians say Presidencies like his and Roosevelt's can signal a new era.

By Justin Peck / Made by History

1860s Prussia Teaches Us About Constitutional Crises

The history of a constitutional crisis in 1860s Prussia could teach Americans today the importance of public participation in democracy.

By Christine Adams / Made by History

The Long Fight Against the Department of Education

President Donald Trump's cuts to the Department of Education are part of a nearly century-long crusade by conservative Christian groups.

By Austin Steelman / Made by History

The History of U.S.-China Cultural Exchange

There is a long history of American and Chinese citizens forging relationships with one another through cultural exchange.

By Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made by History

The Dangers of Politicizing Civil Service

Weakening the professional civil service could turn back the clock to an era when the government was rife with incompetence and corruption.

By Yong Kwon / Made by History

Harry Warner Proved Speaking Out is Good Business

Harry Warner, founding President of Warner Bros. serves as an example of how to a grow business while exercising political savvy.

By Chris Yogerst / Made by History

The 1930s Case That Sparked a Deportation Debate

The story Frances Perkins, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Labor Secretary, highlights the importance of protecting due process.

By Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made by History

What the 1990s Tell Us About DOGE

Here's how Musk's DOGE efforts compare with Clinton's attempts to "reinvent government" and minimize bureaucracy in the 1990s.

By Jacob Bruggeman & Casey Eilbert / Made by History
More from TIME
More From TIME