Archive - The Democracy Archive

Remembering Reconstruction and the Second American Republic

As the role of slavery and white supremacy is increasingly wiped away from public memory, it is critical to remember the fight for a multi-racial…

Jul 1 • Conor J. Kelly

January 2026

America and Martin Luther King Jr: A Vision Unrealized

This Martin Luther King Day, remember what Dr. King fought for, how his legacy was whitewashed, and the work that remains.

Jan 19 • Conor J. Kelly

September 2025

Introducing The Democracy Archive Podcast

The Democracy Archive is not just a newsletter, it is now a podcast where you can hear the stories of our Democracy's past.

Sep 18, 2025 • Conor J. Kelly

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America Divided: What the Election of 1860 Can Teach Us

Polarization isn’t new. The lessons of 1860 remind us why division matters, and why our present moment is unique.

Sep 16, 2025 • Conor J. Kelly

The Democracy Archive Is Coming Soon: A New History Newsletter

The Democracy Archive is almost here. This new history newsletter will soon bring readers stories of democracy’s struggles, lessons, and contested past…

Sep 12, 2025 • Conor J. Kelly

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