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James Robenalt is the author of four nonfiction books on American history and is a contributing author of The Presidents and the Constitution, A Living History. He lectures with John Dean on Watergate and legal ethics.

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opinion

How HUD Nominee Marcia Fudge Can Undo the Damage Nixon Did

THE RIGHT CHOICE

Fudge’s home city of Cleveland occupies a special place in the history of the fight for Black empowerment. At HUD, she can help right past wrongs.

James Robenalt | Published Dec 18, 2020
opinion

If He Loses, Trump Must Resign Immediately. No, Really.

HOW IT COULD WORK

The crisis is so great that Trump should just get out of town. And there's a sort-of precedent: Woodrow Wilson planned to do just this in 1916 if he'd lost.

James Robenalt | Published Jul 11, 2020
opinion

Before Seattle’s No-Cop Co-Op Was Cleveland’s Peace Patrols

HISTORY RHYMES

When tensions were high a half century ago, the first black mayor of a major American city had white cops leave, and citizens patrol themselves. It worked.

James Robenalt | Published Jun 20, 2020
opinion

The Bernie Sanders of the 1920's

‘THE MEANEST ON EARTH’

History suggests Sanders’ struggle will be a precursor to change that happens more moderately and cautiously, but inevitably.

James Robenalt | Published Mar 07, 2020

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