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Heather Cox Richardson
political-economy history / Letters from an American
Professor of history at Boston College specialising in the American Civil War and Reconstruction eras. Her daily Substack newsletter, 'Letters from an American', has attracted millions of paid and free subscribers, making it one of the largest independent newsletters by revenue. She is known for framing contemporary political-economy disputes as continuations of long-standing conflicts over democracy and capitalism.
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Last updated
10 May 2026