'Democracy Awakening': A Critique of Heather Cox Richardson's New Book

And two previous books, on the South and the GOP

On a road trip, I listened to “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America” by Heather Cox Richardson. I subsequently bought the text and read it. Splendid. I have since purchased several copies to give as gifts. Even so, I do not digest it or two other books of hers uncritically or without reservations.

I’ve taught American history and paid clos…