The article examines how the regional maldistribution of early 20th-century immigrants has shaped contemporary American identity and political landscapes, particularly in relation to white Christian Nationalism.
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Colin Woodard's 'Nations Apart' examines regional divisions in the U.S. and the rise of authoritarianism, urging for reconciliation to preserve democracy.
Colin Woodard discusses the Nationhood Lab's analysis of regional geography concerning economic opportunity and distress in the U.S. The article summarizes two projects: one examining Harvard economist Raj Chetty's work on interge...
The article by Colin Woodard analyzes the United States' response to the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting significant regional disparities in adherence to public health measures, vaccination rates, and mortality. It reveals that th...
Colin Woodard highlights the vulnerabilities of U.S. democracy and the need for public action to preserve it during his presentations in Poland amidst rising geopolitical tensions.
Colin Woodard examines New York City's historical attempts to secede from the U.S., driven by cultural tensions with Upstate New York and aspirations for independence.
Colin Woodard, director of Nationhood Lab, discusses the project's efforts to create a shared American narrative on the PBS series 'Story in the Public Square.' He highlights the conflict between civic and ethnonationalist narrati...
Colin Woodard, director of the Nationhood Lab, presents findings on a shared national story for the U.S. based on the Declaration of Independence in an essay published by the American Enterprise Institute. He argues that a unifyin...
Colin Woodard's 'Nations Apart' examines America's regional cultures and warns of autocracy, receiving high praise for its timely and insightful analysis.
Colin Woodard explores the complexities of American identity and nationalism in his book 'Nations Apart,' emphasizing the need to reconcile historical ideals with contemporary challenges.
The Boston Globe features an interview with Colin Woodard, director of the Nationhood Lab, discussing regional divides, threats to democracy, and the shared American narrative. Woodard emphasizes the historical patterns of America...
Colin Woodard argues in a New York Times opinion piece that America's national identity is rooted in the ideals of the Declaration of Independence rather than ethnonationalism, as suggested by Vice President J.D. Vance. He emphasi...
Colin Woodard, director of the Nationhood Lab, discusses his new book 'Nations Apart' on public radio programs in Maine and Utah. He addresses the potential for regional divisions in the U.S. and emphasizes the common ground among...
Colin Woodard discusses his book 'Nations Apart' on WHYY's The Connection, addressing the current state of American democracy, describing it as a hybrid regime that is neither fully democratic nor authoritarian. He emphasizes the ...
Nationhood Lab has published twenty-five peer-reviewed papers focusing on the relationship between U.S. regional cultures and health outcomes. The research indicates that regions with communitarian cultures tend to have better hea...
Colin Woodard, Director of Nationhood Lab, and Ted Johnson from New America discuss the implications of a new report on America's national identity during a radio interview. They explore whether a common American story exists, emp...
Colin Woodard warns that America is becoming a hybrid regime, with most citizens opposing this trend and advocating for the defense of democratic values.
The post discusses the extension of the American Nations model to Canada, resulting in the creation of a master map of regional cultures across North America. It highlights the historical context of the model, its popularity among...
Colin Woodard, director of Nationhood Lab, presents findings on a shared American identity in an essay for Garry Kasparov's substack, The Next Move. The essay emphasizes a rebooted civic national narrative based on common values f...
In an opinion essay for the Portland Press Herald, Colin Woodard discusses the Nationhood Lab's project aimed at creating a renewed civic national narrative for the United States. He emphasizes the importance of citizens uniting t...
Colin Woodard, director of Nationhood Lab, discusses a new report on a rebooted national narrative for the United States, emphasizing the importance of a shared story among Americans to maintain unity. He highlights polling result...
The Lobster Coast: Rebels, Rusticators and the Struggle for a Forgotten Frontier, authored by Colin Woodard, celebrates its 21st anniversary with the release of an audiobook edition narrated by Bob Souer. The book explores the his...
Colin Woodard will deliver a keynote speech at the Word Literary Festival in Blue Hill, Maine, on October 25, discussing his forthcoming book, 'Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America.' The event includes a...
Colin Woodard announces his book tour for 'Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America,' which releases on Nov. 4. The tour includes events in at least seven states and Washington, D.C., where he will discuss t...