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Adam Jortner

Adam Jortner is the Goodwin-Philpott Professor of History at Auburn University. He is the author of The Gods of Prophetstown and Audible original series including Faith and the Founding Fathers and American Monsters.

Nice Work, America

Adam Jortner   |  November 14, 2022

Voters just saved democracy, and in spectacular style 

An Open Letter to Voting Evangelicals

Adam Jortner   |  November 1, 2022

It’s a big ask. But it’s a big election.

FiveThirtyEight Hates Democracy

Adam Jortner   |  October 24, 2022

The search for “more accurate polls” is nonsense and harms America

The Joe Biden Good-Time Action Adventure Hour!

Adam Jortner   |  August 3, 2022

Politicians ignoring ordinary citizens? Write a play instead! 

Nostalgia, Wokeness, and Fraggle Rock

Adam Jortner   |  July 11, 2022

If the world is full of change, should our childhoods remain the same? 

FORUM: The End of Roe, Day Two

Anonymous woman, Ellen Tucker, Christopher Shannon, Paul Luikart, Nadya Williams, Adam Jortner and Russell Arben Fox   |  June 28, 2022

A time to listen

Shame is a Bad Motivator

Adam Jortner   |  June 20, 2022

Can we save democracy with mean tweets?

The Better Angels of Our Democracy

Adam Jortner   |  April 20, 2022

Putin has opened a window for restoring American politics

Have Mercy

Adam Jortner   |  January 19, 2022

Is it worth it to win the culture war but lose the words of Christ?

I Can’t Believe McAuliffe’s Fundraising Emails Didn’t Win the Election

Adam Jortner   |  November 22, 2021

The Democrats need to stop annoying voters long enough to save democracy

Should History Make You Feel Bad?

Adam Jortner   |  October 8, 2021

Critical race theory is flawed. Banning it is far worse. 

You Can’t Make Me Wear Pants, Either

Adam Jortner   |  September 16, 2021

If personal responsibility is so great, why isn’t it working? 

Can We Get Better Jeremiads?

Adam Jortner   |  July 23, 2021

George Packer’s catastrophism is bankrupt

Found Footage: January 6 and the Horror Movies that Made It

Adam Jortner   |  June 29, 2021

Which script were the insurrectionists following?

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