I am a specialist in the history of Spain, and have written a number of books and articles on medieval Castile (e.g. "The Wise King" [Basic Books, 2016]), as well as on the relevance of the past for contemporary politics. I am Professor and Chair of the History Department at Hofstra University, in New York.
Are U.S. politics beyond a joke?
Aug 16, 2016 15:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
I really do respect the press, President Barack Obama joked at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner in 2013, shortly after his second successful election campaign. I recognize that the press and I have...
There’s an extra $1 billion on the table for NT schools. This could change lives if spent well
Political donations rules are finally in the spotlight – here’s what the government should do