restoring truth and sanity to American history

The Trump administration's executive order and 'Saving America’s Story' document criticize the Smithsonian for promoting divisive ideologies and seek to erase non-white, non-Christian contributions to U.S. history. Journalist Rebecca Nagle discusses how the erasure of Native American history in the American narrative underpins current political crises.

A Biden-appointed federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore exhibits and materials at national parks that highlight slavery, climate change, and other topics after they were removed under a directive targeting displays deemed disparaging to America. The judge issued a preliminary injunction requiring the administration to reverse the changes, while the Interior Department criticized the ruling and plans to appeal.

A US district court judge ordered the Trump administration to restore history and science materials removed from national parks, citing censorship and sanitization concerns. The administration had 21 days to comply after the judge criticized the White House's actions as setting a dangerous precedent.