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Victoria Villaseñor

Trump’s Attacks on National Parks is an Attack on Public History

04 December 2025 – Victoria Villaseñor

community history, National Park Service, historic sites, public programming

Within the first few months of Donald Trump’s second presidential term, he and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) waged a war on national parks. Through massive staff layoffs, drastic funding cuts, and attempts to censor interpretation, this administration is undermining public access to our lands and our nation’s diverse histories. Read More

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An argument for the basics: advocating for reference projects in this time of erasure
11 December 2025 – Emma Wiley
local history, digital projects, encyclopedia, state history
Author’s disclaimer: This article is based on my own research and opinions and does not reflect the views of any former or current employer. Over the past several months, the public history community has been reminded of the fragility of public-facing work. Read More

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