Heather Cox Richardson has been awarded the inaugural Gitlin-Auster Defender of Democracy Award.
Over the weekend, Writers for Democratic Action (WDA) awarded historian Heather Cox Richardson with its inaugural Gitlin-Auster Defender of Democracy Award, “established to honor a writer whose voice powerfully embodies the wisdom, courage, and steadfastness that marked the lives of
On Saturday, September 19, Writers for Democratic Action (WDA) honored historian Heather Cox Richardson with the inaugural Gitlin-Auster Defender of Democracy Award. This prestigious recognition was established to celebrate a writer whose work exemplifies the wisdom, courage, and steadfastness demonstrated by WDA Founding Members Todd Gitlin and Paul Auster.
Richardson's daily column, Letters From An American, offers a scholarly analysis of current events through the lens of American history, consistently crediting other sources and showcasing her distinctive style and wit.
In awarding Richardson, WDA emphasized her unwavering commitment to public responsibility during a period of significant crisis. The Gitlin-Auster Defender of Democracy Award recognizes the importance of words in recording and potentially transforming history. The award ceremony, held via live-stream on Zoom, allowed supporters across the country to participate in a watch party, followed by an engaging conversation between Richardson and Siri Hustvedt, another WDA founding member.
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