Historians Speak Out
A Resource for the Press
AHA staff and Council members have written articles and made public appearances on history, history education, the importance of historical thinking in public life, and the work of historians.
The AHA is pleased to speak with and provide resources for journalists and the media. If you are a member of the media and would like to submit a request for a referral or interview, please email press@historians.org.
Media Appearances with AHA Staff & Council Members
Articles & Op-Eds by AHA Staff & Council Members
Perspectives from the Executive Director & President
AHA Congressional Briefings
Providing Historical Perspectives to Policymakers
The AHA’s Congressional Briefings series seeks to provide Congressional staff members, journalists, and other members of the policy community with the historical context essential to understanding contemporary issues. The sessions are strictly nonpartisan and avoid advancing particular policy prescriptions or legislative agendas.
December 23, 2025
History of Federal Science Funding
October 29, 2025
History of Artificial Intelligence, Privacy, & Security
July 24, 2025
History of the United States Senate
AHA Advocacy
The American Historical Association provides leadership for the discipline, defends academic freedom, and promotes the critical role of historical thinking in public life. The AHA, in collaboration with our colleagues at the American Council of Learned Societies and the Modern Language Association, have filed a lawsuit in response to the illegal dismantling of the National Endowment for the Humanities.