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The State of the State

Gautham Rao's posts about the history of American law, the illiberal tradition in American politics, archival research, writing, and more.

Race, Fear, and Politics in American History

Apr 21, 2026

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4 min read

Race, Fear, and Politics in American History

OAH (Organization of American Historians) Conference 2026

Gautham Rao
Gautham Rao
The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878

Jan 21, 2026

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6 min read

The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878

A quick history

Gautham Rao
Gautham Rao
Teaching Arendt in an Occupied City

Jan 18, 2026

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10 min read

Teaching Arendt in an Occupied City

And other notes from the semester past

Gautham Rao
Gautham Rao
Fall 2025 Syllabus: Hannah Arendt and Our World

Aug 26, 2025

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7 min read

Fall 2025 Syllabus: Hannah Arendt and Our World

Are we--in the lingo of our youth--"cooked"?

Gautham Rao
Gautham Rao
Spring Semester Syllabus (part 2)

Jun 4, 2024

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9 min read

Spring Semester Syllabus (part 2)

The West Wing as History

Gautham Rao
Gautham Rao
Spring semester syllabus edition (Part 1)

May 13, 2024

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6 min read

Spring semester syllabus edition (Part 1)

"Law & America's Racial Crisis"

Gautham Rao
Gautham Rao
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The State of the State

Gautham Rao's posts about the history of American law, the illiberal tradition in American politics, archival research, writing, and more.

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