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Heather Cox Richardson has been awarded the inaugural Gitlin-Auster Defender of Democracy Award.

Literary Hub· 21 septembre 2026
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

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New award created

The Gitlin-Auster Defender of Democracy Award is a newly established prize created by Writers for Democratic Action (WDA), an organization founded by Todd Gitlin and Paul Auster.

This award honors writers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to democratic values through their work.

The inaugural recipient of the award is historian Heather Cox Richardson, recognized for her contributions to public discourse during a time of significant political challenges.

The award ceremony took place on September 19, 2026, and was live-streamed via Zoom, with participants joining from watch parties across the United States.

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