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What a Creep: The “Know Nothing Party,” Nativism, and Springfield, Ohio Today

by | Sep 20, 2024 | Podcast

What a Creep

Season 26, Episode 10

“Know-Nothings, Nativism, and Springfield, Ohio Today”

If you have been keeping up with the news, you may have heard about the city of Springfield, Ohio, where there have been over 33 bomb threats (as of this posting) targeting its Haitian residents. How did this situation come about? Today, we will delve into the origins of the Know Nothing Party, also known as the American Party, a nativist political movement in the United States during the 1840s and 1850s. Understanding the history and policies of this party provides valuable insight into the current immigration debates in the U.S. Let’s take a closer look at the party’s history and how its ideology continues to influence today’s discussions on immigration.

The “Know Nothing” Party (1840-1860), Nativism, and the Creepy Racism in Springfield, Ohio – What a Creep

GWhat a Creep Season 26, Episode 10 “The Know-Nothing Party,” Nativism, and Springfield, Ohio Today” If you have been keeping up with the news, you may have heard about the city of https://springfieldohio.gov/, where there have been over 33 bomb threats (as of this posting) targeting its Haitian residents.

Content Warning: Racism, bigotry, and general awfulness.

Sources for this episode

Smithsonian

Britannica

Politico

CNN

Newsweek

Springfield News-Sun

New York Times

The Guardian

BBC

Springfield Commission Meeting August 27, 2024

New York Magazine

Washington Post

NBC News

The Atlantic

The Dollop “Know Nothing”

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