Ben holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Saint John’s University in Minnesota and a master’s degree in Ancient Studies with a focus on Big History from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Following the completion of his graduate studies, he returned to his home state of Kansas to serve as a Legislative Fellow for the Kansas Legislative Research Department. Subsequently, he spent approximately five years working as a historian at the Indiana Historical Bureau, where he led the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative. In this position, he conducted research on the history of the Indiana General Assembly and political polarization within the State of Indiana. Ben currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Favorite MiC Finding:
95% of Democrats and 91% of Republicans agree that throughout our history, Americans have made incredible achievements and ugly errors.
- Defusing the History Wars
Why: The bipartisan recognition of both past wrongs and triumphs in our nation's history is crucial for American society. This balanced perspective fosters hope for our country, as it demonstrates our capacity to confront the complexities of our history while striving for a better future. Thus, only by acknowledging and learning from our history can we effectively understand and address our present challenges.