Natalia Yael Mehlman Petrzela is an American historian, specializing in the politics and culture of the modern United States.
[2] In 2015, Petrzela published the book Classroom Wars: Language, Sex, and the Making of Modern Political Culture.
[2] Petrzela regularly contributes pieces to media outlets including The Atlantic,[14] The New York Times,[15] and The Washington Post.
[16] She is frequently interviewed and quoted in media outlets including The New York Times,[17] GloboNews,[18] El Mundo,[19] and the BBC.
[22] At the American Historical Association's 2025 meeting, Petrzela spoke against a resolution condemning Israel's military action in Gaza.