My presentation on the Lost Cause at Indiana University East.

Preparing to teach the Founding Era while the foundations are cracking.

"A narcissist wants the authority of a king while having the accountability of a toddler." -Anonymous Explore more quotes: https://loom.ly/PiOcYGo #narcissist #king #toddler #accountability

Seems like a very good time to get this book.

The AAM (American Alliance of Museums) speaks out against the attacks on museums and their expertise. www.aam-us.org/2025/08/15/a...

The Confederates always used "state's rights" when it was convenient and the feds to control the states when it wasn't. We are still fighting the confederates...they weren't punished well enough and they never went away.

DC's Inner Ring open.substack.com/pub/scotmckn...

As we approach 250 anniversary of 1776 crucial to remember that the memory of 1776 has long been used by, well( everyone. Also, founders were keenly aware of the importance of the moment & their legacies & many took steps to preserve/craft it. Listen 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Let this sink in. Even the Los Angeles Police Chief, Jim McDonnell, made it clear: the people protesting immigration raids were not the ones causing violence. During a Sunday evening press conference, McDonnell condemned the violence as “disgusting”

Coming up next Saturday—a week from tomorrow.

chng.it/mV9vbTRBS8 Defend the Preservation of Archvies

Two historians tackle history and politics effectively. They do provide some hope. youtu.be/SdkKG1vyzac?...

An essential item needed on all our shelves!

My place for morning reading.

Government Book Bans in America: A conversation with Recently Banned AAR Member Authors -- today's mini seminar to keep track of autocracy.

Museum staff under fire for being honest. news.artnet.com/art-world/di...?

IMLS attacked by administration. www.aam-us.org/2025/03/17/u...

The President does not have the constitutional or statutory authority to dictate the content of voter registration forms. This EO is an incredibly dangerous power grab. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Images of our long issue with civic religion. The Washington goblet sold by Avon seems to be from the Bicentennial.

It is evil at all out doors. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

Convocation Unscripted and the "experience" of the State of the Union Address. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlRo...

From Current "While the Framers of the Constitution viewed power as a threat to liberty regardless of who wields it, we have tended to be suspicious of power primarily when it’s controlled by the other side." currentpub.com/2025/03/05/l...

State of the Disunion tonight. Wow, is this painful. His created “list of wins” is a tremendous work of fantasy.

Five Failures in the Oval Office (video) open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

Has anyone yet seen the upcoming documentary titled The 1916 Project by the modern White Rose Resistance?

I am a member of OAH. www.oah.org/2025/02/05/o...

Essential readings for resistance www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/558051...

New book! "What if Jesus was Serious about Justice?" @skyejethani.bsky.social Pre-order today 40% off: loom.ly/aqPlfDA If you pre-order by February 11th, get one free month of Holy Post Plus for FREE! Claim the deal here: holypost.com/justice *only eligible for new or returning HP+ subscribers

Clear my mind of bad news with laughter.

This is what the government did with 120K+ Japanese Americans in 1942. I know. I was there in those camps.

Listening to Richard Hofstadter's Pulitzer prize winning book Anti-Intellectualism in American Life for the first time. (1963) It is particularly pertinent to our current political crisis. The flawed form of Christianity has continued from the 1930s till now.

Once the far right attacks public broadcasting. This endangers all forms of public history and information too. www.npr.org/2025/01/30/n...

"President Lincoln, moved during wartime to a new understanding of God’s role in history, harnessed the political power of devout antislavery Union loyalists who accepted him as the Almighty’s instrument for national redemption and mobilized to sustain him in office." currentpub.com/2025/01/30/t...

Bishop Mariann Budde gave us a masterclass in holding political leaders to account. In her sermon at the National Cathedral, she didn't prescribe policy, but proclaimed what Christians believe & called for those values to be upheld. More of this! Kaitlyn Schiess on 🎙️Holy Post 654

Saw Kevin Levin’s post promoting history as a means of resistance. Can I get behind this.

When facing a national crises, and have no power watch a Pink Panther movie. A Shot in the Dark, is very healing

WHERE THE HELL WAS THIS STORY BEFORE? HUH? ANYONE? BUELLER? They should be hanging their heads in shame that this story wasn't published in October. Printing it is proof of their failure. On their own pages. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/u...

I also recommend this documentary: www.badfaithdocumentary.com

"This idea that homogenous churches grow faster undoubtedly may have some truth to it, but what you're growing is not the church." New Testament scholar #NTWright is back to discuss the Book of Acts & the diverse, unified church God wants. Listen to🎙️Holy Post 644 at 🔗 in bio!

Sharing the video from our latest Faith & Democracy Tour in Atlanta! @robertpjones.bsky.social @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social @kkdumez.bsky.social Jemar Tisby convocation.substack.com/p/our-faith-...

Snow in Indianapolis.