Look forward to April! Here is a list of new #nonfiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for next month: regency-explorer.net/new-releases/ #Regency #Napoleon #history #JaneAusten #read

Trump's in full retreat today as his poll numbers slip: He convened the cabinet to limit Elon after voters pressured Congress. He delayed the tariffs b/c the market dropped out & created fears of a recession. He's losing in court b/c DOGE didn't follow the law. Keep fighting.

It’s such an honor to serve in the Senate alongside my Sister Senator. We are fighting for you. For hardworking families like the ones we came from.

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

🗣️ @aoc.bsky.social out fighting for the people & federal workers: “Every day our job is to wake up and say ‘what can I do today?’ — There is no act too small. Every action matters.” 🇺🇸

Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism. We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive

None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.

Nebula Award nominations close this weekend, and BSFA Awards voting closes Friday. Submitted for your approval: one horrible shapeshifting monster (and her girlfriend). If you enjoyed my little book, I'd be honored if you would consider it.

BREAKING NEWS: We defeated fmr Ambassador #RickGrenell's defamation lawsuit against @oliviatroye.bsky.social. Fed district judge gave #Trump's Special Envoy 14 days to file amended complaint. Given how well Grenell is apparently doing in career, can't fathom how he complains otherwise.

Powerful moment at the public hearing for the anti-trans legislation being fast tracked through Iowa. Faith leaders gathered above the rotunda to pray and just started singing until people listened. I believe they are singing "we are trans and queer together, we are singing singing for our lives. "

Good to see this volume coming together - the result of a hugely enjoyable conference involving @profelainechalus.bsky.social, @nationaltrust.bsky.social and @hillaryburlock.bsky.social - and a lot of work since by Hillary Burlock and Tatjana LeBoff... #HistParl www.routledge.com/Bath-and-Bey...

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"daddy, what did you do in the war" son, i archived all 6,793 videos from the Kennedy Center before they disappeared from the internet we all did our part

Reminder about this! Please do share with anyone else you think this might be of interest to! (On or offline!)

Apparently its #InternationalPolarBearDay so - any excuse to this great c1923 advert for Polar Sheets made by Messrs P Lloyd Rees of Manchester, designed by Mrs G. Barraclough. #PolarBearDay ↘️ flic.kr/p/2qP5oPu

Perennially relevant.

Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.

This is cool! A state school has defeated Eton to reach the finals of the International History Bowl & Bee in Vienna. They’re former winners, and are sending two young teams to compete again They need help with travel costs, can you help these young historians? www.gofundme.com/f/send-the-f...

Breaking A federal judge will NOT pause his order giving the Trump admin a deadline of 11:59 p.m. tonight to pay all invoices for foreign development funds for contracts completed before Feb. 13. Doc https://buff.ly/3EWALvP

Our Institute for Northern Studies has just become one of the new best places for anyone wishing to specialise in Early Modern European Studies (and with a strong Scottish Jacobitical and Covenanted slant, of course!)

This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote. There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.

💥 BREAKING: At John Deere's annual shareholders meeting today, shareholders overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal brought by the same group that targeted Costco and Apple. An anti-DEI proposal from the NCPPR received less than 1 percent of votes. Deere shareholders: DEI is in. Bigots are out

“coordinated action takes practice” - I hear that!!!

This should be an inspiration to all American Governors. I give you @jbpritzker.bsky.social's State of the State speech for 2025. It's worth a read. www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...

I wish more people knew about the 1920s Klan because they—perhaps more than European fascists—are the model for Trumpism. This is a good summary and a nice reminder that they do a lot of damage, but in the end, fascists always lose.

Mr Rogers: “My mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.' To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mother's words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers — so many caring people in this world."

This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps. www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...

trade secret: historians actually include all years in the history books

"A new Scottish tartan has been created to honor the thousands of people—primarily women—executed for witchcraft in Scotland between the 16th and 18th centuries.” wildhunt.org/2025/02/newl... #folkloresunday

"Jane Austen's Bookshelf" spotlights eight women writers, largely lost to history, who influenced the English novelist.

Mary Ellen Pleasant (1814–1904), a wealthy abolitionist, possibly 1st black self-made millionaire, used her role as a servant to infiltrate elite circles, gather intelligence, and build networks. She secretly funded abolitionist causes and supported the Underground Railroad. #BlackHistory

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I love this story from Derbyshire Record Office! recordoffice.wordpress.com/2024/10/22/l...

It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office. Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc. Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

You can download a template for Red Cards that you can make copies of here: www.ilrc.org/red-cards-ta...

Give your children Horrible Histories. Can't wait until mine's old enough ☺️ This style of amazing kid-friendly history is also now being done extremely well by @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social with @tealcartoons.bsky.social (Plague Busters and Dead Ends), and @gregjenner.bsky.social of course!

A useful “productivity” trick is to remind yourself that research should be fun and inspiring and if it’s not that something should change.

Everything is overwhelming, but the honey bees are happy that the lemon tree is blooming. Little things like this help. #DailyMagic #UrbanDruid #Witchsky

Just read this masterpiece and you must too! www.harpercollins.com/products/the...

The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.

Why have I only just now discovered @wiswell.bsky.social ?! I’m off to start reading his novel! Read this and tell me you can resist: www.polygon.com/books/503383...

All of the Scottish Church History issues on the EUP are currently free to access until the end of December! There's some great articles here that are well worth your time. Happy reading! www.euppublishing.com/loi/sch