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Dan Mandell

@dhistoryman.bsky.social

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Author of THE LOST TRADITION OF ECONOMIC EQUALITY IN AMERICA, 1600-1870, and many works on Native peoples in New England 1600-1900. Emeritus prof of history, Truman State University, now happy to be in Worcester Mass., aka Nipmuc homelands. He/him/FDJT

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · Jul 2

"But, will some say is it a crime to be rich? Yes, certainly. AT THE PUBLICK EXPENCE, or to the Danger of the Publick." An important lesson in 1748; seems even more important today.

My piece in TIME, part of Historians for 2026, abridged version; full text to be posted online in a few days.

Short article (474 words ) on "The Founders saw the dangers of concentrated wealth."

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 1h

Also there’s the list of participating organizations, including the openly anti-semitic (Jack Posobiec), notorious liars about history (WallBuilders), and a large smorgasbord of reactionary theocratic evangelical and Catholic groups.

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 1h

There are SO many things wrong this drech. Begin with the deliberate shattering of long-held church-state norms and the clear advocacy of particularly reactionary Christianity. Then the embrace of ahistorical crap, highlighted by that image of GW praying — probably never happened.

The U.S. govt website for the Trump regime’s “America Prays” effort.

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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 19h

An update from WGN on Debbie Brockman: "Earlier today, a WGN-TV creative services employee was detained by ICE. She has since been released, and no charges were filed against her. Out of respect for her privacy, we will have no further statements about this incident.”

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 23h

This morning, masked Border Patrol agents violently pinned a longtime WGN-TV producer to the ground after detaining another unidentified male in Chicago, eventually arresting her and hauling her off in an unmarked silver van.

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

WGN-TV producer violently detained during Chicago ICE enforcement action

A DHS spokesperson said that Debbie Brockman was placed under arrest for ‘assault on a federal law enforcement officer,’ claiming the WGN employee threw objects at the agent.

www.independent.co.uk

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 3d

Whatdayaknow, the Trump regime has found another law to violate.

White House signals it may try to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers.

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 4d

Indeed. I thought of the legal doctrine “fruit of the poisonous tree.”

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 5d

Fed districts judge issues TRO barring CA national guard from being sent to Oregon.

Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 5d

Immergut: I'm handling this on expedited basis, but defendants haven't provided new info.

SHE RULES FROM THE BENCH: I grant the plaintiffs motion for a second TRO based on reasons stated in previous order...

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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 8d

1. This is one of the most insane statements ever delivered by a presidential spokesperson in U.S. history. Totally disconnected from reality.

2. There is either going to be a civil war or abject Democratic surrender to autocracy. They are telling this you, to your face, in explicit terms.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Leavitt: "President Trump will end the radical left's reign of terror in Portland once and for all. The president has directed Secretary Hegseth to provide all necessary troops to protect war-ravaged Portland."

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 9d

The fascist jackasses just can’t stop doing stupid thuggish things to the better aspects of our country. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

White House fires much of the National Council on the Humanities

The White House appeared to fire all but four members of the National Council on the Humanities, an advisory board to the head of the government’s grantmaking agency.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 11d

Yep, this one www.battlefields.org/learn/articl....

The British Army in Boston

British soldiers had a difficult time in Revolutionary Boston.

www.battlefields.org

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 11d

Coincidentally, today in my classes we’re discussing how dispatching regular army troops to an American city would lead to revolution.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11d

Trump: "The ones that are run by radical left Democrats -- what they've done to San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles. They're very unsafe places & we're gonna straighten them out one by one. This is gonna be a major part for some people in this room. That's a war too. It's war from within"

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 12d

Btw, while I keep my eye on Missouri politics, I moved to Massachusetts three years ago, and this is my current and future city council rep, huzzah. Also happy that now @repmcgovern.bsky.social is my congressman. www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

Worcester city councilor seeks dismissal of charges against her stemming from ICE operation

Etel Haxhiaj allegedly interfered with local police and assaulted an officer during the federal immigration operation in May.

www.wgbh.org

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 12d

A hopeful report from rural Iowa (and Missouri) from Jess Piper, for whom (alas) I never had the privilege of voting. Also thinking of the fellow in Chicago exercising his right to free speech (f*^#k Trump!) and then successfully escaping the chase by ICE CHUDs. open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...

Reporting From the Ground

Over their skis

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 14d

Go to Texas Tech for football (?), leave because you can’t learn biology or genetics. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/u...

Texas Tech Moves to Limit Academic Discussion to 2 Genders

www.nytimes.com

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 15d

My wife was editor at Truman State U Press and for years (until the U closed the Press) ran an editing internship program. Two undergrads every semester got intensive training in skills, workplace demands, etc. Some are now professionals as a result.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 15d

Trump got his Comey indictment Thursday and issued a memo directing "domestic terrorism" investigations. And yet, both provided more evidence that Trump is losing.

On Thursday’s lashing out from Trump the tyrant, at Law Dork:

Trump the tyrant is on full display — but his acting out highlights how weak he is

Trump got his Comey indictment Thursday and issued a memo directing "domestic terrorism" investigations. And yet, both provided more evidence that Trump is losing.

www.lawdork.com

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 15d

Clearly an Antifa plot.

Every former Fed Reserve chair alive urges SCOTUS to keep DJT from dismissing Cook.

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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 16d

Listen Russ, you are a malignant political hack.

We will not be intimidated by your threat to engage in mass firings.

Get lost.

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 15d

“Here’s more of my corruption, in your face.” www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

Trump signs order advancing TikTok deal, in boost to corporate allies

A Tiktok deal would create an American version of the popular video app owned by some of the president’s wealthiest supporters.

www.washingtonpost.com

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 17d

Does Eric Adams have style or what?

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 18d

Supreme Court strikes down Article I and Article III of the Constitution. open.substack.com/pub/chrisgei...

SCOTUS majority says Trump can ignore precedent if the majority doesn't like it

This is no way to run a court, let alone a country.

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 18d

So many coverups.

Release the Epstein files.

Release the Homan tapes.

Release the Venezuelan fishing boats evidence.

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 18d

One piece of good news! www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Judge deals Trump’s war on wind its first major setback

The temporary injunction comes amid the administration’s broader assault on renewables that threatens the electricity supply as demand skyrockets.

www.washingtonpost.com

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 18d

Also: Trump tweets that bleach enemas cure acne.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Promotes Unproven Ties to Autism With a Common Painkiller and Vaccines

www.nytimes.com

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 18d

I use ibuprofen, but this is true regardless. open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...

Study Links Trump Being President to Increased Use of Tylenol

News from Medicine

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 18d

Alito keeps insisting that “religious liberty is besieged.” Bullshit: his conservative Christianity is about the only liberty that’s NOT threatened here.

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