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Alison Herring

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Studying the Powell Family Papers held at W&M - an unconventional 19th century family from Loudoun County, VA. BLM; LGBTQIA+ Ally; Pro-Choice; Jesus Follower; Former Big Four Audit Sr Mgr; Pronouns: She/Her http://alisonherring.com

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Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · 1d

Well done tonight!! 💙💙💙💙💙

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Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah…. 😬

Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · 1d

I think Spanberger was strong and demonstrated good leadership and good sense, but Earl-Sears was off the rails with her appalling behavior and irrational comments.
#VaDebate

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Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · 2d

Interesting!! Now do FB & IG! 👀
Also interesting - no mention of the role US Gov't will have in this. The omission seems conspicuous and suspicious.

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How TikTok keeps its users scrolling for hours a day

Washington Post reporters analyzed data from over 800 TikTok users to learn how the app turns people into power users, some of whom spend hours per day scrolling.

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Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · 3d

I opened this app to see itf anyone else watched. It felt like propaganda. They portrayed Bondi in a bizarrely strong light. Then, there was the border story where they blamed the crisis on Biden then said Trump fixed it. WTH?!

Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · 3d

I opened this app to see it anyone else watched. It felt like propaganda. They portrayed Bondi in a bizarrely strong light. Then, there was the border story where they blamed the crisis on Biden then said Trump fixed it. WTH?!

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Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · 21d

This is a great read!!! I never thought about all the services needed to support the people fighting forest fires. This was really enlightening on a lot of levels. I recommend this!!!

Jason Herbert @herberthistory.bsky.social · 21d

Just another day in the woods.

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What I Learned On My First Forest Fire

September 19, 2025

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Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Sep 10

I'm looking forward to hearing from Dr. @kawulf.bsky.social
the Virginia Museum of History and Culture this week! If you're in Richmond, I recommend this! #RVA #SkyStorians #HistorySky #Twitterstorians

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An image of the cover of Dr. Wulf's book titled, "Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America."

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Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Sep 10

I worked on my research today at @thevalentinerva.bsky.social in #RVA!! They have great archives in addition to being a museum. I was in a rabbit hole on the portrait artist William J. Hubard. The museum has a newly renovated reading room for researchers, and it's great!! I recommend it!

A sign welcoming visitors to The Valentine, the Richmond Region Tourism Visitor Center. It Says "Welcome" and "Bienvenidos!"

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · Aug 23

“Papers, please”

ANTIFASCIST 615 @615antifascist.bsky.social · Aug 23

DC police are now harrasssing people on metro bus stops. This is Fascism.

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Kate Ross @kateross.bsky.social · Aug 21

White woman puts Mexican flag on her truck to waste ICE’s time.

Scooby
I am as white as a hotel towel, and the closest thing to Mexican I am was a single all inclusive resort stay in Cancun. I put a Mexican flag sticker on my old Tacoma abd was promptly pulled over by ICE in San Antonio. I'm happy to waste their time
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RookaTX
This is the way

Scooby • RookaTX
Their big question was like, "why the sticker" I told them it was on the truck when I bought it-and they suggested I remove it. Obnoxious creatures.
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Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Aug 24

Yikes!!

Kate Ross @kateross.bsky.social · Aug 23

A young person on TikTok had an experience with the older guardsman and catcalling.

I imagine this is happening often.

Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Aug 11

I saw it!! 😉

Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Aug 11

I did not see that coming!! Bravo to the writers!!

Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Aug 11

Kristen!! 😜

Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Aug 11

I agree!! His reaction in the end felt off. I understand his fury over Gladys, but he should have kept his word and not made her marry.

Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Aug 11

THIS!!!! 100% THIS!!!

Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Aug 11

That was wild!!

Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Aug 4

WHAT?! There’s only 8 episodes?!

a close up of a woman 's face wearing a red and black dress and earrings .

Alt: Actress in The Gilded Age looking shocked!!

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Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Aug 4

Julian Fellows better NOT break our hearts again!! We’re still not over the last death!! 😱🤯😭

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Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Aug 4

Amen!!

Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Aug 4

Agreed!!

Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Aug 4

Mrs. Fish is so messy! But actually, she’s calling out the hypocrisy of Mrs Astor & the rules of high society. She’s the hero!! She’s advocating for Aurora Fain, Mrs Astor’s daughter, and sooo many other women. Three cheers for Mamie Fish!! 👏🤩😎
#TheGildedAge #GildedAge
@ashlieatkinson.bsky.social

Acclaimed actress Ashlie Atkinson portraying Mamie Fish in “The Gilded Age.” She’s pointing out the divorce of Mrs. Astor’s daughter whole sipping tea mischievously.

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Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Aug 4

What?!?!??!!!?
#TheGildedAge #GildedAge

“The Gilded Age; Season 3, Episode 7;” followed by emojis of a shocked face.

Alison Herring @historyherring.bsky.social · Jul 28

This is a great point!!