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Michael E. Neagle

@mikeneagle.bsky.social

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Historian; Former Reporter; Dad; Husband; Author of “America’s Forgotten Colony: Cuba’s Isle of Pines” (Cambridge University Press) and forthcoming “Chasing Bandits: America’s Long War on Terror” (UNC Press); VP of New England Historical Association

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Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thrilled to share that my next book, "Chasing Bandits: America's Long War on Terror" is now available for pre-order at the @uncpress.bsky.social website. Promo code: 01SOCIAL30 to save 30%.

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Chasing Bandits | Michael E. Neagle | University of North Carolina Press

While the war on terror has been America's largest and most publicized attempt to root out foreign enemies this century, the quest to identify and destroy re...

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Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · 5d

Albany Amigos: The #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social) Fall 2025 book tour continues at Siena University on Oct. 23. Thanks to Karen Sonnelitter for the invitation and making his happen. Hope to see you there!

Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · 7d

A big "Thank You" to Alan McPherson and those at Temple University @cenfad.bsky.social who came to my talk last night, either in-person or virtually. I appreciate the interest and thoughtful questions about "Chasing Bandits."

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Center for the Study of Force and Diplomacy (CENFAD) @cenfad.bsky.social · 8d

❗️TODAY❗️
Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Michael Neagle (@mikeneagle.bsky.social), Nichols College.
This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Center for the Study of Force and Diplomacy (CENFAD) @cenfad.bsky.social · 19d

Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Michael E. Neagle (@mikeneagle.bsky.social), Nichols College.

This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · 19d

Philly Phriends: I'll be at @templeuniv.bsky.social @cenfad.bsky.social on Oct. 13 as I continue the book tour for #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social). Hope to see you there - either in person or virtually.

Center for the Study of Force and Diplomacy (CENFAD) @cenfad.bsky.social · 19d

Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · 20d

Looking forward to it!

Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · 29d

Pro-wrestling death tributes are more reserved than this.

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Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · Sep 21

Ideas are percolating.

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Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · Sep 18

Sincere “thank you” to Springfield College for a warm reception and support of my #ConstitutionDay talk on “US Responses to Terrorism Over the Past Century and Beyond.” #ChasingBandits

Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · Sep 17

The "Chasing Bandits" book tour starts tonight in Springfield!

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Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · Sep 8

The #ChasingBandits Book Tour begins! Honored to have been invited by Springfield College for Constitution Day to discuss "U.S. Responses to Terrorism Over the Past Century and Beyond."

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Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · Sep 4

For anyone who's ever worked in local journalism, this hit me right in the nostalgia. "It was the best experience we never want to have again." www.theringer.com/2025/09/04/t...

The Local Newspaper Is Dead. That’s Why We Have ‘The Paper.’

Going from a paper company to a newspaper company, the ‘Office’ spinoff zeroes in on another dying industry. For anyone who lived in those trenches, the local journalism fantasy will be bittersweet.

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Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · Sep 4

Yes! I often thought of my life as a reporter as a sitcom. The late, great C-Bass would have been the Kramer.

Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · Aug 25

For the next 48 hours, @uncpress.bsky.social is running a 50% off sale on new books on their website using promo code 01NEWSITE50. As Samuel Jackson might say, "BUY MY BOOK!" #ChasingBandits

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Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · Aug 18

Is it different from the Gentlemen’s Rule?

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UNC Press @uncpress.bsky.social · Aug 11

"The history of American officials using this language to justify foreign policy decisions shows that it is not merely an anodyne attempt to describe people."

Check out this piece by ‪@mikeneagle.bsky.social‬, author of CHASING BANDITS in Time's Made by History

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The History of the Demonizing Words Used Against Immigrants

Painting people as "bandits" or "savages" has historically been used to justify for extreme tactics.

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Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · Aug 8

My take on how #ChasingBandits helps inform the Trump administration’s immigration policy.

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The History of the Demonizing Words Used Against Immigrants

Painting people as "bandits" or "savages" has historically been used to justify for extreme tactics.

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Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · Aug 5

The @nehistoricalassoc.bsky.social (NEHA) Fall conference Call for Papers deadline has been extended to Sept. 12. Open to all historians/scholars - not just in New England. We'll also hear from former @historians.org Exec. Dir. @jgrossman.bsky.social at the NEHA 60th Anniversary dinner on Nov. 7.

Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · Aug 2

This is how I often introduce LBJ to my students.

Michael E. Neagle @mikeneagle.bsky.social · Jul 23

Friendly reminder to all historians/scholars - not just the New England ones - that the CFP deadline for the Fall @nehistoricalassoc.bsky.social conference is Aug. 1. We would love to hear what you're working on!