Tej Nagaraja
@tejnagaraja.bsky.social
historian — Cornell U. professor — book author, “Troop Movements” (2026)
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Tomorrow, the great @prisonculture.bsky.social & I are in conversation on KING OF THE NORTH at the NYPL at 6:30 --we'll unpack the many myths & omissions about the ways we understand Martin & Coretta Scott King's work & what a fuller history shows for the struggle today.
www.nypl.org/events/progr...
www.nypl.org/events/progr...
www.nypl.org
February 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Tomorrow, the great @prisonculture.bsky.social & I are in conversation on KING OF THE NORTH at the NYPL at 6:30 --we'll unpack the many myths & omissions about the ways we understand Martin & Coretta Scott King's work & what a fuller history shows for the struggle today.
www.nypl.org/events/progr...
www.nypl.org/events/progr...
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I got to talk about Black Reconstruction and the general strike that ended slavery @marketplace.org
Ever since the Civil War, unions and others have used mass slowdowns and work stoppages to advocate for changing things, especially in times of economic uncertainty.
General strikes have a long history in the U.S.
Ever since the Civil War, unions and others have used mass slowdowns and work stoppages to advocate for changing things, especially in times of economic uncertainty.
www.marketplace.org
January 30, 2026 at 11:23 PM
I got to talk about Black Reconstruction and the general strike that ended slavery @marketplace.org
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This is terrifically sad news. One of the true giants of the historical profession, endlessly curious and creative, and a genuine pioneer of new kinds of international history, especially using NGOs and culture as topics/methodology.
Akira Iriye, one of the pioneers in the internationalization of U.S. history, passed away. RIP.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
Akira Iriye, leading historian of Japan-U.S. relations, dies | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Akira Iriye, a Harvard University professor emeritus and a leading scholar on the history of international relations, died on Jan. 27. He was 91.
www.asahi.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:31 PM
This is terrifically sad news. One of the true giants of the historical profession, endlessly curious and creative, and a genuine pioneer of new kinds of international history, especially using NGOs and culture as topics/methodology.
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For today, we need to also hold up the fierce freedom fighting legacy of Coretta Scott King, Dr. King’s political partner. Eight ways to be like her for our struggle today.
8 ways to be like King for the struggle today—Coretta Scott King, that is
—by @jeannetheoharis.bsky.social @inthesetimes.com with incredible art by Howard Barry
inthesetimes.com/article/mlk-...
—by @jeannetheoharis.bsky.social @inthesetimes.com with incredible art by Howard Barry
inthesetimes.com/article/mlk-...
“Always More Than a Label”: 8 Ways to Be Like King for the Struggle Today—Coretta Scott King, That Is
Investigative reporting about corporate malfeasance and government wrongdoing, analysis of national and world affairs, and cultural criticism that matters.
inthesetimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:43 PM
For today, we need to also hold up the fierce freedom fighting legacy of Coretta Scott King, Dr. King’s political partner. Eight ways to be like her for our struggle today.
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This is my annual reminder that the MLK holiday began as a strike demand, which seems particularly relevant as we look toward A Day of Truth and Freedom: No Work, No School, No Shopping on January 23. @thenation.com
Working-Class Hero
While the edges continue to be smoothed off Martin Luther King Jr.'s bracing challenges to racism, war and free-market exploitation, the holiday is a time to remember a leader who believed civil rig...
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January 19, 2026 at 4:45 AM
This is my annual reminder that the MLK holiday began as a strike demand, which seems particularly relevant as we look toward A Day of Truth and Freedom: No Work, No School, No Shopping on January 23. @thenation.com
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📕 proofs…
‘Troop Movements’ (2026)
‘Troop Movements’ (2026)
January 14, 2026 at 5:33 PM
📕 proofs…
‘Troop Movements’ (2026)
‘Troop Movements’ (2026)
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Why we all need a union: Dickerson said the union “will ensure our member receives the full protection of all negotiated contract language safeguarding his job and his rights as a union member.”
"UAW backs worker who yelled at Trump, condemns ‘vulgar’ behavior"
"UAW backs worker who yelled at Trump, condemns ‘vulgar’ behavior"
January 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Why we all need a union: Dickerson said the union “will ensure our member receives the full protection of all negotiated contract language safeguarding his job and his rights as a union member.”
"UAW backs worker who yelled at Trump, condemns ‘vulgar’ behavior"
"UAW backs worker who yelled at Trump, condemns ‘vulgar’ behavior"
📕 proofs…
‘Troop Movements’ (2026)
‘Troop Movements’ (2026)
January 14, 2026 at 5:33 PM
📕 proofs…
‘Troop Movements’ (2026)
‘Troop Movements’ (2026)
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Friends, Claudette Colvin—the 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in March 1955 & joined the federal case against bus segregation that went to the Supreme Court — died today at age 86. But there are lots of myths and mis-impressions about her. A short corrective thread:
January 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Friends, Claudette Colvin—the 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in March 1955 & joined the federal case against bus segregation that went to the Supreme Court — died today at age 86. But there are lots of myths and mis-impressions about her. A short corrective thread:
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Will you be at the AHA historians meeting in Chicago this week? Hope to cross paths.
This week proves to be a timely moment — to discuss the links between empire and economy, class and war.
These are two panels — on Saturday, January 10:
This week proves to be a timely moment — to discuss the links between empire and economy, class and war.
These are two panels — on Saturday, January 10:
January 6, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Will you be at the AHA historians meeting in Chicago this week? Hope to cross paths.
This week proves to be a timely moment — to discuss the links between empire and economy, class and war.
These are two panels — on Saturday, January 10:
This week proves to be a timely moment — to discuss the links between empire and economy, class and war.
These are two panels — on Saturday, January 10:
The racist right-wing claims paternalistic protection over women.
So, they demonize those who enact solidarity — Viola Liuzzo — Heather Heyer — Renee Good — 💐
When Liuzzo was killed — Hoover's FBI launched a smear campaign about her sexuality.
Millions hate Hoover and honor Liuzzo.
So, they demonize those who enact solidarity — Viola Liuzzo — Heather Heyer — Renee Good — 💐
When Liuzzo was killed — Hoover's FBI launched a smear campaign about her sexuality.
Millions hate Hoover and honor Liuzzo.
January 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The racist right-wing claims paternalistic protection over women.
So, they demonize those who enact solidarity — Viola Liuzzo — Heather Heyer — Renee Good — 💐
When Liuzzo was killed — Hoover's FBI launched a smear campaign about her sexuality.
Millions hate Hoover and honor Liuzzo.
So, they demonize those who enact solidarity — Viola Liuzzo — Heather Heyer — Renee Good — 💐
When Liuzzo was killed — Hoover's FBI launched a smear campaign about her sexuality.
Millions hate Hoover and honor Liuzzo.
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Two AHA panels that will be of great interest to historians of empire, labor, and the Cold War. Looking forward to seeing many of you in Chicago later this week!
Will you be at the AHA historians meeting in Chicago this week? Hope to cross paths.
This week proves to be a timely moment — to discuss the links between empire and economy, class and war.
These are two panels — on Saturday, January 10:
This week proves to be a timely moment — to discuss the links between empire and economy, class and war.
These are two panels — on Saturday, January 10:
January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Two AHA panels that will be of great interest to historians of empire, labor, and the Cold War. Looking forward to seeing many of you in Chicago later this week!
Humbled to see that my article, was one of the most-read of the year — in the journal ‘Labor: Studies in Working Class History’.
I wrote about militarism and capitalism, class and war.
Checkout this + other great articles in “Labor”:
lawcha.org/2025/12/23/t...
I wrote about militarism and capitalism, class and war.
Checkout this + other great articles in “Labor”:
lawcha.org/2025/12/23/t...
Next is"Gotta Study War Work More" (vol. 22, no. 3) by @tejnagaraja.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
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January 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Humbled to see that my article, was one of the most-read of the year — in the journal ‘Labor: Studies in Working Class History’.
I wrote about militarism and capitalism, class and war.
Checkout this + other great articles in “Labor”:
lawcha.org/2025/12/23/t...
I wrote about militarism and capitalism, class and war.
Checkout this + other great articles in “Labor”:
lawcha.org/2025/12/23/t...
Will you be at the AHA historians meeting in Chicago this week? Hope to cross paths.
This week proves to be a timely moment — to discuss the links between empire and economy, class and war.
These are two panels — on Saturday, January 10:
This week proves to be a timely moment — to discuss the links between empire and economy, class and war.
These are two panels — on Saturday, January 10:
January 6, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Will you be at the AHA historians meeting in Chicago this week? Hope to cross paths.
This week proves to be a timely moment — to discuss the links between empire and economy, class and war.
These are two panels — on Saturday, January 10:
This week proves to be a timely moment — to discuss the links between empire and economy, class and war.
These are two panels — on Saturday, January 10:
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Headed to Chicago this week? Check out these panels made by and for @shafrhistorians.bsky.social #AHA2026
January 4, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Headed to Chicago this week? Check out these panels made by and for @shafrhistorians.bsky.social #AHA2026
Watching MSNBC — an important day for breaking news about US/Venezuela war.
MSNOW reports MAGA foreign-policy claims — without much fact-checking of Trump’s lies.
MSNOW reports MAGA’s pro-war stance — without much mention of congressional Democrats’ anti-war consensus.
#NoKings ?
MSNOW reports MAGA foreign-policy claims — without much fact-checking of Trump’s lies.
MSNOW reports MAGA’s pro-war stance — without much mention of congressional Democrats’ anti-war consensus.
#NoKings ?
January 3, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Watching MSNBC — an important day for breaking news about US/Venezuela war.
MSNOW reports MAGA foreign-policy claims — without much fact-checking of Trump’s lies.
MSNOW reports MAGA’s pro-war stance — without much mention of congressional Democrats’ anti-war consensus.
#NoKings ?
MSNOW reports MAGA foreign-policy claims — without much fact-checking of Trump’s lies.
MSNOW reports MAGA’s pro-war stance — without much mention of congressional Democrats’ anti-war consensus.
#NoKings ?
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Today, our ten most read posts of 2025!
What good is policy-adjacent scholarship? Does the 1st Amendment protect the economic infrastructure of speech? Can Trump grant Texas 40 Senators through executive order?
Our brilliant authors answered these and other questions during this annus horribilis.
What good is policy-adjacent scholarship? Does the 1st Amendment protect the economic infrastructure of speech? Can Trump grant Texas 40 Senators through executive order?
Our brilliant authors answered these and other questions during this annus horribilis.
Our Most Read Posts of 2025
Exactly what it says on the tin. Revisit the entries from the past year that readers turned to the most.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Today, our ten most read posts of 2025!
What good is policy-adjacent scholarship? Does the 1st Amendment protect the economic infrastructure of speech? Can Trump grant Texas 40 Senators through executive order?
Our brilliant authors answered these and other questions during this annus horribilis.
What good is policy-adjacent scholarship? Does the 1st Amendment protect the economic infrastructure of speech? Can Trump grant Texas 40 Senators through executive order?
Our brilliant authors answered these and other questions during this annus horribilis.
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Next is"Gotta Study War Work More" (vol. 22, no. 3) by @tejnagaraja.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Next is"Gotta Study War Work More" (vol. 22, no. 3) by @tejnagaraja.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
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Honored to be on the list. Thrilled to be ranked so highly!
December 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Honored to be on the list. Thrilled to be ranked so highly!
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And finally, "Class/War: Do Labor and Military History Work Together?" (vol. 22, no. 3) by @justinfdjackson.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
And finally, "Class/War: Do Labor and Military History Work Together?" (vol. 22, no. 3) by @justinfdjackson.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
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To wrap up the year, here are LABOR’s Most Read Articles of 2025! @dukepress.bsky.social is making these articles free for all to read from now until January 31, 2026.
December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
To wrap up the year, here are LABOR’s Most Read Articles of 2025! @dukepress.bsky.social is making these articles free for all to read from now until January 31, 2026.
RIP Betty Reid Soskin — age 104.
As a Rosie The Riveter park ranger — she was a storyteller of her own journey, and of America’s past century.
My book ‘Troop Movements’ (2026) is about such ordinary/extraordinary working people — whose WW2 struggles echoed onward, for decades since.
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As a Rosie The Riveter park ranger — she was a storyteller of her own journey, and of America’s past century.
My book ‘Troop Movements’ (2026) is about such ordinary/extraordinary working people — whose WW2 struggles echoed onward, for decades since.
💐
December 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
RIP Betty Reid Soskin — age 104.
As a Rosie The Riveter park ranger — she was a storyteller of her own journey, and of America’s past century.
My book ‘Troop Movements’ (2026) is about such ordinary/extraordinary working people — whose WW2 struggles echoed onward, for decades since.
💐
As a Rosie The Riveter park ranger — she was a storyteller of her own journey, and of America’s past century.
My book ‘Troop Movements’ (2026) is about such ordinary/extraordinary working people — whose WW2 struggles echoed onward, for decades since.
💐
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What connects labor and military history? The new LABOR Up for Debate, “The Wages of War,” tackles that question head-on. This WHOLE ROUNDTABLE is FREE to read for the next 3 months.
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
What connects labor and military history? The new LABOR Up for Debate, “The Wages of War,” tackles that question head-on. This WHOLE ROUNDTABLE is FREE to read for the next 3 months.
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
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Tejasvi Nagaraja’s “Gotta Study War Work More” takes us to WWII, showing how soldiers and civilians weighed the “wages of war” in pursuit of justice, democracy, and survival.
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
Gotta Study War Work More | Labor | Duke University Press
doi.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Tejasvi Nagaraja’s “Gotta Study War Work More” takes us to WWII, showing how soldiers and civilians weighed the “wages of war” in pursuit of justice, democracy, and survival.
doi.org/10.1215/1547...
doi.org/10.1215/1547...