Charles T. Strauss
@charleststrauss.bsky.social
historian | US religion & foreign relations | assoc prof | undergrad vocational exploration in liberal arts core | exec dir of American Catholic Historical Association | chair of planning commission in Gettysburg, Pa | coach of high school debate
Pittsburgh always exceeds expectations.
Visit Traveler's Rest with Rick Sebak | Unique Hotel in Pittsburgh's South Side
YouTube video by WQED Pittsburgh
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December 6, 2024 at 5:28 AM
Pittsburgh always exceeds expectations.
Are people and institutions, including schools and churches, prepared to protect members of our communities from this, especially in my own rural MD/PA?
The Local Sheriffs Gearing Up to Help Trump Carry Out Mass Deportations
The president-elect plans to give county authorities more power in deportation matters—with rewards for jurisdictions that cooperate, and retribution for those that don’t.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Are people and institutions, including schools and churches, prepared to protect members of our communities from this, especially in my own rural MD/PA?
After 30 years on KDKA-TV (CBS), it's time to step back a bit. I am retiring from full-time on-air broadcasting December 1st, but hopefully that won't mean I am disappearing from political analysis and interviews. I am deeply grateful to all of you for making my career successful and a lot of fun!
November 21, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Reposted by Charles T. Strauss
There is still plenty of time to register for the ACHA Annual Meeting! We have some great events happening, like our off-site panel informal evening panel, “Warp Catholicism!” To register, go to achahistory.org/nyc2025/.
November 15, 2024 at 4:29 PM
There is still plenty of time to register for the ACHA Annual Meeting! We have some great events happening, like our off-site panel informal evening panel, “Warp Catholicism!” To register, go to achahistory.org/nyc2025/.
After a letdown against Maryland, Mount St. Mary's rallied from a 15-point second half deficit to earn a 93-89 double-overtime win at Bucknell on Wednesday night. Next up is St. Francis. College basketball season is the best season.
Mount Hosts Saint Francis for Blackout Game on Saturday Night - Mount St. Mary's University
MOUNT ST. MARY'S (1-1) at BUCKNELL (2-1)
mountathletics.com
November 15, 2024 at 5:32 PM
After a letdown against Maryland, Mount St. Mary's rallied from a 15-point second half deficit to earn a 93-89 double-overtime win at Bucknell on Wednesday night. Next up is St. Francis. College basketball season is the best season.
This is handy. blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
All - Bluesky Directory
A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.
blueskydirectory.com
November 15, 2024 at 3:47 AM
This is handy. blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
Reposted by Charles T. Strauss
Tried my hand at a starter pack for Catholic history folks in anticipation of AHA/ACHA 2025 (let me know if you want to be added!) go.bsky.app/Dr6tri
November 13, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Tried my hand at a starter pack for Catholic history folks in anticipation of AHA/ACHA 2025 (let me know if you want to be added!) go.bsky.app/Dr6tri
Reposted by Charles T. Strauss
This is all moving so fast. Will there even be a cabinet position left for the late great Hannibal Lecter?
November 14, 2024 at 11:44 PM
This is all moving so fast. Will there even be a cabinet position left for the late great Hannibal Lecter?
Kennedy Family, you have been there for America in good times and in bad. It's time to talk to Bobby.
The Sanewashing of RFK Jr.
Let’s call a crank a crank.
www.theatlantic.com
November 14, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Kennedy Family, you have been there for America in good times and in bad. It's time to talk to Bobby.
Bob Casey, current and hopefully future PA Senator, graduated the College of the Holy Cross in 1982, and then moved on to the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. #BeLikeBob
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
JVC matches young leaders to 1-2 yearlong paid service opportunities.
www.jesuitvolunteers.org
November 14, 2024 at 6:38 AM
Bob Casey, current and hopefully future PA Senator, graduated the College of the Holy Cross in 1982, and then moved on to the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. #BeLikeBob
What categories do we need to compare/contrast current cabinet noms to 1980?
Cabinet Members During the Reagan Administration
Cabinet Members During the Reagan Administration. President Reagan and Vice President Bush pose with their Cabinet in 1981
www.reaganlibrary.gov
November 14, 2024 at 4:37 AM
What categories do we need to compare/contrast current cabinet noms to 1980?
Reposted by Charles T. Strauss
BREAKING: Pennsylvania’s top elections official has ordered a recount in the state’s U.S. Senate race after finding less than 0.5% of the votes separate Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick, whom AP has declared the winner
November 13, 2024 at 10:06 PM
BREAKING: Pennsylvania’s top elections official has ordered a recount in the state’s U.S. Senate race after finding less than 0.5% of the votes separate Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick, whom AP has declared the winner
Reposted by Charles T. Strauss
I have never before, in my life, had my finger on the pulse of a social space. This is a real banner day.
I feel like this site's demographics can be described as "still mad about the loss of Google Reader"
November 12, 2024 at 2:30 PM
I have never before, in my life, had my finger on the pulse of a social space. This is a real banner day.
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"When we imagine a 'Civil War site' we usually picture a sunlit battlefield with paved roads, well-kept monuments every few dozen yards; not a dark tangle of roots and wild boars, where Union soldiers never set foot."
War Happens in Dark Places, Too
In thick woods and swamplands and on small river islands, they bided their time.
contingentmagazine.org
November 13, 2024 at 2:22 AM
"When we imagine a 'Civil War site' we usually picture a sunlit battlefield with paved roads, well-kept monuments every few dozen yards; not a dark tangle of roots and wild boars, where Union soldiers never set foot."
Gettysburg's Planning Commission continues its work on the update/rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance. It's a major undertaking and we continue to listen to residents as we deliberate on our community's built environment. Next meeting is Nov 18 at 7 PM in Council Chambers. www.gettysburgpa.gov/rezoning
Gettysburg Zoning Code Update/Rewrite Project | Gettysburg PA
UPCOMING MEETINGSGettysburg Borough is gathering input on the zoning update/rewrite project, and wants to hear your opinions on how the rezoning will affect your neighborhood.
www.gettysburgpa.gov
November 13, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Gettysburg's Planning Commission continues its work on the update/rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance. It's a major undertaking and we continue to listen to residents as we deliberate on our community's built environment. Next meeting is Nov 18 at 7 PM in Council Chambers. www.gettysburgpa.gov/rezoning
The ACHA is grateful to Karen Park, Prof of Theology and Religious Studies, for hosting the March 27-30, 2025 Spring Meeting at St. Norbert's College.
The Program Committee welcomes papers, panels, roundtables, and other creative presentations/discussions. achahistory.org/spring/. Jan 15 deadline.
The Program Committee welcomes papers, panels, roundtables, and other creative presentations/discussions. achahistory.org/spring/. Jan 15 deadline.
2025 Spring Meeting at St. Norbert College - American Catholic Historical Association
March 27-30, 2025: Join us at St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI for the ACHA's 2025 Spring Meeting.
achahistory.org
November 12, 2024 at 10:08 PM
The ACHA is grateful to Karen Park, Prof of Theology and Religious Studies, for hosting the March 27-30, 2025 Spring Meeting at St. Norbert's College.
The Program Committee welcomes papers, panels, roundtables, and other creative presentations/discussions. achahistory.org/spring/. Jan 15 deadline.
The Program Committee welcomes papers, panels, roundtables, and other creative presentations/discussions. achahistory.org/spring/. Jan 15 deadline.
With the ACHA Executive Council's Fall Meeting now complete, it is full steam ahead to the Annual Meeting in New York, Jan 3-5.
Follow us at @achahistory.bsky.social.
Check out achahistory.org/nyc2025/.
Thank @monicalmercado.bsky.social, Program Committee Chair.
Follow us at @achahistory.bsky.social.
Check out achahistory.org/nyc2025/.
Thank @monicalmercado.bsky.social, Program Committee Chair.
2025 Annual Meeting in New York - American Catholic Historical Association
Join us in New York in January 2025 for our 105th Annual Meeting! Call for papers open through March 15, 2024.
achahistory.org
November 12, 2024 at 10:03 PM
With the ACHA Executive Council's Fall Meeting now complete, it is full steam ahead to the Annual Meeting in New York, Jan 3-5.
Follow us at @achahistory.bsky.social.
Check out achahistory.org/nyc2025/.
Thank @monicalmercado.bsky.social, Program Committee Chair.
Follow us at @achahistory.bsky.social.
Check out achahistory.org/nyc2025/.
Thank @monicalmercado.bsky.social, Program Committee Chair.