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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16d

I sought to protect an immigrant legal client. Instead, I’m facing Trump’s new sanctions

I appear to be the first attorney targeted in a scheme that calls on federal agencies to accuse lawyers of unethical conduct

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Kendrick Oliver @koushist.bsky.social · 27d

Go work for Rachel!

Rachel Pistol @drpistol.bsky.social · 27d

Come work for me! 👇🏻
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EHRI-UK @ehri-uk.bsky.social · 27d

We're hiring!
EHRI-UK Project Assistant - remote work w/ some travel @wienerlibrary.bsky.social Part time (0.4-0.5FTE depending on candidate). Initially 9 months but anticipating extension. Perfect for #PhD students - spread the word! Closing date 26/09/25
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Rachel Pistol @drpistol.bsky.social · 27d

Come work for me! 👇🏻
@biahs1.bsky.social @wienerlibrary.bsky.social @parkesinstitute.bsky.social @historyatsoton.bsky.social @hgrporg.bsky.social @ehri-project.eu

EHRI-UK @ehri-uk.bsky.social · 27d

We're hiring!
EHRI-UK Project Assistant - remote work w/ some travel @wienerlibrary.bsky.social Part time (0.4-0.5FTE depending on candidate). Initially 9 months but anticipating extension. Perfect for #PhD students - spread the word! Closing date 26/09/25
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Work With Us - The Wiener Holocaust Library

Find out about our employment opportunities

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Sep 5

Over six years, researchers have worked closely with 25 single-mother families living in the shadow of this policy - which even affects British citizens.

Homelessness, fear of starvation and racism – destitute migrant mothers and their children on the reality of life in the UK

Over six years, researchers have worked closely with 25 single-mother families living in the shadow of this policy - which even affects British citizens.

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Rachel Pistol @drpistol.bsky.social · Sep 3

Many showers, first rainbow and beautifully intense

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Rachel Pistol @drpistol.bsky.social · Aug 28

What happens when your right to due process is removed? #history
theconversation.com/why-japanese...
@uk.theconversation.com @officialbaas.bsky.social #ice @hotcus.bsky.social #ushistory #dayofaction

Why Japanese American memories of US internment during the second world war are stirring up protests in 2025

Americans of Japanese heritage have been protesting at recent Ice tactics.

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Rachel Pistol @drpistol.bsky.social · Aug 28

#ProtectEveryPark

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University of Southampton History Department @historyatsoton.bsky.social · Aug 27

new blog by our colleague Dr Rachel Pistol about her piece in The Conversation. generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk/history/wp-a...

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Rachel Pistol @drpistol.bsky.social · Aug 27

This weekend there was an impressive #DayOfAction to #ProtectOurParks & stand up to erasure of #history under #Trump
With #ICE raids & federal troops in #DC there is also an alarming repeat of history. Read more 👇🏻 theconversation.com/why-japanese...
@unisouthampton.bsky.social @hotcus.bsky.social

Why Japanese American memories of US internment during the second world war are stirring up protests in 2025

Americans of Japanese heritage have been protesting at recent Ice tactics.

theconversation.com

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The Past and other Places @pastandotherplaces.bsky.social · Aug 24

“They have clearly shifted to it being a resource for BBC business priorities. The corporation no longer recognises the value that working with scholars brings, despite the fact this is an archive of how public money was spent over most of a century.” #history 📚🗃️ #BBC
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Historians dismayed by ‘scandal’ of BBC cutting access to...

Critics say new limit to trove of information sounds knell for independent research

observer.co.uk

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Rachel Pistol @drpistol.bsky.social · Aug 24

Sometimes when you stare into the void, the void stares back...
#cats

On top of a pile of board games in a bookcase there is a black shadow from which two green cats eyes look at the camera

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Aug 24

Trump's push for 'Americanism' at the Smithsonian echoes George Orwell’s theme in 1984 of controlling the past to shape the future. A historian examines the implications for national memory:

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The Orwellian echoes in Trump’s push for ‘Americanism’ at the Smithsonian

Donald Trump aims to rewrite America’s official history, including at one of the nation’s key sites of public history-making: the Smithsonian. George Orwell would recognize Trump’s impulse.

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Rachel Pistol @drpistol.bsky.social · Aug 24

Very kind, Tony.

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Tony Clark @anthonyclark.bsky.social · Aug 24

A must-read article from the expert on this, @drpistol.bsky.social.

Rachel Pistol @drpistol.bsky.social · Aug 24

Wondering why there is so much happening regarding #ProtectEveryPark Day of Action? The Trump administration is both erasing & repeating history #EO9066 #ICE
@jamuseum.bsky.social @manzanarcommittee.bsky.social @denshoproject.bsky.social @officialbaas.bsky.social @hotcus.bsky.social

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 22

Americans of Japanese heritage have been protesting at recent Ice tactics.

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Rachel Pistol @drpistol.bsky.social · Aug 24

Wondering why there is so much happening regarding #ProtectEveryPark Day of Action? The Trump administration is both erasing & repeating history #EO9066 #ICE
@jamuseum.bsky.social @manzanarcommittee.bsky.social @denshoproject.bsky.social @officialbaas.bsky.social @hotcus.bsky.social

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 22

Americans of Japanese heritage have been protesting at recent Ice tactics.

Why Japanese American memories of US internment during the second world war are stirring up protests in 2025

Americans of Japanese heritage have been protesting at recent Ice tactics.

tcnv.link

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 22

Americans of Japanese heritage have been protesting at recent Ice tactics.

Why Japanese American memories of US internment during the second world war are stirring up protests in 2025

Americans of Japanese heritage have been protesting at recent Ice tactics.

tcnv.link

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Rachel Pistol @drpistol.bsky.social · Aug 22

My article explaining the disturbing similarities between what happened to Japanese Americans in #WWII & today's #USA
@hotcus.bsky.social @historyatsoton.bsky.social @universityofexeter.bsky.social @officialbaas.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
theconversation.com/why-japanese...

Why Japanese American memories of US internment during the second world war are stirring up protests in 2025

Americans of Japanese heritage have been protesting at recent Ice tactics.

theconversation.com

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EHRI-UK @ehri-uk.bsky.social · Jun 20

Research Fellowship opportunities now open ⬇️
@parkesinstitute.bsky.social @hgrporg.bsky.social @holocauststudies.bsky.social @holocaustmusic.bsky.social @ehri-project.eu @holocaustmuseumuk.bsky.social

EHRI-UK @ehri-uk.bsky.social · Jun 20

First call for EHRI-UK National Research Fellowships is open! Deadline 23 July 2025. Short term access for researchers, archivists, librarians, & curators @wienerlibrary.bsky.social Imperial War Museum @holocaustnorth.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy
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EHRI-UK Fellowships | EHRI-UK

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EHRI-UK @ehri-uk.bsky.social · Jul 2

📣JOB ALERT📣
Are you passionate about data and making a difference in the public sector? The National Archives is looking for a talented data specialist to transform archival metadata bringing history to life. Application deadline 29 July 2025. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNS940/r...
#digitalhumanities

Research Projects Data Analyst at The National Archives

Start your UK & international job search for academic jobs, research jobs, science jobs and managerial jobs in leading universities and top...

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · Jun 30

“An Iranian woman who has lived in the United States for 47 years, has no criminal record, and is married to a US citizen was detained by ICE as she gardened outside her New Orleans home.”

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Iranian immigrant who has lived in New Orleans nearly 50 years arrested outside Lakeview home

Federal agents arrested an Iranian woman who has lived in the United States for more than four decades outside her Lakeview home Sunday.

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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · Jun 14

What happened in Minnesota is a direct consequence of the violent way that Trump talks about his political opponents.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · Jun 14

Gov. Tim Walz says Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed last night in “a political assassination.”

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Rachel Pistol @drpistol.bsky.social · Jun 14

#Springwatch is the house panther's favourite TV programme...
#caturday #cats

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Rachel Pistol @drpistol.bsky.social · Jun 14

#Springwatch is the house panther's favourite programme...
#caturday #cats

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Holocaust Research Consultancy @holocaust-rc.bsky.social · Jun 5

An incredible and worthwhile effort to foster community among early career researchers of #HolocaustStudies, #GermanStudies, #JewishStudies, & #GenocideStudies in the UK.

The #IWM networking event was organized by our researcher @caileedavis.bsky.social. Congrats on a truly inspiring event!

Cailee Davis @caileedavis.bsky.social · Jun 5

A major thank you to everyone who attended and supported the #HolocaustStudies networking event at the #IWM last week… What a fantastic day fostering community and supporting young researchers.

We hope to make this an annual event so look out for future calls for participants! 📣

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