Ellen Speicher
@ellencspike.bsky.social
history teacher and student
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Truly resilient communities and solidarity for the win again.
May 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Truly resilient communities and solidarity for the win again.
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As a historian I have to remind you that King George III was nowhere near as dangerous or unstable as the guy currently in charge of the nation conceived in liberty
Old North Church in Boston last night on the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's ride.
April 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
As a historian I have to remind you that King George III was nowhere near as dangerous or unstable as the guy currently in charge of the nation conceived in liberty
apropos of nothing— wtf is this weird Canva-ass "style guide" at the bottom of the white house dot com website
April 7, 2025 at 12:04 AM
apropos of nothing— wtf is this weird Canva-ass "style guide" at the bottom of the white house dot com website
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#tdih 1898, SCOTUS issued landmark U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark, decision:
Children born in U.S., including to parents not eligible to become citizens, were nonetheless citizens themselves under the Reconstruction era 14th Amendment. #TeachReconstruction
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www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/wo...
Children born in U.S., including to parents not eligible to become citizens, were nonetheless citizens themselves under the Reconstruction era 14th Amendment. #TeachReconstruction
Read ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/wo...
March 28, 1898: Wong Kim Ark Wins Citizenship Case
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark.
www.zinnedproject.org
March 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
#tdih 1898, SCOTUS issued landmark U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark, decision:
Children born in U.S., including to parents not eligible to become citizens, were nonetheless citizens themselves under the Reconstruction era 14th Amendment. #TeachReconstruction
Read ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/wo...
Children born in U.S., including to parents not eligible to become citizens, were nonetheless citizens themselves under the Reconstruction era 14th Amendment. #TeachReconstruction
Read ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/wo...
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The AHA has submitted testimony to the Ohio House Workforce and Higher Education Committee opposing Senate Bill 1, which would undermine the quality of public higher education in Ohio.
American Historical Association Submits Testimony Opposing Ohio SB 1
The American Historical Association has submitted testimony to the Ohio House Workforce and Higher Education Committee opposing Senate Bill 1.
www.historians.org
March 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The AHA has submitted testimony to the Ohio House Workforce and Higher Education Committee opposing Senate Bill 1, which would undermine the quality of public higher education in Ohio.
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The student who ripped this sign down did more for trans people than most of our politicians.
February 22, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The student who ripped this sign down did more for trans people than most of our politicians.
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Explore the AHA’s Resource Library, with hundreds of resources developed or vetted by the AHA and our partners. Our resources range from classroom syllabi, to archival documents from the Civil War, to standards and guidelines for the discipline, and more. 🗃️
AHA Resource Library - AHA
Explore All Resources Search Resource Type Thematic AHA Topics Geographic K-12 Education Undergraduate Education Graduate Education Professional & Career Resources Academic Department Resources Histor...
www.historians.org
February 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Explore the AHA’s Resource Library, with hundreds of resources developed or vetted by the AHA and our partners. Our resources range from classroom syllabi, to archival documents from the Civil War, to standards and guidelines for the discipline, and more. 🗃️
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This is interesting, the writer of Breaking Bad calls for more positive characters in TV fiction, after realising
Walter White is often misunderstood by fans as an aspirational, badass icon rather than an obvious monster
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/v...
Walter White is often misunderstood by fans as an aspirational, badass icon rather than an obvious monster
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/v...
Vince Gilligan Calls for Writers to Cut Back on Villain Stories Amid Current Political Climate: “They’ve Become Aspirational”
The 'Breaking Bad' creator said in now looking back at Walter White, "I think I'd rather be celebrated for creating someone a bit more inspiring."
www.hollywoodreporter.com
February 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
This is interesting, the writer of Breaking Bad calls for more positive characters in TV fiction, after realising
Walter White is often misunderstood by fans as an aspirational, badass icon rather than an obvious monster
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/v...
Walter White is often misunderstood by fans as an aspirational, badass icon rather than an obvious monster
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/v...
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their view is that high status jobs ought to belong to white men, who exist at the top of a natural hierarchy
This entire project is *very expliclty* about fully purging black people and women from huge swaths of public life, employment and education.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Far-right pundit rails against women in law enforcement: ‘It’s an absurdity!’
‘If we’re being honest, female cops are absurd. It’s an absurdity. I’m sorry. It’s just ridiculous. It’s cartoonish,’ Matt Walsh ranted on his podcast this week
www.independent.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
their view is that high status jobs ought to belong to white men, who exist at the top of a natural hierarchy
Every week of my life I think about how Phil Collins is obsessed with the Alamo.
January 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Every week of my life I think about how Phil Collins is obsessed with the Alamo.
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If comparison be the thief of joy, play on
January 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
If comparison be the thief of joy, play on
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life is worth living again
January 14, 2025 at 2:36 AM
life is worth living again
The way I knew the only cure for my depression was the love island theme song. I am an American History teacher. #loveisland
January 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The way I knew the only cure for my depression was the love island theme song. I am an American History teacher. #loveisland
As a person with an ostomy, the holidays are just not the holidays unless you’re lying in bed nursing a blockage at least once ❤️💚
December 27, 2024 at 11:16 PM
As a person with an ostomy, the holidays are just not the holidays unless you’re lying in bed nursing a blockage at least once ❤️💚
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Lots to say about NYT article on what gets taught.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/u...
To start with, if we'd been interviewed, we'd say now is the time to encourage & defend civic action.
Students face a myriad of major crises from climate to democracy. Action is civic duty.
#DontObeyInAdvance
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/u...
To start with, if we'd been interviewed, we'd say now is the time to encourage & defend civic action.
Students face a myriad of major crises from climate to democracy. Action is civic duty.
#DontObeyInAdvance
December 21, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Lots to say about NYT article on what gets taught.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/u...
To start with, if we'd been interviewed, we'd say now is the time to encourage & defend civic action.
Students face a myriad of major crises from climate to democracy. Action is civic duty.
#DontObeyInAdvance
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/u...
To start with, if we'd been interviewed, we'd say now is the time to encourage & defend civic action.
Students face a myriad of major crises from climate to democracy. Action is civic duty.
#DontObeyInAdvance
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Can someone explain it to me like I’m 5 what Fox’s/Disney’s interest is in buying up the algorithms of American men in the first half on 2024 to push the Simpsons content? Was it just an investment to sell this awkward MNF game on Disney plus? I just…. Why the Simpsons specifically?
December 10, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Can someone explain it to me like I’m 5 what Fox’s/Disney’s interest is in buying up the algorithms of American men in the first half on 2024 to push the Simpsons content? Was it just an investment to sell this awkward MNF game on Disney plus? I just…. Why the Simpsons specifically?
Happy internet and real birthday, @mikejohansenmd.bsky.social !!
November 20, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Happy internet and real birthday, @mikejohansenmd.bsky.social !!
Trust me, I’m a history student
November 20, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Trust me, I’m a history student