I proudly own a copy of this book and would recommend it to anyone to read!
I had the rare experience of writing a "definitive" biography—the first thorough book on a major historical figure. I added a bibliographical essay to "The First Tycoon" to aid future historians and biographers. It explains my methods, assesses other works, & names key archives. I offer it here.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I proudly own a copy of this book and would recommend it to anyone to read!
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It's a dark day for journalism, but MacKenzie Scott has a chance to do an extremely funny thing and found The Washington S'post to focus on these now abandoned areas of coverage.
February 4, 2026 at 3:34 PM
It's a dark day for journalism, but MacKenzie Scott has a chance to do an extremely funny thing and found The Washington S'post to focus on these now abandoned areas of coverage.
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Live your life in such a way that if people directly quote you after your death, no one will accuse them of "speaking ill of the dead."
September 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Live your life in such a way that if people directly quote you after your death, no one will accuse them of "speaking ill of the dead."
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I know I don't have a ton of media followers, but I'll put this out there anyway: if you need someone to comment/offer context on the removal of the slavery exhibit at the President's House site in Philly, get in touch. I just finished an entire book on Americans' fight over Washington and slavery.
January 23, 2026 at 12:04 AM
I know I don't have a ton of media followers, but I'll put this out there anyway: if you need someone to comment/offer context on the removal of the slavery exhibit at the President's House site in Philly, get in touch. I just finished an entire book on Americans' fight over Washington and slavery.
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Hey, @questauthority.bsky.social it's time, innit?
Hit play, and sing along, would alla youse?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaKI...
It all started two thanksgivings ago...
Hit play, and sing along, would alla youse?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaKI...
It all started two thanksgivings ago...
Alice's Restaurant Massacree
YouTube video by Arlo Guthrie - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Hey, @questauthority.bsky.social it's time, innit?
Hit play, and sing along, would alla youse?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaKI...
It all started two thanksgivings ago...
Hit play, and sing along, would alla youse?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaKI...
It all started two thanksgivings ago...
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just want to reiterate that the first amendment isn't something you "hide behind," it's something that constrains the government's ability to limit your inalienable rights. that distinction is very important
The Department of Homeland Security: “hide behind the First Amendment”
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
just want to reiterate that the first amendment isn't something you "hide behind," it's something that constrains the government's ability to limit your inalienable rights. that distinction is very important
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Building a Big Beautiful Bunker beneath the Epstein Ballroom?
October 23, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Building a Big Beautiful Bunker beneath the Epstein Ballroom?
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Updating my LEGO White House
October 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Updating my LEGO White House
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Well, at least you know where they stand.
October 20, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Well, at least you know where they stand.
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If you're going to a No Kings march instead of a witty sign that might elicit a chuckle maybe you could just carry an American flag
October 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
If you're going to a No Kings march instead of a witty sign that might elicit a chuckle maybe you could just carry an American flag
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Cam Schlitter is the 1st pitcher in MLB history with 8+ IP, 12+ K, 0 R and 0 BB in any Postseason game.
October 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Cam Schlitter is the 1st pitcher in MLB history with 8+ IP, 12+ K, 0 R and 0 BB in any Postseason game.
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Cam Schlitter is the 1st pitcher in MLB history with 12+ K and 0 BB in his first career postseason game.
October 3, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Cam Schlitter is the 1st pitcher in MLB history with 12+ K and 0 BB in his first career postseason game.
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MADELEINE DEAN: The president is unhinged. He's unwell
JOHNSON: A lot of folks on your side are too
D: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals?
J: I didn't see it
D: It's so dangerous! Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing. You have a POTUS who's unwell.
JOHNSON: A lot of folks on your side are too
D: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals?
J: I didn't see it
D: It's so dangerous! Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing. You have a POTUS who's unwell.
October 2, 2025 at 12:40 AM
MADELEINE DEAN: The president is unhinged. He's unwell
JOHNSON: A lot of folks on your side are too
D: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals?
J: I didn't see it
D: It's so dangerous! Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing. You have a POTUS who's unwell.
JOHNSON: A lot of folks on your side are too
D: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals?
J: I didn't see it
D: It's so dangerous! Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing. You have a POTUS who's unwell.
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There is no status that categorically deprives you of rights. None.
September 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
There is no status that categorically deprives you of rights. None.
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New argument against AI regulation just dropped. Checkmate, atheists.
www.wsj.com/tech/peter-t...
www.wsj.com/tech/peter-t...
September 24, 2025 at 6:57 AM
New argument against AI regulation just dropped. Checkmate, atheists.
www.wsj.com/tech/peter-t...
www.wsj.com/tech/peter-t...
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had a ton of fun working on this poll with @today.yougov.com about the songs that everybody knows the lyrics to, the generational anthems are super neat
www.numlock.com/p/numlock-su...
www.numlock.com/p/numlock-su...
September 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
had a ton of fun working on this poll with @today.yougov.com about the songs that everybody knows the lyrics to, the generational anthems are super neat
www.numlock.com/p/numlock-su...
www.numlock.com/p/numlock-su...
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They aren’t just flower beds!!!
Fascinating peak beneath the surface of one of London’s new Cycleways - you can see the complex drainage system that ensures bike lanes help protect the capital from heavy rain & the effects of climate change.
And don’t they look great when they’re finished? 💚🚲👍
Fascinating peak beneath the surface of one of London’s new Cycleways - you can see the complex drainage system that ensures bike lanes help protect the capital from heavy rain & the effects of climate change.
And don’t they look great when they’re finished? 💚🚲👍
September 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
They aren’t just flower beds!!!
Fascinating peak beneath the surface of one of London’s new Cycleways - you can see the complex drainage system that ensures bike lanes help protect the capital from heavy rain & the effects of climate change.
And don’t they look great when they’re finished? 💚🚲👍
Fascinating peak beneath the surface of one of London’s new Cycleways - you can see the complex drainage system that ensures bike lanes help protect the capital from heavy rain & the effects of climate change.
And don’t they look great when they’re finished? 💚🚲👍
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A terrific essay about science, public engagement and the importance of communicating empathetically from public health expert Jess Steier: “I inserted myself into a conversation at a bar about Covid and vaccines. Here’s what happened.” www.statnews.com/2025/09/06/c... via @statnews.com
I inserted myself into a conversation at a bar about Covid and vaccines. Here’s what happened
What happened when a public health scientist overheard four men sharing misinformation about Covid — and decided to talk to them about it.
www.statnews.com
September 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A terrific essay about science, public engagement and the importance of communicating empathetically from public health expert Jess Steier: “I inserted myself into a conversation at a bar about Covid and vaccines. Here’s what happened.” www.statnews.com/2025/09/06/c... via @statnews.com
It just keeps getting worse and worse. How is Johnson City still a going concern? In a rational world there would be grownups taking over and running the area.
I’m late on getting around to reading this story, but it’s a really good (and disturbing) read
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
How Police Let One of America’s Most Prolific Predators Get Away
When a prosecutor began chasing an accused serial rapist, she lost her job but unravelled a scandal. Why were the police refusing to investigate Sean Williams?
www.newyorker.com
September 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It just keeps getting worse and worse. How is Johnson City still a going concern? In a rational world there would be grownups taking over and running the area.
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Yale Law School never beating the “they don’t teach law at Yale” allegations
September 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Yale Law School never beating the “they don’t teach law at Yale” allegations
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What a gang of mindless amateurs in Washington accomplished in Beijing:
September 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
What a gang of mindless amateurs in Washington accomplished in Beijing: