Spencer M. Austin
@spenaust.bsky.social
PhD candidate in History at SUNY Stony Brook studying transnational social movements, especially francophone anarchism | 2020-21 Chateaubriand Fellow | he/him
Trump’s Plan to Crush the Academic Left www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/o...
Opinion | Harvard Has Already Capitulated to Trump’s War on Academia
The administration is trying to assert political control over American higher education.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Trump’s Plan to Crush the Academic Left www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/o...
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One thing before tomorrow:
Use your local libraries.
Get your card.
Borrow books, manga, films, audios, ebooks.
Recommend titles for purchase (usually online).
Attend promoted activities.
Fill out those "How are we doing?" questionnaires.
Tell your kids that libraries are good.
They are.
📚
Use your local libraries.
Get your card.
Borrow books, manga, films, audios, ebooks.
Recommend titles for purchase (usually online).
Attend promoted activities.
Fill out those "How are we doing?" questionnaires.
Tell your kids that libraries are good.
They are.
📚
January 20, 2025 at 3:05 AM
One thing before tomorrow:
Use your local libraries.
Get your card.
Borrow books, manga, films, audios, ebooks.
Recommend titles for purchase (usually online).
Attend promoted activities.
Fill out those "How are we doing?" questionnaires.
Tell your kids that libraries are good.
They are.
📚
Use your local libraries.
Get your card.
Borrow books, manga, films, audios, ebooks.
Recommend titles for purchase (usually online).
Attend promoted activities.
Fill out those "How are we doing?" questionnaires.
Tell your kids that libraries are good.
They are.
📚
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Hint to Dems: "they are going to kill you" counts as a kitchen table issue to voters
if any Democrats besides AOC want to weigh in about the misrule that's already been prevalent over this first week that'd be pretty cool
January 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Hint to Dems: "they are going to kill you" counts as a kitchen table issue to voters
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What is one to conclude from the contrast between the AHA’s position on Ukraine and its position on Gaza other than it believes some people’s histories are worth more than others?
January 18, 2025 at 2:57 AM
What is one to conclude from the contrast between the AHA’s position on Ukraine and its position on Gaza other than it believes some people’s histories are worth more than others?
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Letters reveal a decadeslong strategy — starting with targeted programs for needy kids then expanding benefits to all families — by politicians, church officials, and activists who all believe that the separation of church and state is illegitimate.
By @alecmac.bsky.social
By @alecmac.bsky.social
The Movement to Redirect Billions of Taxpayer Dollars to Private Religious Schools
Private letters reveal the strategy behind the decadeslong quest — successful in 12 states and counting — by politicians, church officials and activists to make taxpayer-funded school vouchers…
propub.li
January 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Letters reveal a decadeslong strategy — starting with targeted programs for needy kids then expanding benefits to all families — by politicians, church officials, and activists who all believe that the separation of church and state is illegitimate.
By @alecmac.bsky.social
By @alecmac.bsky.social
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I'm the one humanities major on a STEM team of engineers, and they all treat me like I'm a human wikipedia, without really realizing it. My qualification for this is that I'm moderately well-read on a broader degree of topics than they are, and thus this makes me some kind of sagacious wizard.
January 26, 2024 at 8:41 PM
I'm the one humanities major on a STEM team of engineers, and they all treat me like I'm a human wikipedia, without really realizing it. My qualification for this is that I'm moderately well-read on a broader degree of topics than they are, and thus this makes me some kind of sagacious wizard.
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tag yourself I’m loud mouth women and atheist’s
January 27, 2024 at 6:23 PM
tag yourself I’m loud mouth women and atheist’s
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The academy is on fire and so many academics shitting on others for trying to engage wider audiences
i find it troubling and counter-productive that some historians are responding to attacks on the profession and study of the past by trying to put up higher walls against "intruders" into the discipline, against popular historical writing 🗃️
January 27, 2024 at 7:22 PM
The academy is on fire and so many academics shitting on others for trying to engage wider audiences
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Huge scoop by Erin Reed.
Ohio and Michigan Republicans announced their intention to expand bans on gender affirming care to everyone.
This isn't about protecting children, and never was. Bans on youth care were the first step of an attempt by the right to legislate trans people out of existence.
Ohio and Michigan Republicans announced their intention to expand bans on gender affirming care to everyone.
This isn't about protecting children, and never was. Bans on youth care were the first step of an attempt by the right to legislate trans people out of existence.
Ohio, Michigan Republicans In Released Audio: "Endgame" Is To Ban Trans Care "For Everyone"
In audio released Friday evening, senators and representatives from Ohio and Michigan revealed the "endgame" is to ban transgender care "for everyone."
www.erininthemorning.com
January 27, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Huge scoop by Erin Reed.
Ohio and Michigan Republicans announced their intention to expand bans on gender affirming care to everyone.
This isn't about protecting children, and never was. Bans on youth care were the first step of an attempt by the right to legislate trans people out of existence.
Ohio and Michigan Republicans announced their intention to expand bans on gender affirming care to everyone.
This isn't about protecting children, and never was. Bans on youth care were the first step of an attempt by the right to legislate trans people out of existence.
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Tim Pool: Biden is a nazi
His followers: no he's not because we are!
His followers: no he's not because we are!
January 28, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Tim Pool: Biden is a nazi
His followers: no he's not because we are!
His followers: no he's not because we are!
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a note to Washington Post readers: On Dec. 7, we ask you to respect our walkout by not crossing the picket line: For 24 hours, please do not engage with any Post content. That includes our print + online news stories, podcasts, videos, games and recipes.
A letter to our readers
docs.google.com
December 5, 2023 at 4:55 PM
a note to Washington Post readers: On Dec. 7, we ask you to respect our walkout by not crossing the picket line: For 24 hours, please do not engage with any Post content. That includes our print + online news stories, podcasts, videos, games and recipes.
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The American Historical Review seeks proposals for a special, digital-only issue of the journal on “The Mistakes I Have Made.” We invite historians to reflect on their missteps and how those missteps reveal insights into historical practice. The deadline for proposals is December 15, 2023. 🗃️
AHR Special Issue: The Mistakes I Have Made
The American Historical Review seeks proposals for a special issue of the journal on how missteps reveal insights into historical practice.
www.historians.org
November 9, 2023 at 2:42 PM
The American Historical Review seeks proposals for a special, digital-only issue of the journal on “The Mistakes I Have Made.” We invite historians to reflect on their missteps and how those missteps reveal insights into historical practice. The deadline for proposals is December 15, 2023. 🗃️
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Picard management tip: Encourage extracurricular activities with your crew, especially if it involves wearing costumes.
October 31, 2023 at 6:22 PM
Picard management tip: Encourage extracurricular activities with your crew, especially if it involves wearing costumes.
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This is the kind of content we #earlymodern #skystorians live for
Enjoy the Reformation and Halloween with the classic 95 Reese's being nailed to a door
November 1, 2023 at 1:10 AM
This is the kind of content we #earlymodern #skystorians live for
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The SSRC used to be a major finder of substantial dissertation research. These new initiatives are comparatively a joke. Up to $15k does not support major research.
October 20, 2023 at 1:49 AM
The SSRC used to be a major finder of substantial dissertation research. These new initiatives are comparatively a joke. Up to $15k does not support major research.
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Teaching feudalism is the history equivalent of teaching electrons & protons as balls on sticks. When kids reach the “Actually it’s a weird cloud!” stage it can cause dismay, distrust of science & teachers, & most adults still visualize balls on sticks. False simplifications do long damage.
There was no such thing as feudalism. We've known it for decades. 19 out of 20 students in my freshman seminar were all taught about feudalism in middle school.
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The Medieval F Word
Everyone agrees feudalism is a lie, but
modernmedieval.substack.com
October 12, 2023 at 2:41 PM
Teaching feudalism is the history equivalent of teaching electrons & protons as balls on sticks. When kids reach the “Actually it’s a weird cloud!” stage it can cause dismay, distrust of science & teachers, & most adults still visualize balls on sticks. False simplifications do long damage.
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In Episode 3 of "We Don't Talk About Leonard," Leo is at the height of his powers. He's helped remake the judicial system, and now has a plan to do the same for society and politics — to make a Federalist Society for everything. But his vision for American society…collides with American society.
We Don’t Talk About Leonard
The conservative legal movement in the United States is more powerful than ever. One largely unknown man has played a significant role in pushing the American judiciary to the right: Leonard Leo.
www.propublica.org
October 13, 2023 at 12:13 PM
In Episode 3 of "We Don't Talk About Leonard," Leo is at the height of his powers. He's helped remake the judicial system, and now has a plan to do the same for society and politics — to make a Federalist Society for everything. But his vision for American society…collides with American society.
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🗃️ Researchers of French history and culture: the call for papers for the next George Rudé Seminar is now out (see images for details). The conference will be held at Macquarie University 11 to 13 July 2024. For more details keep an eye on h-france.net/rude/cfp/ Hope to see you in Sydney, Australia!
October 13, 2023 at 5:10 AM
🗃️ Researchers of French history and culture: the call for papers for the next George Rudé Seminar is now out (see images for details). The conference will be held at Macquarie University 11 to 13 July 2024. For more details keep an eye on h-france.net/rude/cfp/ Hope to see you in Sydney, Australia!
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Breaking News: Israel told the United Nations that the entire population of northern Gaza — over 1 million people — should relocate within 24 hours.
The U.N. says the Israeli military told it that all of northern Gaza has 24 hours to move south.
A U.N. spokesman said such a movement would turn “what is already a tragedy into a calamitous situation.”
www.nytimes.com
October 13, 2023 at 3:31 AM
Breaking News: Israel told the United Nations that the entire population of northern Gaza — over 1 million people — should relocate within 24 hours.
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The Western Society for French History (WSFH) has an important event coming up:
The Politics of French History in Times of Crisis
Sat, Oct 21st
13:00-14:15 (ET)
online
You can find out more/register here at the link below. Please share widely!
The Politics of French History in Times of Crisis
Sat, Oct 21st
13:00-14:15 (ET)
online
You can find out more/register here at the link below. Please share widely!
The Politics of French History in Times of Crisis
Join the Western Society for French History for a conversation about the challenges of teaching and researching in the present moment.
www.eventbrite.com
September 28, 2023 at 5:06 PM
The Western Society for French History (WSFH) has an important event coming up:
The Politics of French History in Times of Crisis
Sat, Oct 21st
13:00-14:15 (ET)
online
You can find out more/register here at the link below. Please share widely!
The Politics of French History in Times of Crisis
Sat, Oct 21st
13:00-14:15 (ET)
online
You can find out more/register here at the link below. Please share widely!
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🚨Job alert! 🚨 My department is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mod Russian/Soviet history, emphasis in Jewish History & E.Europe, incl Ukraine, a joint position with Russian Studies at Davidson College. Send queries my way, dear skystorians! 🗃️ employment.davidson.edu/en-us/job/49...
September 21, 2023 at 1:02 PM
🚨Job alert! 🚨 My department is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mod Russian/Soviet history, emphasis in Jewish History & E.Europe, incl Ukraine, a joint position with Russian Studies at Davidson College. Send queries my way, dear skystorians! 🗃️ employment.davidson.edu/en-us/job/49...
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September 25, 2023 at 10:03 AM
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Our department is finally hiring an Atlanticist. Please share & apply!! 🗃️
Job 🚨—👇
The History Dept at Duke University is hiring “a tenure-track, assistant professor in the history of the 18th-century Atlantic World. We esp welcome scholars whose work engages histories of the transatlantic slave trade, enslavement, or the Black Atlantic.”
www.h-net.org/jobs/job_dis...
The History Dept at Duke University is hiring “a tenure-track, assistant professor in the history of the 18th-century Atlantic World. We esp welcome scholars whose work engages histories of the transatlantic slave trade, enslavement, or the Black Atlantic.”
www.h-net.org/jobs/job_dis...
www.h-net.org
September 22, 2023 at 2:26 AM
Our department is finally hiring an Atlanticist. Please share & apply!! 🗃️