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William Sheehan
@willsheehan.bsky.social
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Historian of Empire, War, and Crime. Passing interest in public policy and politics. A few books!
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Dónal Hassett @donalh.bsky.social · 7h
We are delighted to welcome @susiedeedigan.bsky.social to Maynooth tomorrow evening for a research seminar entitled '"Hardly serious”: the detention of republican women in wartime Ireland, 1939-45'. The seminar is open to the public and will take place in Roque Lab, Rhetoric House 17:00-18:00.
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Rune Møller Stahl @runestahl.bsky.social · 9h
A Danish parliamentarian, the MP Victoria Velasquez, has been abducted by the Israeli military this morning.
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Rune Møller Stahl @runestahl.bsky.social · 9h
Det her er jo vanvittigt. Et dansk folketingsmedlem, der bortføres militært af en fremmed magt i et åbenlyst brud på folkeretten. Hvordan kan vi opretholde almindelige diplomatiske forbindelser med et sådan forbryderisk regime.

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Dansk politiker en del af opbragt skib: - Jeg er blevet kidnappet
Det danske folketingsmedlem Victoria Velasquez (EL) er en del af besætningen på et af de skibe fra nødhjælpsflotillen, der er blevet opbragt af Israels militær...
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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.bsky.social · 1d
And here we go. I never wrote this article, and yet it is cited here.

www.liberalbriefs.com/geopolitics/...

And of course, it sounds so plausible, I seriously checked whether I had forgotten it, or the footnote was slightly wrong.

#AIisnotresearch
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Colm Murphy @colmpm.bsky.social · 1d
*Calling PhD students of modern British and imperial history in London*

The @ihrbritainseminar.bsky.social's first session this Thursday (9 Oct.) is dedicated to PhDs, at any stage, for elevator pitches and meet-and-greet. Do come along! Details in the link.

www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
New PhD Student Session
For the first session of term we will be hosting a meet and greet at the IHR for all PhD students in modern British and imperial history.
www.history.ac.uk
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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · 1d
Professor Ciaran Martin is quoted in The New York Times discussing what recent cyberattacks reveal about the weaknesses in the UK’s cybersecurity. 👇
https://ow.ly/nSCY50X7EoN
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Dr Francis Young @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social · 1d
I’m pleased to say you can now pre-order my next book, ‘Fairies: A History’ (out in February 2026) from
@politybooks.bsky.social. Thank you to Jeremy Harte, Simon Young, Jo Hickey-Hall and Owen Davies for such generous endorsements! 🌿📚 www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...
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Jay Roszman @jayroszman.bsky.social · 1d
As the History Representative for ACIS, I have the distinct privilege to chair the Donald Murphy Prize for Distinguished First Book. If you, or someone you know, has a book copyrighted in 2025 in Irish Studies please do consider submitting! Details here. 🗃️ #speirgorm
Donald Murphy Prize for Distinguished First Book | American Conference for Irish Studies – An Chomhdháil Mheiriceánach do Léann na hÉireann
Don Murphy, husband of ACIS Past President Maureen Murphy, was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, and died in New York on March 2, 1986. He received his bachelor of electrical engineering degree and his…
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Helene von Bismarck @helenebismarck.bsky.social · 1d
The Economist tends to be very well-briefed when it comes to matters of British security. This is the second article I have seen in as many days warning about Russia‘s hybrid warfare against the West.
I would take this seriously.
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The Economist @economist.com · 1d
The escalating grey-zone conflict between the West and Russia is being contested on the sea as well as in the air. A rise in worrying maritime incidents is forcing NATO to step up econ.st/3ILHiM8

Photo: Reuters
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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 1d
This....
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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 1d
Your friendly reminder that undoc workers actually _help subsidize federal programs for everybody else_.

In 2022 alone, they paid $25.7 billion into Social Security and $6.4 billion into Medicare—programs they can’t access due to their legal status👇🏽

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They’re Lying, Dividing, And Distracting. Don’t Believe The GOP’s Shutdown Hype
“This isn’t about health care for undocumented immigrants—that’s already against the law," said Sen. Mark Warner. "It’s about the fact that Republicans are intentionally skyrocketing your premiums.”
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Aoibheann Ní D @aoibheannnid.bsky.social · 2d
Congratulations to our History & Geography students at ATU Mayo who received Fáilte Ireland recognition as guides having completed our guiding module. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 2d
The RHS is a membership organisation of 6500+ historians. We welcome applications to join us at any time. Our next closing dates are 13 October and 15 December.

We offer categories for all kinds of historians and at all stages of research, from Postgraduate to Fellow: bit.ly/46V8WOQ #Skystorians
Closing dates for next application rounds: Mondays 13 October and 15 December 2025 The Royal Historical Society represents the interests of historical researchers in universities, libraries, archives, museums, heritage and broadcasting, as well as those engaged in public, community and family history research.
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Alan Owlport 🦉 🎃 @alanallport.bsky.social · 2d
Excerpt from #AdvanceBritannia which is released in the UK on 6 November, preorders appreciated! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/brit...
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 2d
Gov. Pritzker: "[ICE is] just picking up people who are brown and black and then checking their credentials. I don't know about you, but I don't carry around papers that say I'm a U.S. citizen. So U.S. citizens are getting detained and arrested."
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 4d
When you drag a woman by the hair, beat her and force her to kiss your flag, that’s how you tell the world you are the Good Guys
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Jordan Uhl @jordanuhl.com · 4d
Absolutely heinous.
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 4d
This week the Society also launched the call for its First Book and Early Career Article Prizes, 2026.

Eligible titles, published in 2025, should be submitted by the author before the closing date of 15 December. Further details and how to apply: bit.ly/3KnR47v

#Skystorians
Royal Historical Society Book and Article Prizes, 2026: submissions now invited - RHS
The Royal Historical Society invites applications for its First Book Prize, 2026 and Early Career Article Prize, 2026. The call for submissions opens on Monday 29 September 2025 and runs to Monday 15 ...
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Martin Doyle @martindoyle.bsky.social · 3d
Boy, fetch me my chisel!
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Niamh Cullen @niamhcullen.bsky.social · 2d
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IHR Women @ihrwomen.bsky.social · 4d
The IHR Women's History seminar programme for autumn 2025:
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/seminars/womens-history is now available. We look forward to seeing you soon!
@clairelanghamer.bsky.social @carmenmangion.bsky.social @lauragowing.bsky.social @dralanagharris.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social
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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 2d
Good to see some leadership on this.
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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 3d
“Before the Georgetown roundtable, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz told RNS he is questioning whether Catholics can, in good conscience, join ICE.”

“The bishop advised Catholics considering joining ICE that ‘you can never attempt to turn off your conscience.’”

religionnews.com/2025/09/12/c...
Catholic bishops call immigration crackdown a 'category 4 storm'
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Before the Georgetown roundtable, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz told RNS he is questioning whether Catholics can, in good conscience, join ICE.
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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 3d
Things can go backwards very fast.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 3d
The US is now four months away from losing its measles elimination status.

1544 confirmed cases reported by the CDC.
Where is measles spreading? Here's what to know.
The country is four months away from possibly losing its measles elimination status.
www.nbcnews.com
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elia ayoub 🌱 @ayoub.bsky.social · 4d
Crucially: a majority of Jewish-Americans aged 18-34 are not “emotionally attached” to Israel.

50% of them say Israel has committed genocide.
The Post poll also revealed a generational divide. While 56 percent of Jewish Americans overall say they are emotionally attached to Israel, among those ages 18 to 34, that drops to 36 percent. But that share rises steadily for older groups, jumping to 68 percent for those over 65. Younger Jews are also more likely to say Israel has committed genocide, with 50 percent of those ages 18 to 34 saying so and the number hovering in the 30s among older groups.
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Edward Burke @edwardburke.bsky.social · 4d
‘Assertions that Ireland’s colonial past mean “we” always side with the oppressed do not withstand examination when it comes to anti-Semitism. Acknowledging this does not affect one’s ability to express solidarity with Palestinians; nuance is not a weakness.’
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...?
Mark Mazower’s On Antisemitism: A Word in History - Clear, comprehensive and nuanced
A book that can contribute to honest discussions that are desperately needed in a new age of racism, war and genocide
www.irishtimes.com
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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 4d
Thing is... Illegal aliens are American taxpayers.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d
Leavitt: "When an illegal alien goes to the emergency room, who's paying for it? The American taxpayer."
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 5d
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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 5d
This is appalling. Jews are not automatically Israelis, Israelis are not automatically supporters of the Netanyahu government. And even if they were, that is no excuse to inflict horrible form of violence against them. Awful and horrible!!
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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 5d
Two people confirmed dead after stabbing at Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur services

www.thejc.com/news/uk/majo...
Manchester synagogue stabbing: Two dead and two injured at Heaton Park shul in Crumpsall
Police were called to the Heaton Park Shul at around 9:30 this morning and the attacker has been shot dead
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William Sheehan @willsheehan.bsky.social · 5d
Mopping up now
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