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Mild mannered IT sysadmin by day, even more mild mannered historian by night. History: PhD in early modern Europe focusing on power, performance, and pop culture. "So kind and millennial-funny." (she/her) https://www.courtneyherber.com/
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Proper announcement to follow, but something exciting is coming, and you can get 25% off for the next two days! 🥳 www.waterstones.com/book/thomas-...

I was chatting Walter Raleigh with James May on Channel 5 this week! Catch up here... www.channel5.com/james-may-s-...

In an 8-plus-minute video, Hunter Schafer connected the passport to “historical rises of fascism and everything this new administration represents.” Read more ⤵️

Since I’ve been getting this a lot - if you feel like supporting me by buying a jersey or something, I would rather you make a donation to Trans Lifeline or The Trevor Project www.thetrevorproject.org

This is how it’s done.

🗣️ @aoc.bsky.social out fighting for the people & federal workers: “Every day our job is to wake up and say ‘what can I do today?’ — There is no act too small. Every action matters.” 🇺🇸

I want to say again to academics who are interested in public writing. Look locally. Sure national outlets are good and I do that too, but this kind of visibility in your community can have a real impact.

Medicaid is not for sale. NASA is not for sale. The Post Office is not for sale. America is not for sale. We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.

Burned my thumb, broke my favorite teapot, and gave some of my books a shower of tea. That's my morning.

More of this energy everywhere please!

No, the mail is not “the least of our worries.” It’s a fucking important worry. It is the only postal service that delivers to every address. They are only provider of complete mail services for overseas military bases and provide free overseas PO boxes. They help prepare passport apps. Ship meds…

1000000000000066600000000000001 is a prime number…it is also a palindrome. It’s called ‘Belphegor's prime.’ ‘Belphegor’ refers to one of the Seven Princes of Hell (due to the ‘666’ in the middle & the 13 zeroes on either side). So that’s cute.

From the bottom of our hearts: TGIF.

this is such a great idea 👇👇👇

bannon was not “mimicking elon musk”, he was “being a nazi”. hope that helps.

Movies you've watched more than 6 times, GIFs only with alt text you write yourself.

This looks so good!!

Just arrived in the post (had to queue up at the post office depot but it was worth it!)...a privilege to be part of this book which packs in so much information and examples of how you learn from materials and remaking. Congratulations, @sarahabendall.bsky.social and @serenadyer.bsky.social.

Calling yourself a king doesn't make you one. Accidentally letting a peasant woman's cakes burn while you're hiding from Vikings is how you become a king.

DESTROY THE PBMs. If you can do it in Illinois, California and Minnesota would likely follow (which would be interesting considering that we've got UHC here in da North).

Bottom line: Abortion bans are cruel. And women in this country are being harmed by them every day.   Denying women life-saving care shouldn't happen - and yes, abortions can be life-saving care.

NEW: Minnesota was just ranked a top state both to retire and to raise a family.   By investing in the things that matter – economic opportunity, health and safety, and strong communities – we’re building the best state for all Minnesotans from childhood through retirement.

A new restoration of Prince's 'Purple Rain' heads to theaters for one-night-only

Trump and Musk have fired Minnesotans like: -- Park Rangers at Voyageurs -- Fire protection engineers -- Workers who care for our veterans -- Workers who care for folks with disabilities -- Workers who dole out small business loans How does this help anyone?

New: DOGE's spending has been secret. No longer. My colleagues have uncovered it. www.propublica.org/article/doge...

First on the chopping block: The federal proofreaders.

Pro tip: In a world full of Harrison Butkers, be a Chris Kluwe. Pass it on.

I stand with National Parks Service staff like Kate, a Minnesotan who was fired by Trump and Musk from her job as Park Ranger at Voyageurs National Park.

He said he wasn't going to meddle with American's health care and now he's (unsurprisingly) going back on his word. Making it harder to see your doctor and pay your medical bills so he can give a massive tax break to billionaires and corporations. That’s what this is about.

A win for copyright holders! This ruling found that using materials under copyright to train AI was not fair use.

I heard the NEA is only considering proposals related to 1776 & the USA’s 250th birthday & I was feeling intensely patriotic, so I’m printing these really big posters inspired *directly* by the Founding Fathers The cut was carved from the masthead of a 19th century newspaper

New Pharaoh's tomb just dropped. The tomb of King Thutmose II has been uncovered, Egyptian officials announced on Tuesday, marking the first discovery of a royal resting place since King Tutankhamun’s was unearthed in 1922.

During President Andrew Jackson's second term, this political cartoon, entitled "King Andrew the First," depicted Jackson as a king trampling on a shredded U.S. Constitution.

Everyone needs to see this. Be ready to deny access, even if you don't know any immigrants. Let them waste time and you might save a family somewhere else. #Disobey #blue #fotus #FBR #immigrants #TruthWarriors #theresistance #resist #FBPE #FuckICE #SaveOurDemocracy #sanctuary #organize #fucktrump