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Digital scholarly editing, TEI/XML, histories of women & gender in North America. Bread, roses, native plants, languages. Against erasure. For human rights, kindness, joy.
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I need to find a way to be done with Microsoft.

Gonna watch with the sound off. Wanna see the Dems stand up and turn their backs. Hey, a girl can wish.

The American Historical Association promotes the critical role of historical thinking in public life, defends academic freedom, develops professional standards, and supports scholarship and teaching. Learn about our recent advocacy actions on our website. 🗃️

Since the president has signed an EO making English the official language of the United States, here is the first non-English copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed in German just days after July 4, 1776. We have always been multilingual. cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...

Looking forward to this! ⬇️🗃️

"volcanically angry" is the best phrase for the present moment. H/t @golikehellmachine.com

I saw one of these in the next lane the other day. Reminds me of the Hummer, another “car” that read to me as fascist. I totally agree with this girl and her brother.

Hard agree. “No More Kings”!

Though she no longer spends time in archives or publishing, Holly Scott uses the skills of historical scholarship in preparing curricular materials for her courses. Read more in her contribution to the "What Is Scholarship Today?" feature in #AHAPerspectives 🗃️:

Good idea.

"There is ample evidence that organizations that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive are more innovative, more productive, and more successful." Just getting to yesterday's important @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social post on DEIA in scholarly communication. scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/02/11/d...

Stand Up for Science rallies will be held in DC and state capitals on March 7th. Share with friends. Sign-up here to get email updates with details: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...

Good point

Changes to NOFOs at NEH

#catinabox

It’s a great show. Thank you and all the cast for your wonderful performances in this horrible moment.

I’m thinking this might be a good day to start posting cats in boxes.

Job

Your daily hedgehog.

Looking for a new podcast hosting platform. Any recommendations?

Writing op-eds has helped Keisha N. Blain to inform public debate, reach new readers, and even led to a book project. Read more in her contribution to the "What Is Scholarship Today?" feature in #AHAPerspectives:

"Harvard University has laid off its staff in the Harvard Slavery Remembrance Program, the unit of its $100 million Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery initiative tasked with identifying the direct descendants of those enslaved by Harvard affiliates."

Reposting from FB: The Ellen Clarke Temple Research Fellowship in TX Women's History ($1,000) is now MARCH 31. To apply submit CV & a 2-page proposal w/ purpose of research, need for the $, & description of the product to [email protected] w/ subject Temple Research Fellowship Committee. 🗃️

“State of the Field for Busy Teachers: LGBTQ+ History” (11 AM) will address questions on LGBTQ+ history in the classroom. #AHA25 🗃️

History folks, I need some examples of great articles primarily using newspapers as sources (all topics/times/places welcome). What are your favorites? Many thanks in advance 🙏

Talking at AHA today about 50 Years after Roe-- from the @ugapress.bsky.social volume of History and the Headlines series that @jimdowns.bsky.social and Catherine Clinton organize & CC and @popcultureamerica.bsky.social edited. I'll be focused on the 18th c.w ref to this still-key essay. #AHA25 🗃️

Did you miss the *400th* episode of Ben Franklin's World? Super congrats to @lizcovart.bsky.social on this milestone. Lots of history folks reflecting on what that wide world meant and means, and what they/ we wish folks could know a bit more about. 🗃️ benfranklinsworld.com/episode-400-...

ICYMI — “We have no evidence this prayer was written or delivered by Thomas Jefferson.” Speaker Johnson read a prayer today and attributed it to Jefferson, but Monticello says Jefferson never said it. More: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/johnson-wi...

Take guided tours of the Tenement Museum’s recreated apartment exhibits in two landmark tenement buildings on the Lower East Side, New York’s iconic immigrant and migrant neighborhood on Sunday from 3-4 PM at #AHA25. Registration online historians.org/tenement-tour. 🗃️

Historians are gathering in New York this weekend for the American Historical Association annual meeting. Follow along at #AHA25.

Are you a conference knitter? Do you crochet, embroider, sew, or do other cool things with fiber? Bring your work in progress and join AHA staff for some crafting and conversation at #AHA25. 🗃️ aha.confex.com/aha/2025/web...

very cool project www.nlrbedge.com/p/the-nlrb-r...

Please review the Code of Professional Conduct at Officially Sanctioned AHA Activities before you arrive at #AHA25, and help keep everyone safe and comfortable. 🗃️

BBC coverage of the Hearth Tax Project: "Remarkable" tax records that offer "an incredible amount of information" about life in the 17th Century have been uploaded online for the first time. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Hearth Tax Project site: gams.uni-graz.at/context:htx #History 🗃️

Check out our #AHA25 Travel Guide for details about traveling to and in New York, including public transportation, parking, places to eat, and more. 🗃️

Check out our guide highlighting sessions at #AHA25 on #DigitalHistory projects and practice, including innovative new tools, how historians are bringing their specialties into the digital age, and challenges and opportunities sparked by digital innovation. 🗃️

The AHA will hold its annual career event at #AHA25, with advisors from a wide variety of fields available for informal conversations and informational interviews about their careers & experiences. All are encouraged to attend!

The AHA promotes the critical role of historical thinking in public life, leads the discipline, and advocates for historians everywhere. With your support, we can continue our important work.

The #AHA25 program includes multiple opportunities to build your professional toolkit. There are opportunities to discuss career paths and transitions, hone your writing process or learn about publishing opportunities, and delve into teaching, podcasting, and digital history.

@bsky.app Exciting position at Cambridge - deadline 30th January 2025 www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49315/

Planning to attend AHA25 this January? Join us for an online orientation TODAY at 12 pm ET. All are welcome, especially first-time annual meeting attendees. Participants will be able to ask questions about the meeting and meet staff. 🗃️

Great job alert! ProPublica is hiring a climate reporter. Come join us. Remote OK. Salary range: $95K-$170K. Apply here: boards.greenhouse.io/propublica/j...