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Historic Tinsmith, 18th Century historian Candidate for ALM museum studies at Harvard, loves Maine, sailing, and sewing.
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My instinct is to make the case that USAID is extremely good, actually. But I feel like it’s more important to say, “What is happening is antagonistic to the foundational document of the nation.”

submitted 30 days ago • 476 comments

February 2, 2025

submitted 31 days ago • 159 comments

Black history isn’t confined to a month—it’s woven into the fabric of American culture every single day. From music to movements, innovation to influence, Black contributions shape the world. Erasing a date on a calendar doesn’t erase history. It’s here. It’s now. It’s always.

submitted 32 days ago • 7 comments

Museums in New York and Chicago want to hear what worked and what didn’t at the Getty Villa. via @laist.com

submitted 32 days ago • 12 comments

Billy Graham began his remarks with a reference to a myth about George Washington, kneeling in the snow in prayer at Valley Forge. It was invented by biographer Parson Weems and later memorialized in paintings. So fake history leads the way.

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For Blue Monday we can't think of anything more appropriate than this charming depiction of a man getting his face eaten off by a leopard. #MosaicMonday

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Republicans in Richmond are planning on ending clean air standards this session. The efforts should be blocked, just like courts blocked their plan to pull us out of the RGGI. We need to protect our environment, not embolden bad actors. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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I love when a book I requested on hold on the Libby app shows up and I’ve forgotten why I chose it. It’s like a mystery book I wasn’t expecting, but am pleasantly surprised by. 📖

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