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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 8h

Are you a high school U.S. history teacher in South Carolina? We are looking for participants for a study on the teaching of right wing movements. Would only involve 1-2 interviews. Sign up here: forms.gle/vPBBby34zt1g...

S.C. History Teachers: Have you taught, or do you plan on teaching, about (the history of) right-wing movements and figures?

We are Seeking Participants for a Study

Researchers at UMass Boston, SUNY Binghamton, and Boston University are interested in understanding social studies teachers’ approaches to teaching about right-wing and
conservative movements and figures.

Who Can Be A Participant? Any South Carolina history teacher who has taught (or plans on teaching) about historical or contemporary right-wing movements or figures.

What will Participation Entail? 1-2 Remote Interviews.

For questions or more information, contact Lightning Jay (ljay@binghamton.edu), Chris Martell (christopher.martell@umb.edu), or Rob Martinelle (robm@bu.edu).

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 11h

The Globe has opinions. So do I. Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Henry Santana, and Alexandra Valdez for City Council At-Large (As a BPS parent, strongly disagree Erin Murphy is "best known for advocacy for the Boston Public Schools"). Vote early or on 11/4. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/14/o...

Globe endorsements for City Council: Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy, Marvin Mathelier, and Will Onuoha - The Boston Globe

Voters can pick up to four at-large candidates on the Nov. 4 ballot.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 12h

October 18th. No Kings nationwide protests. More info here: www.nokings.org

Faculty & scholars say no kings. Scholars for social justice.

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 16h

#tdih 1916 An opposing team refused to play against an African American.

Instead of standing by full team, Rutgers pulled Paul Robeson from the game.

After 1956 HUAC testimony, they removed his name from 1918 College Football All-American roster.

Read ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/pa...

Oct. 14, 1916: Paul Robeson Excluded from Rutgers Football Team

As a sophomore, Paul Robeson was excluded from the Rutgers Football team because another team refused to play against a Black player.

www.zinnedproject.org

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 1d

Social studies teachers: Want a documentary that discusses a more honest history of Columbus? I suggest John Leguizamo's relatively new documentary VOCES American Historia: Echoes of Empires (available at PBS and most streaming services). #sschat #edusky www.pbs.org/video/echoes...

VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos | Echoes of Empires | Episode 1

Join John Leguizamo as he examines the ancient civilizations of pre-Columbian America.

www.pbs.org

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 1d

Those of us who study history have long known GOP chants of "small government" and "state's rights" were always to cover their true desire to take the U.S. back to the 19th century (especially in civil rights and social programs). An important read from Jamelle Bouie. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...

Opinion | It’s Not Government They Don’t Like

www.nytimes.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 2d

As a parent, this makes me so upset. A 13 year old boy was kidnapped by ICE and is currently being incarcerated (still hasn't been released despite judge's order). Think about that. I wish more people would be more upset about all of this. www.boston.com/news/local-n...

Boston judge orders release of 13-year-old boy from ICE custody

The boy is allegedly being held with unrelated adult men, and no reason has been given for his detainment, according to the order.

www.boston.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 2d

In a world full of lawless ICE agents, be the protesting frog. 🐸 ❤️ www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

‘I’ve definitely had spicier tamales,’ says Portland ICE protest frog that got pepper sprayed by federal agents

The 24-year-old talks about the spray, the viral video and why he’s protesting.

www.oregonlive.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 3d

On this Indigenous Peoples Day weekend (when Trump is trying to reassert "Columbus Day"), here is a post that I wrote almost a decade ago about ways that it can be used to teach about Native survivance and resistance. christophermartell.blogspot.com/2016/10/usin... #sschat #edusky

Using “Columbus Day” to Teach About Native Activism and Resistance Today

Above: Who is a hero? Columbus (from a painting in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda -notice the depiction on the right of the Native people) and...

christophermartell.blogspot.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 4d

The redesign of U.S. pick up trucks that make seeing pedestrians more difficult. www.npr.org/2023/11/14/1...

Taller cars and trucks are more dangerous for pedestrians, according to crash data

Vehicles with higher front ends are more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians than smaller cars and trucks, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

www.npr.org

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 4d

Not in Boston? Find your No Kings Protest here: www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 4d

Are you pro-democracy, anti-racist, pro-immigrant, and anti-corruption? Then join me and millions of others for the next "No Kings" Protest on October 18th. I will be on Boston Common at noon.

newrepublic.com/post/201660/...

Republican Rep Claims Everyone at “No Kings” Protest Is a Terrorist

This is how the Republicans begin to dismantle the First Amendment.

newrepublic.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 6d

Know a good music teacher educator (who can also conduct orchestra)? UMass Boston is looking for one for this tenure track position! Apply here: employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us...

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 8d

If you are like "How is all this happening?", I suggest reading this article on the "dual state" (and how the Supreme Court can make it way worse this year). www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

The “dual state” theory was invented to describe Nazis. The Supreme Court could take us there.

Authoritarianism—but make it look like the rule of law.

www.motherjones.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 11d

“Neighbors described children being zip-tied, flashbang grenades being used, and doors being destroyed." Our nation's cities are under attack from wannabe fascists (are you paying attention?). Democracy continues to collapse. Never been a more important time to resist. www.iheart.com/content/2025...

'F—k Them Kids': ICE Agents Ransack Chicago Community During Overnight Raid | iHeart

A large-scale overnight immigration raid in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood has left residents reeling from the destruction of their community. | iHeart

www.iheart.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 12d

Every university better say no to this. For democracy. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

White House Floats Compact for Preferential Treatment

Advocates condemned the proposal, which asked nine universities to overhaul admissions, hiring and speech policies and to suppress criticism of conservatives in exchange for more federal money.

www.insidehighered.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 12d

An explanation of the Senate. www.nprillinois.org/politics/202...

The U.S. Senate: The Most Unrepresentative Body

ESSAY: You may know that the U.S. Senate is deeply divided and entrenched. Less obvious: the chamber is the least representative elected political body in…

www.nprillinois.org

Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 12d

An explanation of the House. www.brookings.edu/articles/mis...

Misrepresentation in the House of Representatives | Brookings

Last November revealed the capstone of misrepresentation in American democracy when Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by 2.9 million votes but lost in the Electoral College. But what about the U.S....

www.brookings.edu

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 12d

This. Dems can't treat this government shutdown like normal times. Instead, they must use it to stop Trump's lawlessness. Remember, more Americans are represented in Congress by Democrats, but Republicans have the majority due to gerrymandering and less dense states). www.vox.com/politics/463...

The Democrats’ shutdown strategy is terrible. Here’s a better one.

Talk less about health care, more about authoritarianism.

www.vox.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 12d

Explanation on why GOP controls Congress despite fewer individual votes. www.brookings.edu/articles/mis...

Misrepresentation in the House of Representatives | Brookings

Last November revealed the capstone of misrepresentation in American democracy when Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by 2.9 million votes but lost in the Electoral College. But what about the U.S....

www.brookings.edu

Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 13d

100% Mainstream media barely noticing anymore. 😖

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 13d

Not okay. Let's hope the resistance grows stronger.

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 13d

CEOs (most of whom live in the 'burbs) tried to buy our mayor's office and they are now sad...

Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 13d

I love this for them. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Boston Mayor’s Blowout Victory Jilts CEOs Seeking New Direction

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is coasting to reelection after her main opponent quit the race, giving her a commanding mandate that’s putting city business leaders on edge.

www.bloomberg.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 14d

Republicans control the entire U.S. government: both chambers of Congress, the White House, and the Supreme Court. They are the only ones to blame for a government shutdown. Full stop. www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...

The U.S. is heading towards a federal government shutdown. What does that actually mean?

The Congressional Budget Office's director says a short shutdown doesn't have a huge impact on the economy but over time there's "a negative impact."

www.pbs.org

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