Glenn D Brasher
@glennbrasher.bsky.social
College educator at the University of Alabama, professional historian, film history buff, sports fan & writer. Author of Peninsula Campaign & The Necessity of Emancipation (UofNC Press, 2012).
To pay for the massive tax cuts for billionaires, they are already slowly strangling to death our National Parks. So they might as well go ahead and punch good ol' Big Bird right in the face and evict Burt and Ernie. (I guess they have forgotten who first taught most of us how to read).
July 19, 2025 at 4:42 AM
To pay for the massive tax cuts for billionaires, they are already slowly strangling to death our National Parks. So they might as well go ahead and punch good ol' Big Bird right in the face and evict Burt and Ernie. (I guess they have forgotten who first taught most of us how to read).
To pay for the massive tax cuts for billionaires, they are already slowly strangling to death our National Parks. So they might as well go ahead and punch good ol' Big Bird right in the face and evict Burt and Ernie. (I guess they have forgotten who first taught most of them how to read).
July 19, 2025 at 4:36 AM
To pay for the massive tax cuts for billionaires, they are already slowly strangling to death our National Parks. So they might as well go ahead and punch good ol' Big Bird right in the face and evict Burt and Ernie. (I guess they have forgotten who first taught most of them how to read).
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Demonstrators gathered at the Federal Building and Courthouse in Tuscaloosa as part of the nationwide 'No Kings' protests on Saturday, June 14, 2025. In one photo, a motorist can be seen shouting at protesters.
More: https://www.al.com/galleries/YI42GPDVTJA2JF6HKOSJC447PI/
📸: Ben Flanagan
More: https://www.al.com/galleries/YI42GPDVTJA2JF6HKOSJC447PI/
📸: Ben Flanagan
June 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Demonstrators gathered at the Federal Building and Courthouse in Tuscaloosa as part of the nationwide 'No Kings' protests on Saturday, June 14, 2025. In one photo, a motorist can be seen shouting at protesters.
More: https://www.al.com/galleries/YI42GPDVTJA2JF6HKOSJC447PI/
📸: Ben Flanagan
More: https://www.al.com/galleries/YI42GPDVTJA2JF6HKOSJC447PI/
📸: Ben Flanagan
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Protesters in Birmingham rallied downtown Saturday as a part of ‘No Kings,’ a coordinated, national demonstration against the policies of President Donald Trump.
Much more: https://www.al.com/news/2025/06/birmingham-crowd-joins-no-kings-marchers-theyre-treating-immigrants-as-garbage.html
Much more: https://www.al.com/news/2025/06/birmingham-crowd-joins-no-kings-marchers-theyre-treating-immigrants-as-garbage.html
June 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Protesters in Birmingham rallied downtown Saturday as a part of ‘No Kings,’ a coordinated, national demonstration against the policies of President Donald Trump.
Much more: https://www.al.com/news/2025/06/birmingham-crowd-joins-no-kings-marchers-theyre-treating-immigrants-as-garbage.html
Much more: https://www.al.com/news/2025/06/birmingham-crowd-joins-no-kings-marchers-theyre-treating-immigrants-as-garbage.html
Notice that this story begins with an AI link to "generate key takeaways" so that one can skip actually reading the article. Oh, the irony.
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Human Intelligence Sharply Declining
No, it's not just you — people really are less smart than they used to be. As Financial Times reports, assessments show that people across age groups are having trouble concentrating and losing reason...
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March 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Notice that this story begins with an AI link to "generate key takeaways" so that one can skip actually reading the article. Oh, the irony.
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Americans are skeptical that President Donald Trump’s approach to the war between Russia and Ukraine will bring peace to the region, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. Most Americans view Trump’s handling of the conflict negatively, and 50% say his approach to the war is bad for the US.
CNN Poll: Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s approach to Ukraine war, doubt it will yield peace | CNN Politics
Americans are skeptical that President Donald Trump’s approach to the war between Russia and Ukraine will bring peace to the region, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. Most Americans view ...
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March 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Americans are skeptical that President Donald Trump’s approach to the war between Russia and Ukraine will bring peace to the region, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. Most Americans view Trump’s handling of the conflict negatively, and 50% say his approach to the war is bad for the US.
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After Decades, the Full African American Civil War Memorial Museum Is Finally Coming to DC www.washingtonian.com/2025/03/04/a... #blackhistorymonth #tellemwhatwedid
After Decades, the Full African American Civil War Memorial Museum Is Finally Coming
The finished museum is set to open in July.
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March 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
After Decades, the Full African American Civil War Memorial Museum Is Finally Coming to DC www.washingtonian.com/2025/03/04/a... #blackhistorymonth #tellemwhatwedid
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you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
March 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
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As of today, a new term has entered our language. A “rubio” is a spineless lump of nothing. Example: Don’t be such a rubio.
March 1, 2025 at 4:03 AM
As of today, a new term has entered our language. A “rubio” is a spineless lump of nothing. Example: Don’t be such a rubio.
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Sometimes it feels like I’m going crazy, because there is something that is right in front of our faces, has been for years, and nobody of consequence ever says it:
Donald Trump works for Vladimir Putin.
How much more proof does anyone need? And what is anybody going to do about it?
Donald Trump works for Vladimir Putin.
How much more proof does anyone need? And what is anybody going to do about it?
March 1, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Sometimes it feels like I’m going crazy, because there is something that is right in front of our faces, has been for years, and nobody of consequence ever says it:
Donald Trump works for Vladimir Putin.
How much more proof does anyone need? And what is anybody going to do about it?
Donald Trump works for Vladimir Putin.
How much more proof does anyone need? And what is anybody going to do about it?
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Yes
March 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Yes
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Still stunned by today's events. I can't help but wonder where the world would be right now if FDR had treated Churchill like that.
March 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Still stunned by today's events. I can't help but wonder where the world would be right now if FDR had treated Churchill like that.
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The FAA is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to overhaul the communications system that serves as the backbone of the nation’s air traffic control and is awarding the work to Musk’s Starlink. Follow the money and see where it goes.
February 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The FAA is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to overhaul the communications system that serves as the backbone of the nation’s air traffic control and is awarding the work to Musk’s Starlink. Follow the money and see where it goes.
The news about Gene Hackman and his wife is totally bizarre. We knew he wouldn't be around much longer, but his wife was younger. And the dog?? Gas leak? Suicide pact? Foul play? Definitely a strange finale for an acting legend.
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Investigation Launched into Deaths of Gene Hackman and His Wife Betsy Arakawa at Their Santa Fe Home: Report
The deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa at their Santa Fe home are now a part of an active police investigation, according to a report. The couple were found dead alongside their dog on ...
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February 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The news about Gene Hackman and his wife is totally bizarre. We knew he wouldn't be around much longer, but his wife was younger. And the dog?? Gas leak? Suicide pact? Foul play? Definitely a strange finale for an acting legend.
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Yep.
Monica Lewinsky is revisiting the events involving Bill Clinton that first put her in the media spotlight over 25 years ago, saying that the former president should have resigned from office at the time.
Monica Lewinsky says Bill Clinton should’ve resigned from office after affair in new podcast interview | CNN
Monica Lewinsky is revisiting the events involving Bill Clinton that first put her in the media spotlight over 25 years ago, saying that the former president should have resigned from office at the ti...
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February 26, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Yep.
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Shorter hours. Longer lines. And no more guided tours.
Visitors to America’s national parks can expect some of those impacts after the Trump administration fired 1,000 park employees as part of its latest effort to dramatically reduce the federal workforce.
Visitors to America’s national parks can expect some of those impacts after the Trump administration fired 1,000 park employees as part of its latest effort to dramatically reduce the federal workforce.
Mass firing hits national parks ahead of busy summer season | CNN
Visitors to America’s national parks can expect shorter hours and longer lines after the Trump administration fired 1,000 park employees as part of its latest effort to dramatically reduce the federal...
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February 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Shorter hours. Longer lines. And no more guided tours.
Visitors to America’s national parks can expect some of those impacts after the Trump administration fired 1,000 park employees as part of its latest effort to dramatically reduce the federal workforce.
Visitors to America’s national parks can expect some of those impacts after the Trump administration fired 1,000 park employees as part of its latest effort to dramatically reduce the federal workforce.
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Reminder: Zelenskyy refused to leave Kyiv as bombs fell. Donold hid in a bunker from protesters with cardboard signs.
February 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Reminder: Zelenskyy refused to leave Kyiv as bombs fell. Donold hid in a bunker from protesters with cardboard signs.
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Many thanks to @civilwarmemory.bsky.social for this thoughtful reflection on the growing pressure placed on our friends and colleagues in civil service.
Please don't blame NPS personnel this spring when you find that parks are closed, understaffed, programs have been cancelled and the grounds look messy.
And if you voted for Donald Trump and are looking for someone to blame, take a close look in the mirror. kevinmlevin.substack.com/p/the-nation...
And if you voted for Donald Trump and are looking for someone to blame, take a close look in the mirror. kevinmlevin.substack.com/p/the-nation...
The National Park Service's Loss is Our Loss
Late yesterday afternoon my social media feeds lit up with announcements from friends and others that they had been laid off by the federal government.
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February 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Many thanks to @civilwarmemory.bsky.social for this thoughtful reflection on the growing pressure placed on our friends and colleagues in civil service.
Congrats to the five "Built By Bama" boys getting Super Bowl Rings tonight! (Especially Jalen, who definitely deserves it).
And cheer up Travis, you get to be consoled by Taylor Swift.
And cheer up Travis, you get to be consoled by Taylor Swift.
February 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Congrats to the five "Built By Bama" boys getting Super Bowl Rings tonight! (Especially Jalen, who definitely deserves it).
And cheer up Travis, you get to be consoled by Taylor Swift.
And cheer up Travis, you get to be consoled by Taylor Swift.
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"What our profession most definitely does not believe is that the primary purpose of history is to instill a single notion of 'patriotic education' in our youth about 'our incredible Nation,' as the order demands."
Correct. Trump wants propaganda, not history.
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Correct. Trump wants propaganda, not history.
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Trump May Wish to Abolish
the Past. We Historians Will Not.
Commentary from the heads of two prominent historical associations on Trump’s recent executive order on “radical indoctrination” in schools.
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February 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
"What our profession most definitely does not believe is that the primary purpose of history is to instill a single notion of 'patriotic education' in our youth about 'our incredible Nation,' as the order demands."
Correct. Trump wants propaganda, not history.
newrepublic.com/article/1912...
Correct. Trump wants propaganda, not history.
newrepublic.com/article/1912...
Just deactivated by X account, and it sure felt good.
February 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Just deactivated by X account, and it sure felt good.