Meredith Hindley
@mhindley.bsky.social
Rogue history Ph.D. Former public servant. World War II, hockey, lipstick, and classic movies. Colorado and Wyoming bred. DC dweller. Author of DESTINATION CASABLANCA (PublicAffairs).
@kevinmkruse.bsky.social I don’t know what happened today, but I appreciate you.
December 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
@kevinmkruse.bsky.social I don’t know what happened today, but I appreciate you.
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Democratic politicians need to stop accepting Trump’s white nationalist premise that immigration is bad and proudly and loudly make a positive case for why America’s identity and history as a nation of immigrants is so important.
December 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Democratic politicians need to stop accepting Trump’s white nationalist premise that immigration is bad and proudly and loudly make a positive case for why America’s identity and history as a nation of immigrants is so important.
In the current landscape, this is a CHOICE.
Pantone’s 2026 color of the year is technically not a color at all — meet Cloud Dancer, the first-ever white shade to receive the designation from the world’s color authority.
Pantone makes a surprising choice for its 2026 color of the year
We did not see that coming.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
In the current landscape, this is a CHOICE.
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NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
Bless their hearts
NEWS: The Trump-Vance White House is attacking Sabrina Carpenter.
In a new statement, the White House — led by Trump, a liable sexual abuser mired in scandal for ties to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein — suggests Carpenter is "stupid" and is defending pedophiles and rapists.
@swin24.bsky.social reports:
In a new statement, the White House — led by Trump, a liable sexual abuser mired in scandal for ties to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein — suggests Carpenter is "stupid" and is defending pedophiles and rapists.
@swin24.bsky.social reports:
BREAKING: Trump White House Slams Sabrina Carpenter After Using Her Song in ‘Evil’ Video
The Trump administration has apparently identified its latest enemy of the state.
zeteo.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Bless their hearts
I thought STAR WARS fandom was problematic, but STRANGER THINGS fans might be giving them a run for the money.
a boy wearing glasses and a colorful jacket says " and you 're all gonna " .
Alt: a boy wearing glasses and a colorful jacket says "and you 're all gonna die”
media.tenor.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I thought STAR WARS fandom was problematic, but STRANGER THINGS fans might be giving them a run for the money.
I am having Lutheran church hall flashbacks . . .
All I'm going to say about this one is I think her in-laws must really love her if they're biting their tongues when she brings this to Thanksgiving.
Not enough to pretend to eat it. But enough that she feels comfortable and accepted enough to bring it.
Not enough to pretend to eat it. But enough that she feels comfortable and accepted enough to bring it.
November 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I am having Lutheran church hall flashbacks . . .
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Can we send Isaac Chotiner to talk to Ryan Lizza Y/N?
November 27, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Can we send Isaac Chotiner to talk to Ryan Lizza Y/N?
Don’t know what to wear to Thanksgiving? Miss Universe pagent has you covered. www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/natio...
Miss USA Definitely Had One Of The Most Unique "National Costumes" At The Miss Universe Pageant
It's tiiiiime.
www.buzzfeed.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Don’t know what to wear to Thanksgiving? Miss Universe pagent has you covered. www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/natio...
Started watching “King & Conqueror” and everything is so . . . brown. Why do directors do this? The past had color, I promise.
November 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Started watching “King & Conqueror” and everything is so . . . brown. Why do directors do this? The past had color, I promise.
Can someone please unplug the Matrix? We need a hard reboot.
Good news everybody: Grokipedia will contain all knowledge about the universe and will be distributed periodically throughout the solar system
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Can someone please unplug the Matrix? We need a hard reboot.
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As a historian of the 18th c and an American, I've always known 2026 would be a critical moment. This doc is worth watching, and thinking through. Begins and ends w Indigenous contexts, conveys the horrors of a civil war wrought w racism + the ideals of liberty and equality we keep reaching for. 1/
_The American Revolution_ offers a look at how complex and violent — and also inspiring— the American founding was. Getting huge coverage, it may give folks time to digest that complexity as 2026 commences. Premieres tonight + PBS has preview clips of all episodes. www.pbs.org/show/the-ame...
The American Revolution
Thirteen colonies unite in rebellion, win their independence, and found the United States.
www.pbs.org
November 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
As a historian of the 18th c and an American, I've always known 2026 would be a critical moment. This doc is worth watching, and thinking through. Begins and ends w Indigenous contexts, conveys the horrors of a civil war wrought w racism + the ideals of liberty and equality we keep reaching for. 1/
Ladies, first we ruined the office. Then we ruined literature. What should we do next?
November 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Ladies, first we ruined the office. Then we ruined literature. What should we do next?
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Meanwhile, “did women ruin the workplace?”
November 13, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Meanwhile, “did women ruin the workplace?”
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Every technology problem is three social problems in a trench coat
ok one last post -- oldheads are always going to "why is the web dying.... how can we get the kids invested in the free and open web"
bro the kids can't read. that's why the web is dying. first things first
bro the kids can't read. that's why the web is dying. first things first
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Every technology problem is three social problems in a trench coat
Wait, wait, he tore up another room done by Jackie Kennedy?
INGRAHAM: Where did you get the stone?
TRUMP: Different places
INGRAHAM: Different places? Hmm
TRUMP: Different places
INGRAHAM: Different places? Hmm
November 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Wait, wait, he tore up another room done by Jackie Kennedy?
Back to grinding my teeth . . .
Feeling something a little bit like hope . . .
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Back to grinding my teeth . . .
DC was pinky-promised that we’d get the $1 billion owed us after the last shutdown battle. I know you’ll be shocked to hear that didn’t happen. . . .
BREAKING: Deal to end government shutdown in reach
Deal to end government shutdown in reach
At least 10 Senate Democrats are expected to support a key procedural motion.
www.axios.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
DC was pinky-promised that we’d get the $1 billion owed us after the last shutdown battle. I know you’ll be shocked to hear that didn’t happen. . . .
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“authors & publishers who filed a lawsuit against the Sam Altman-led firm have secured access to internal Slack messages… discussing the mass deletion of a pirated books dataset… A NY district court ordered OpenAI to hand over the communications regarding data deletion”
futurism.com/artificial-i...
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OpenAI in Danger After Authors Suing It Gain Access to Its Internal Slack Messages
Authors and publishers, who are suing OpenAI, secured access to internal Slack messages and emails discussing the deletion of pirated books.
futurism.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
“authors & publishers who filed a lawsuit against the Sam Altman-led firm have secured access to internal Slack messages… discussing the mass deletion of a pirated books dataset… A NY district court ordered OpenAI to hand over the communications regarding data deletion”
futurism.com/artificial-i...
futurism.com/artificial-i...
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240,000 pages of manuscript and printed sources at your fingertips, now with much improved usability! 🗃️📜
Really pleased to announce the launch of the all-new, all-dancing, London Lives website - www.londonlives.org It has been thoroughly re-engineered to facilitate more types of search, and redesigned for phones and tablets. The team very much hopes peope like it. 1/
London Lives
www.londonlives.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
240,000 pages of manuscript and printed sources at your fingertips, now with much improved usability! 🗃️📜
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ah, perhaps instead of pumping millions into endless factional infighting Dem donors could invest in making local Dem organizations genuine civic spaces that can reach people during and between elections
November 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
ah, perhaps instead of pumping millions into endless factional infighting Dem donors could invest in making local Dem organizations genuine civic spaces that can reach people during and between elections
Feeling something a little bit like hope . . .
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Feeling something a little bit like hope . . .
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Excerpt from #AdvanceBritannia which is released in the UK on 6 November, preorders appreciated! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/brit...
October 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Excerpt from #AdvanceBritannia which is released in the UK on 6 November, preorders appreciated! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/brit...
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Get in, nerds. The records of Truman's Commission on the Renovation of the Executive Mansion (1949-1952) have been digitized.
www.trumanlibrary.gov/library/fede...
www.trumanlibrary.gov/library/fede...
Records of Temporary Committees, Commissions and Boards: Records of the Commission on the Renovation of the Executive Mansion (Record Group 220) | Harry S. Truman
The records of the Commission on Renovation of the Executive Mansion include meeting minutes and correspondence about the renovation of the White House during the administration of President Harry S. ...
www.trumanlibrary.gov
October 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Get in, nerds. The records of Truman's Commission on the Renovation of the Executive Mansion (1949-1952) have been digitized.
www.trumanlibrary.gov/library/fede...
www.trumanlibrary.gov/library/fede...
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Goddamn @theamynicholson.bsky.social COOKED with this FRANKENSTEIN review. Bow down to one of the greats. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
October 17, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Goddamn @theamynicholson.bsky.social COOKED with this FRANKENSTEIN review. Bow down to one of the greats. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...