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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 3h

An 1793 Aurora General Advertiser article denounced monarchy as corrupt and outdated, calling for a republic grounded in reason and the consent of the governed—a powerful early echo of the era’s #nokings sentiment.

“Monarchy” Aurora General Advertiser (January 30, 1793)

An 1793 Aurora General Advertiser article denounced monarchy as corrupt and outdated, calling for a republic grounded in reason and the consent of the governed—a powerful early echo of the era’s “no kings” sentiment.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 2d

The truth of #ChristopherColumbus’ journey to the Americas and #IndigenousHistory wasn’t hidden centuries ago. In 1780, one writer made it clear: Columbus didn’t find an empty world—he set in motion the enslavement and suffering that would shape centuries to come. #ColumbusDay

“History of America” An Early Account of Christopher Columbus, Indigenous History, and the Origins of Slavery” — The Pennsylvania Packet (January 11, 1780)

An excerpt from The Pennsylvania Packet in 1780 reprints William Robertson’s History of America, depicting Indigenous peoples as free and self-governing while exposing how Columbus’s arrival sparked enslavement and suffering across the Americas.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 3d

Exactly. scratchpost.news/christopher-...

“Aunt Margery’s Talk with the Young Folks” Lesson Linking Columbus to the Origins of Slavery” — The Liberator (February 23, 1833) - Scratch Post

A collection of historical newspaper articles, some praising, others revealing harsh truths, offering a deeper look at Christopher Columbus, the peoples he encountered, and evidence that the lands he ...

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 3d

This is why that shouldn’t be a statement to praise: scratchpost.news/christopher-...

“Aunt Margery’s Talk with the Young Folks” Lesson Linking Columbus to the Origins of Slavery” — The Liberator (February 23, 1833) - Scratch Post

A collection of historical newspaper articles, some praising, others revealing harsh truths, offering a deeper look at Christopher Columbus, the peoples he encountered, and evidence that the lands he ...

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 3d

Sharing some historical news archives that delve into why it’s so important to honor it as Indigenous People Day: scratchpost.news/christopher-...

“Aunt Margery’s Talk with the Young Folks” Lesson Linking Columbus to the Origins of Slavery” — The Liberator (February 23, 1833) - Scratch Post

A collection of historical newspaper articles, some praising, others revealing harsh truths, offering a deeper look at Christopher Columbus, the peoples he encountered, and evidence that the lands he ...

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 3d

Newspaper clips examining how #ChristopherColumbus was portrayed in early publications and what they reveal about the lands and peoples he encountered.

“Aunt Margery’s Talk with the Young Folks” Lesson Linking Columbus to the Origins of Slavery” — The Liberator (February 23, 1833)

A collection of historical newspaper articles, some praising, others revealing harsh truths, offering a deeper look at Christopher Columbus, the peoples he encountered, and evidence that the lands he reached were far from uninhabited.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 3d

It was kind of a roller coaster of thoughts. And then I went on a dive to see how it all unfolded. scratchpost.news/monster-the-...

Monster: The Ed Gein Story, from the Headlines - Scratch Post

Explore the true story of Ed Gein through original newspaper headlines from 1957–1958. See how real coverage of Gein’s crimes compares to Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 3d

For those interested - here’s a collection of late 1950s articles: scratchpost.news/monster-the-...

Monster: The Ed Gein Story, from the Headlines - Scratch Post

Explore the true story of Ed Gein through original newspaper headlines from 1957–1958. See how real coverage of Gein’s crimes compares to Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 3d

Here ya go — take a deep dive through the archives: scratchpost.news/monster-the-...

Monster: The Ed Gein Story, from the Headlines - Scratch Post

Explore the true story of Ed Gein through original newspaper headlines from 1957–1958. See how real coverage of Gein’s crimes compares to Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 3d

It was intriguing to see how it was reported: scratchpost.news/monster-the-...

Monster: The Ed Gein Story, from the Headlines - Scratch Post

Explore the true story of Ed Gein through original newspaper headlines from 1957–1958. See how real coverage of Gein’s crimes compares to Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 3d

Monster: The Ed Gein Story on @netflix.com drew more than 12 million viewers in its first three days. How much is true?

Explore the real story through 1957 newspaper headlines that captured the crimes of #EdGein as they unfolded.

🗞️ Read the original coverage:

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Monster: The Ed Gein Story, from the Headlines - Scratch Post

Explore the true story of Ed Gein through original newspaper headlines from 1957–1958. See how real coverage of Gein’s crimes compares to Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 22d

LATEST: Autism Research in 1970 Showed Decades of Study Before Tylenol 💊

In 1970, UCLA research showed #autism was neurological, not caused by parenting — a theory long speculated. Researchers cited nearly 30 years of findings, well before Tylenol’s release in 1955.

Read the 1970 article 👇🏼

Autism Cause: Environment or Disease? (1970 Report)

In 1970, psychiatrists said autism already had decades of research behind it, well before Tylenol hit shelves. UCLA findings pointed to brain function, not environment, as the cause.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 22d

Autism has been studied for more than a century, long before Tylenol ever hit store shelves. One example appears in this 1921 article, where Dr. Stewart Paton of Princeton described “autistic thinking” as one of two types of…

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 23d

I just realized I wrote “grande” school 🤣

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 24d

I went to a catholic grande school and we 8th graders performed the “stations of the cross” and each year — and carried a cross that size without wheels for all stations. And the kid played Jesus had ropes to tie him up and you better believe that other kids pushed him up with him on it. Every year.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 24d

If you’re interested in seeing how some dictators rose in the past, I invite you check out parts of our #history at www.scratchpost.news.

It has a variety of old #news clips that help us make sense of today.

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Scratch Post Historical News is dedicated to clawing through the past to make sense of present day.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 25d

As someone with a degree in journalism and a passion for it, this is just a solid no.

There’s no question. No. This is the exact opposite of the first amendment. No.

NPR @npr.org · 26d

The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.

Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon

The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 28d

You might already know this, but there are so many different stimulant & non-stimulant medications for ADHD.

Finding the right one can be a lot of trial and error.

(I was diagnosed in my early 30s and the last few years have been a learning journey, & I’m still learning things to this day, ha).

Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 28d

Everyone’s responses to medicine are different though and what works for one doesn’t help/can make things worse for another. If you haven’t tried a different med, and the one you’re on pushes worse stimming behavior, don’t fee like you have to keep taking your current one.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · 28d

I am a bad picker — not on a dangerous scale but I can just destroy around my nails and fingers. I also pick at my face with pore extractor tools.

But for me, the stimulant doesn’t change me doing it more or less. It’s all the same.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · Sep 16

✨ Political Glossary: Words matter. This political glossary provides clear, nonpolitical definitions to commonly misused terms. A quick reference to help cut through the noise and focus on facts.

Political Glossary: What Terms Actually Mean

A political glossary with clear, nonpolitical definitions of common terms to explain what they actually mean.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · Sep 14

A 1939 article on Hitler’s 50th birthday said his rise demanded:
– A discouraged Germany
– A fractured Reichstag
– Weak democracy
– Franco-British conflict
– A disillusioned people
– Ruthless, loyal colleagues

“Things the Career of Hitler Demanded” – Cambridge Evening News (April 20, 1939)

A 1939 article in the Cambridge Evening News listed the dire conditions that “demanded” Hitler’s rise, from a discouraged nation to a desperate, loyal inner circle.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · Sep 12

I want answers. I doubt we will get them.

Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · Sep 11

Well and recognizing how crazy it sounds, it all kicked off after he scratched at his nose. But idk if I see him in on this.

God this is all so messed up.

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Scratch Post Historical News @scratchpost.news · Sep 11

More odd are the hand signals going on by the guys behind him. Could be coincidence.

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