Amy Scott
@amylscott.bsky.social
Historian of U.S. cities, social movements, women & gender, and the American West; Okie exile, enjoying life in Illinois; fan of farms, cities, and farming cities.
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People have had to sacrifice every aspect of their stability to hide from ICE. They lost jobs. They closed businesses. They used up every last bit of their savings—if they had any to begin with. And some people were taken anyway.
If ICE leaves tomorrow, there will still be communities in crisis.
If ICE leaves tomorrow, there will still be communities in crisis.
January 27, 2026 at 12:43 AM
People have had to sacrifice every aspect of their stability to hide from ICE. They lost jobs. They closed businesses. They used up every last bit of their savings—if they had any to begin with. And some people were taken anyway.
If ICE leaves tomorrow, there will still be communities in crisis.
If ICE leaves tomorrow, there will still be communities in crisis.
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Our country was founded on resistance to a tyrant.
Attorney General Pam Bondi: "Our country was founded on law enforcement"
Bondi: "It's extremely organized. The signs they have are all matching, they're well written. And look at what's happening today. How did these people go out & get gas masks? These protesters. Would you know how to walk out on the street and buy a gas mask? Think about that. We're not gonna have it"
January 25, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Our country was founded on resistance to a tyrant.
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A firsthand account by a doctor who tried to help.
And another declaration from a medical doctor who was on scene and attempted to treat the man who was shot. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
#109 in Tincher v. Noem (D. Minnesota, 0:25-cv-04669) – CourtListener.com
DECLARATION of Witness No. 2 re 108 Declaration in Support by John Biestman, Alan Crenshaw, Janet Lee, Abdikadir Noor, Susan Tincher, Lucia Webb . (Fisher, Caitlinrose) (Entered: 01/24/2026)
storage.courtlistener.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:41 AM
A firsthand account by a doctor who tried to help.
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Klobuchar: "Somehow 50,000 peaceful protesters in 10 below weather were able to march without any problems, and then the next day half a dozen ICE and CBP agents couldn't handle a guy with a cell phone taking video of them and shot him. I think it's pretty obvious what's going on here."
January 25, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Klobuchar: "Somehow 50,000 peaceful protesters in 10 below weather were able to march without any problems, and then the next day half a dozen ICE and CBP agents couldn't handle a guy with a cell phone taking video of them and shot him. I think it's pretty obvious what's going on here."
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The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress. — Frederick Douglass
January 24, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress. — Frederick Douglass
Denmark has universal health care, including comprehensive free prenatal care; its infant mortality rate is about half of that in the U.S; its population is about the size of Wisconsin’s.
R.F.K. Jr. Likely to Swap U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule for Denmark’s www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/h...
R.F.K. Jr. Likely to Swap U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule for Denmark’s www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/h...
R.F.K. Jr. Likely to Swap U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule for Denmark’s
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Denmark has universal health care, including comprehensive free prenatal care; its infant mortality rate is about half of that in the U.S; its population is about the size of Wisconsin’s.
R.F.K. Jr. Likely to Swap U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule for Denmark’s www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/h...
R.F.K. Jr. Likely to Swap U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule for Denmark’s www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/h...
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Check out the handout from the AHA’s Congressional Briefing offering historical perspectives on tariffs. Panelists @douglasirwin.bsky.social, @sharonannmurphy.bsky.social, & @rauchway.bsky.social discussed how the government has implemented tariffs in the past, & how they have impacted the economy.🗃️
History of Tariffs – AHA
This handout was created for the AHA's Congressional Briefing on the history of deportation.
www.historians.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Check out the handout from the AHA’s Congressional Briefing offering historical perspectives on tariffs. Panelists @douglasirwin.bsky.social, @sharonannmurphy.bsky.social, & @rauchway.bsky.social discussed how the government has implemented tariffs in the past, & how they have impacted the economy.🗃️
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Know your rights, Illinois.
Stay safe and stay informed.
Stay safe and stay informed.
September 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Know your rights, Illinois.
Stay safe and stay informed.
Stay safe and stay informed.
An Oklahoma rose decorates our front stoop in Peoria. It is exceptionally productive and fragrant this year.
May 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
An Oklahoma rose decorates our front stoop in Peoria. It is exceptionally productive and fragrant this year.
Hands off our history.
April 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Hands off our history.
I love that Illinois has adopted Permanent Vote By Mail. The Peoria County Election Commission even sends voters who use this system a digital “I voted” sticker. Voting should be this accessible for all citizens.
March 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I love that Illinois has adopted Permanent Vote By Mail. The Peoria County Election Commission even sends voters who use this system a digital “I voted” sticker. Voting should be this accessible for all citizens.
Word of the day:
Gleichschaltung —
courtesy of historian @thomaszimmer.bsky.social (co-host of the “Is This Democracy?” Podcast) and Merriam-Webster.
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/G...
Gleichschaltung —
courtesy of historian @thomaszimmer.bsky.social (co-host of the “Is This Democracy?” Podcast) and Merriam-Webster.
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/G...
Definition of GLEICHSCHALTUNG
the act, process, or policy of achieving rigid and total coordination and uniformity (as in politics, culture, communication) by forcibly repressing or eliminating independence and freedom of thought,...
www.merriam-webster.com
March 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Word of the day:
Gleichschaltung —
courtesy of historian @thomaszimmer.bsky.social (co-host of the “Is This Democracy?” Podcast) and Merriam-Webster.
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/G...
Gleichschaltung —
courtesy of historian @thomaszimmer.bsky.social (co-host of the “Is This Democracy?” Podcast) and Merriam-Webster.
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/G...
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1/7. In case you haven’t been following, here is a short summary of the misnamed Russian-American "peace process" regarding Ukraine.
March 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
1/7. In case you haven’t been following, here is a short summary of the misnamed Russian-American "peace process" regarding Ukraine.
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Confederate monuments were *quite literally* an effort to “perpetuate a false reconstruction of American history” by promoting the Lost Cause work of white supremacists who wanted to rewrite the history of the Civil War and, yes, Reconstruction.
I _think_ this portion of the “restoring history” EO is meant to compel restoration of Confederate monuments. Aside from this being mere guidance, though, I see a snag: how does it “perpetuate a false reconstruction of American history” to remove shrines to people who rebelled against us?
March 28, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Confederate monuments were *quite literally* an effort to “perpetuate a false reconstruction of American history” by promoting the Lost Cause work of white supremacists who wanted to rewrite the history of the Civil War and, yes, Reconstruction.
“The Land of Lincoln” is serious about equality.
To anyone living in a state that doesn't respect you for who you love or who you are: Illinois has a place for you.
You are seen, you are celebrated, you are protected, and you are welcome here in our state.
You are seen, you are celebrated, you are protected, and you are welcome here in our state.
March 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
“The Land of Lincoln” is serious about equality.
An unswerving assessment by Senator Duckworth of the Trump “national security” team’s glaring incompetence, and, I might add, the culpability of lawmakers who voted to confirm them.
Once again, this Illinoisan is proud to be represented by an ACTUAL American warrior.
Once again, this Illinoisan is proud to be represented by an ACTUAL American warrior.
Pete Hegseth is a f*cking liar. This is so clearly classified info he recklessly leaked that could’ve gotten our pilots killed.
He needs to resign in disgrace immediately.
He needs to resign in disgrace immediately.
March 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
An unswerving assessment by Senator Duckworth of the Trump “national security” team’s glaring incompetence, and, I might add, the culpability of lawmakers who voted to confirm them.
Once again, this Illinoisan is proud to be represented by an ACTUAL American warrior.
Once again, this Illinoisan is proud to be represented by an ACTUAL American warrior.
What can we do in defense of democracy?
Join Indivisible’s Mass Mobilization.
Saturday, April 5.
Use this link to find a rally near you.
Join Indivisible’s Mass Mobilization.
Saturday, April 5.
Use this link to find a rally near you.
We’re building the largest one-day mobilization in years.
Nothing stops authoritarians in their tracks like organized people power — and we’re organizing it in communities throughout the country.
All this work depends on people taking real life action. Join us on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
Nothing stops authoritarians in their tracks like organized people power — and we’re organizing it in communities throughout the country.
All this work depends on people taking real life action. Join us on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
March 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
What can we do in defense of democracy?
Join Indivisible’s Mass Mobilization.
Saturday, April 5.
Use this link to find a rally near you.
Join Indivisible’s Mass Mobilization.
Saturday, April 5.
Use this link to find a rally near you.
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The AHA has released a statement condemning "the dismantling of federal departments and agencies through the indiscriminate termination of federal employees and elimination of programs, including historical offices.” 🗃️
American Historical Association Condemns Indiscriminate Cuts to the Federal Government
The AHA has released a statement condemning "the dismantling of federal departments and agencies through the indiscriminate termination of federal employees and elimination of programs, including hist...
www.historians.org
March 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The AHA has released a statement condemning "the dismantling of federal departments and agencies through the indiscriminate termination of federal employees and elimination of programs, including historical offices.” 🗃️
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"We call on scholars, students, administrators, and staff here at Columbia to reject such efforts to dominate universities."
Letter from History faculty at Columbia to President Armstrong (with complete list of signatories)
www.columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2025...
Letter from History faculty at Columbia to President Armstrong (with complete list of signatories)
www.columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2025...
Letter to Armstrong: We recognize in the recent actions of the Trump administration a desire to assert political control
To President Katrina Armstrong,
www.columbiaspectator.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:29 AM
"We call on scholars, students, administrators, and staff here at Columbia to reject such efforts to dominate universities."
Letter from History faculty at Columbia to President Armstrong (with complete list of signatories)
www.columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2025...
Letter from History faculty at Columbia to President Armstrong (with complete list of signatories)
www.columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2025...
Three generations of Scott women at Nobody’s Darling. wordsfortheyear.com/2016/08/25/b...
March 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Three generations of Scott women at Nobody’s Darling. wordsfortheyear.com/2016/08/25/b...
Remembering antifascist hero Dorothy Thompson.
Dorothy Thompson: First American to interview Adolf Hitler
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Dorothy Thompson: First American to interview Adolf Hitler
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Dorothy Thompson: The journalist who warned us about Hitler
Dorothy Thompson saw the rise of Nazi Germany as a foreign correspondent in Berlin. A new series from Radio Diaries tells the story of Thompson's career as a radio broadcaster.
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March 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Remembering antifascist hero Dorothy Thompson.
Dorothy Thompson: First American to interview Adolf Hitler
www.npr.org/2025/03/14/n...
Dorothy Thompson: First American to interview Adolf Hitler
www.npr.org/2025/03/14/n...
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Destroying government documents violates the National Archives Act. It is a conscious effort to erase and distort history.
DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION:
My reporter Brett Murphy obtained a remarkable directive to folks at USAID: Empty the safes with the classified and personnel records and then,
"Shred as many documents first, and reserve the burn bags for when the shredder becomes unavailable or needs a break."
My reporter Brett Murphy obtained a remarkable directive to folks at USAID: Empty the safes with the classified and personnel records and then,
"Shred as many documents first, and reserve the burn bags for when the shredder becomes unavailable or needs a break."
March 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Destroying government documents violates the National Archives Act. It is a conscious effort to erase and distort history.
Experiments in thought control start with attempts to control language.
The next time that someone aligned with the current administration blusters about how they support free speech, post this list of words federal agencies are being told to avoid using.
Heaven forbid you use the word "injustice."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Heaven forbid you use the word "injustice."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Words Federal Agencies Are Discouraged From Using Under Trump (Gift Article)
Federal agencies have issued guidance to employees on hundreds of terms to limit or avoid using. An analysis of government websites shows many of the same words being removed.
www.nytimes.com
March 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Experiments in thought control start with attempts to control language.