Gautham Rao
@gauthamrao.bsky.social
The historian, not the judge. #LFGM #LFC NYM-G-K-I. edit Law & History Review. my opinions. he/him/his. Book projects on (1) slavery + laws; (2) The West Wing.
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Gautham Rao
@gauthamrao.bsky.social
· Sep 29
Took about 20 years. And I never thought a book about enslavers using deputization to give themselves policing power would be relevant to our times. But we are where we are.
My book, White Power: Policing American Slavery, is now available for preorder.
a.co/d/29c7EIP
My book, White Power: Policing American Slavery, is now available for preorder.
a.co/d/29c7EIP
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Viola Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre — when white attackers killed as many as 300 people, most of them Black — has died at age 111, the mayor said. She told Congress in 2021 that she lived through the massacre 'every day' reut.rs/4pt18LJ
November 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Viola Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre — when white attackers killed as many as 300 people, most of them Black — has died at age 111, the mayor said. She told Congress in 2021 that she lived through the massacre 'every day' reut.rs/4pt18LJ
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Holy crap you guys, this book is 🔥
November 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Holy crap you guys, this book is 🔥
Atko nails it as always:
“Liverpool, this Liverpool right now have to score first. If they do they will win. If they don't they will lose.”
“Liverpool, this Liverpool right now have to score first. If they do they will win. If they don't they will lose.”
November 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Atko nails it as always:
“Liverpool, this Liverpool right now have to score first. If they do they will win. If they don't they will lose.”
“Liverpool, this Liverpool right now have to score first. If they do they will win. If they don't they will lose.”
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The Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff, Dallas. Today they’re showing the same double bill they showed on 22-11-63, when Oswald was arrested here
November 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff, Dallas. Today they’re showing the same double bill they showed on 22-11-63, when Oswald was arrested here
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Robbo crying going down the tunnel. I’ve my complaints about subs and that but fuck me these deserve the ground to stay full until full time you know.
November 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Robbo crying going down the tunnel. I’ve my complaints about subs and that but fuck me these deserve the ground to stay full until full time you know.
That was like late era Brendan Liverpool, thought Stewart Downing was on the wing
November 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
That was like late era Brendan Liverpool, thought Stewart Downing was on the wing
Give Konate the assist on that Forest goal, jfc
November 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Give Konate the assist on that Forest goal, jfc
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For those of you looking to follow up Ken Burn's documentary about the American Revolution with a good read, check out Richard Bell's new book. It's fantastic. 🗃️ www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752265...
The American Revolution and the Fate of the World by Richard Bell: 9780593719510 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
“American history as if from a barstool, not a lecture podium. Giddy, rollicking, and bold.” —Ilyon Woo, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Master Slave Husband Wife "Accessible and impassioned...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
For those of you looking to follow up Ken Burn's documentary about the American Revolution with a good read, check out Richard Bell's new book. It's fantastic. 🗃️ www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752265...
Which version of the Reds shows up today?
a man sitting on a bed with the words no clue written on the bottom
ALT: a man sitting on a bed with the words no clue written on the bottom
media.tenor.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Which version of the Reds shows up today?
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Also another reminder that <10 people in Washington - all of whom are Republicans & all of whom keep getting total daily free passes from the media about their cowardice - could end most of the madness tomorrow by simply caucusing with the Democrats & giving them control of both the House & Senate.
Suddenly the special election in TN-07 becomes potentially hugely consequential. It shouldn’t be competitive, but if Democrats steal it, when Greene resigns the Republican majority will be down to 218-216 w a sure Dem seat with no special scheduled in Texas.
Just catching up; what’s the significance of Jan 5? Does waiting until then affect when the special will be scheduled?
November 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Also another reminder that <10 people in Washington - all of whom are Republicans & all of whom keep getting total daily free passes from the media about their cowardice - could end most of the madness tomorrow by simply caucusing with the Democrats & giving them control of both the House & Senate.
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They line up perfectly.
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
They line up perfectly.
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Republican victimfluencers have come so far
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Republican victimfluencers have come so far
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An interview with a historian who set out to weave a textile of the type that would have been sold to plantations for use by enslaved people, using period equipment.
www.publicbooks.org/cloth-and-co...
www.publicbooks.org/cloth-and-co...
Cloth and Complicity: Seth Rockman on Plantations, Textiles, and the Art of Weaving - Public Books
“But I had found a set of instructions in the archives of one of New England's leading manufacturers of low-end woollen cloth for enslaved wearers.”
www.publicbooks.org
November 22, 2025 at 3:25 AM
An interview with a historian who set out to weave a textile of the type that would have been sold to plantations for use by enslaved people, using period equipment.
www.publicbooks.org/cloth-and-co...
www.publicbooks.org/cloth-and-co...
Actual quotes:
"paying a scarification artist to wound her"
"Natalie Greene, a Rutgers law student"
"in her Maserati SUV"
"her co-conspirator searched online for “zip ties near me,” "
"evidence that she went to a Dollar Store in Ventnor to purchase zip ties"
newjerseyglobe.com/congress/van...
"paying a scarification artist to wound her"
"Natalie Greene, a Rutgers law student"
"in her Maserati SUV"
"her co-conspirator searched online for “zip ties near me,” "
"evidence that she went to a Dollar Store in Ventnor to purchase zip ties"
newjerseyglobe.com/congress/van...
Ex-Van Drew staffer staged fake attack, writing 'Trump Whore' across her stomach and alleging men held her down and cut her body - New Jersey Globe
A 26-year-old Ocean City woman who claimed she was brutally assaulted because she worked for Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Ocean City) instead orchestrated the
newjerseyglobe.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Actual quotes:
"paying a scarification artist to wound her"
"Natalie Greene, a Rutgers law student"
"in her Maserati SUV"
"her co-conspirator searched online for “zip ties near me,” "
"evidence that she went to a Dollar Store in Ventnor to purchase zip ties"
newjerseyglobe.com/congress/van...
"paying a scarification artist to wound her"
"Natalie Greene, a Rutgers law student"
"in her Maserati SUV"
"her co-conspirator searched online for “zip ties near me,” "
"evidence that she went to a Dollar Store in Ventnor to purchase zip ties"
newjerseyglobe.com/congress/van...
The most entertaining moment in American politics in a long while
Shabbat shalom to Jonathan Greenblatt and his Mamdani antagonists at the ADL.
November 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The most entertaining moment in American politics in a long while
If you are in line for a Republican leadership signal chat, stay in line
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
If you are in line for a Republican leadership signal chat, stay in line
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Trump: anything else pal?
Zohran: I dunno you want to sink the GOP nominee for governor?
Trump: no problem!
Zohran: I dunno you want to sink the GOP nominee for governor?
Trump: no problem!
Q: Stefanik has called Mamdani a 'jihadist.' Do you think you're standing next to a jihadist right now?
TRUMP: No, I don't. I met with a man who's a very rational person
TRUMP: No, I don't. I met with a man who's a very rational person
November 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Trump: anything else pal?
Zohran: I dunno you want to sink the GOP nominee for governor?
Trump: no problem!
Zohran: I dunno you want to sink the GOP nominee for governor?
Trump: no problem!
Lolol what is happening
Q: Stefanik has called Mamdani a 'jihadist.' Do you think you're standing next to a jihadist right now?
TRUMP: No, I don't. I met with a man who's a very rational person
TRUMP: No, I don't. I met with a man who's a very rational person
November 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Lolol what is happening
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Thomas Frank looking at a midfielder who can’t pass
November 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Thomas Frank looking at a midfielder who can’t pass
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you know what? good advice.
Reporter: Are you affirming that you think the president is a fascist?
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
you know what? good advice.
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New meme format just dropped:
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
New meme format just dropped:
Whichever Trump advisor agreed to televising the boss getting dog walked around the oval by Mamdani should probably clear out their desk
Q: Just days ago you referred to Trump as a 'despot.' Will you retract?
MAMDANI: We're both very clear on our positions & what I really appreciate about the president is our meeting focused not on places of disagreement but shared purpose we have
TRUMP: I've been called much worse than a despot
MAMDANI: We're both very clear on our positions & what I really appreciate about the president is our meeting focused not on places of disagreement but shared purpose we have
TRUMP: I've been called much worse than a despot
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Whichever Trump advisor agreed to televising the boss getting dog walked around the oval by Mamdani should probably clear out their desk
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Harvard Law School Library releases first complete set of digitized Nuremberg Trials records
hls.harvard.edu/today/harvar...
hls.harvard.edu/today/harvar...
Harvard Law School Library releases first complete set of digitized Nuremberg Trials records - Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School's Nuremberg Trials Project has finalized the first complete, keyword searchable online collection of more than 750,000 pages of Nazi war tribunal documents.
hls.harvard.edu
November 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Harvard Law School Library releases first complete set of digitized Nuremberg Trials records
hls.harvard.edu/today/harvar...
hls.harvard.edu/today/harvar...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM