Linda Monk
@lindarmonkjd.bsky.social
Constitutional Scholar, Author of "The Bill of Rights: A User's Guide," with foreword by RBG. Harvard Law, first gen, Jeopardy champion. www.lindamonk.com
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I’ve finally decided to start up my account here! As an intro to myself: I’m a historian of early America currently in my first year of UAlbany’s history PhD program. I worked in museums for eight years before deciding to embark on the PhD journey.
November 26, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I’ve finally decided to start up my account here! As an intro to myself: I’m a historian of early America currently in my first year of UAlbany’s history PhD program. I worked in museums for eight years before deciding to embark on the PhD journey.
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My husband's pumpkin spice brioche cinnamon rolls (a Thanksgiving morning tradition).
November 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
My husband's pumpkin spice brioche cinnamon rolls (a Thanksgiving morning tradition).
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Liam Neeson in Love Actually is peak masculinity. 20/10 male role model.
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Liam Neeson in Love Actually is peak masculinity. 20/10 male role model.
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Today I’m thankful for those who take an oath and remember it.
November 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Today I’m thankful for those who take an oath and remember it.
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“Let us at this season of Thanksgiving perform deeds of thanksgiving; and, throughout the year, let us fulfill those obligations of citizenship and humanity which spring from grateful hearts.”
~President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Nov. 1959.
Image: Eisenhower Presidential Library.
~President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Nov. 1959.
Image: Eisenhower Presidential Library.
November 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
“Let us at this season of Thanksgiving perform deeds of thanksgiving; and, throughout the year, let us fulfill those obligations of citizenship and humanity which spring from grateful hearts.”
~President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Nov. 1959.
Image: Eisenhower Presidential Library.
~President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Nov. 1959.
Image: Eisenhower Presidential Library.
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Awful. 😞
Trump says Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members shot in DC, has died.
She was 20 years old.
She was 20 years old.
November 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Awful. 😞
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Thanksgiving was made an American holiday in the 19th century, but the 17th century history on which much mythologizing rests is awfully important. Reminded of impt work for 2020 & the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower, inc terrific special issue of Early American Literature w this great essay. 1/
November 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Thanksgiving was made an American holiday in the 19th century, but the 17th century history on which much mythologizing rests is awfully important. Reminded of impt work for 2020 & the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower, inc terrific special issue of Early American Literature w this great essay. 1/
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Every time I write a new book, I send it to Stephen King along with a note about how I wrote to him when I was 10 years old, telling him that I wanted to be a writer just like him. I always end with "Fact is stranger than fiction" - in the hopes I can convince him to read medical history!
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Every time I write a new book, I send it to Stephen King along with a note about how I wrote to him when I was 10 years old, telling him that I wanted to be a writer just like him. I always end with "Fact is stranger than fiction" - in the hopes I can convince him to read medical history!
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It will never cease to amaze me that so many tech bros read Lord of the Rings, decided the hobbits were the bad guys and Sauron and his forces were the good guys, and have built their entire personalities around being corporate ring wraiths.
My rule of thumb is if the company is named after something in Lord of the Rings, it’s almost certainly evil.
Since its founding in 2017, Anduril Industries has become one of the hottest companies in a crowded field of defense-tech startup.
Its fast-moving approach comes with its share of setbacks.
Its fast-moving approach comes with its share of setbacks.
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
It will never cease to amaze me that so many tech bros read Lord of the Rings, decided the hobbits were the bad guys and Sauron and his forces were the good guys, and have built their entire personalities around being corporate ring wraiths.
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Hey, props to writers who got literally anything done this year.
November 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Hey, props to writers who got literally anything done this year.
Doesn't matter if SCOTUS says it was an official act or not--Court cannot overturn an impeachment. #sschat
It’s unsurprising that the Georgia election interference case against Trump will be dismissed
But it’s infuriating nonetheless
We all heard him extorting Brad Raffensperger-trying to make him “find” 11,780 votes
And worse-now the DOJ is “investigating” Fani Willis-upon Trump’s demand
Appalling
But it’s infuriating nonetheless
We all heard him extorting Brad Raffensperger-trying to make him “find” 11,780 votes
And worse-now the DOJ is “investigating” Fani Willis-upon Trump’s demand
Appalling
November 27, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Doesn't matter if SCOTUS says it was an official act or not--Court cannot overturn an impeachment. #sschat
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I’m an Army guy myself, but right now I’m proud to fly a “Don’t Give Up the Ship” flag more associated with the Navy. It’s my BlueSky profile banner now. Please use it for yours if you wish. Let’s get as many people as we can to do so. It’s a small thing, but even small things matter right now.
November 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I’m an Army guy myself, but right now I’m proud to fly a “Don’t Give Up the Ship” flag more associated with the Navy. It’s my BlueSky profile banner now. Please use it for yours if you wish. Let’s get as many people as we can to do so. It’s a small thing, but even small things matter right now.
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In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge refused an apple #pie for Thanksgiving because its acceptance might signal endorsement of an apple week festival.
November 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge refused an apple #pie for Thanksgiving because its acceptance might signal endorsement of an apple week festival.
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About 40% of SNAP recipients are children. Around half of ALL children in the country are covered by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
And the so-called “party of family values” gutted both programs by billions of dollars.
Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.
And the so-called “party of family values” gutted both programs by billions of dollars.
Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
About 40% of SNAP recipients are children. Around half of ALL children in the country are covered by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
And the so-called “party of family values” gutted both programs by billions of dollars.
Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.
And the so-called “party of family values” gutted both programs by billions of dollars.
Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.
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A sad irony in Washington, D.C., where West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot today. Six days ago, a court ruled their deployment was illegal, but stayed the order pending appeal. My heart goes out to these public servants and their families. oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
November 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A sad irony in Washington, D.C., where West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot today. Six days ago, a court ruled their deployment was illegal, but stayed the order pending appeal. My heart goes out to these public servants and their families. oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
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Today is #GoldenGirlsDay! (it’s a real thing!?!!) This year= the 40th Anniversary (I feel 👵🏻!) Sending a Shout Out to the Bada$$ History Women 💜!! (See AltText!) Tag your Golden Girls (or Guys, or anyone!) 🫂💛☕️🫖
July 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Today is #GoldenGirlsDay! (it’s a real thing!?!!) This year= the 40th Anniversary (I feel 👵🏻!) Sending a Shout Out to the Bada$$ History Women 💜!! (See AltText!) Tag your Golden Girls (or Guys, or anyone!) 🫂💛☕️🫖
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The full 105th NCSS Annual Conference Schedule is now online! Filter sessions by date, grade level, discipline, and presentation type: hubs.li/Q03VrZR30 #edusky #TLsky
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The full 105th NCSS Annual Conference Schedule is now online! Filter sessions by date, grade level, discipline, and presentation type: hubs.li/Q03VrZR30 #edusky #TLsky
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Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, Black Power Activist Known as H. Rap Brown, Dies at 82 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, Black Power Activist Known as H. Rap Brown, Dies at 82
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November 24, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, Black Power Activist Known as H. Rap Brown, Dies at 82 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
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you're telling me a right-wing catholic convert is just a protestant in disguise? shocked
In newly leaked audio, Peter Thiel admits he urged JD Vance to ignore Pope Leo XIV on moral questions — including the ethical development of AI.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
NEW: JD Vance’s Top Donor Suggests Pope Leo XIV is Antichrist
In a leaked lecture, Peter Thiel says he’s urged Vance to ignore the pope on moral questions — and simply pray for him.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
you're telling me a right-wing catholic convert is just a protestant in disguise? shocked
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Bannon was a vocal proponent earlier this year for the release of the federal government’s Epstein files—before the extent of his relationship with Epstein became public knowledge. trib.al/YEvF2pe
“You Lied to Us”: Steve Bannon’s Fans Turn on Him Over Epstein Ties
Jeffrey Epstein advised Bannon on Donald Trump’s first term.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Bannon was a vocal proponent earlier this year for the release of the federal government’s Epstein files—before the extent of his relationship with Epstein became public knowledge. trib.al/YEvF2pe
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Plus you’ll hear about @katecarp.bsky.social’s favorite pens (and mine)! We shared a lot of excellent nerdy joy here about thinking and writing history.
What a pleasure to talk with @kawulf.bsky.social about her love of all aspects of her work for this episode! You'll hear about the making of her new book, Lineage (@oxfordunipress.bsky.social), and how she keeps writing as director of the @jcblibrary.bsky.social. draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...
Episode 76: Karin Wulf Keeps Her Brain Humming Along - Drafting the Past
In this episode, Kate is joined by Karin Wulf, the director and librarian of the John Carter Brown Library, to discuss her new book, Lineage, and her research and writing process.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Plus you’ll hear about @katecarp.bsky.social’s favorite pens (and mine)! We shared a lot of excellent nerdy joy here about thinking and writing history.
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Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
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November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
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It's almost as if he wanted exactly this. I fear for DC.
November 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
It's almost as if he wanted exactly this. I fear for DC.
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I finished listening to @radleybalko.bsky.social's excellent podcast on the actual costs of the drug war earlier this week. It's fantastic, and I think I'll likely add it to my syllabus in the future. It does a great job of condensing history and showing the stakes.
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Collateral Damage Archives
Hosted by Radley Balko, each episode of Collateral Damage takes an in-depth look at someone who was unjustly killed in the half-century-long “war on drugs.”
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November 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I finished listening to @radleybalko.bsky.social's excellent podcast on the actual costs of the drug war earlier this week. It's fantastic, and I think I'll likely add it to my syllabus in the future. It does a great job of condensing history and showing the stakes.
theintercept.com/podcasts/col...
theintercept.com/podcasts/col...