Noah Riseman
@noahriseman.bsky.social
Australian-American historian who specialises in LGBTIQ+ and Indigenous histories. Author. Amateur ice hockey player. Hablo español. Views expressed are my own.
https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/nriseman/publications
https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/nriseman/publications
North Melbourne Kangaroos AFLW back-to-back premiers!
a man wearing a baseball cap and a hoodie says this team will never lose again
ALT: a man wearing a baseball cap and a hoodie says this team will never lose again
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November 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
North Melbourne Kangaroos AFLW back-to-back premiers!
I don't usually post clips from my ice hockey matches, but I was pretty proud of stopping this 2 on 1 breakaway last night.
Context: we were short on players with only 3 defenders!
www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxPGM...
Context: we were short on players with only 3 defenders!
www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxPGM...
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November 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I don't usually post clips from my ice hockey matches, but I was pretty proud of stopping this 2 on 1 breakaway last night.
Context: we were short on players with only 3 defenders!
www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxPGM...
Context: we were short on players with only 3 defenders!
www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxPGM...
I support several trans charities with my work, including donating all royalties from my book.
One of those organisations is Transgender Victoria.
If you donate to them through GiveOutDay between now and 16 October, funds will be matched.
Donate here:
giveoutday.org.au/o/transgende...
One of those organisations is Transgender Victoria.
If you donate to them through GiveOutDay between now and 16 October, funds will be matched.
Donate here:
giveoutday.org.au/o/transgende...
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GiveOUT Day 2025: Swipe Right on Impact
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October 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I support several trans charities with my work, including donating all royalties from my book.
One of those organisations is Transgender Victoria.
If you donate to them through GiveOutDay between now and 16 October, funds will be matched.
Donate here:
giveoutday.org.au/o/transgende...
One of those organisations is Transgender Victoria.
If you donate to them through GiveOutDay between now and 16 October, funds will be matched.
Donate here:
giveoutday.org.au/o/transgende...
Today I gave a presentation. Someone came up to me afterwards and said I was so convincing and would make a really good conman 😂.
I’ll take the compliment!
(*I told her I’d make a terrible conman because I’m an awful liar.*)
I’ll take the compliment!
(*I told her I’d make a terrible conman because I’m an awful liar.*)
October 9, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Today I gave a presentation. Someone came up to me afterwards and said I was so convincing and would make a really good conman 😂.
I’ll take the compliment!
(*I told her I’d make a terrible conman because I’m an awful liar.*)
I’ll take the compliment!
(*I told her I’d make a terrible conman because I’m an awful liar.*)
My mum just sent this article to me. As an anti-Zionist Jew who grew up in the US, it very much resonates:
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
The Zionist consensus among US Jews has collapsed. Something new is emerging | Shaul Magid
Two years after the 7 October massacre and the onset of Israel’s slaughter in Gaza, American Jewry has been profoundly transformed
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
My mum just sent this article to me. As an anti-Zionist Jew who grew up in the US, it very much resonates:
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
I’m old enough to remember when there was a pandemic, the Australian borders closed, and when stuff reopened after lockdowns there were massive staff shortages in all sorts of industries (especially hospitality and agriculture) because of the lack of immigrants.
August 31, 2025 at 5:48 AM
I’m old enough to remember when there was a pandemic, the Australian borders closed, and when stuff reopened after lockdowns there were massive staff shortages in all sorts of industries (especially hospitality and agriculture) because of the lack of immigrants.
I had the pleasure of being a judge for the NSW Regional and Community History and Australian History categories in this year’s NSW Premier’s History Awards.
Congratulations to all shortlisted and commended authors! Very looking forward to the awards ceremony!
www.sl.nsw.gov.au/awards/nsw-h...
Congratulations to all shortlisted and commended authors! Very looking forward to the awards ceremony!
www.sl.nsw.gov.au/awards/nsw-h...
NSW History Awards
Content from the State Library of New South Wales.
www.sl.nsw.gov.au
August 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I had the pleasure of being a judge for the NSW Regional and Community History and Australian History categories in this year’s NSW Premier’s History Awards.
Congratulations to all shortlisted and commended authors! Very looking forward to the awards ceremony!
www.sl.nsw.gov.au/awards/nsw-h...
Congratulations to all shortlisted and commended authors! Very looking forward to the awards ceremony!
www.sl.nsw.gov.au/awards/nsw-h...
This article nails it.
I’m one of those Jews with ‘liberal Zionist parents whose kids took the social justice values seriously and emerged as anti-Zionists.’
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/o...
I’m one of those Jews with ‘liberal Zionist parents whose kids took the social justice values seriously and emerged as anti-Zionists.’
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/o...
Opinion | Why American Jews No Longer Understand One Another
www.nytimes.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This article nails it.
I’m one of those Jews with ‘liberal Zionist parents whose kids took the social justice values seriously and emerged as anti-Zionists.’
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/o...
I’m one of those Jews with ‘liberal Zionist parents whose kids took the social justice values seriously and emerged as anti-Zionists.’
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/o...
Looking forward to being able to donate blood again for the first time in over 20 years:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
Australian Red Cross loosens rules around LGBTQIA+ people donating plasma
Restrictions around sexually active gay and bisexual men donating blood and plasma are being loosened in a new world-leading move by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
www.abc.net.au
June 18, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Looking forward to being able to donate blood again for the first time in over 20 years:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
Drove by the Enchanted Valley and actually saw a rainbow!
¡Manejamos por el Valle Encantado y de verdad miramos un arco iris!
¡Manejamos por el Valle Encantado y de verdad miramos un arco iris!
May 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Drove by the Enchanted Valley and actually saw a rainbow!
¡Manejamos por el Valle Encantado y de verdad miramos un arco iris!
¡Manejamos por el Valle Encantado y de verdad miramos un arco iris!
Touched every time I see these memorials to the disappeared in Argentina. Never again means never again for anyone.
Me siento emocionado cada vez q veo los monumentos conmemorativos a los desaparecidos en Argentina. Nunca más significa nunca más por todos.
Me siento emocionado cada vez q veo los monumentos conmemorativos a los desaparecidos en Argentina. Nunca más significa nunca más por todos.
May 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Touched every time I see these memorials to the disappeared in Argentina. Never again means never again for anyone.
Me siento emocionado cada vez q veo los monumentos conmemorativos a los desaparecidos en Argentina. Nunca más significa nunca más por todos.
Me siento emocionado cada vez q veo los monumentos conmemorativos a los desaparecidos en Argentina. Nunca más significa nunca más por todos.
Meanwhile, in Iguazú…
Mientras tanto, en Iguazú…
Mientras tanto, en Iguazú…
May 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Meanwhile, in Iguazú…
Mientras tanto, en Iguazú…
Mientras tanto, en Iguazú…
Meanwhile, in Patagonia…
Mientras tanto, en Patagonia…
Mientras tanto, en Patagonia…
April 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Meanwhile, in Patagonia…
Mientras tanto, en Patagonia…
Mientras tanto, en Patagonia…
Today I learned that the word ‘scrimmage’ is very American and generally is not used in Australia outside of ice hockey circles.
20+ years here and still learning the language 😂.
20+ years here and still learning the language 😂.
April 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Today I learned that the word ‘scrimmage’ is very American and generally is not used in Australia outside of ice hockey circles.
20+ years here and still learning the language 😂.
20+ years here and still learning the language 😂.
Happy trans day of visibility 🏳️⚧️!
Sending lots of love and affirmation to all trans people out there.
You are all fabulous and amazing being your authentic selves 💪!
#transdayofvisibility #TDOV #transrightsarehumanrights #transally
Sending lots of love and affirmation to all trans people out there.
You are all fabulous and amazing being your authentic selves 💪!
#transdayofvisibility #TDOV #transrightsarehumanrights #transally
March 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Happy trans day of visibility 🏳️⚧️!
Sending lots of love and affirmation to all trans people out there.
You are all fabulous and amazing being your authentic selves 💪!
#transdayofvisibility #TDOV #transrightsarehumanrights #transally
Sending lots of love and affirmation to all trans people out there.
You are all fabulous and amazing being your authentic selves 💪!
#transdayofvisibility #TDOV #transrightsarehumanrights #transally
Sydney folks: this Friday I will be talking trans history at Waverley Library alongside longstanding Sistergirl advocate Kooncha Brown and the fabulous Chantell Martin.
Talk is at 6:30pm.
Details and bookings here: www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/library/prog....
#transally #transrightsarehumanrights
Talk is at 6:30pm.
Details and bookings here: www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/library/prog....
#transally #transrightsarehumanrights
Author Talk: Noah Riseman with Kooncha Brown and Chantell Martin - Waverley Library
www.waverley.nsw.gov.au
March 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Sydney folks: this Friday I will be talking trans history at Waverley Library alongside longstanding Sistergirl advocate Kooncha Brown and the fabulous Chantell Martin.
Talk is at 6:30pm.
Details and bookings here: www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/library/prog....
#transally #transrightsarehumanrights
Talk is at 6:30pm.
Details and bookings here: www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/library/prog....
#transally #transrightsarehumanrights
PSA: Pose is now on SBS On Demand! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
You’re welcome.
You’re welcome.
February 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
PSA: Pose is now on SBS On Demand! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
You’re welcome.
You’re welcome.
Taken some overseas friends to check out the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
*The no photo rule is only after sunset, so these pics were allowed. Some early arrivals!
*The no photo rule is only after sunset, so these pics were allowed. Some early arrivals!
February 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Taken some overseas friends to check out the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
*The no photo rule is only after sunset, so these pics were allowed. Some early arrivals!
*The no photo rule is only after sunset, so these pics were allowed. Some early arrivals!
Melbourne: join me & Sam Elkin on Tuesday evening 4/2 as we discuss trans history
We will be in conversation at the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute from 6:30pm-7:30pm - details & bookings below
Trans people have always been here & always will
#Transrightsarehumanrights
brushfire.com/pmivictorian...
We will be in conversation at the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute from 6:30pm-7:30pm - details & bookings below
Trans people have always been here & always will
#Transrightsarehumanrights
brushfire.com/pmivictorian...
Transgender Australia: A History Since 1910
PMI Victorian History Library, 39 Saint Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 AU - Tuesday, 4 Feb 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm AEDT
brushfire.com
February 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Melbourne: join me & Sam Elkin on Tuesday evening 4/2 as we discuss trans history
We will be in conversation at the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute from 6:30pm-7:30pm - details & bookings below
Trans people have always been here & always will
#Transrightsarehumanrights
brushfire.com/pmivictorian...
We will be in conversation at the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute from 6:30pm-7:30pm - details & bookings below
Trans people have always been here & always will
#Transrightsarehumanrights
brushfire.com/pmivictorian...
Year of the musical is done! Almost all were great, so it was hard to rank them - but here goes:
1. Six
2. Titanique (Sydney)
3. Suffs (NYC)
4. Rent
5. Dear Evan Hansen
6. Tina the Musical
7. Wicked
8. Chicago
9. Beauty and the Beast
10. Hadestown (NYC)
11. Groundhog Day
12. Sister Act
13. Candide
1. Six
2. Titanique (Sydney)
3. Suffs (NYC)
4. Rent
5. Dear Evan Hansen
6. Tina the Musical
7. Wicked
8. Chicago
9. Beauty and the Beast
10. Hadestown (NYC)
11. Groundhog Day
12. Sister Act
13. Candide
December 30, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Year of the musical is done! Almost all were great, so it was hard to rank them - but here goes:
1. Six
2. Titanique (Sydney)
3. Suffs (NYC)
4. Rent
5. Dear Evan Hansen
6. Tina the Musical
7. Wicked
8. Chicago
9. Beauty and the Beast
10. Hadestown (NYC)
11. Groundhog Day
12. Sister Act
13. Candide
1. Six
2. Titanique (Sydney)
3. Suffs (NYC)
4. Rent
5. Dear Evan Hansen
6. Tina the Musical
7. Wicked
8. Chicago
9. Beauty and the Beast
10. Hadestown (NYC)
11. Groundhog Day
12. Sister Act
13. Candide
Evening activity: musical number 12 of 2024 - Sister Act.
Saw it in Barcelona in Spanish 10 years ago.
Got the Deloris understudy tonight. But she can sing.
Saw it in Barcelona in Spanish 10 years ago.
Got the Deloris understudy tonight. But she can sing.
December 29, 2024 at 8:21 AM
Evening activity: musical number 12 of 2024 - Sister Act.
Saw it in Barcelona in Spanish 10 years ago.
Got the Deloris understudy tonight. But she can sing.
Saw it in Barcelona in Spanish 10 years ago.
Got the Deloris understudy tonight. But she can sing.
Morning bush walk through Werribee Gorge - Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri Country.
December 29, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Morning bush walk through Werribee Gorge - Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri Country.
COOL CHANGE IS HERE!!!
December 26, 2024 at 10:29 AM
COOL CHANGE IS HERE!!!
Gotta love the holiday decorations in Yarraville 🎅🎄
December 23, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Gotta love the holiday decorations in Yarraville 🎅🎄
Finally saw Wicked.
Give it all the Oscars now!
Give it all the Oscars now!
December 16, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Finally saw Wicked.
Give it all the Oscars now!
Give it all the Oscars now!