Christine Schmid Engels
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Cincinnati archivist, curator, cat servant
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In her @newscientist.com column, Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein did not mince words: Elon Musk has misunderstood the point of Star Trek.
The idea that a heavily corporate and militarized approach to exploration will create a prosperous future? Illogical.
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The idea that a heavily corporate and militarized approach to exploration will create a prosperous future? Illogical.
@chanda.blacksky.app
!["We aren’t taking very good care of [Earth], but that could change. For me, that’s what Star Trek is all about. Not the promise of a high-tech future where we escape our world, but rather one where we learn to respect the incredible spaceship that is our home planet." -Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:weva5qcysw47fohyddwuctd6/bafkreigoafc5gtqe64af22jyj7hu2z3ijnhdo4eirm25dhmy4bvhjzl4fa@jpeg)
February 12, 2026 at 12:47 AM
In her @newscientist.com column, Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein did not mince words: Elon Musk has misunderstood the point of Star Trek.
The idea that a heavily corporate and militarized approach to exploration will create a prosperous future? Illogical.
@chanda.blacksky.app
The idea that a heavily corporate and militarized approach to exploration will create a prosperous future? Illogical.
@chanda.blacksky.app
From the Cincinnati Museum Center's University of Cincinnati Hillel Records of the Cincinnati Judaica Fund
February 11, 2026 at 11:39 PM
From the Cincinnati Museum Center's University of Cincinnati Hillel Records of the Cincinnati Judaica Fund
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
!!!
Someone just finished writing a novel.
Spoiler: It was me.
It's called "Monsters of Ohio," it's my 20th novel, and it'll be out in November.
I hope you'll like it.
I'm very tired.
Spoiler: It was me.
It's called "Monsters of Ohio," it's my 20th novel, and it'll be out in November.
I hope you'll like it.
I'm very tired.
February 9, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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On this day in 1759, 267 years ago, the radical abolitionist Benjamin Lay passed away at age 77. A hundred years before William Lloyd Garrison, Lay called for the immediate and complete abolition of slavery worldwide, with no payments to enslavers. Let us remember him. Art by Marco Lorenzetti.
February 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
On this day in 1759, 267 years ago, the radical abolitionist Benjamin Lay passed away at age 77. A hundred years before William Lloyd Garrison, Lay called for the immediate and complete abolition of slavery worldwide, with no payments to enslavers. Let us remember him. Art by Marco Lorenzetti.
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You may recall that in January of 2025, artist Ann Telnaes announced that she had quit The Washington Post after editors killed a cartoon that depicted owner Jeff Bezos, among others, genuflecting to Trump.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
February 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
You may recall that in January of 2025, artist Ann Telnaes announced that she had quit The Washington Post after editors killed a cartoon that depicted owner Jeff Bezos, among others, genuflecting to Trump.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
This is who runs this account
February 1, 2026 at 3:56 PM
This is who runs this account
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Getting the impression that ICE is gearing up for a pogrom in Springfield, Ohio, which was ground zero of Vance’s lies about Haitians during the campaign. Haitians lose temporary protected status on February 3rd. Reporters, lawyers, neighbors — please get ready.
January 29, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Getting the impression that ICE is gearing up for a pogrom in Springfield, Ohio, which was ground zero of Vance’s lies about Haitians during the campaign. Haitians lose temporary protected status on February 3rd. Reporters, lawyers, neighbors — please get ready.
Wish I could attend both days, but I'm really looking forward to Friday's sessions.
Culminating our multi-day conference New Perspectives on the Northwest Ordinance + launching OSU America at 250 & OH America250 Commission's programming w/Annette Gordon-Reed on the Ordinance's meaning today at the 250th. Come on out! Saturday January 31 7:30pm🗃️ mershoncenter.osu.edu/new-perspect...
New Perspectives on the Northwest Ordinance: Annette Gordon-Reed Keynote Address | Mershon Center for International Security Studies
New Perspectives on the Northwest OrdinanceKeynote Address: Annette Gordon-Reed and the Meaning of the Northwest Ordinance and the United States at 250January 31, 2026, 7:30 PMThe Fawcett Center 2400 ...
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January 28, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Wish I could attend both days, but I'm really looking forward to Friday's sessions.
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Thanks for reprinting my letter. It is included in Read This When Things Fall Apart: bookshop.org/p/books/read...
January 24, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Thanks for reprinting my letter. It is included in Read This When Things Fall Apart: bookshop.org/p/books/read...
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Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
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Historian here, “The republic which sinks to sleep, trusting to constitution and machinery, to politicians and statesmen for the safety of its liberties never will have any.” Abolitionist Wendell Phillips
January 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Historian here, “The republic which sinks to sleep, trusting to constitution and machinery, to politicians and statesmen for the safety of its liberties never will have any.” Abolitionist Wendell Phillips
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Workers have been installing new gargoyles on the facade of the Catholic cathedral in Covington, Kentucky, known as “America’s Notre Dame," as they near the completion of a major renovation.
A Kentucky cathedral called 'America's Notre Dame' gets a rehab, gargoyles and all
Workers have been installing new gargoyles on the facade of the Catholic cathedral in Covington, Kentucky, in January as they near the completion of a major renovation.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Workers have been installing new gargoyles on the facade of the Catholic cathedral in Covington, Kentucky, known as “America’s Notre Dame," as they near the completion of a major renovation.
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I DO NOT CARE IF THE PERSON ICE IS BRUTALIZING IS A U.S. CITIZEN OR NOT AND EVERY TIME YOU MAKE THE DISTINCTION IT'S LIKE YOU'RE SAYING YOU'RE FINE WITH THEM BRUTALIZING IMMIGRANTS
January 15, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I DO NOT CARE IF THE PERSON ICE IS BRUTALIZING IS A U.S. CITIZEN OR NOT AND EVERY TIME YOU MAKE THE DISTINCTION IT'S LIKE YOU'RE SAYING YOU'RE FINE WITH THEM BRUTALIZING IMMIGRANTS
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We've published deeply on Cuba, Venezuela, and US policy toward Latin America, and as these issues return to the headlines, history matters more than ever. Authors: if you’ve written on this topic, drop your book title + link below and let's build a thread that helps make sense of this moment.
January 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
We've published deeply on Cuba, Venezuela, and US policy toward Latin America, and as these issues return to the headlines, history matters more than ever. Authors: if you’ve written on this topic, drop your book title + link below and let's build a thread that helps make sense of this moment.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We don't do fundraising pushes very often, but that's because we're fortunate enough to have a loyal group of monthly givers. Almost everything you read this year was paid for by 161 people.
If you like what we do and want to see more, become a supporter today.
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NEW: As the Trump administration ordered agencies to eradicate “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, we identified more than 1,000 nonprofits that removed such language from the mission statements in their tax filings.
Under Trump, More Than 1,000 Nonprofits Strip DEI Language From Tax Forms
As the Trump administration ordered agencies to eradicate “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, we identified more than 1,000 nonprofits that removed such language from the mission statem...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
NEW: As the Trump administration ordered agencies to eradicate “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, we identified more than 1,000 nonprofits that removed such language from the mission statements in their tax filings.
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I wish a notice like this wasn't necessary.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I wish a notice like this wasn't necessary.
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Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
Donate - Native Organizers Alliance
Supporting organizing and advocacy initiatives for Indigenous justice.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
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I see that Pete Hegseth is complaing again about soldiers with facial hair, so in response here is General Ambrose Burnside, shown on a bank note from Rhode Island where he served as governor from 1866-1869 and senator from 1875-1881. Blackstone Canal Bank, Providence, RI, $1, Jan 1, 1863. 🗃️
November 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I see that Pete Hegseth is complaing again about soldiers with facial hair, so in response here is General Ambrose Burnside, shown on a bank note from Rhode Island where he served as governor from 1866-1869 and senator from 1875-1881. Blackstone Canal Bank, Providence, RI, $1, Jan 1, 1863. 🗃️
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Did you know Mary Shelley once had to correct Sir Walter Scott for crediting her novel, Frankenstein, to her husband? 🔍
For one day only, see this story on paper at the National Library:
➡️ Mary Shelley's letter to Sir Walter Scott
➡️ Rare early editions & items from our archives
➡️ and more!
For one day only, see this story on paper at the National Library:
➡️ Mary Shelley's letter to Sir Walter Scott
➡️ Rare early editions & items from our archives
➡️ and more!
November 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Did you know Mary Shelley once had to correct Sir Walter Scott for crediting her novel, Frankenstein, to her husband? 🔍
For one day only, see this story on paper at the National Library:
➡️ Mary Shelley's letter to Sir Walter Scott
➡️ Rare early editions & items from our archives
➡️ and more!
For one day only, see this story on paper at the National Library:
➡️ Mary Shelley's letter to Sir Walter Scott
➡️ Rare early editions & items from our archives
➡️ and more!
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The powerful new choral work celebrates Murray’s groundbreaking legacy in law, faith and gender equality, with performances in Cincinnati and Yellow Springs.
‘Sincerely Yours, Pauli Murray’ Honors a Civil Rights Pioneer’s Life Through Music - Cincinnati CityBeat
The powerful new choral work celebrates Murray’s groundbreaking legacy in law, faith and gender equality, with performances in Cincinnati and Yellow Springs.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The powerful new choral work celebrates Murray’s groundbreaking legacy in law, faith and gender equality, with performances in Cincinnati and Yellow Springs.
Again.
I think a lot about this quote from Anaïs Nin’s diary from 1939-1944:
“America is in even greater danger because of its cult of toughness, its hatred of sensitivity, and someday it may have to pay a price for this, because atrophy of feeling creates criminals”.
“America is in even greater danger because of its cult of toughness, its hatred of sensitivity, and someday it may have to pay a price for this, because atrophy of feeling creates criminals”.
October 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Again.