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Josh Mensch

@joshmensch

New York Times bestselling author and documentary television producer with a focus on American history and politics. Newest book: #TheJFKConspiracy, with bradmeltzer.bsky.social Website: joshmensch.com

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Thank you @etraintalks.bsky.social, it was great talking to you!!

02.10.2025 19:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When I was little, the U.S. military came to our home at gunpoint and took me and my family away. We were imprisoned for years in barbed wire camps simply because we were Japanese American. I have spent my life telling that story, hoping it would never be repeated.

21.07.2025 17:20 πŸ‘ 68825 πŸ” 21015 πŸ’¬ 1580 πŸ“Œ 750
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β€œSuperman is too woke!”

Literally the first page of the first ever appearance of Superman:

11.07.2025 13:58 πŸ‘ 29568 πŸ” 7214 πŸ’¬ 727 πŸ“Œ 291

From NYC to LA, we are in solidarity with our immigrant brothers and sisters.

People deserve to be safe in their homes, workplaces, schools and neighborhoods.

We will not allow this administrationβ€”or anyoneβ€”to strip away the dignity and humanity that every person deserves.

08.06.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 2708 πŸ” 514 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 15

Take a minute from your day and read this chilling story about how quickly we've gotten to where we are.

29.04.2025 14:32 πŸ‘ 4868 πŸ” 1875 πŸ’¬ 156 πŸ“Œ 65

This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!

18.04.2025 23:08 πŸ‘ 86402 πŸ” 20196 πŸ’¬ 1689 πŸ“Œ 724

Regardless of anything else about the Wisconsin race, it's just a relief to learn that money can't always buy elections

02.04.2025 07:22 πŸ‘ 19350 πŸ” 2493 πŸ’¬ 405 πŸ“Œ 107
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Historians Defend the Smithsonian - AHA The American Historical Association has released a statement in support of the Smithsonian Institution, the target of the recent executive order, β€œRestoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” This...

The AHA has released a statement in support of the Smithsonian Institution, the target of the recent EO, β€œRestoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” This order β€œegregiously misrepresents the work of the Smithsonian Institution” and β€œcompletely misconstrues the nature of historical work.” πŸ—ƒοΈ

31.03.2025 16:15 πŸ‘ 550 πŸ” 249 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 20

Ozturk was arrested by six masked officers β€” like the Gestapo.

Her only offense appears to be writing an op-ed in her school newspaper.

While I strongly disagree with the views expressed in her op-ed, they are not a valid basis for deportation.

This is flat out un-American.

28.03.2025 01:01 πŸ‘ 10506 πŸ” 2579 πŸ’¬ 519 πŸ“Œ 129

Thank you!

20.03.2025 13:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you E Train for your thoughtful review of our book. Keep up the good work!

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Hmm, I wonder if they'll also investigate those same colleges for giving admission preference to children of alumni. Because admissions should all be based on merit, right?

14.03.2025 16:35 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well said, Marlena!

14.03.2025 12:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

one thing i keep thinking about is how there is simply no way to design a constitutional system that can resist authoritarian incursion if participants in that system do not actually care that much

12.03.2025 14:50 πŸ‘ 67505 πŸ” 9572 πŸ’¬ 1161 πŸ“Œ 886

Congrats, Drew!

11.03.2025 22:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The Columbia deportation case is bad enough on its own β€” but the precedent is worse. People can be deported without breaking a law because of a vague reference to foreign policy.

11.03.2025 20:16 πŸ‘ 2589 πŸ” 656 πŸ’¬ 46 πŸ“Œ 9
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Γ‰milie Du ChΓ’telet's Newton - IOPscienceSearch Γ‰milie Du ChΓ’telet’s Newton, Hutton, Sarah

On this #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the incredible women who have shaped the world of science!
Want to dive deeper into their stories? Check out the HAPP 10th Anniversary Commemorative Volume, which showcase
Γ‰milie Du ChΓ’telet and Mary Somerville:

tinyurl.com/4ebs8kmp

tinyurl.com/4vaxnn5e

08.03.2025 17:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Come Back Alive Foundation - Charity Organization One of the top charity organizations who help the Ukraine Army since 2014. Donate via the website - 100% of proceeds go directly to Ukraine Army.

Countless emails asking how Americans can directly aid Ukrainian soldiers. Here’s an easy answer:
savelife.in.ua/en/

05.03.2025 17:04 πŸ‘ 2944 πŸ” 1352 πŸ’¬ 84 πŸ“Œ 43
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Opinion | Putin Is Ready to Carve Up the World. Trump Just Handed Him the Knife. The talks about Ukraine were never just about Ukraine.

A must-read from @mashagessen.bsky.social.

01.03.2025 12:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NIH ban on renewing senior scientists adds to assaults on its in-house research Policy follows firings of tenure-track scientists and suspension of training programs

I have worked with many untenured staff scientists & PIs at NIH. They are incredible colleagues who chose science in public service over more lucrative careers. Devaluing their commitment & professionalism is among the most cruel aspects of the DOGE purge

www.science.org/content/arti...

28.02.2025 11:49 πŸ‘ 3092 πŸ” 648 πŸ’¬ 48 πŸ“Œ 12

RIP Gene Hackman - One of the most influential screen actors ever. There was nothing he couldn’t do. His work was searingly truthful and often brutally honest -he never let you off the hook . Not afraid of ambiguity- a lost quality these days .
Lucky & grateful to have share screen with him.

27.02.2025 18:05 πŸ‘ 20630 πŸ” 1497 πŸ’¬ 406 πŸ“Œ 52

On November 22, 1963, Hill risked his life to to save the First Lady'sβ€”and tried in vain to save the President's.

Later, he spoke candidly about the PTSD and depression he suffered in the aftermath. He went on to serve other presidents, but his friendship with Jackie Kennedy endured. RIP.
(3/3)

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At the time, neither knew she would soon be one of the most famous people in the world.

Despite their different backgroundsβ€”he grew up poor in a rural town, she grew up with great privilegeβ€”Hill and Jackie formed an unlikely friendship. He was by her side through the great events of the era. (2/3)

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Clint Hill, Who Sprang to Kennedys’ Side as Shots Were Fired, Dies at 93 A Secret Service agent, he leaped onto the president’s limousine in Dallas in 1963 and was credited with saving the first lady’s life. But he was haunted by his inability to save her husband.

I was so sad to learn about Clint Hill’s passing earlier this week. His story featured prominently in my book with @bradmeltzer.com, #TheJFKConspiracy.

In 1960, Hill was a young Secret Service given the job of a lifetime: handling security for the incoming First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy. (1/3)

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After playing a fictional member of the Resistance a long time ago, I never could have imagined it ever happening in real life, but here we are.

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I am Billie Jean King has made the list of 2024’s Most Banned Children’s Books. So remember: Throughout history, if you're banning books, you'll eventually be revealed as the bad guy in the story.
#bookstagram #bannedbooks #lgbtqia

21.02.2025 23:53 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to BBC’s excellent @historyextra.bsky.social podcast for having me and @bradmeltzer.com on their show to talk about our book #TheJFKConspiracy. Always an honor!

Link: bit.ly/4htubM5

20.02.2025 17:51 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Imagine being rich enough to do anything you want and choosing to take food and medicine from starving children to give yourself even more money.

18.02.2025 23:06 πŸ‘ 67388 πŸ” 17438 πŸ’¬ 1852 πŸ“Œ 745
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I can’t change the minds of adults. But for a decade now, Chris and I have been arming the next generation of kids with determination, kindness, and compassion. It’s a battle I’ll take any day. Buy I AM SALLY RIDE here: bit.ly/IamSallyRide.

#books #space #inspiration

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