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Advocate for democracy, reader, occasional runner, hobby woodworker, attorney, Philly.

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I wasn’t too optimistic after the Cinderella opening episode but I ended up really liking it.

09.03.2026 02:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When politicians don't honor their promises, our work is to make them. To do that, we have to build enough power to make them. I understand why people get disappointed but this is unfortunately how things work in politics.

07.03.2026 17:13 πŸ‘ 1059 πŸ” 282 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
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DIY Democracy: Rethinking Liberalism in the Current Political Moment I spoke with Lily Geismer and Brent Cebul about their recent book, Mastery and Drift: Professional Class Liberals Since the 1960s. We discussed what we mean when we talk about liberal as a political p...

Working to build a stronger philosophical foundation personally, so I spoke with @brentcebul.bsky.social and @lilygeismer.bsky.social about the issues with liberalism and the Democratic Party in the last half-century.

05.03.2026 23:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DIY Democracy: Rethinking Liberalism in the Current Political Moment I spoke with Lily Geismer and Brent Cebul about their recent book, Mastery and Drift: Professional Class Liberals Since the 1960s. We discussed what we mean when we talk about liberal as a political p...

Working to build a stronger philosophical foundation personally, so I spoke with @brentcebul.bsky.social and @lilygeismer.bsky.social about the issues with liberalism and the Democratic Party in the last half-century.

05.03.2026 23:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DIY Democracy: Black History is for Everyone I interviewed Brian Jones about his book Black History is for Everyone, in which he details his personal journey to understanding the truth and importance of that statement. You can find the book Blac...

In an era of erasing Black history, on this holiday in particular, you might focus on learning about what it is people want to erase.

Hear a bit about @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social's journey exploring Black history in my interview with him:

16.02.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

And man do I hate how these sometimes cut off pictures for the previews.

16.02.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Black History Is for Everyone Check out Black History Is for Everyone - <p><strong>A longtime educator explores how the study of Black history challenges our understanding of race, nation, and the stories we tell about who we are....

Or at Bookshop:

16.02.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Black History Is for Everyone Check out Black History Is for Everyone - <p><strong>A longtime educator explores how the study of Black history challenges our understanding of race, nation, and the stories we tell about who we are....

Buy his book (currently on sale) at Haymarket:

16.02.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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DIY Democracy: Black History is for Everyone I interviewed Brian Jones about his book Black History is for Everyone, in which he details his personal journey to understanding the truth and importance of that statement. You can find the book Blac...

In an era of erasing Black history, on this holiday in particular, you might focus on learning about what it is people want to erase.

Hear a bit about @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social's journey exploring Black history in my interview with him:

16.02.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I've recently switched to Proton Mail and am appreciating it. Multiple email addresses, email aliases, calendar, Proton Drive, etc.

16.02.2026 16:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Event poster for the paperback launch of There Is No Place for Us with Brian Goldstone in conversation with Josie Duffy Rice at Auburn Avenue Research Library in Atlanta, March 3 at 6:30pm, hosted by Charis Books.

Event poster for the paperback launch of There Is No Place for Us with Brian Goldstone in conversation with Josie Duffy Rice at Auburn Avenue Research Library in Atlanta, March 3 at 6:30pm, hosted by Charis Books.

Couldn't be more thrilled to share that the paperback launch of There Is No Place for Us will be hosted by Charis Books at the Auburn Avenue Research Library on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30pm.

I'll be in conversation with the brilliant @jduffyrice.bsky.socialβ€”truly a giftβ€”and I'd love to see you there.

15.02.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 141 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 7

We recently got a new water heater and I was excited to get a heat pump model. Remarkable that they use <20% of the energy needed by the equivalent. We’ve left it on heat pump only mode rather than hybrid and have never once noticed a difference. Only two people on the house, but still!

10.02.2026 13:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It will end. Whether this year, in three years, in 75 years, it will end. Personally I think 1-3 is a far better bet, but it will end. Up to us to minimize the damage and make whatever we build from the wreckage be more just and more robust against the fascist game plan.

09.02.2026 14:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So, first of all, of course it was Trump.

But even if they were telling the truth, "We give staffers who post videos of the Obamas as apes access to the agenda-setting, decree-sending, market-moving account of the president of the United States" is not the exculpatory statement they think it is.

06.02.2026 17:36 πŸ‘ 4569 πŸ” 1109 πŸ’¬ 65 πŸ“Œ 36

Just texted a buddy that the incoming player looks good. It’s just too bad that we weren’t able to keep NAW, because I really liked rooting for him. Still do; but it was good for that to line up with the Wolves. But it made sense at the time.

06.02.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We made it!

06.02.2026 16:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund

Whatever you think of the Washington Post at this moment, here's a chance to support the dedicated, hard-working journalists who were just laid off. If you have the means, your donation is most welcome. If you don't, a kind thought and maybe spreading the word to others is support enough πŸ’™

04.02.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 619 πŸ” 453 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 11

Axios had a story today about how hard Minnesota’s economy is being hit and how slow the recovery could be. So, I’m going to take this opportunity to say that if you want to support the Twin Cities, you should plan a visit for this summer, spend some money here, & see how amazing it is for yourself.

04.02.2026 13:47 πŸ‘ 1160 πŸ” 337 πŸ’¬ 43 πŸ“Œ 121

That was my initial fear when I saw this. *Really* don’t want them to trade him.

03.02.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh no. Has something gone down?

03.02.2026 21:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You know who really ought to pay attention the result in TX Sen 9? Democratic leadership in Congress.

01.02.2026 05:15 πŸ‘ 2147 πŸ” 318 πŸ’¬ 80 πŸ“Œ 58

I may have a stroke.

Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say β€œDeborah you are literally a Protestant.”

A PROTESTant.

I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.

30.01.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 7872 πŸ” 1989 πŸ’¬ 157 πŸ“Œ 126

πŸ‘€ Every Senate Democrat + Collins and Murkowski just voted for the Bernie Sanders amendment to repeal the $75 billion in additional ICE funding under Trump’s β€œbig beautiful bill.” The measure failed 49-51.

30.01.2026 23:05 πŸ‘ 6129 πŸ” 1467 πŸ’¬ 166 πŸ“Œ 329

RIP

30.01.2026 23:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nah. That’s one spot to be ever cynical about.

29.01.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nah

28.01.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This sounds fantastic. I’m not a teacher and I would still be tempted were spots not limited.

28.01.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Set In Stone β€” Ford's Theatre Learn about monuments and memorials in the nation’s capital and examine how we remember the Civil War in this week-long summer teacher program for 3rd- through 12th-grade teachers.

Calling all history teachers. Consider registering for Fords Theater's "Set in Stone" professional development program this summer. I've been a part of this program as lead historian for the past decade. We focus on Civil War memory and Reconstruction. And it's free.
fords.org/teaching-and...

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