Also based on that list, a very special "suck it" to #3 (Florida), #5 (Montana), #7 (VPI), and #9 (Michigan State), go Pointers etc etc etc
I sat down for a couple beers with @coryhaala.bsky.social, author of WHEN DEMOCRATS WON THE HEARTLAND. Cory has brilliantly documented how, as the Dems moved towards corporate cash in the '80s, maverick politicians throughout the Midwest & Plains states practiced good ol’ fashioned populism—and won.
Video
Video
If UWSP doesn't offer this dude a full-ride scholarship to our NRES program ON THE SPOT, we don't deserve this ranking.
Jim Hightower
Cory Haala
Cory Haala
I will not spend superfluous money on airport beers
I will not spend superfluous money on airport beers
I will not spend superfluous money on airport beers
I will not spend superfluous money on airport beers
I will not spend superfluous money on airport beers
He really is, and it was such an honor to be in conversation with @jimhightower.com! Thanks for tuning in and for reading!
Ag History in ATL, today-Thursday
American Political History in DC, Friday-Saturday
If you're gonna be at either of those events, let me know! It'll be great to see friends and colleagues.
I made sure to find hotels in both Atlanta and DC this weekend that have fitness centers -- this way I will SURELY begin a brand-new habit.
Whoa, 50% off ALL @illinoispress.bsky.social books for the next two weeks?!
DO I HAVE A BOOK FOR YOU:
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Whoa, 50% off ALL @illinoispress.bsky.social books for the next two weeks?!
DO I HAVE A BOOK FOR YOU:
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...