Historian at Florida State University. Wrote STRANGER DANGER (@oxunipress.bsky.social) and THE LIFE AND DEATH OF RYAN WHITE (@uncpress.bsky.social). Writing THOSE FEARFUL DAYS and THE PASSION OF MATTHEW SHEPARD (@liveright.bsky.social / @wwnorton.com).
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Damn. RIP Gordon Wood. 🗃️ www.golocalprov.com/news/pulitze...
Doing research in Matthew Shepard’s papers at the Smithsonian this morning. Stumbled upon Matt’s eighth-grade student identification card, which stopped me in my tracks. He was murdered about eight years after this picture was taken. 🗃️
Doing research in Matthew Shepard’s papers at the Smithsonian this morning. Stumbled upon Matt’s eighth-grade student identification card, which stopped me in my tracks. He was murdered about eight years after this picture was taken. 🗃️
On Sunday, one of Rhode Island’s most accomplished writers and historians, Gordon Wood, was hit and killed by a motorist.
Nothing says "intellectual freedom" like forcing students to take mandatory conservative indoctrination classes.
Shout-out to all the embarrassing academics who believe any of this was in good faith.
A provision in the Iowa state budget will require all students at the University of Iowa to complete two classes at the Center for Intellectual Freedom to get their degree.
My favorite conference, hands down—fantastic panels, friendly and brilliant people, and good vibes (even in a city where the vibes are currently atrocious). Already excited for the next meeting.
Shot, chaser.
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Three beverages. Homosexual bona fides confirmed. Happy Pride!
Some scenes from Fash Disneyland this morning.
This is where laws are (not) passed.
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Heading out of DC this morning after an amazing American Political History Conference here.
What @leahrigueur.bsky.social @kathrynbrownell.bsky.social & @pastpunditry.bsky.social have created here is impressive beyond belief.
