Robert Greene II

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Democrats Must Embrace War Mindset We have exited a long period of peace and entered into a struggle not unlike war, in which all the old certainties have gone malleable and the future of the republic is at stake.

this piece has been in the works a while but honestly i could not have asked for a better foil than ezra klein's interview with ta-nehisi coates. klein longs for peacetime--but you don't get to decide when you're in a fight.

www.liberalcurrents.com/democrats-mu...

In 1900, Black librarian Daniel Murray began a bibliography of works by Black Americans, his goal “to secure every book and pamphlet in existence, by a Negro Author”, exhibit them at the 1900 Paris Exposition, and then archive them at @LibraryCongress: publicdomainreview.org/collection/d...

Opinion | Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines

I wanted to share some thoughts on this Ezra Klein discussion with Ta-Nehisi Coates.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/o...

Research for the Parks – AHA With historic research studies, historians can help to shape the interpretation, research, and educational programming of the National Park Service.

In #AHAPerspectives, Hilary N. Green shares her experiences working on an NPS historic resources study—and why she’s hesitant to do another in the current environment. 🗃️

WEB DuBois wrote this inscription, posted at Harper‘s Ferry

The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced. I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.

Some personal news:

I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.

Thread incoming.

substack.com/@karenattiah...

The White House Press Secretary, the official spokesperson for the Trump administration, told reporters in an official briefing that the president wants to invade "every Democrat-run city" with troops.

Any media still pretending that this is about "crime" is making a conscious choice to lie to you.

Very cool!

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For 59 years, Star Trek has inspired fans to imagine boldly & build whole new worlds.

At Tranquility Press, we try to make Trek feel real—from oral histories of Wolf 359 to Galaxy-class development, Romulan politics, and xB social commentaries.

Here’s to the next 59 years of exploring together.

And another link in case you don't have a sub or reached your limit of reads:

archive.is/LD3eX

YouTube video by Historians at The Movies Episode 22: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country with Robert Greene II and Eric Leonard

And I've done a podcast or two about it, including with Historians at the Movies:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWBW...

How Ben Sisko Wrestled With American History Deep Space 9's captain, and Avery Brooks, never shied away from shining a light on American racism.

And a meditation on Ben Sisko and American history, for Startrek.com:

www.startrek.com/news/how-ben...

Continuing Mission Jean-Luc Picard’s complexity reminded millions of viewers that we all contain multitudes.

Also, a piece about the character of Jean-Luc Picard and why he matters (written before *Star Trek Picard* premiered):

popula.com/2018/08/20/c...

Revisiting the Most Political 'Star Trek' Episode In 1995, the "Deep Space Nine" installment “Past Tense” stood out for its realistic, near-future vision of racism and economic injustice.

Due to today being Star Trek Day, I wanted to share a few things I've written about Trek over the years, beginning with my piece for The Atlantic back in 2017 about the two-parter "Past Tense":

www.theatlantic.com/entertainmen...

The idea of another civil war in the United States seems less far-fetched every day.

Since Republican Senator Eric Schmitt brought up "Continental Army soldiers dying of frostbite at Valley Forge" in his speech arguing that America's heritage is white and Eurocentric, I have to say one thing about the whiteness of Continental units at Valley Forge. 🧵

I've always only seen the one panel with Cap calling the flag a piece of cloth, but seeing the full page is genuinely moving.

Ooooh good luck! Always a wonderful feeling, that nervousness on the first day!

More that I just don't have much time to really tinker with it--this is probably a sign I need to devote more free time to reading and writing anyway.

I think I'm losing interest in Stellaris. The new economic system is just something I haven't been able to wrap my head around--especially in the Star Trek mods I play.

Our New South Podcast - Levine Museum of the New South A podcast about the New South featuring the diverse voices of academics, artists, and community leaders.

Will do.

And here's a link to the pod:

www.museumofthenewsouth.org/digital/our-...

It's the dumb baseball version of the Rocky-Drago fight

Will be engaging in at-sea wargames later this year against the Lexington, Potemkin, Excalibur, and Hood

Hello--we are just beginning early work on season 3. It's not daily, but we've produced 10 episodes each of our two seasons.

And Dr. Parry is well! He's quite busy as department chair, so I'm sure he'll get back to you soon.

Thanks so much! Hope you are well too!

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He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.

He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.

This is my bi-annual solicitation of (recorded or Zoom) guest lectures from grad students and new PhDs who need experience. I'm teaching US 1, US 2, and World 1. Tell me what you want to nerd out about. Modest compensation offered.