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Stephen F. Knott

@stephenknott.bsky.social

Author and Professor https://www.stephenfknott.com/

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A terrific book that furthers the ongoing reevaluation of U.S. Grantโ€™s presidency. Devotees of "The Lost Cause" will find this painful reading, as the sadism of the Confederate soldiers who joined the Klan by the thousands was off the charts...

20.11.2025 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spoke yesterday to an American Presidency class at Millikin University on 'The Lost Soul of the American Presidency.' With thanks to Prof. Dan Monroe and a great group of students.

19.11.2025 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Making America safe for the worst of us.

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In the woods behind my houseโ€ฆ. Never seen such vivid red color.

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Every day brings a new assault on the conscience.

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๐Ÿคฃ

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๐Ÿคฃ

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The Oval Office in all its craptacular beauty.

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Only someone completely unschooled in the fundamentals of republican government would view this as a legitimate question.

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Two leaders contemptuous of the principles animating this document soiling it by their very presence.

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Thanks Kevin!

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which should be read by anyone who cares about trust and decency in the American constitutional order.โ€โ€”Tom Nichols, Staff Writer, The Atlantic

06.11.2025 21:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Terrific endorsement from
@radiofreetom.bsky.social

Coming next Spring.

"Steve Knott has both a magisterial knowledge of the U.S. presidency and a deep loyalty to truly American ideals. Both of these virtues shine from every page of this book,

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Alexander Hamilton: Closet Monarchist or Visionary Nationalist? Podcast for Alexander Hamilton: Closet Monarchist or Visionary Nationalist? from the National Constitution Center

Some thoughts of mine on a founding father who warned repeatedly of the dangers presented by demagogues who appeal to the worst in human nature. Trump's rise to power and the authoritarian character of his presidency would come as no surprise to Hamilton.
constitutioncenter.org/news-debate/...

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Absolutely!

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Part of resisting Trumpism involves reminding Americans of what's at stake if we lose touch with some fundamental principles: the importance of the rule of law, of separation of powers and checks and balances, and the belief that we are a government of laws, not of men.

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Alexander Hamilton as a Pop Icon | Stephen Knott
YouTube video by National Constitution Center Alexander Hamilton as a Pop Icon | Stephen Knott

I had the privilege of being interviewed by Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center. Our discussion focused on Alexander Hamilton -- this is a portion of the interview. youtube.com/shorts/RO6Ed...

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MAGA singles are looking for love in Washington. Itโ€™s a challenge. The politics of trying to find a partner in an overwhelmingly liberal city can be tricky: โ€œMy partner canโ€™t think Iโ€™m a fascist. Thatโ€™s crazy.โ€

Yes, you too can date a member of a cult that worships an utterly repugnant human being.

Irresistible.

www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...

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Dereliction of duty on the part of the White House Historical Association. Taking photos and grabbing relics as the East Wing is destroyed โ€” instead of speaking up when it mattered.

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This comes as a surprise because heโ€™s always shown such an appreciation for history.

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๐Ÿ˜‚

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This comes as a surprise.

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Epoch Times Reporter Resigns After Publication Signs Pentagon Rules

A glimmer of conscience at a pro-Trump outlet.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...

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Another great endorsement for โ€˜Conspirator in Chief.โ€™ Coming in May, 2026.

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