Sam Marks

Silveritis: The Return of Western and Southern Democrats Progressive primary hopefuls are a callback to a different era of Democratic politics

My most recent on Substack:

The Democratic Party is looking much closer to the one helmed by William Jennings Bryan than FDR.

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Franklin’s Ice Cream adds more flavor to south Hyattsville - Streetcar Suburbs Publishing It was a taste-filled evening on October 1 at Franklin’s new ice cream parlor. Staff learned the ropes and served scoops in preparation for the ice cream parlor’s formal opening October 7. With more t...

My first article with the Hyattsville Life & Times, just in time for the opening of Franklin's ice cream!

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Finally graduated!

You know that new sound you've been looking for?

Sweden. Absolutely no notes. #Eurovision

"In contrast to Keir Starmer, Ed Davey retains a positive net favourability rating among Labour voters (+17)."

Get ready for us, Edinburgh! Vote @libdems.org.uk!

Hi Jackie, thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to read my dissertation! I am truly touched by your eloquent comments and encouragement. It's always a pleasure to find people interested in similar topics and I would love to hear about your comparative dissertation. Best wishes!

10,000 or so words later, and my History dissertation is done!

"The Labours of Liberalism: Comparing the Electoral Success of Social Democratic Political Parties in the 1924 UK and US National Elections".

Full text here: acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...

Who comes after Schumer? Senate Democrats Need a New Leader

My first article for @youthobserver.com!

Thank you so much Jackie! I'm very touched

Where is the Democrats' Project 2025? The Democratic Party is inept in countering Trumpublicanism. It comes down to a lack of vision.

I've moved my blog over to Substack! Feel free to subscribe and read the inaugural post!

What a beauty! Amazing to be part of this publication!

Favorite Historical Pictures:

Night fishing in Hawaii (1948)

Superstar singer and actress Eartha Kitt (Jan 17, 1927 – Dec 25, 2008) was invited to a White House luncheon by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson on (Jan 18, 1968). At the luncheon, the topic of youth "delinquency" came up with other attendants questioning why younger Americans were rebelling so much. Kitt was much more understanding of their plight: "We raise our children and send them to war," Kitt said. For her public opposition to the Vietnam War (which was shared privately by many who attended the luncheon) President Johnson blacklisted her from venues in the US and set up a CIA smear campaign against her. Kitt left the U.S. to tour Europe and Asia, where she found tremendous success. She returned to the U.S. following the Vietnam War, and even to the White House in 1978 after accepting an invitation from President Jimmy Carter.

Favorite Historical Pictures:

Eartha Kitt confronts President Lyndon B. Johnson about the Vietnam War at a White House luncheon (Jan 18, 1968)

Read more about the incident here: retrospectjournal.com/redacted-pri... [p. 32-34]

Photo by Yoichi Okamoto (July 5, 1915 – April 24, 1985). Okamoto was a Japanese-American photographer who was the head of the American Information Service in Austria (USIS) from 1948 to 1954. He later served as the first presidential photographer to Lyndon B. Johnson.

Favorite Historical Pictures:

Allied soldiers in Vienna enjoying a cigarette break during the allied occupation of Austria (1950).

Photo taken by Yoichi Okamoto

US President Gerald Ford hosts soccer (football) superstar Pele at the White House.

Favorite Historical Photos:

Gerald Ford meets Pele (June 28, 1975)

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Charles C. Ebbets (August 18, 1905 – July 14, 1978)

"Lunch Atop a Skyscraper" (September 20, 1932) Taken on the construction site of the Rockefeller Center, it was staged as part of a publicity campaign to promote the skyscraper. The men were real construction workers who immigrated to the United States and were accustomed to walking on girders. It is widely considered one of the most emblematic photos of New York City and internationally known as a piece of American history.

Favorite Historical Pictures -

Charles C. Ebbets (August 18, 1905 – July 14, 1978), American photographer famous for taking "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper" (1932).

Now all we need is the person who took his photo

From Jackson McKinley: Trump’s second term will emulate the American Empire EDINBURGH: Donald Trump has become the second non-consecutive President in American history. Wasting no time, Trump’s inaugural address was a clear cut message of plans for his second adminis…

New article from my blog, The Current Trajectory!

Find out more about William McKinley and why Trump wants to emulate him:
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My Emotional Support Dead Guy does in fact say a lot about me —

Loving @wmata.com's Metro wrapped! Find out yours if you're in the DMV!

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Eluned Morgan and James Cleverly

'The Archer, East Finchley' by Hilary Masetti
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Plastic pollution talks fail to reach landmark deal BUSAN: Deeply divided negotiators failed on Sunday (Dec 1) to reach a landmark global treaty to curb plastic pollution, missing a self-imposed deadline, and agreed to extend their talks

Plastic pollution talks fail to reach landmark deal - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/plastic-pollution-talks-fail-reach-landmark-deal-4780771

Bin there, done that

Read my interview with @countbinface.bsky.social here: thestudentnews.co.uk/2024/09/25/t...

A man I'd be happy to call myself a bootlicker for