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Karen L. Cox πŸ“šπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

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Award-winning historian. Professor Emerita. Author of four books. Another in the hopper. My share of op-eds in NYT, WaPo, CNN, Time, & Smithsonian Magazine.

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Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump in Jan. 6 case gets life sentence for child sex crimes Andrew Paul Johnson, authorities said, tried to keep one of his victims mum by floating the promise of money he was expecting to receive from the Justice Department.

Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump in Jan. 6 case gets life sentence for child sex crimes

05.03.2026 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1036    πŸ” 413    πŸ’¬ 41    πŸ“Œ 66
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Holy shit. It’s time to subpoena Trump! 😑

06.03.2026 02:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1966    πŸ” 900    πŸ’¬ 147    πŸ“Œ 82
I.Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Purpose. Section 400.1.6 of the UNC Policy Manual, Policy on the University of North Carolina Academic Calendar and Credit Requirements, provides that constituent institutions shall develop academic calendars and course offerings that are structured to ensure consistent academic rigor and learning outcomes. Section 400.1.6 of the UNC Policy Manual further mandates that institutions shall publish academic calendars, grading policies, and other related materials in a manner publicly available to students and the public and ensure that they are widely distributed.

The newly approved policy requiring faculty to post their syllabi in a searchable online platform for the public. What could possibly go wrong? Of course, university administrators have folded like a cheap suit.

23.02.2026 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Statement from Fairness WV: β€œSenate Republicans have a serious case of Trans Derangement Syndrome.” Cha-ching!

www.wowktv.com/news/west-vi...

05.03.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

War mongers don’t get the Nobel Peace Prize.

04.03.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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African American Episcopal Historical Collection (AAEHC) | Virginia Theological Seminary

African American Episcopal Historical Collection Travel Grant
Deadline: April 30, 2026

Grants are open to faculty, students, independent researchers, clergy, and laypersons. Funds may be used for travel, lodging, meals, photocopying, and other research expenses.

04.03.2026 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Obvi.

03.03.2026 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sen. Thom Tillis has been in the gym building up his spine.

03.03.2026 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hillary Clinton has more than her share of flaws, but when it comes to "showing congressional Republicans the proper level of contempt" she is flawless.

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So many people across so many industries failed these girls and women. My heart aches for them, for the number of times they could have been helped and weren’t.

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Thanks!

01.03.2026 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did not know that!! The film is pro-Confederate BS so that checks.

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Claim Form Anthropic Copyright Settlement

If you haven't already filed a claim, and your book is in the database, you need to do so by the end of March.

www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/claim-form?u...

28.02.2026 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œAs a final message to our warriors, the Ivy League faculty lounges may loathe you, the so-called elite of academia may mock your patriotism and disdain your sacrifice, but never forget that we the War Department have your back.”

β€œAs a final message to our warriors, the Ivy League faculty lounges may loathe you, the so-called elite of academia may mock your patriotism and disdain your sacrifice, but never forget that we the War Department have your back.”

First of all -- fuck you, Pete. None of this is happening in the faculty lounges of your fever dreams.

Second, I've taught military personnel in our PhD programs and if you think slamming the door to Harvard and Princeton in their faces is "having their back" you're even dumber than you sound.

27.02.2026 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2467    πŸ” 379    πŸ’¬ 64    πŸ“Œ 34
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Oh, Canada. You clearly know we are looking.

27.02.2026 04:46 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Americans Who Can't Afford Beef Have 'Many Proteins to Choose From,' Says US Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Americans who can't afford beef a year into Trump's second term "have so many proteins to choose from," said U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.

That Confederate kepi she wore was too tight. Next thing you know she’ll recommend a weekly ration of salt pork and a bag of grain.

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"Holy shit, did WE ever make the right decision" - The US Women's Hockey Team

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i’m tired of hearing about the founding fathers. i just feel like, that’s enough of that

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My thoughts on the SOTU that I didn’t watch.

25.02.2026 04:25 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

democrats should internalize that this is what their colleagues think of them and act accordingly

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This is so good.

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πŸ‘‡

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The U.S. women’s hockey team is on the right side of history.

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πŸ‘‡

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Yikes!

23.02.2026 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
I.Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Purpose. Section 400.1.6 of the UNC Policy Manual, Policy on the University of North Carolina Academic Calendar and Credit Requirements, provides that constituent institutions shall develop academic calendars and course offerings that are structured to ensure consistent academic rigor and learning outcomes. Section 400.1.6 of the UNC Policy Manual further mandates that institutions shall publish academic calendars, grading policies, and other related materials in a manner publicly available to students and the public and ensure that they are widely distributed.

The newly approved policy requiring faculty to post their syllabi in a searchable online platform for the public. What could possibly go wrong? Of course, university administrators have folded like a cheap suit.

23.02.2026 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Long Walk Home (Sissy Spaces & Whoopi Goldberg) on the Montgomery bus boycott; Loving. Follow @atimpson.bsky.social @historianheather.bsky.social @tadstoermer.bsky.social @kidadaewilliams.com

23.02.2026 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

They aren't very bright people. We know this.

22.02.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Pure evil.

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