Jonathan Kuiken

The academic’s mid-summer crisis is a mid-life crisis in miniature:

You realize summer is half gone, & not only that: you see that the longest & least burdened days came early, & they are well past. You compare all you thought you’d do against the days remaining & grieve for what never will be

He was my professor at Gordon. A wonderful teacher and an even better man.

We don’t have to let Trump wreck our economy with tariffs—that’s a choice.

The Constitution gives trade authority to Congress, not the President.

Congress delegated tariff powers to the President and we can take them back.

We have the bills (one is mine). We just need enough support to pass them.

the way to do what I think you're trying to do is: "I understand why many people who care about the health of their families and communities have been drawn in by RFK's words. But his words are empty while his actions are making people sicker and less safe. Those actions will kill people."

I don't care what side of the Israel-Palestine conflict your sympathies lie on, snatching up people with a valid student visa for the crime of writing an OpEd is naked fascism and if you don't oppose this you are a threat to this country's most basic values

The MAGA Trabant.

I feel like we're being Liz Truss'ed but on a much grander scale with a much longer timeline.

How does one define an "illegal" protest? I have my suspicions...

After today's grotesque and shameful display it is more evident than ever that the US needs a shadow government. We need people who can respond to this foolishness on a daily basis and who can serve as a dignified and thoughtful foil to the clown show currently in the White House.

You should send them a photo of yourself as a model for "well-groomed" beards!

I won't be able to make it, but this looks great.

A fabulous thread by Ewan. I highly recommend giving it a read.

I won't be able to make it this year, but I encourage others to submit papers and attend. It's a wonderful conference filled with even more wonderful people.

Batumi Art University professor and dean Mamuka Jorbenadze was arrested together with his 4 students over “group violence.”
Jorbenadze was influential in organizing the university strike.
#terrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests

Shot down?

You deserve it.

Same. Plus our advising and administrative duties make attending conferences during the semester nearly impossible.

민주당은 탄핵한다는데 헌재는 6인 체제로 결정 어려운 상황 민주당은 탄핵한다는데 헌재는 6인 체제로 결정 어려운 상황

Impeachment would require at least 8 members from Pres. Yoon's own party to vote with the opposition. Then it has to go to the Constitutional Court. But 3 of 9 justices retired, and replacements haven't been confirmed. The current 6 justices are not enough. A min of 7 are required

#BreakingNews #SouthKorea Martial Law Commander Army General Park An-Soo has announced their First Martial Law Command Proclamation.

This is very worrying.

Another great list of scholars. This is starting to feel like the old, old site.

Wonderful to see so many brilliant historians joining this community.

This is a great thread that did a much better job of summing up the anxieties I have felt since reading about the Sec. of Def. appointment than I ever could. Well worth a read.

Just voted in Northeast Pennsylvania. The line was long, but the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. The whole process eased some of my anxiety... for a little while at least.

You beat me. We only got ten yesterday. Fingers crossed for today!

Voters are advised to return their ballots early because of mail delay concerns Election officials are raising concerns about the U.S. Postal Service's ability to handle this fall’s expected influx of election mail. But USPS say it’s ready to deliver the country’s ballots.

Dear mail-in voters,

If your state's return deadline is Election Day (Nov. 5), the U.S. Postal Service recommends that you mail your ballot by Tuesday (Oct. 29).

Sincerely,
The reporter who wrote this:
www.npr.org/2024/09/20/n...

Love it when my county is in the news.

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Early US or Early British Lit friends: my School is hiring for an Assistant Professor of Practice in English. Description here. Unfortunately not tenure track, but given department needs and current staffing, definitely a long term post.

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I’m teaching a postwar US upper level course this fall. I’m looking for articles covering 1990 and later? Open to any themes just needs to be accessible to undergrads! 🗃️