Angela J. Smith

#nokings Fargo, ND

This is madness, and Liz Oyer is a hero.

The Civil War | Ken Burns | PBS | Watch The Civil War | Ken Burns | PBS The Civil War is an epic nine-episode series by the award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns.

As we continue waiting for our leadership to communicate with us, we've decided that we want to keep educating the public about past projects we've helped fund. We'll start with one of the most well-known projects. #NEHprojects www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...

DOGE threatens Hawaiʻi culture with cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities | Kauai Now The NEH grants support Kindergarten through 12th grade education, lifelong learning and programs like Hawaiʻi History Day, Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate and Try Think.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is tasked by Congress to provide humanities access to all Americans, and Congress has appropriated funds for that purpose. DOGE’s cuts threaten a small federal agency and imperil its ability to perform functions mandated by Congress that has a posit...

The National Humanities Alliance has posted several ways to support the NEH. Your support is very much appreciated and needed in this difficult time.
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www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/o... There is no attempt from the administration to justify cutting the NEH, NEA, or NSF. DOGE does not consider the public good. It’s heartbreaking because there are limited sources for the kind of funding needed for research and program in North Dakota.

Good day to remember that DOGE has already lost the US government at least half a trillion dollars this year alone. And likely more.

The NEH Program that our research team landed in December to use a Deep Mapping process to map the Red River Valley has been canceled. We live in the wealthiest country in the world; we can afford to spend some of our shared wealth supporting the humanities. Right? #neh #humanities #deepmapping

Very important #NEH 🧵 from a former program officer there. 👇

DOGE Demands Deep Cuts at Humanities Endowment The National Endowment for the Humanities, which supports museums, scholarship and historical sites, could see grants curtailed and staffing slashed by up to 80 percent.

To my #StandUpForScience & #NIH #NSF #IES friends - the #Humanities needs our support. It's easy to get stuck in our divisional silos but if you didn't know, the DOGE is planning to basically eliminate the #NEH (via RIF of 80% staff & cancelling ALL existing grants) 💔 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/a...

Folks showed up in Fargo/Moorhead today. #handsoff #fargo

Apple investors reject proposal to end DEI program as Tim Cook commits to a ‘culture of belonging - 9to5Mac Apple is holding its annual shareholder meeting today as investors vote on several proposals and hear updates from CEO Tim...

Apple investors reject proposal to end DEI program as Tim Cook commits to a ‘culture of belonging
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NDSU public history field school slated for summer NDSU’s public history program is hosting its summer field school this May and June to give students an opportunity to get hands-on experience and help a museum in Braddock, North Dakota, interpret its...

I'm taking a team of students to Braddock this summer to work with Allan Burke on the Braddock Printing Museum. www.ndsu.edu/news/ndsu-pu...
#ndsu #publichistory #fieldschool #publicservice

Letter: Support the National Park Service Angela Smith of Fargo writes: "Is this the approach we want as a nation? Do we want to send the message that public service doesn’t matter to young people aspiring to serve their country?"

The Fargo Forum posted my letter to the editor today about American values and the NPS. www.inforum.com/opinion/lett...
#NPS #publichistory #values

Her job is to remove homeless people from SF's parks. Her methods are extraordinary Instead of forcing people out of Golden Gate Park, ranger Amanda Barrows helps them find housing.

Fascinating profile of a park ranger in San Francisco who works with unhoused residents and has adopted the novel tactic of treating them like human beings, building relationships, and helping them access resources on their own timeline.

I was impressed with the UIUC Physics Town Hall last night about the impacts of the federal government’s actions on the program. Here’s what I learned🧵(1/8)

Right-Wing Crusade Against USAID Has Been Fueled by Falsehoods As the Trump administration works to dismantle the aid agency, right-wing influencers have flooded the internet with falsehoods about its work.

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Opinion | How My Dad Reconciled His God and His Gay Son How did my dad go from hating homosexuality to imploding his church by embracing me? His journal entries show how he changed his mind.

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The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.

If you’ve been wondering what Elon Musk and his lackeys are up to since taking control of the US government, look no further. Our latest story names six 19- to 24-year-olds working with his DOGE organization, which now has access to sensitive federal systems. wrd.cm/4jzpiSN

Documentary details evolution of Red River Valley from glacial landscape to fertile farmland NDSU Digital History class produces "Glacier Prairie Farm" with help from local experts and including stories of major historical figures who helped shape the valley.

#publichistory #fargo #history #Northdakota #minesota The film I produced with my Digital History Class last semester was covered in local media yesterday. "Glacier, Prairie, Farm: the Evolution of the Red River Valley."
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Is there a public history starter pack yet? And is there an angrier labor focused sharing authority one ?