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History Notes October 2, 1944: The Warsaw Uprising ends with the surrender of the surviving Polish rebels to German forces. October 2, 1959: Rod Serling's iconic and often prescient sci-fi series The Twilight Zone premieres on CBS. The show quickly becomes a classic.

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History Notes October 1, 1890: Yosemite National Park is established. October 1, 1946: Twelve high-ranking Nazis, including Joachim von Ribbentrop Nazi minister of foreign affairs; Hermann Goering, founder of the Gestapo; and chief of the German Air Force; and

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If you enjoy jazz and classical music, and learning about people who fought the Red Scare and for covil rights, check out this documentary from @pbsamerica.bsky.social pbs.org/video/the-di...

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American Masters | The Disappearance of Miss Scott | Season 39

Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

History Notes September 30, 1938: The Munich Agreement, in which Neville Chamberlain encourages Britain and France to appease Adolf Hitler’s demands in the hope of preventing World War II, is reached.

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I recommend this documentary. Though a bit dated, it is still relevant. It seems not much has changed since it came out.

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

September 29, 1923: The Balfour Declaration of 1917, the British mandate that called for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, is finally approved by the Council of the League of Nations and goes into effect.

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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'm thrilled to share that my new book about #SCOTUS, "The Court We Need: What's Really Wrong With the Supreme Court—and How to Fix It," is now available for pre-orders: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/812983... The book is set to be published by @vikingbooks.bsky.social on May 4, 2027.

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The Court We Need by Stephen Vladeck: 9798217061815 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

A brilliant and bracing account of the Supreme Court’s rise, its unraveling, and what it will take to save it, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Docket Richard Nixon turned...

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

History Notes September 28, 1918: A Liberty Loan parade in Philadelphia leads to a large outbreak of Spanish flu in the city. By the time the pandemic ends, an estimated 20 million to 50 million people are dead worldwide.

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

History Notes September 27, 1777: After fleeing British-occupied Philadelphia, the Continental Congress holds a session in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, making it the capital of the American colonies for one day. September 27, 1888: London’s Central News Agency receives a letter with the salutation,

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

History Notes September 26, 1957, West Side Story, composed by Leonard Bernstein, opens at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway. September 26, 1960: The first televised US presidential debate, between Democratic candidate Senator John F. Kennedy and Republican candidate Vice

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

At least the Dems seem to get rid of them quickly. But maybe a little more vetting might be helpful too. l.smartnews.com/p-8z4q82Os/5...

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N.J. Lt. Gov. Caldwell will resign amid sexual harassment investigation, sources say (NJ.com)

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

JUST IN: A federal judge (Trump-appointed Stephanie Gallagher) has held the Trump administration in contempt for deporting a man to El Salvador in violation of three court orders. She's ordering the government to return him. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Wild stuff. Sheri Mecklenberg, career prosecutor accused of misconduct in Broadview 6 case, resigns from DOJ. The NYT obtained her scathing resignation letter, in which she says the U.S. attorney directed her to bring felony charges over her objection. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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Read the document (Gift Article)

Sheri H. Mecklenburg resignation letter

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

September 25, 1777: British forces occupy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, then the capital of America. September 25, 1789: The first Congress of the United States approves twelve amendments to

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Decided that I should have a healthy dinner. Gingersnaps and milk for the win!

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

History Notes September 24, 1789: President George Washington signs the Judiciary Act of 1789, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a of six justices to serve on the court until death or retirement. He nominates John Jay as chief justice, and John Rutledge, William Cushing,

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Judge grants 14-day TRO against Trump’s ban on press access to WH

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Andrew Weissmann @weissmann.substack.com · 23/09/2026

New Main Justice: "Meshuganah!" The White House banned CNN, POLITICO, and MS NOW from its grounds. This isn't about three networks — it's about whether the government gets to decide what you hear. Full episode on Substack: weissmann.substack.com/p/meshuganah

Main Justice podcast cover art, episode title Meshuganah: Press Bans, Vanity Projects, and the Midterms.

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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"The recklessness of the tech oligarchs pushing AI on our society has been matched only by their rampant dishonesty." - WGAE Executive Director Sam Wheeler on what Hollywood's unions think about existential AI warnings, and how policymakers should step in. Read: www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...

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What Hollywood thinks about existential AI warnings

SAG-AFTRA and the WGA are focused on what’s actually happening now.

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

History Notes September 23, 1846: Astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle becomes the first person to view the planet Neptune. September 23, 1968: 60 Minutes premieres on CBS, with Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace as correspondents.

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

History Notes September 22, 1776: The British Army executes Nathan Hale for spying. September 22, 1862: President Abraham Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

History Notes September 21, 1780: American general Benedict Arnold meets with British major John Andre to discuss handing West Point to the British in return for a large sum of money and a high-level rank in the British Army. After the plot fails, the former American hero’s name becomes

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

One of my favorite authors and books (though his The Color of Water is my favorite). James McBride. youtu.be/OHl0Esew2Ws?is

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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride | The Riverhead Variety Show

YouTube video by Riverhead Books

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Adi Weiss @adiweiss.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

And my area is under a water advisory because a local river has too many sea lampreys in it. I didn’t know there were any living there.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Holding the Line 101: When you're winning, Don't Capitulate. NO CONCESSIONS. BLOCK THE MERGER.

Graphic with 3 emergency Block the Merger actions in Oakland, NYC, LA

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