Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 06/10/2026There’s a story about George HW Bush campaigning in 1980. A heckler yelled something about Bush being a “Brooks Brothers Republican." Without a word, Bush opened his suit coat to reveal the J. Press logo. We’ve come a long way ... 000
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026What a great day! Long-awaited new titles by @bradleyonishi.bsky.social and @kkdumez.bsky.social have landed to join @robertpjones.bsky.social's, which got here a day or two ago. No less critical, @adriandaub.bsky.social , @js-tan.bsky.social and Clarissa Redwine are here to disassemble tech. 📚 1216
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026@djl.bsky.social Aloha! Given your endorsement of "Jeeves & Wooster" on the Cozy Draft bootleg, I wonder if you know the Anty Boisjoly books by PJ Fitzsimmons? Think "Bertie Wooster, PI," or, more precisely, "What if Wodehouse wrote murder mysteries?" indefensiblepublishing.com/books/anty-b...indefensiblepublishing.comAnty Boisjoly MysteriesThere’s a literary niche for all tastes including those who think that either Agatha Christie wasn’t funny enough or that PG Wodehouse didn’t feature anywhere near as many baffling murders as he co… 120
Reposted by Andrew RogersPatriotTakes 🇺🇸 @patriottakes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Greg Abbott posted an altered image to attack his Democratic opponent. Abbott’s post replaced the American flag with the trans flag. 1717373
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 02/09/2026If you want to be cheered by some positive visions of the future this holiday weekend, I can endorse Denny’s book (for whatever my endorsement is worth). The phrase “the frogmarch of the oligarchs” alone should put a smile on your face. 1151
Reposted by Andrew RogersGil Durán @gilduran.com · 15/08/2026First I was banned from X/Twitter. Then Facebook banned my newsletter. Then X/Twitter banned me permanently. Now YouTube disables my channel the week of my book launch. Was it something I said? 👉 www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne... 572148759
Reposted by Andrew RogersMegan Goodwin @mpgphd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026so under "contribution to the field" your committee just writes "pushed a button," I guess? 2368
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 24/07/2026One of the effects of listening to @mattsitman.bsky.social and @samadlerbell.bsky.social on “Know Your Enemy,” and doing all the related reading, is that now I’m seeing “Burnham” in the headlines and every time I think James, and not the new UK PM. 020
Reposted by Andrew RogersThomas Lecaque @tlecaque.bsky.social · 12/07/2026To be a historian is to speak ill of the dead and the rest of you should take more history classes and join us. 155188764436
Reposted by Andrew Rogersemptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Trump is going after the NYT bc he HIMSELF made it clear the Flying Bribery Palace was not secure for him, and by doing so, he has made it clear to the entire world that the NYT was right. Trump MUST abandon the Flying Bribery Palace. emptywheel.net/2026/07/11/t...emptywheel.netTrump Confirms: Accepting a Flying Bribery Palace Made Him Less Safe - emptywheelTrump has confirmed his Flying Bribery Palace is inadequate to the task of keeping him safe in at least three ways, the most important being the subpoenas DOJ sent to four NYT reporters. 26781265
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Saved to be my new, all-purpose reaction post. 000
Reposted by Andrew RogersCascadia(PNW) @cascadiarevolting.bsky.social · 06/07/2026If you know the history of the red scare and how the elite used it to undo everything that FDR and the progressive movement of the early 20th century managed to accomplish, you know that Trump has a VERY close connection to one of the KEY players. The man was his mentor. Historical context matters. 25119
Reposted by Andrew RogersChristopher Mathias @letsgomathias.bsky.social · 04/07/2026My book is about an anti-fascist who goes undercover into this group, fucks up their shit, and identifies abt 80 members. Check it out www.simonandschuster.com/books/To-Cat... 16921216
Reposted by Andrew RogersDr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Upcoming Conference: Eva Gore-Booth: Centenary Celebration of A Radical, Rebel and Reformer at Lissadell House, Sligo on 24/25 July on the life of Eva Gore-Booth. Further details, including the full programme, available on the Society website www.irishlabourhistorysociety.com/eva-gore-boo...irishlabourhistorysociety.comEva Gore-Booth: Centenary Celebration of a Radical, Rebel and Reformer - Irish Labour History Society 02312
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 30/06/2026A bare majority of SCOTUS votes to affirm the plain language of the US Constitution and we all say “oh thank god." Heck of a system we’ve got here. 000
Reposted by Andrew RogersElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026See, people always want to make this just about "sports," but the real upshot here is that, 6-3, trans women can't make a claim under the Equal Protection Clause. And if they can't do that, it's hard to see how they have constitutional rights. 3539821424
Reposted by Andrew RogersFrank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 13/06/2026These days a mere click gets you hundreds of folks opining on the latest film, and that’s not a bad thing. But when I was a kid there was one person on each TV channel who talked about movies and pop culture for a brief segment. Gene Shalit was the goofiest of that ilk. God bless him. Rest In Peace. 1573958
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 12/06/2026"People are graded on, and taught to value, persuasiveness, not the ability to *be* persuaded" — a 🧵 IOW, the systems that raise us do not value *ideas* (let alone the measure of an idea, which is truth). To debate is not to negotiate, to argue is not (necessarily) to analyze ... 000
Reposted by Andrew Rogersryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 09/06/2026it straight up makes no sense that Dems stole 2020 when Trump was president then failed to steal it in 24 when Biden was president. the election theft shit is just something they say to whip themselves into a violence-justifying frenzy 930548
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 07/06/2026I’m a little behind on my podcasts, even my favorite ones, but guys … @ardenthistorian.bsky.social and @adriandaub.bsky.social talking about Silicon Valley weirdness was so good. I could listen to them for hours. (I also recommend Adrian’s book.) www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/the...straightwhiteamericanjesus.comThe Sunday Interview: Governing Without Accountability: Silicon Valley’s Ideology with Adrian Daub 3269
Reposted by Andrew RogersKevin Carson 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🏴 @kevincarson1.bsky.social · 05/06/2026"Trump Lawyers Say He Has Authority to Tear Down Statue of Liberty" is a headline that should be appearing a lot more prominently. 12412
Reposted by Andrew RogersOliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 27/05/2026"paxton wants to go to dc and help trump build his pedo-fund while they examine the underwear of texas kids. i think thats sick, weird stuff and im fighting for texas families against corrupt weirdos like them" 713838
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 13/05/2026I would totally move to Bluesky for this. Oh, wait ... 010
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 12/05/2026If the Democrats have any sense, they’ll make 500 ad spots out of this. Oh well... 000
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 09/05/2026I’m sure Trump has a better understanding of what Robert Jeffress thinks the Bible teaches than the Pope does. 000
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Oh man, how’d I miss this? “We Just Disagree” is such an amazing song, played on repeat on my iPod (and since). Rest in peace, indeed, to a great talent. 000
Reposted by Andrew RogersManisha Sinha @profmsinha.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Historian here posting for no reason whatsoever the state flag and motto of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 414924
Reposted by Andrew RogersMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11/04/2026After the sloppy and inept execution of Trump’s failure in Iran last week, I hope the precise and letter-perfect execution by NASA this week reminds the world that the United States is still capable of high levels of competence, in spite of its ridiculously incompetent and stupid president. 1443306651
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 08/04/2026I suppose technically any medieval-history reference is a “deep cut”? 011
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Speaking, as I was earlier today, of @kkdumez.bsky.social and @bradleyonishi.bsky.social (as well as @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social , @wthrockmorton.bsky.social , @adriandaub.bsky.social and probably lots of others I’m shamefully forgetting)… 151
Reposted by Andrew RogersSargoth (gyromantically haberdashing iamb) @longersky.com · 07/04/2026this is all to say: impeach the guy so often that those ostensibly on his side are so tired of defending his posterior that they're forced to reconsider whether or not it's worth it waste their time, resources and loyalty to the point of exhaustion, then ask them out for brunch 161
Reposted by Andrew RogersSargoth (gyromantically haberdashing iamb) @longersky.com · 07/04/2026"we don't have the votes to-" the thing about not having the votes is that what you propose doesn't matter. this is an opportunity to show off that you stand for the Good Thing without having to commit to it. promise the blue sky option and watch your opponents vote it down, in public, on record 1103
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Preordered! Ooh, and it’s currently scheduled to come out the same day as @bradleyonishi.bsky.social ’s “American Caesar,” which I’ve also preordered. That will be a super Tuesday, to coin a phrase. 152
Reposted by Andrew RogersCrimethInc. Ex-Workers' Collective @crimethinc.com · 31/03/2026Today's anti-trans Supreme Court ruling is an example of what we call gender fascism. Nothing is more dangerous to young people than forcing them into roles that don't fit their needs. Legislation and state violence wouldn't be necessary to impose these norms if the norms were really “natural.”crimethinc.comThe Fight for Gender Self-DeterminationTo confront the legislative assault on trans freedom, we must shift from a discourse of rights to create the conditions for gender self-determination. 15639237
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Came here to say this, and it was said better than I was going to say it almost three weeks ago. 010
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Happy birthday to my favorite actor, the great Orla Brady, surely one of few actors to be in Star Trek, Dr. Who, and Marvel (forthcoming) properties, as well as as an ex-angel, a genius architect, and the premier of Greece. She’s not on bsky, but a very happy birthday #OrlaBrady, wherever you are! 041
Reposted by Andrew RogersIlyse Morgenstein Fuerst @profirmf.bsky.social · 25/03/2026the crusades were unsuccessful but this is & always was a Christian nation even if it isn’t a Christian state (yet) have some sources 2103
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 24/03/2026I may never forget @socialistdogmom.bsky.social describing on “Weird Little Guys” the Klan assault on a Black club in Myrtle Beach in 1950 where a Klansman got shot, was taken to the hospital, and was found to still be wearing his cop uniform under his Klan robes. 111
Reposted by Andrew RogersDon Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 24/03/2026She called the bill “Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered Act.” Sanctioning this queen would be anti-Irish discrimination. 424833
Reposted by Andrew Rogerskottke.org @kottke.org · 24/03/2026A new edition of On Liberty, a canonical work of political philosophy, “is the first to officially name Harriet Taylor Mill as a co-author alongside John Stuart Mill”. [dailynous.com]dailynous.com“On Liberty” Now Officially Has Two Authors - Daily NousAn edition of On Liberty published this month is the first to officially name Harriet Taylor Mill as a co-author alongside John Stuart Mill. The new volume is edited by Piers Norris Turner (Ohio State), Jo Ellen Jacobs (Millikin), Helen McCabe (Nottingham), Lilly Osburg (Karlsruhe Institute of Techn 02410
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 23/03/2026North Carolina to Seattle DC to Seattle Connecticut to Houston Iowa to Sacramento (and back) Sacramento to Seattle (multiple times) Albuquerque to Billings, MT As a kid, I did LA to DC, but that was with a few days stop in the middle to see family. 000
Reposted by Andrew RogersReason Magazine @reason.com · 14/03/2026We are sad to report that Senior Editor Brian Doherty, author of "Radicals for Capitalism" and 5 other books, has died. He had an inspiring commitment to covering the ways free people live their lives, and he will be missed. A full obit will appear soon at reason.com. 35110
Reposted by Andrew RogersMatt McManus @mattpolprof.bsky.social · 12/03/2026The level of projection it takes for American conservatives to say Islam is all about "symbolism" and displays of dominance is off the charts. 5452
Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Going to cross-stitch "May I suggest books?" onto a pillow. 020
Reposted by Andrew Rogerssouthpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 09/03/2026There is apparently credible evidence that the president of the United States is a pedophile. The comforting phrase “accused him without evidence” no longer fits this situation, and journalists must resort to the more perfunctory “hasn’t been formally charged.” www.thedailybeast.com/key-details-...thedailybeast.comKey Details of 13-Year-Old Trump Accuser’s Accounts Are VerifiedThe newly corroborated details suggest the woman was truthful about numerous aspects of her life. 9265292339