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Andrew Wender Cohen

@awcohen.bsky.social
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History professor. CNY resident. Philadelphia sports fan. Books: The Racketeer’s Progress (2004), Contraband (2015), and Gangster of New York (2026).

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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 4h
I recall this from OAH 2019 Philadelphia. The audience booted the performers from the restaurant.
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Jon Rauch @jonrauch.bsky.social · 6h
Just a reminder, while Trump builds his arch...this is the only memorial that Franklin Roosevelt said he wanted.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Neiman Marcus closed its downtown Dallas flagship on Wednesday. The store played a notable role in the history of desegregation in Dallas. Previously, Black shoppers across the US could enter department stores, but they weren't allowed to try on clothes without adhering to certain conditions. 🧵
A notice about the Neiman Marcus store opening in downtown Dallas.An old photo of the Dallas flagship.
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Hurts looks like the best kind of angry.
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Go Birds!
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Mike Konczal @mtkonczal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
No matter how much they try, conservatives can't deliever on their male breadwinner economy. New post. Industries that already employ women are growing faster, indeed they are the only thing growing overall and still the majority effect since November. newsletter.mikekonczal.com/p/why-are-wo...
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Why Are Women Over 100% of Jobs Gained Under Trump’s Second Term?
All their effort at a gender vibe shift is in service of a plan that is failing on its own terms.
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Manhood, manhood, manhood. He’s just a dominance-seeking ape with access to technology.
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
It took a century to end the rule of bullies I describe in “Gangster of New York,” now some monsters want to bring it back.
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Armed individual lunges at Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee during fair, campaign says | CNN Politics
An “armed individual” allegedly lunged at Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton on Sunday and injured multiple people at a fair in Canfield, according to a spokesperson for her campaign and ...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 04/09/2026
A photographer in the Chatsworth Nature Preserve in Los Angeles captured a real-life image of something you would never see in cartoons: a coyote who successfully nabbed a road runner, instead of falling from a cliff, getting hit by a train or having an anvil land on him.
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Photo of Road Runner Snagged by Coyote Shows That Cartoons Were a Lie
Here’s some bad news: Sometimes the coyote does win.
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Claire E. Aubin @ceaubin.com · 04/09/2026
If I had a nickel for every time a TGS episode started with a Civil War guy and ended with drugs and Dune, I wouldn't have a lot of money, but it is weird that it happened twice George McClellan (that rat bastard) with @jamellebouie.net now streaming.
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Check me out on the BBC HistoryExtra podcast talking about my new book, “Gangster of New York.” Links in the comments
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Alexandra Petri @petridishes.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
the year is 2027. gas costs $83 and lettuce is at war with us. however every location on every map now says AMERICA
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I repeat: the province was named after the lake, not the reverse. “Ontario“ means ”lake of shining waters” in Haudenosaunee. It’s been called that since before the US or Canada existed.
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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
One way you know Dolly Parton lived life the right way: I don’t think anyone’s going to get fired for accurately quoting Dolly Parton today.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25/08/2026
"I was not shocked that he helped somebody. My shock is that he was murdered. And no one has given us the complete truth or anyone has been held accountable. And it's been 7 months! ... there was more effort in vilifying him than pursuing justice" -- Alex Pretti's parents
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Kyle Schwarber is now one of my ten favorite Phillies of all time. It’s an elite group.
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Kari-Anne Fygi @kafygi.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
There is nothing inappropriate about Donald Trump's relationship with Natalie Harp. by David Brooks
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Neither the headline, nor the article, mentions that this cheater is the son of Republican Senator Phil Gramm. www.espn.com/horse-racing...
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Professor, bettor charged with accessing private horse info
Marshall Gramm, a college professor and noted bettor, has been charged with accessing confidential horse health information. He faces a lifetime ban.
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
When I was young, Dave Marsh was one of my formative influences. I read his books cover to cover and back again. RIP. apple.news/ABIxm7k83SC6...
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Dave Marsh, Legendary Rock Biographer and Critic, Dead at 76 — Rolling Stone
Pioneering Creem and Rolling Stone journalist wrote essential biographies on the Who and Bruce Springsteen
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Does the DSM-5 have a name for whatever psychological condition causes some people to make AI videos of themselves as messiahs, star athletes, and superheroes?
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 15/08/2026
After winning Teacher of the Year award at a conference in TX, UMD Professor Kibret was detained by ICE at the airport. 3 weeks later he’s still in custody. He’s not the “worst of the worst” & detaining him isn’t making communities safer. He should be released, now. www.wbaltv.com/article/mary...
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Maryland professor Berhanu Kibret remains in ICE custody
ICE confirmed Kibret is being held at Diamondback Correctional Facility in Watonga, Oklahoma, more than 250 miles from the airport.
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I’m interviewed about my new book, Gangster of New York, on John Fea’s blog. thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/08/12/t...
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The Author’s Corner with Andrew Wender Cohen
Andrew Wender Cohen is Professor of History at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. This interview is based on his new book, Gangster of New York: A Violent…
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
A Kushner family deal fell apart? Unpossible!!!!
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FIFA scraps World Cup private investment plans as Infantino fights for his future
Gianni Infantino's plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments were met with strong backlash.
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Johnathan Perkins @johnathanperk.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
President Obama, upon first hearing the news that LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers 🙏🏽🙌🏼✊🏾 @barackobama.bsky.social @obamafoundation.bsky.social
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/07/2026
Trump: "I owned the Miss Universe pageant. And Miss Venezuela always did very well in that pageant. So I know something about the country."
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I haven’t felt this way about the 76ers in a long time. youtu.be/fAtEuaEoRUQ?...
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Dr J: Converse Commercial (1977)
YouTube video by Retro Basketball Highlights
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Adam Bonin @adambonin.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
CLAP YOUR HANDS EVERYBODY FOR PHILADELPHIA SEVENTY-SIXERS
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1 2 3 4 5 SIXERS! Philadelphia 76ers Oldschool Anthem
YouTube video by Megan
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
This is yet another reminder that Congress possesses the rightful Constitutional authority over tariffs and can restrict Trump’s power any time it wants. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/b...
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Trump Administration Imposed New Tariffs of Around 10% on Over 80 Nations
The administration launched new duties tied to countries’ imports of goods made with forced labor, replacing a 10 percent tariff immediately after it expired.
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Jake Tapper, long-suffering Philly sports fan @jaketapper.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A CNN investigation — 18 Days In Minnesota: The false claims, chaos and coverups behind the Trump administration’s killing of two American citizens www.cnn.com/2026/07/22/p...
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18 Days in Minnesota: The false claims, chaos and coverups behind the Trump administration’s killing of two American citizens | CNN Politics
This is the story of the 18 days between the killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the highly questionable ways the Trump administration handled immigration enforcement and the shootings, and the agg...
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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
I would like to thank Trump for creating the spirit of the Declaration of Independence by playing the role of King George III
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
If you’re excited by what young voters are doing in places like NYC, you’ll love the work of The Civics Center.
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Now that they mention it, I haven’t ever seen an Italian hoagie in Italy. I think this is a diaspora food Italians should try and reclaim!!!
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Here's a free excerpt of my appearance on the "This Guy Sucked" podcast talking about my book, 𝙂𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙧𝙠. youtu.be/k3GfElXeNFk?...
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Louis Bieral with Andrew Wender Cohen (Subscriber Preview)
YouTube video by This Guy Sucked
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Here's a free excerpt of my appearance on the "This Guy Sucked" podcast talking about my book, 𝙂𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙧𝙠. youtu.be/k3GfElXeNFk?...
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Louis Bieral with Andrew Wender Cohen (Subscriber Preview)
YouTube video by This Guy Sucked
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Pulte is only 38 years old. I assumed that he was 55. The evil… it ages them.
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Please lord, do not give him spray paint or glitter glue. apple.news/A5ef2CIdYTTi...
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This week, I'm proud to be on Claire Aubin's "This Guy Sucked" podcast talking about my new book, 𝘎𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘠𝘰𝘳𝘬. Check it out!!! Links in comments.
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This week, I'm proud to be on Claire Aubin's "This Guy Sucked" podcast talking about my new book, 𝘎𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘠𝘰𝘳𝘬. Check it out!!! Links in comments.
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Disappointed. I expected to hear “Rock You Like a Hurricane” or perhaps “The Final Countdown.”
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Want to know more about the riotous origins of pro sports in the US? The gamblers, jockeys, pugilists, and grifters who established athletics as entertainment? I cover it in my new book: Gangster of New York: A Violent Life in 19th c. America. www.cambridge.org/core/books/g...
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Gangster of New York
Cambridge Core - Early Republic and Antebellum History - Gangster of New York
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
That was a wonderful match!
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Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Anyone who argues that Democrats should move to the right on their most popular political issue either has no understanding of abortion politics, or is anti-abortion themselves. In the case of yesterday's NYT op-ed—it appears to be both jessica.substack.com/p/new-york-t...
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The "Middle" Men of the New York Times
Oh look, another dude wants Democrats to compromise on abortion
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Karp is wrong because most recent job creation has been in healthcare. AI can’t replace nurses and PAs, most of whom are women. www.npr.org/2026/04/10/n...
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Women are getting most of the new jobs. What's going on with men?
Over the past year, the vast majority of new jobs have gone to women. One economist says to help men find work, we need to embrace ways to "make girly jobs appeal to manly men."
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Andrew Wender Cohen @awcohen.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
As a Philadelphian, I can only beg Knicks fans NOT to chuck any batteries at anyone. It just gives you a bad reputation.
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Vikram Bath @vikrambath.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
The top 2026 X accounts gives insight into the lie that X is the town square. These people are niche celebrities and their influence on X does not represent influence elsewhere. Your participation is not going to change this graph www.natesilver.net/p/social-med...
Top accounts are all right-wing
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