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Carmen Nielson

@carmen-nielson.bsky.social
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Historian of Canada, gender, politics, graphic satire. Writing (apparently interminably) about Grip magazine.

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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Ok, odd question but has anyone been in the confessional in St Michael’s cathedral in Toronto? Or seen a picture of the inside?
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
This is Murphy’s tiktok if youd prefer to watch/listen vm.tiktok.com/ZMB4uPUu4/
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TikTok - Make Your Day
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
This is the best, most logical interpretation I’ve seen about what’s going on
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
🗣️ “Carney…fits the constructed image of our reasonable politician: an older, white, male professional who exudes a kind of father-figure appeal to voters who want someone in charge who will protect them during a chaotic time.” thewalrus.ca/mark-carneys...
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Mark Carney’s Secret Weapon? Being Reasonable | The Walrus
The power of looking like you’ve got this
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
From the archives: US tariff policy as threatening Miss Canada’s sexual purity, 1891 Conservative campaign poster
First scene: Miss Canada pursued by four men while Uncle Sam stands by and says: Seize her, fellow! Now’s your chance! Ah ha! Miss Canada, you shall not escape!” Second scene: Miss Canada’s pursuers are put on the run by John A MacDonald holding two pistols. Miss Canada and British Lion stand protected behind him. Sir John says: I think you had better call some other time gentlemen.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
www.cbc.ca/radio/sunday...
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The news can be stressful. New Yorker cartoonist Barry Blitt wants you to laugh at it | CBC Radio
Barry Blitt says it’s an uncertain time for editorial cartoonists amid political tensions in the US, but laughter is the key to dealing with the heavy stuff. In his three decades as an editorial carto...
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Canadian History News @cdnhistorynews.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Wilfrid Laurier University’s People Make History lecture series returns with March 26 panel on Canada-U.S. relations, featuring Lara Campbell from Simon Fraser University; Tim Cook from the Canadian War Museum; and Asa McKercher from St. Francis Xavier University
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Laurier’s People Make History lecture series returns with March 26 panel on Canada-U.S. relations
Featuring Professor Lara Campbell from Simon Fraser University; Tim Cook, chief historian and director of research at the Canadian War Museum; and Asa McKercher, Steven K. Hudson Research Chair in Canada-U.S. Relations at St. Francis Xavier University
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
This is a great piece. But it’s also fascinating that the marriage/SA allegory for US/Canada relations still has so much power over us. “Annexation is not marriage. It’s rape.” www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...
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Why some Canadians are in denial about Donald Trump
Security threats don’t feel close until your windows start to shake.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Here’s another much more salacious depiction of Miss Canada and Uncle Sam. Richard Cartwright the Liberal finance minister is an “Arab” selling her into (sexual) slavery. 1891 Conservative campaign poster.
Miss Canada sold to Uncle Sam by Richard Cartwright
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Lindsay Gibson @lsgibson.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
We're looking for historians and history teachers in Canada to share their beliefs about history and presentism. If you're interested in participating in this study, please click the following link: ualbertauw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
US annexation of Canada was often imagined as a marital (read: sexual) union by 19th and 20th c cartoonists. Bengough uses the motif in this 19 Jan 1889. It’s funny b/c Miss Canada (who’s particularly comely in her toque and blanket coat) rebuffs US’s come on. Girl just wants to shop.
Miss Canada purchasing goods from Uncle Sam
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
JW Bengough drew dozens of cartoons about US-Canada tariff policy. This one from Feb 26, 1876 critiques Mackenzie’s and the Liberal’s free trade policy in the face of American economic aggression.
Uncle Sam clubbing Canadian Industry while Alexander McKenzie looks on.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
“Crisis” implies that at some time in the past the (im)balance of power between the sexes was just right, Goldilocks style.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
We just saw a crystal clear demonstration of DJT’s “might makes right” attitude. He kept saying “you have no cards.” All he understands is brute power. He is the CINC of the world’s largest military & so everyone must kneel. He and Putin plan to carve up their adjacent territories b/c they can.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
The Art of the Kneel
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
I was talking American politics with a smart group of friends on the weekend and we all agreed that by just saying stuff that was objectively true made us sound completely bananas.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
We all know that what RFK is up to is eugenics, right?
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
I’m pretty sure the Gaza video started as satire. The Trump team has consistently appropriated satirical takes to muddy the waters. When we don’t know what’s irony and what’s fact, anything becomes possible.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Taking bets on which political opponent will be the first to go to jail and the first to die.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Joey is a former student & I brag about them all the time. I have also invited Joey to my history methods class & the students are always wowed. Joey’s work is fascinating & innovative, their approach to archiving & historical research thoughtful & important. Check out Joey’s essay to find out more.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
This is how it’s done. Political cartoonists that endlessly play on “Trump is a little bitch” with all the misogynist and queer-phobic connotations that entails could learn something here.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Thinking about sex, gender and politics: the first time an MP spoke in Parliament was their “maiden speech” and (in the US at least) a man’s first time to the polls was his “virgin vote” historyofparliament.com/2017/07/19/m...
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First steps in the chamber: making a maiden speech - The History of Parliament
For the one hundred or so new MPs who were elected in June, many have already achieved one of the major milestones of their Commons’ careers: the maiden
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Do you ever read something that just stuns you with its insight and erudition? Rn it’s Diana Donald’s *Art of Caricature* for me. The incisiveness and quality of understanding is just wow. If I could have read and understood this 10 years ago, everything about my project would have been different.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Glad someone is saying the quiet parts out loud. “Trump's arguments sound like a man trying to construct a pretext.” www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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ANALYSIS | Trump's talk about Canada parrots Putin's claims on Ukraine | CBC News
Donad Trump's threats and claims about Canada may be unprecedented in the history of U.S.-Canada relations. But they have a strong precedent elsewhere in recent history: They closely resemble remarks ...
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paulseesequasis @pseesequasis.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
‘Never underestimate the power of quiet determination. It changes the most severe circumstances and holds the line against impossible odds.’ - Tatanga Mani (George McLean), Stoney-Nakoda, at age 92 as seen by photojournalist Rosemary Gilliat at Morley, Alberta in 1962.
A colour photograph of Stoney-Nakoda Elder George McLean, in full regalia, at age 92. Photograph taken in 1962.
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Kristine Alexander @kalexand.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
@annettejosephg.bsky.social @meghankroberts.bsky.social & I are seeking submissions for a special issue of French Historical Studies on "Children & Childhood in the French-Speaking World." We are esp interested in contributions that deal with race, empire, and colonialism. CFP here: bit.ly/3EIeVvE
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Nova Scotia Museum @novascotiamuseum.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Spending time with the future leader, zoologist, botanist, biologist, researcher, conservator, registrar, interpreter, paleontologist, archaeologist, curator and storyteller in your life? Take her to a museum. #WomeninScienceDay
Paleontologist from the Fundy Geological Museum digging on the beach.A girl and her parent build with LEGO at the Museum of Industry.A girl planes a board at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Boat ShopA girl looks through the glass floor at the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
If you’ve recently cancelled Prime, go back and make sure it’s actually cancelled. I went through the process carefully and it still renewed this month. Same thing happened last time I cancelled.
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Matthew Hayday @mhayday.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Le Groupe d'histoire politique de la Société historique du Canada sollicite des communications pour une conférence intitulée « Populisme : ici et ailleurs » qui aura lieu à Toronto du 16 au 18 octobre 2025. Voir les détails ci-dessous.
Appel à contributions - Le populisme : ici et ailleurs
Toronto, 16 au 18 octobre 2025.
Au Canada, par exemple, le Parti progressiste (1920-30), la Fédération du Commonwealth coopératif (1931-62) et le Parti réformiste (1987-2000) se ressemblaient peu, si ce n'est qu'ils prétendaient représenter « le peuple » et non « les élites ». Les partis et mouvements populistes se sont renforcés ces dernières années dans une grande partie du monde, et un parti tenant un discours populiste a de bonnes chances de former le prochain gouvernement national du Canada. Le terme « populiste » est plus souvent employé comme un terme d'éloge ou de condamnation plutôt que d’être examiné avec un regard d'érudit, et ses expressions variées, parfois contradictoires, décortiquées, analysées et comprises. Il n'a donc jamais été aussi opportun de considérer le populisme comme un phénomène historique.
Le Groupe d'histoire politique de la Société historique du Canada sollicite des communications pour une conférence intitulée « Populisme : ici et ailleurs » qui aura lieu à Toronto du 16 au 18 octobre 2025.
Nous invitons à la fois des communications individuelles et des propositions de panels sur divers aspects du populisme pertinents à l'expérience canadienne.
Nous sollicitons des propositions de 500 mots maximum, en anglais ou en français, décrivant à la fois le sujet et l'approche. Les propositions émanant d'étudiants de troisième cycle sont les bienvenues. Veuillez joindre un bref CV (1-2 pages max.) à votre proposition.
Veuillez soumettre vos propositions ou vos demandes d'informations complémentaires avant le 15 février 2025 à :
Jack Cunningham, stewartjohncunningham@hotmail.com
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Matthew Hayday @mhayday.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
The Political History Group of the Canadian Historical Association invites papers for a conference entitled: “Populism: Here and Abroad” to be held in Toronto from October 16-18, 2025. See details below!
Call for Papers -- Populism: Here and Abroad
Toronto, October 16-18, 2025
 In Canada, the Progressive Party (1920-30), the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (1931-62), and the Reform Party (1987-2000), for instance, little resembled each other, save for their claim to represent “the people” not “elites.” Populist parties and movements have gained strength in recent years throughout much of the world, and a party employing populist discourse has a good chance of forming Canada’s next national government. The term “populist” is more often employed as a term of praise or condemnation than it is examined with a scholar’s eye, and its varied, sometimes contradictory expressions unpacked, analyzed, and understood. It has therefore never been timelier to consider populism as a historical phenomenon.
The Political History Group of the Canadian Historical Association invites papers for a conference entitled: “Populism: Here and Abroad” to be held in Toronto from October 16-18, 2025. We welcome both individual papers and proposals for panels on various aspects of populism relevant to the Canadian experience including, but not limited to:
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the circumstances that give rise to various populist groupings;
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the grievances they claim to address;
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the conditions that lead to their success or failure;
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their approaches to electoral politics;
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comparative studies with populists elsewhere;
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how political cultures have been shaped by populist movements and organizations purporting to reflect their goals;
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the ways in which populists address who belongs to the political community.
We invite proposals of no more than 500 words, in English or French, describing both topic and approach. Proposals from graduate students are welcome. Please include a short CV (1-2 pages max.) with your proposal.
Please submit proposals or requests for further information by February 15, 2025 to:
Jack Cunningham, stewartjohncunningham@hotmail.com
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
It’s wild to realize that “norms” have been the only thing holding democracy together for the last 250 years
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
I can’t pick just three
Murakami, King, Germano and Staw
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Can we please take the word czar out of everyone’s gd mouth
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
The banks are probably pushing back on the tariffs. Trump is promising them the spoils of war if they just hang in for the long game.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
I’m genuinely perplexed by ppl who continue to dismiss him as a rambling fool. He may or may not be stupid but this administration is not disorganized. Just because it seems impossible doesn’t mean they won’t do what they are straight out telling us what they want to do
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
It’s not just about our resources. Canada poses an existential threat to Trump’s America. Our existence belies all of his rhetoric. We are a functioning social democracy, based on the idea that diversity is strength, with an actual separation of church and state, regulations & controls protecting
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
My prediction: Panama by military force within six weeks on claims of national security. Six months of disinformation about Denmark misappropriating Greenland resources and oppressing the people there leads to occupation. And, if the international community doesn’t step up, Canada’s next.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
This is straightforward and clear and could be a really helpful introduction for folks who have only heard the Fox News version of this conversation www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
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Trump claims there's only '2 genders.' Historians say that's never been true | CBC News
The Trump administration's 'two gender' policy is sparking fear and confusion among trans and non-binary people. The executive order claims it's a return to "biological facts," but experts say it igno...
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
1890s-style economic nationalism seems cast in a rather different light rn
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Reading Polybius (200-118 BCE) for class: “when a new generation arises and the democracy falls into the hands of the grandchildren of its founders, they become so accustomed to freedom and equality that they no longer value them, and begin to fall into error. So when they begin to lust for power
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Daniel Rück @danrueck.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
uOttawa is seeking an Associate or Full professor in Indigenous studies or cognate discipline. Please share widely! uottawa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/uOttaw...
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Associate or Full Professor, Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies
Job Family: Academic Leadership and Faculty Union affiliation: APUO Faculty/Department: Faculty of Arts_FT Professors Campus: Main Campus Date Posted: January 27, 2025 Applications must be received BE...
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
If you are the kind of writer who is inspired by this, great. To everyone else: this is a profoundly specious analogy and complete bullshit as writing advice goes
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Matthew Hayday @mhayday.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Want to come and work in an awesome history department with me? The University of Guelph is recruiting for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Rural North American History! careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A... Deadline to apply is February 24.
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Assistant Professor in Rural North American History
Assistant Professor in Rural North American History
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
“To vindicate political power [the male/female opposition] must seem sure and fixed, outside human construction, part of the natural or divine order…to question or alter any aspect threatens the entire system.” J.W. Scott, 1986.
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Super (if a bit chilly) event at CPL put on by UofC. Nancy Janovicek introducing @mhayday.bsky.social
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Carmen Nielson @carmen-nielson.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Looking for old and new history friends
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