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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her)

@chmcnabb.bsky.social
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Medieval/early modern, drama, disability, pedagogy. Dramatic Prosthesis: Disability and Drama. Editor of Medieval Disability Sourcebook.

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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Today’s class motto: if the word is weird, it’s Old English. We’ll tackle the pun next week.
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
For today’s class I had students design their own epics, crafting their own “big questions” and episodic plots. But I told them their hero was assigned and non-negotiable: Dolly Parton.
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Jonathan Hsy 許維成 @jonathanhsy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The semester is approaching! If you’re teaching race & premodern contexts, check out throughlines.org - premodernist scholars across fields (including literature & other disciplines) with informational videos, reading lists, classroom activities, and much more! @acmrs.bsky.social
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Throughlines — Race in the premodern classroom
Created by field-leading scholars, Throughlines’ pedagogical approaches offer accessible and critical ways to incorporate discussions of race in the premodern studies classroom.
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Matthew Boedy @matthewboedy.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The 2026 @aaup.org Faculty in the South Survey is live. If you are faculty in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas please take a second to fill it out: forms.gle/iLheVskd4wcA...
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2026 AAUP Faculty in the South Survey
The Georgia conference of the American Association of University Professors [AAUP] and its partners in states across the South have been at the forefront of fighting attacks on higher education. To as...
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
This piece has been a pet project of mine, and I am so grateful to @salvationsouth.com for getting it out into the world. Also many thanks to the Public Writing Workshop from @acmrs.bsky.social for workshopping the piece! www.salvationsouth.com/sweet-tea-hi...
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The Hidden History of Sweet Tea in the South
Nothing in a glass of sweet tea is Southern-made. Its history runs through Chinese leaves, British trade, Caribbean cane, and enslaved labor.
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National Endowment for the Humanities @nehgov.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
NEH grant recipients who received notification that a terminated award is eligible for reinstatement can find more information about initiating the restatement process here: shorturl.at/0GwBc
Information for NEH grantees on reinstatement of awards
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
“Would that this hoodie were a Time Hoodie.”
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👻madeline bOoOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 08/04/2026
all these universities kept axing medieval history departments as if they thought tyrants beefing with the Pope was going to stop being relevant
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5 Calls @5calls.org · 07/04/2026
You are currently averaging over 10,000 calls per hour on 5 Calls (!!!) to demand your reps rein in Trump and his catastrophic threats. 🔥📞🔥
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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 30/03/2026
Hello! Today is THE LAST DAY to file a claim in Bartz v. Anthropic. GET YOUR MONEY! Check the works list to see if you are on it here: secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/ File a claim here: www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/claim-form
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 27/03/2026
By any means necessary
I used up all of my mobile hotspot data to clip
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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Macbeth: SHIT
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Last call! Deadline is TOMORROW. Happy to answer any questions!
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Carrie Beneš @cebenes.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Due October 10th >> The New College Conference on Medieval & Renaissance Studies returns 5-7 March 2026! Accepting abstracts on all topics in European & Mediterranean history, literature, art, music & religion (4c-17c): www.newcollegeconference.org/cfp #medievalsky #earlymodern #renaissance #CfP
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
I could not be more excited about this! If you are not boycotting my state or country (both of which I get), please consider joining some really awesome people down in Sarasota this March! The deadline for abstracts is NOW OCT. 10! Check out www.newcollegeconference.org/cfp. #medievalsky
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New College Conference - Call for Papers
We’re back! The twenty-third biennial New College Conference on Medieval and Renaissance Studies will take place 5–7 March 2026 in Sarasota, Florida. The program committee invites 250-word abstracts ...
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Jason, ex Inferis @benedictsred.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
“i asked chat gpt” “i asked grok” Jeeves would kill you where you stand
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Dr Francis Young @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
*Confused historians of early modern medicine wake up to find themselves experts on current affairs*
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
I could not be more excited about this! If you are not boycotting my state or country (both of which I get), please consider joining some really awesome people down in Sarasota this March! The deadline for abstracts is 10/1. Check out www.newcollegeconference.org/cfp. #medievalsky
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New College Conference - Call for Papers
We’re back! The twenty-third biennial New College Conference on Medieval and Renaissance Studies will take place 5–7 March 2026 in Sarasota, Florida. The program committee invites 250-word abstracts ...
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Since I busted out my "þorn star" shirt for York 2025, we've decided the MED needs to be rebranded as "þorn hub."
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
OK, some asks. Reach out via Signal or email, depending on comfort/what’s appropriate — both are in my bio. DOJ sources: If you can let me know of DRP2 fallout in your area, let me know. Also: If you have been affected by arts or science funding cuts and are willing to talk, please reach out.
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Judith Weisenfeld @jlweisenfeld.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
For independent and contingent #AcRel scholars: Short-term visiting scholar program at Ohio State's Center for the Study of Religion. $3,000 stipend, lodging, travel, and meals for a week-long residency. Deadline: July 1, 2025
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Visiting Scholar Program | Center for the Study of Religion
The Center for the Study of Religion hosts a short-term visiting scholar program one or two times per academic year. Building on a successful pilot program held in March 2023, this initiative aims to ...
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Carrie Beneš @cebenes.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Tomorrow, 1pm EDT! On behalf of @medievalacademy.bsky.social , Alison Perchuk and I are hosting an informal Community Hour for any/all premodernists affected by recent federal cuts. Please join us! #medievalsky #earlymodern #lateantiquity www.themedievalacademyblog.org/maa-to-host-...
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MAA to Host Community Discussion on Cuts to Federal Funding
MAA to Host Community Discussion on Cuts to Federal Funding Tuesday May 6th, 1 pm EDT Many of us have been shocked and appalled by the recent termination of
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Jason Rhody @jasonrhody.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
For the Monday morning crowd: a 🧵on how to appeal your NEH grant termination. Please share with NEH grantees. I also summarized in a shareable google doc, available here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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NEH Appeal - Public
Appeal Strategies for NEH Terminated Grants NEH Grantees with Terminated Grants -- the 30 day window for appeal is almost here. If your DOGE termination letter is dated April 2, then it is recommend...
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
A little timeline cleanse for you this morning: a Shakeswift mashup.
a meme with a portrait of Shakespeare and the words "someday I'll be living in a big old city and all you're ever gonna be is mean"
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Last week — from Saturday noon to Saturday noon — I brought you these nine reports at Law Dork, as well as several notes there and hundreds of posts here. To support my independent legal journalism, make sure you're signed up — and consider a paid subscription. Thanks. www.lawdork.com/subscribe
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SCOTUS AEA order report
CFPB Friday court order report
Van Hollen and Wilkinson story
SCOTUS birthright citizenship order and DOJ Civil Rights news report
Boasberg contempt probable cause order report
DOJ Civil Rights case dismissal report
Trump and Bukele Oval Office story
Luigi Mangione death penalty report
State Dept' Abrego Garcia declaration report
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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Congrats to RFK Jr for bringing together ASAN and Autism Speaks (among others). autisticadvocacy.org/2025/04/lead...
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Leading Autism Organizations Release Joint Statement on Upholding Scientific Integrity and Supporting the Autism Community - Autistic Self Advocacy Network
April 17, 2025, Washington, D.C. – As national organizations dedicated to advancing the well-being of Autistic individuals, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Autism Society of America, Autism Speaks...
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Chris Cantwell @cdc29.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
The National Humanities Alliance is collecting information on canceled NEH grants to share with congressional leaders. This is legit fact finding in support of competent lobbying. If you've had your grant canceled, do let them know. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Notify NHA about grant terminations!
We are collecting information about current grants that have been canceled since March 31st, 2025. If you are looking to share a story about the impact of NEH funding on your work please use this for...
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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Whan that Aprill with his shoures soote, The droghte of March hath perced to the roote, And bathed every veyne in swich licour Of which vertú engendred is the flour; Whan Zephirus eek with his sweete breeth Ynspired hath in every holt and heeth The tendre croppes...
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
I was fortunate enough to receive an #NEH Summer Stipend for my current book project, and I am gutted by the news coming out today. I will be calling my senators (per usual) to express my deep concern.
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Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
"Ain't Nobody Got Time for That" was my first reaction to the upcoming heatwave. The first 90 day in Tampa used to arrive in late May (100 years ago) But more recently the average is the 3rd week of April... about 35 days sooner. This spring we are likely to see it in a few days!
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Jonathan Healey @jonathanhealey.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
‘Okay which one of you accidentally added Robert Cecil to the chat?’
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Alex Wingate @bibliowingate.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Between me, @ehxlibris.bsky.social, and @undomielise.bsky.social, we have created our own #RSA2025 and #Shax2025 bingo after discussing it during dinner. Download and enjoy! docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Screenshot of bingo card based on conference behavior. Full-text available at Google Doc link in post.
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
I’m here at #Shax2025 but it’ll always be #ShakeAss to me.
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
What an awesome resource, thank you!
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WIRED @wired.com · 18/03/2025
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
If you want to support and defend the disability community, you can call your AG with respect to Texas v. Bercerra and its attempt to repeal section 504. 5calls provides a script, if you want one, and also alerts you whether your AG is part of the lawsuit or not. 5calls.org/issue/sectio...
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Defend Section 504: Protect the Rights of People with Disabilities ⭑ 5 Calls
Republican Attorneys General are attacking a 50-year-old law that protects disability rights. Texas v. Becerra is a case in federal court brought by …
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Erin Grievances @erinbartram.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
If you're interested in this position, we're open for applications till next Sunday 3/16 at midnight EDT! Sorry I forgot to put a closing date on this till now.
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A New Editor
Contingent is hiring a new editor! This person will join Erin Bartram and Marc Reyes as the permanent third editor for the magazine as we enter our seventh year of publication this spring. We’re looki...
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
A penitent Ash Wednesday to those who celebrate.
a white plastic bag in a tree with a yellow smiley face and the words i'm reminding you of your mortality at the bottom--it is a scene from 30 Rock
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 12/02/2025
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025! Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide! #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 27/02/2025
The Washington Post wants to hear from federal employees who were recently fired after receiving a glowing performance review. Tell us your story through this form.
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Are you a federal employee who was fired after a glowing review? Tell The Post.
The Washington Post wants to hear from federal employees who were recently fired after receiving a glowing performance review. Tell us your story through this form.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 26/02/2025
Who owns our newsroom? No one. ProPublica is a fiercely independent nonprofit. Not even our board or our donors know what we’re working on until it’s published. We are powered by 70,000 of you and counting. Join us: propub.li/4ih6dmJ
Graphic that reads: We are powered by 70,000 of you and counting. Join as a member today. Donate. ProPublica.
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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Washington Post is reporting that the US Gov't program to send free COVID tests to households will be shut down tonight, and the remaining tests destroyed. If you haven't already ordered yours in the latest batch (autumn 2024's) it's super quick & easy, price $0.00 covidtests.gov
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ASPR COVID-19 Testing NAVIGATION
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
For those of us raised on watching Newsies on endless repeat, never has a Disney movie prepared us more for a historical moment.
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
This week was The Importance of Being Earnest and as a class we explored how it’s themes might translate to 2025. One intriguing possibility was taking closetedness -> undocumented status.
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The Onion @theonion.com · 14/02/2025
Perfect for that special someone who has nothing. Gift America's Finest Membership today: membership.theonion....
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Cameron Hunt McNabb (she/her) @chmcnabb.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
If cortisol was a fuel source, I’d be set.
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Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 06/02/2025
We're holding the Senate floor all night to fight back against Trump’s nomination of Russell Vought. America saw how bad OMB’s illegal, incompetent funding freeze was. We want Americans to hear EVERY HOUR how bad the dangers are that he poses to their daily lives as OMB head.
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Holding The Senate Floor To Fight Trump’s Nomination Of Russell Vought
YouTube video by Senator Chuck Schumer
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Brief break from hawking The Onion to tell everyone I just subscribed to Wired. Please support publications who do brave work right now. www.wired.com/v2/offers/wi...
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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Hi, I am @motherjones.com' disability reporter. In the following weeks, I am very interested in hearing how tariff nonsense impacts getting your meds and medical equipment. My email to get in touch is jmetraux@motherjones.com. Reposts appreciated.
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