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David Malcolm

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PhD student at Teesside University, researching Founding Fathers, the American Constitution, and the ideas of Ancient Greece & Rome. Ordinary Member for BAAS. He/him.

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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It might be too much to hope for that the Vatican opens a centre of American Studies that I and others could apply to, especially given how much 'care' and 'attention' the UK has given to the field, but one can always hope.
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
⚠️ There is now less than one month to apply for the BAAS Development Fund ⚠️ The Fund supports a range of American Studies academic activities with grants of up to £2000. Proposals are due by 1st October. baas.ac.uk/funding/baas...
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BAAS Development Fund - British Association for American Studies
The BAAS Development Fund supports activities relating to American Studies research, pedagogy, or career development; and the development of networks or other organisations that support American…
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Call for Papers: In Progress ✍️ Graduate Journal of North American Studies Submissions are invited for excellent work written by graduate students in Anglophone literary, cultural, & media studies (including work in North American Studies). Deadline: 15th Oct baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Call for Papers: In Progress - Graduate Journal of North American Studies (Deadline Oct 15th, 2026) - British Association for American Studies
In Progress is a peer-reviewed online journal based at the English Department of Leibniz University Hannover, Germany. For our Spring 2027 issue, we invite submissions from MA students in North…
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
#CFP The next BAAS Postgraduate Symposium, Transatlantic Connections and the ‘Special Relationship[s]’, will take place at the V&A East Storehouse in London on 9th November. Proposals/abstracts are invited by 15th September. Learn more: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Call for Papers, BAAS Postgraduate Symposium, 2026: Transatlantic Connections and the ‘Special Relationship[s]’ - British Association for American Studies
The 2026 BAAS Postgraduate Symposium invites proposals from postgraduate researchers at all levels and across all disciplines on the topic of Transatlantic Connections and the ‘Special…
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
It feels like a little force of goodness died.
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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com
NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

 

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). 

 

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

 

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.         

 

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
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Senator Scott Wiener @scottwiener.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The best of the best of the best. She set the standard for being an extraordinary human being in a million different ways. Rest in power, Dolly.
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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Lindsey Graham will forever be remembered as one of the prime examples of Republicans shedding their moral restraints in the pursuit of unchecked power and, in doing so, setting up the fall of the American Republic.
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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
I'm proud to announce that today I submitted my PhD dissertation, "American Patricians: The Influence of Classical ideas on the Founding Fathers in the American Revolution." Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey - family, friends, and colleagues!
Title page for a PhD dissertation
American Patricians: The Influence of Classical ideas on the Founding Fathers in the American Revolution
David John Malcolm
A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of Teesside University of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy 
July 2026
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 27/06/2026
New in PN: @jbf1755.bsky.social on why Trump is an affront to the Founders "But now, the president is openly profiting off the office while destroying and misusing the physical WH as though he owns it. I am angry, because what we’re watching right now isn’t what a president is supposed to be."
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Joanne Freeman on why Trump is an affront to the Founders
"This presidency is beyond anything the founding folk could have conceived of."
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Dr Adam James Smith @elementaladam.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
🚨RADICAL PRINT CULTURE SYMPOSIUM 🚨 The Programme is now live (see 🧵), and the symposium will also feature two amazing keynote speakers, a print exhibition and a handling workshop. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... @bsecs.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social @chloewigstonsmith.bsky.social
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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
A terrible, tragic loss. Farewell, Professor Wood.
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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
I'm excited to be speaking at "The American Founding at 250" Roundtable next week! Come and join us for what promises to be a fascinating discussion on the political, intellectual, and cultural origins of the United States! www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
History Lab Presents: The American Founding at 250: A Roundtable
Moderated by Patrick O'Dare (Queen Mary)

As the United States approaches it’s 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, join History Lab for this special roundtable event discussing the significance of the founding era (1763 - 1801) in American history today.

Connie Thomas (UCL): Identity, Myth, and Memory: Commemorating the American Founding in Hamilton: An American Musical
Becca Palmer (UCL): Conspiratorial language in the leadup to 1776: The Road to the Declaration of Independence and Revolution
David Malcolm (Teesside): The role of Classical Antiquity in the Revolutionary Period: The Intellectual Roots of the Declaration of Independence
Tony Sullivan (Queen Mary): Federalist Anglophilia and The Jay Treaty Debates, 1795–1796: Foreign Policy in the Early Republic of the United States.

7 May 2026, 17:30 - 19:00
Online, via Zoom
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Introducing the new BAAS Postgrads Instagram account, to be used for networking for the upcoming 2026 PG Symposium & beyond 💫 buff.ly/uxEgiv9
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dr. thrasher, an american writer in ex(archia)(xile) @thrasherxy.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Period reminder: writers need to eat, pay rent & see the doctor like everyone else. If you appreciate a writer but don‘t have $15 or $30 to buy their/our book, a FREE way you can put money in our pockets is to just request that the libraries you use buy our books!
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
We've just wrapped up our final day of #BAAS2026. Thanks to our hosts at @glasgow.ac.uk for hosting us and to all the great speakers, and attendees for sharing their work. It's been a great three days of #AMStudies in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸 We hope to see you all again for our Digital BAAS conference in 2027.
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Mark Slater @markjslater.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Fantastic Targeted Research Panel today on US magazine culture at the Glasgow @officialbaas.bsky.social 2026 conference with Katie Burke @benoitmes.bsky.social! Huge thanks to @emilybrady.bsky.social for chairing too. 🙏 Excellent papers all around, it was a blast! See you next all BAAS 🫡
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Alex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The AI scams are really starting to get out of hand. It’s a massive trap for authors and the likelihood is that those who will fall for it are more vulnerable and less able to afford to lose money – people who accept direct inquiries and don’t filter everything through an agent, manager or publicist
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Laura Rattray @drlaurarattray.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Nearly time for #BAAS2026 in Glasgow🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Especially looking forward to chairing the BAAS-funded Transatlantic Literary Women Network early career roundtable on Friday with a brilliant line-up of speakers ⭐️(session 4E). Hope to see you there! @officialbaas.bsky.social
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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Attending #BAAS2026 this year? @mlhouston.bsky.social will be there and wants to hear about your ideas for articles and monographs! Get in touch - more info below...
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Welcome to #BAAS2026 at @glasgow.ac.uk over the next four days. Registration and coffee this morning, while our exec committee meet ahead of conference starting with the first panels after lunch. If you're attending conference this year please use the #BAAS2026 to share your posts with us! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
It's #BAAS2026 week! We can't wait to see you this Friday in Glasgow
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
#BAAS2026 is almost here! Attendees, which panels are you most looking forward to? And, if you're presenting, what will be discussing at the conference?
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Emily Sharp @emilysharp.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Very much looking forward to popping over to Glasgow to attend the @officialbaas.bsky.social conference next month. If you’d like to chat about your current project and/or publishing with @edinburghup.bsky.social do sign up!
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
You called? Mullin--several times--discussed bringing violence back to Congress, claiming the rules allowed for caning in the past. No. They didn't. For crying out loud. So there isn't any "presence" -- his word -- (i.e. precedent) for it. This guy shouldn't have anything to do with "security."
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Local author reacts to Sumner-Mullin comparisons: 'The caning itself was a brutal attack'
“Maybe we should bring some of that back, keep people from thinking they’re so tough," Senator Mullin said of duels and canings.
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
What are the causes of the descent into – or resurgence of – political violence in the US? In two weeks, the America Now! series returns to address the bloody history, legacy, & present-day manifestation of violence directed against & by the state. buff.ly/xzEfFnE Wed 25th March, British Library
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America Now! Political Violence in the USA - British Association for American Studies
However one defines or measures it, political violence is on the rise in the USA. But why? Join Kate Ballantyne, Shannon Carter and Luca Trenta for a discussion of the descent into - or resurgence of…
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
‼️ BAAS and the Journal of American Studies are pleased to announce that they will be recruiting for the following roles at JAS in Summer 2026, for start dates of 2 January 2027. Learn more about the roles here:
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Pre-Announcement: Editorial Team Roles at Journal of American Studies, recruiting Summer 2026 - British Association for American Studies
The Journal of American Studies, BAAS’s flagship publication, is one of the longest-running and most respected area studies journals in the world. Its purpose is to critique and interrogate the…
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
The BAAS website has been updated with news of a whole host of new books in American Studies 📚
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Digest Submission Archive - British Association for American Studies
Promoting, supporting and encouraging the study of the United States since 1955
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Calling postgraduates - You have until 16th January to submit your entry for the Ellen Craft Essay Prize. SASA offers the prize to encourage the study of marginalised voices. First-place will receive a cash prize & invitation to the March conference. How to submit:
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Ellen Craft Essay Prize - British Association for American Studies
*Deadline extended to Friday 16 January 2026* The Scottish Association for the Study of America (SASA) is thrilled to announce that this year’s Ellen Craft Essay Prize is now open for submissions.…
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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
There is something painfully/darkly ironic about preparing to edit an entire chapter about the US Constitution and the Federalist Papers, just as the Constitution is being torn up before our very eyes.
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
⚠️ Today is the deadline to share your proposals for BAAS 2026 ⚠️ Don't miss your opportunity to join us in Glasgow to present your research & discover the most exciting conversations in American Studies.
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BAAS 2026 - University of Glasgow 9-11 April 2026 - British Association for American Studies
BAAS Annual Conference 2026 Call for Papers Deadline Extended to Wednesday 10th December 2025 The College of Arts & Humanities and Andrew Hook Centre for American Studies at the University of Glasgow…
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
We are now just *one week* away from the closing date for the BAAS Awards. Click here to learn if you are eligible for any of the awards - buff.ly/EPsM0Ww Deadline: 17th December
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2026 BAAS Awards - British Association for American Studies
Each year, BAAS offers a growing list of awards, prizes, teaching assistantships, and research assistant awards, supporting the development of American studies in Britain. The 2026 Awards are now…
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Did you know? The BAAS Development Fund offers up to £2,000 for activities, such as: - Conferences & events - Workshops & reading groups - Diversity & inclusion initiatives Apply today:
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BAAS Development Fund - British Association for American Studies
NEW EARLIER DEADLINES FOR BAAS DEVELOPMENT FUND APPLICATIONS (1st FEBRUARY & 1st OCTOBER: BAAS invites scholars in any field of American Studies to apply for grants of up to two years in duration.…
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
'At the core of our mission is the principle that the UK should be a country where access to free and open discussion of US policy, both domestic and foreign should be available to members without impediment or fear of reprisal.' Read our Statement on Academic Freedom here:
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BAAS Statement on Academic Freedom - British Association for American Studies
A statement on American Studies in Britain and Academic Freedom prepared by the BAAS Executive Committee.
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
BAAS invites scholars in any field of American Studies to apply for grants of up to two years in duration. Grants may be requested for up to a maximum of £2000 for a range of American Studies academic activities. Please note, from 2026, earlier submission deadlines are in place.
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BAAS Development Fund - British Association for American Studies
NEW EARLIER DEADLINES FOR BAAS DEVELOPMENT FUND APPLICATIONS (1st FEBRUARY & 1st OCTOBER: BAAS invites scholars in any field of American Studies to apply for grants of up to two years in duration.…
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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Thank you to everyone who attended the BAAS PG Symposium today, including our wonderful speakers! It was great to meet everyone and listen to all the amazing research taking place within the community! See you all at Glasgow!
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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Politics! Literature! Music! Equality and Inequality! Lunch! All this and more here at the @officialbaas.bsky.social PG Symposium 2025!
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Today's the day. You can join us in-person or online for our Postgraduate Symposium, beginning at 9am!
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THIS WEEK: The 2025 BAAS Postgraduate Symposium - British Association for American Studies
The 2025 BAAS Postgraduate Symposium is taking place on November 26th as a hybrid event at Teesside University. You can register for the event on EventBrite. If you are a BAAS member, you can get a…
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Our Postgraduate Symposium, on the unequal struggle for equality and rights in America, is this Wednesday! Tickets are still available here:
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THIS WEEK: The 2025 BAAS Postgraduate Symposium - British Association for American Studies
The 2025 BAAS Postgraduate Symposium is taking place on November 26th as a hybrid event at Teesside University. You can register for the event on EventBrite. If you are a BAAS member, you can get a…
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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
There are still tickets available for our PG Symposium which is happening TOMORROW! Check the link below for more information and grab your tickets before they're gone!
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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
There are still tickets available for our PG Symposium which is happening TOMORROW! Check the link below for more information and grab your tickets before they're gone!
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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
The BAAS PG Symposium is happening THIS WEEK! Just 2 days to book your spot! Get your tickets now while they're still there to get! Check the @officialbaas.bsky.social link below for more details! See you soon! baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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THIS WEEK: The 2025 BAAS Postgraduate Symposium - British Association for American Studies
The 2025 BAAS Postgraduate Symposium is taking place on November 26th as a hybrid event at Teesside University. You can register for the event on EventBrite. If you are a BAAS member, you can get a di...
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Ben Gross @bhgross144.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
It is a sobering thought to realize that we're watching the leaders of American universities determine whether critical thinking-- and by extension, the #humanities --are still worthwhile investments.
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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
There's still time to sign up for the BAAS PG Symposium next Wednesday. Don't miss out! There's so much to experience!
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
⚠️ There are now less than 2 weeks until our 2025 Postgraduate Symposium ⚠️ The event, titled '"The people favored and the people oppressed": The Unequal Struggle for Equality and Rights in America', will take place on 26th November in Middlesbrough & online. Sign up now:
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BAAS Postgraduate Symposium 2025
‘The people favored and the people oppressed’: The Unequal Struggle for Equality and Rights in America
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 18/10/2025
Don't engage. Just block. They want to push their rage bait on here. Don't give them the satisfaction. bsky.app/profile/did:...
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British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
This Thursday, America Now! continues... The session looks at various representations of Americans in other countries, & how those trips have defined America as much as they have international locales. 25 September, 6:30pm @ British Library
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Americans Abroad: Travel, Tourism and US Culture - British Association for American Studies
Join us for a mini-break to the world of US culture's fantasy vacations.
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Tom Pepinsky @tompepinsky.com · 20/09/2025
A billionaire could seed 50-70 local papers around the country, paying 8-10 journalists at each to cover mostly high school sports and the school board and then write op-eds with a firm liberal slant. Put it all online, don’t charge readers anything, there’s a huge audience for this everywhere
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AzAnsel @azansel.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Since this whole debate is still happening, and since we are still not listening I will summarize what I understand the argument to be in the Lingua Franca of white nerds: Lord of the Rings analogies.
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