David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 02/10/2026It 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. 000
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish 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...baas.ac.ukBAAS Development Fund - British Association for American StudiesThe 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… 068
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Call 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...baas.ac.ukCall for Papers: In Progress - Graduate Journal of North American Studies (Deadline Oct 15th, 2026) - British Association for American StudiesIn 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… 042
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish 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...baas.ac.ukCall for Papers, BAAS Postgraduate Symposium, 2026: Transatlantic Connections and the ‘Special Relationship[s]’ - British Association for American StudiesThe 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… 022
Reposted by David MalcolmJoanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 25/08/2026It feels like a little force of goodness died. 2542135
Reposted by David MalcolmAlex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Here'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 69135088680
Reposted by David MalcolmSenator Scott Wiener @scottwiener.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The 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. 0687
David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Lindsey 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. 120
David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 03/07/2026I'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! 171
Reposted by David MalcolmAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 27/06/2026New 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."publicnotice.coJoanne Freeman on why Trump is an affront to the Founders"This presidency is beyond anything the founding folk could have conceived of." 662015568
Reposted by David MalcolmDr 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 12916
David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 08/06/2026A terrible, tragic loss. Farewell, Professor Wood. 000
David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 30/04/2026I'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/... 031
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Introducing the new BAAS Postgrads Instagram account, to be used for networking for the upcoming 2026 PG Symposium & beyond 💫 buff.ly/uxEgiv9 021
Reposted by David Malcolmdr. thrasher, an american writer in ex(archia)(xile) @thrasherxy.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Period 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! 213363
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 11/04/2026We'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. 3174
Reposted by David MalcolmMark Slater @markjslater.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Fantastic 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 🫡 1107
Reposted by David MalcolmAlex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 09/04/2026The 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 76934
Reposted by David MalcolmLaura Rattray @drlaurarattray.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Nearly 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 083
Reposted by David MalcolmManchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Attending #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... 043
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Welcome 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! 🏴🇺🇸 0143
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 07/04/2026It's #BAAS2026 week! We can't wait to see you this Friday in Glasgow 031
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish 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? 184
Reposted by David MalcolmEmily Sharp @emilysharp.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Very 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! 083
Reposted by David MalcolmJoanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 18/03/2026You 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."boston.comLocal 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. 40362146
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 11/03/2026What 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 Librarybuff.lyAmerica Now! Political Violence in the USA - British Association for American StudiesHowever 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… 011
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish 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:buff.lyPre-Announcement: Editorial Team Roles at Journal of American Studies, recruiting Summer 2026 - British Association for American StudiesThe 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… 058
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 12/01/2026The BAAS website has been updated with news of a whole host of new books in American Studies 📚buff.lyDigest Submission Archive - British Association for American StudiesPromoting, supporting and encouraging the study of the United States since 1955 064
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Calling 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:buff.lyEllen 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.… 035
David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 04/01/2026There 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. 100
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish 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.buff.lyBAAS 2026 - University of Glasgow 9-11 April 2026 - British Association for American StudiesBAAS 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… 022
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 10/12/2025We 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 Decemberbuff.ly2026 BAAS Awards - British Association for American StudiesEach 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… 042
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Did 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:buff.lyBAAS Development Fund - British Association for American StudiesNEW 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.… 011
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish 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:buff.lyBAAS Statement on Academic Freedom - British Association for American StudiesA statement on American Studies in Britain and Academic Freedom prepared by the BAAS Executive Committee. 073
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 02/12/2025BAAS 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.buff.lyBAAS Development Fund - British Association for American StudiesNEW 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.… 054
David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Thank 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! 030
David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Politics! Literature! Music! Equality and Inequality! Lunch! All this and more here at the @officialbaas.bsky.social PG Symposium 2025! 021
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Today's the day. You can join us in-person or online for our Postgraduate Symposium, beginning at 9am!buff.lyTHIS WEEK: The 2025 BAAS Postgraduate Symposium - British Association for American StudiesThe 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… 022
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Our Postgraduate Symposium, on the unequal struggle for equality and rights in America, is this Wednesday! Tickets are still available here:buff.lyTHIS WEEK: The 2025 BAAS Postgraduate Symposium - British Association for American StudiesThe 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… 095
Reposted by David MalcolmDavid Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 25/11/2025There 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! 021
David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 25/11/2025There 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! 021
David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 24/11/2025The 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...baas.ac.ukTHIS WEEK: The 2025 BAAS Postgraduate Symposium - British Association for American StudiesThe 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... 023
Reposted by David MalcolmBen Gross @bhgross144.bsky.social · 23/11/2025It 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. 333276
David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 21/11/2025There's still time to sign up for the BAAS PG Symposium next Wednesday. Don't miss out! There's so much to experience! 064
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish 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:buff.lyBAAS Postgraduate Symposium 2025‘The people favored and the people oppressed’: The Unequal Struggle for Equality and Rights in America 042
Reposted by David MalcolmAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 18/10/2025Don't engage. Just block. They want to push their rage bait on here. Don't give them the satisfaction. bsky.app/profile/did:... 17056042628
Reposted by David MalcolmBritish Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social · 22/09/2025This 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 Librarybuff.lyAmericans Abroad: Travel, Tourism and US Culture - British Association for American StudiesJoin us for a mini-break to the world of US culture's fantasy vacations. 043
Reposted by David MalcolmTom Pepinsky @tompepinsky.com · 20/09/2025A 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 07511
Reposted by David MalcolmAzAnsel @azansel.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Since 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. 191110406