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It is arguable that he no longer had the relevance he once did in 2016-2020, but he was still a loyal supporter of Trump and now he has passed away. He is now safe from the consequences of his actions. The rest of us, including Trump and his ilk, might not be so lucky.

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Looking over his life's work, perhaps the reason it was so shocking was that, from the US perspective, Graham served in the military (though as a lawyer, not a soldier) so seeing him loyally serve Trump, a man who does not care for soldiers, was all the more shocking.

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Whether his loyalty to Trump was genuine or merely convenient, Graham's about-face was probably one of the first key moments signalling Trump's power on both the Republican Party and the wider electorate as a whole. He wasn't the only one, but his was the most widely discussed.

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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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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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

I've been re-reading most of his work for my PhD thesis which is almost done today and I've just heard the news. It's heartbreaking.

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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

dr. thrasher, an american writer in ex(archia)(xile) @thrasherxy.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

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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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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Thank you to everyone organising this! I had a fantastic time!

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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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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I'm old enough to remember when the crypto-bros were telling everyone that we should put our medial records, driving license, passports and other sensitive documents on the hilariously inept, wasteful and insecure blockchain. Such innocent times.

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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

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 · 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:

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

The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the event that arguably spawned the Constitution and the principles held with it, is going to be a very fraught time for all of us.

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David Malcolm @djmalcolm.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I can't imagine how Madison and Hamilton would feel that their eloquent and reasonable arguments about how the executive branch should be, must be, contained by the legislative and judicial branches... ...Only for that entire system to fall apart so completely in so short a time.

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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 · 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:

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.

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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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!

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!