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Greg O’Malley

@gogogomalley.bsky.social
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Historian of colonial America, the Caribbean, and slavery. Professor at UCSC. Lover of cooking, sporting, mountains, and indie bands. Mischievous uncle.

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Alondra Nelson @alondra.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The idea that people want AI oversight to happen "all of a sudden" ignores years of research, warnings, and policy efforts. The delay hasn’t been a lack of awareness; it’s been because of years of industry lobbying against regulation, political resistance, and inaction.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Tenure-track job for a historian of modern US history at Cal State Monterey Bay (@csumb.bsky.social). Come be my neighbor across the Bay! #bskystorians careers.pageuppeople.com/873/mb/en-us...
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Careers at California State University, Monterey Bay
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Amazing job opportunity the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for a curator of the Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery: nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/...
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Curator, Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery - Schomburg Center
Job Opening: Curator, Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery - Schomburg Center at The New York Public Library in Schomburg Center.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Amazing job opportunity the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for a curator of the Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery: nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/...
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Curator, Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery - Schomburg Center
Job Opening: Curator, Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery - Schomburg Center at The New York Public Library in Schomburg Center.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 23/09/2026
NEW: ProPublica revealed that the FBI was circling Sen. Collins over a defense contractor’s donations — until Trump gutted the unit in charge. Collins has since mustered a defense with a series of incorrect and misleading claims.
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ProPublica Debunks Susan Collins’ Claims About FBI Anti-Corruption Probe
ProPublica revealed that the FBI was circling Sen. Collins over a defense contractor’s donations — until President Trump gutted the unit in charge. Collins has since mustered a defense with a series o...
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Danielle Terrazas Williams @drdanielletw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Job Opportunity! The Department of History, Geography, and Legal Studies at the University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track position in United States and the World History Since 1945 at the rank of Assistant Professor. networks.h-net.org/jobs/70429/u...
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Jason Herbert @herberthistory.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I gave a talk here last year and was blown away by this program. The faculty is a murderer row of cool smart people. Underrated town close to Ozarks. Phenomenal gig for whoever gets it. jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87958
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Assistant Professor (Early American History) - 9 month appointment
The successful candidate must demonstrate preparation to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Colonial/Revolutionary Era and their specialty as well the first half of the U.S. History Surve...
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
There should be a law that management can’t call a long meeting a “retreat” unless you go somewhere (preferably somewhere nice). If it’s in the same place where you normally have meetings, it’s just a “long meeting.” No dressing it up as a “retreat.” (How’s your Tuesday going? Sigh.)
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
So I guess I’m switching to MapQuest. Question though: Do you still print out the MapQuest directions to bring in the car, like the last time I used it in 1998?
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
MapQuest mocked Trump’s move to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” on social media even as bigger rivals like Google Maps and Apple Maps have complied with the change.
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MapQuest Is The App Store’s Most Downloaded App After Refusing To Change Lake Ontario Name
The company mocked Trump’s move to rename the water body to Lake America on social media even as bigger rivals like Google Maps and Apple Maps have complied with the change.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Next Monday (July 27), I'm giving a virtual talk on the Escapes of David George for the Ashland Public Library and a consortium of other small Massachusetts libraries. It's free, and since it's virtual you don't need to be in Mass. to attend! Register here: tinyurl.com/apl-250-7272...
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Virtual - Celebrating America's 250th: "The Escapes of David George" with author Gregory E. O'Malley
We are so pleased to be starting this 9 week series to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We're thrilled to welcome author and historican Gregory E. O'M...
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Next Monday (July 27), I'm giving a virtual talk on the Escapes of David George for the Ashland Public Library and a consortium of other small Massachusetts libraries. It's free, and since it's virtual you don't need to be in Mass. to attend! Register here: tinyurl.com/apl-250-7272...
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Virtual - Celebrating America's 250th: "The Escapes of David George" with author Gregory E. O'Malley
We are so pleased to be starting this 9 week series to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We're thrilled to welcome author and historican Gregory E. O'M...
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Tomorrow in Philadelphia! support.librarycompany.org/event/the-es... Reception at 5:30, talk at 6:00.
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The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and the American Revolution.
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TW @twesq.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
“It’s not coming home.” Ironically, the English football reality and The British Museum’s slogan
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Next week, I'll be talking about The Escapes of David George at the Library Company of Philadelphia (founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731)! The event is free, but you need to register for a ticket: support.librarycompany.org/event/the-es... #AmRev #bskystorians
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The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and the American Revolution.
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UNC Press @uncpress.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The only thing better than a book is a book you didn't pay full price for 🤭 You can use code 01HISTORY250 for 35% off + free US shipping on orders over $75 on all history books (distributed books not included) on our site all month long 🙌
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Next week, I'll be talking about The Escapes of David George at the Library Company of Philadelphia (founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731)! The event is free, but you need to register for a ticket: support.librarycompany.org/event/the-es... #AmRev #bskystorians
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The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and the American Revolution.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Just went to sign off an email “Cheers, Greg,” but accidentally typed “Beers, Greg” instead. How’s your Tuesday morning going?
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MAAH Stone Book Award @maahstonebookaward.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
98/158 2026 Official Submission #MAAHStoneAtoZ @stmartinspress.bsky.social @macmillanpubusa.bsky.social
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Fllics @fllics.com · 25/06/2026
​🚨 BREAKING: Shocking reports and footage show police brutally assaulting young demonstrators on the bridge between Ohio and Kentucky. The group was protesting Trump’s policies when police responded with extreme force.
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In The Same Sea @inthesamesea.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
The team of IN THE SAME SEA is happy to share a dataset about nearly 7,000 enslaved fugitives in Lesser Antilles. Read more at: scholarlypublishingcollective.org/msup/jsdp/ar... Download at: dataverse.harvard.edu/citation?per... Watch at: experience.arcgis.com/experience/2... 🍀🌊🌞
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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Recently, FamilySearch digitized and uploaded tons of microfilmed records, including many from 18th-century Massachsuetts. They're using some sort of AI to transcribe/summarize the handwritten documents. I've noticed that the AI strips out references to race and enslavement in 18thc documents.
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Liesbeth Corens @onslies.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
oh permanent full-time pre-1800 job at Limerick! Deadline 14 August -- start of the job in January 2027. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRU993/a... #earlymodern #MedievalSky #Skystorians #Jobfairy
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Assistant Professor in European and or Global History (pre-1800) at University of Limerick
Apply for the Assistant Professor in European and or Global History (pre-1800) role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Honored to see The Escapes of David George in @csmonitor.bsky.social‘s “The American Revolution in 5 Books!” www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture... #AmRev #bskystorians #amreading
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The American Revolution in 5 books: Triumph and tragedy
The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States brings a bounty of books assessing the period’s ideals and figures.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Honored to see The Escapes of David George in @csmonitor.bsky.social‘s “The American Revolution in 5 Books!” www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture... #AmRev #bskystorians #amreading
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The American Revolution in 5 books: Triumph and tragedy
The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States brings a bounty of books assessing the period’s ideals and figures.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Dear England, I know you’re new at heat waves, but it might help to nix your insane law that only allows windows in hotel rooms to open an inch. Sincerely, The rest of the world PS. For context, the drop outside is 2 feet.
A window about one inch ajar, with a cable lock preventing it from opening any wider.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Nice story about Juneteenth in the @larchmontbuzz.bsky.social , which draws on my recent event about The Escapes of David George, with Jody David Armour, at the great Chevalier's Books in L.A.: larchmontbuzz.com/larchmont-vi...
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Juneteenth in this Semiquincentennial Year - Larchmont Buzz - Hancock Park News
Juneteenth is both a celebration of freedom and a reminder of how long that freedom took to reach everyone it was promised to.
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Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
“Reevaluating every research grant w/ a political lens each time a new party is in power could end America’s scientific progress and leadership.” China now leads R&D investment. The EU courts US scientists w/ promises of stability that is lacking here. The threat is real. 🧪 archive.today/5T64n
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I’ve spent 40 years in research. I have never seen a threat to science like the new grantmaking rule
“American science is too valuable to be turned into a political football,” writes David J. Skorton, president of the Association of American Medical Colleges.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Nice story about Juneteenth in the @larchmontbuzz.bsky.social , which draws on my recent event about The Escapes of David George, with Jody David Armour, at the great Chevalier's Books in L.A.: larchmontbuzz.com/larchmont-vi...
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Juneteenth in this Semiquincentennial Year - Larchmont Buzz - Hancock Park News
Juneteenth is both a celebration of freedom and a reminder of how long that freedom took to reach everyone it was promised to.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Hydration break in Haiti vs. Scotland when it’s 74 degrees? I guess soccer plays quarters now instead of halves so FIFA and the networks can sell more commercials.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Nice article today by @liviagershon.bsky.social about an essay I wrote on the slave trade's importance to the growth of Charleston in 2017. Why now? I don't know! But I'm thankful for the write-up, especially for opening access to my essay normally behind a paywall. daily.jstor.org/how-the-slav...
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How the Slave Trade Built Charleston - JSTOR Daily
The city's prosperity grew from a system that trafficked human beings and turned their lives into profit.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Nice article today by @liviagershon.bsky.social about an essay I wrote on the slave trade's importance to the growth of Charleston in 2017. Why now? I don't know! But I'm thankful for the write-up, especially for opening access to my essay normally behind a paywall. daily.jstor.org/how-the-slav...
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How the Slave Trade Built Charleston - JSTOR Daily
The city's prosperity grew from a system that trafficked human beings and turned their lives into profit.
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Livia Gershon @liviagershon.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Wealthy plantation owners traveled a great distance to meet arriving ships. And workers—many of them enslaved—also arrived in town, bringing food and firewood to inns and taverns and helping to deliver newly arrived captives to the plantations. daily.jstor.org/how-the-slav...
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How the Slave Trade Built Charleston - JSTOR Daily
The city's prosperity grew from a system that trafficked human beings and turned their lives into profit.
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Karin Wulf @kawulf.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The @historians.org Exec Committee, that's the 3 presidents and the 3 vice presidents (I'm one) have posted a statement abt the upcoming Council elections. I don't speak for the AHA or the EC here, just for myself-- but want to note a few things that seemed important in concurring on this statement.
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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
With the new q1 GDP growth number coming in today at 1.6% what the data tells us that Trump has seen the lowest GDP growth on his watch of any American President since Hoover. 1/
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Holly Brewer @earlymodjustice.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Not a good thing to have your name as president followed by the words “since Hoover,” especially when it comes to economics.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I had a great conversation with @jmadelman.bsky.social about my new book for the latest episode of the great Ben Franklin’s World podcast. Check it out! benfranklinsworld.com/episode-441-...
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Episode 441: Gregory O'Malley, The Escapes of David George - Ben Franklin's World
What happens when freedom can only be found outside the United States? Greg O'Malley discusses The Escapes of David George.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I had a great conversation with @jmadelman.bsky.social about my new book for the latest episode of the great Ben Franklin’s World podcast. Check it out! benfranklinsworld.com/episode-441-...
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Episode 441: Gregory O'Malley, The Escapes of David George - Ben Franklin's World
What happens when freedom can only be found outside the United States? Greg O'Malley discusses The Escapes of David George.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 25/05/2026
Pope Leo XIV makes a historic apology for the role the Holy See itself played in legitimizing slavery and for having failed to condemn it for centuries, calling the Vatican’s record a “wound in Christian memory.”
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Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See’s own role in legitimizing slavery
History’s first U.S.-born pope, whose family history includes both enslaved people and slave owners, delivered the apology in his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” (Magnificent Humanity), which was released Monday.
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Joseph M. Adelman @jmadelman.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
What if freedom during the Revolution meant leaving America? This week at @bfworld.bsky.social I interview @gogogomalley.bsky.social about the extraordinary story of David George. #America250 #Revolution250 #podcasts benfranklinsworld.com/441
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Episode 441: Gregory O'Malley, The Escapes of David George - Ben Franklin's World
What happens when freedom can only be found outside the United States? Greg O'Malley discusses The Escapes of David George.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Excited for a Deep South book tour this week! Thurs., 5/14, 6pm: The Book Tavern, Augusta GA: booktavern.com/event/2026-0... Fri., 5/15, 1pm: Tall Tales Book Shop, Atlanta GA: talltalesatlanta.com Sun., 5/17, 3pm: @newsouthbookstore.bsky.social, Montgomery AL: newsouthbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Excited for a Deep South book tour this week! Thurs., 5/14, 6pm: The Book Tavern, Augusta GA: booktavern.com/event/2026-0... Fri., 5/15, 1pm: Tall Tales Book Shop, Atlanta GA: talltalesatlanta.com Sun., 5/17, 3pm: @newsouthbookstore.bsky.social, Montgomery AL: newsouthbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
And where is the outrage from mainstream media outlets over this? Crickets. 🦗
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Holly Brewer @earlymodjustice.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Just crazy that the *actual* king of England is explaining the limits on the executive branch under Anglo-American constitutional law — to the U.S. Congress.
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Greg O’Malley @gogogomalley.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Grateful for this feature in @christianitytoday.com about slavery and the American Revolution, including The Escapes of David George. www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/hist...
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On America’s 250th, Remember Liberty Denied - Christianity Today
Three history books on the US slave trade.
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Abigail Swingen @abigailswingen.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
I do not begrudge my colleagues who leave. But I don't need judgment from folks outside of Texas if I have to stay: "We do not need to be lectured. We do not need to be rescued. What we need is support. Many of us see staying not as an ethical failure, but as the very fulfillment of our values."
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Republicans: “The debt is stealing money from our kids!” Also Republicans: “Let’s spend $400,000,000 on a ballroom and $1.5 Trillion on the military and let Trump win a $10 Billion lawsuit to pocket billions just for funsies”
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
"Enemy from within." "Communists, Marxists, fascists, radical left thugs, vermin." "Garbage" Somalis, "low IQ people." "She's an evil, sick, crazy, b..." Republicans want the left to tone down the rhetoric. Erm, have they listened to Donald Trump?? Zeteo put together this Trump montage:
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Science Magazine @science.org · 25/04/2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has fired all 24 members of the National Science Board, the body that oversees the National Science Foundation. scim.ag/4cxQWhl
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Trump fires NSF's oversight board
Dismissal of the National Science Board is widely seen as latest move to erase NSF’s independence
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