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J.D. Sargan

@jdsargan.bsky.social
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Medievalist, book historian, professional tran. (He/Him) All views mine only.

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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Since moving to a self-proclaimed “music town”, I have been reminded of something I knew aged 14-18 and had at some point forgot—that the only time I experience real quiet is when listening to live music with my eyes closed.
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
In fact, “Historic event: yes or no?” might be the most fundamental misunderstanding of how history is done that I’ve seen outside of an undergraduate classroom. It’s not Big Brother, it’s the passage of time and culture…
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Question for new followers: where did y’all come from? I’ve had 30+ follows the last two weeks, but I haven’t been added to any new lists recently. Did I do something compelling that I’m unaware of?!
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 20/08/2026
One thing I wish people would realize is just how central JK Rowling is to the entire anti-trans ecosystem. Looking at a network node analysis of the top 200 anti-trans X accounts, she is the most central figure spanning both sides of the Atlantic from Republicans to Labour.
A network graph visualization on a dark background showing connections between various accounts. The central, highly connected node is labeled "J.K. Rowling," with lines radiating out to many other nodes color-coded by region (UK, US, etc.). A detail panel on the right displays stats for her account, including her role as "Author & commentator," an in-degree of 153, an out-degree of 84, and 14 million followers.A scatter plot graph on a dark background comparing accounts based on "followers (log)" on the x-axis and "in-degree" on the y-axis. The data points are color-coded by region. J.K. Rowling is highlighted as a major outlier in the top right corner, possessing the highest number of followers and the highest in-degree. Other labeled points lower on the graph include various politicians, individuals, and campaign organizations.
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Anyone know of a good article/chapter on the use of mimeography, spirit duplication, or some other home/office copying tech in the civil rights movement? Suitable for engaged upper level undergraduates who will be looking at these materials in person?
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Anyone know of a good article/chapter on the use of mimeography, spirit duplication, or some other home/office copying tech in the civil rights movement? Suitable for engaged upper level undergraduates who will be looking at these materials in person?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The effective federal corporate income tax rate: 1950: 50% 1990: 25% 2020: 13% Stop asking "but how we will pay for it?" Restore the corporate tax rate. That is how we will pay for it.
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Petition to cast Jack O’Connell as this man.
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Steven Van Impe @svanimpe.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Sad news I've only just heard: Albert Derolez has left us. He was 91, and one of the foremost palaeographers and codicologists in the world.
Albert Derolez last year, holding his latest publication on the Liber Floridus, a Dutch popular science book.
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Sarah Pyke @sarahpyke.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Do I know anyone who has submitted a DFG Network bid (successfully or otherwise) and who would be willing to share materials?
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Tess Wingard @tesswingard.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
(re)introducing myself now that I've crawled back on here: I'm a historian of medieval gender and sexuality, I'm about to start my new role as assistant professor at the university of rochester after two years as a marie skłodowska-curie postdoctoral fellow at trinity college dublin
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A silly question, perhaps, but I really need someone to explain to me in very small words--What is the objective of the free piano scam emails? What happens when you say you want the piano?
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I’m not at IMC, but if you miss me you can find me at the book fair!
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Alicia Spencer-Hall @aspencerhall.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Always good to meet some friends at the #IMC2026 Book Fair. Snap these fantastic (& highly discounted) books up if you get the chance!! @jdsargan.bsky.social @parkerchronicle.bsky.social @ninondubourg.bsky.social #MedievalSky 🗃️
Light of the Everlasting Life: Disability and Crip Eschatology in Old English Literature by Leah Pope Parker Trans Histories of the Medieval Book: An Experiment in Bibliography by JD Sargan Disability and War in the Late Middle Ages edited by Ninon Dubourg and Christophe Masson
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
If you're someone who like a hard copy, but you've been holding off because of the price, I'm happy to say that my book is being paperbacked at the end of the month and it's available to preorder now!
arc-humanities.org
Trans Histories of the Medieval Book - Arc Humanities Press
Archival collections are political spaces: the decisions that govern whose histories are preserved, when, and by whom are not neutral. They reflect the commu...
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Jeffrey Makala @jeffmakala.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
#bookhistory #transbookhistory
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
If you're someone who like a hard copy, but you've been holding off because of the price, I'm happy to say that my book is being paperbacked at the end of the month and it's available to preorder now!
arc-humanities.org
Trans Histories of the Medieval Book - Arc Humanities Press
Archival collections are political spaces: the decisions that govern whose histories are preserved, when, and by whom are not neutral. They reflect the commu...
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
No gloves!!
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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Gen A.I. barons want us talkinge alone on our phones to a demon thei created, and not goinge places and being wyth each othir yn art and joy and communitye. Thei want cinemas to shut downe and broadwaye to go darke. Thei want wryteres to stop writinge. Thei want to build hell and have us pay for it.
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Andy Diggle @andydiggle.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
30 Rock "What a week" meme:
"What a year, huh?"
"Lemon, it's January 3rd."
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
If you want a preview of what is on offer in my book, I've been having some conversations that might interest you! Last week I spoke to Jen Hoyer @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social Library Science podcast. You can listen to our conversation newbooksnetwork.com/trans-histor....
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J.D. Sargan, "Trans Histories of the Medieval Book: An Experiment in Bibliography" (Arc Humanities Press, 2025) - New Books Network
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
If you want a preview of what is on offer in my book, I've been having some conversations that might interest you! Last week I spoke to Jen Hoyer @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social Library Science podcast. You can listen to our conversation newbooksnetwork.com/trans-histor....
newbooksnetwork.com
J.D. Sargan, "Trans Histories of the Medieval Book: An Experiment in Bibliography" (Arc Humanities Press, 2025) - New Books Network
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
My book is now available open access on project muse, with OAPen launch coming soon. Hard copies should start going out this week (if they have not already): you can get yours for 50% off with code SAR50.
muse.jhu.edu
Project MUSE - Trans Histories of the Medieval Book
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Robert Gallagher @hwaetspur.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The ad for the second postdoctoral position on our @leverhulme.ac.uk Britain’s Early Medieval Letters project is now live. We’re looking for an Old English specialist (who also works with Latin). 32-month FT post. Deadline for apps is 16 Jan 🙂 jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
jobs.kent.ac.uk
Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Are you passionate about early medieval Britain?  Do you have advanced knowledge of Old English and proficiency in Medieval Latin?  If yes, then you may be interested in this fixed term full time post...
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Sonja Drimmer @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
REPEAT AFTER ME (but really, after Neil Kraus): Wage stagnation and underemployment are not problems that education can fix. We cannot "upskill" students into well-paying jobs that do. not. exist.
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RedScharlach @redscharlach.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
I feel you, ancient Mongolian ceramic hedgehog. I feel you.
A small cartoon version of the ceramic Mongolian hedgehog shown in the quoted post. Behind him is the word AHHH in very large lettering. The caption under him says "just keep screaming".
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Ryan Cordell @ryancordell.org · 17/11/2025
If you invented a robot that sometimes cleaned my house really well & quickly & saved me lots of work—but *often* just moved things around without really cleaning—& *sometimes* added germs *to* the surfaces—such that just to be safe, I always had to clean after it I don’t think I’d buy that robot
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Did Knee-Jerk Contrarianism Ruin the New York Times?
Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?
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Dr Basil Arnould Price @basilaprice.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Odense is my favourite city in Europe and SDU is wonderful! A great opportunity ✨⬇️
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
My book is now available open access on project muse, with OAPen launch coming soon. Hard copies should start going out this week (if they have not already): you can get yours for 50% off with code SAR50.
muse.jhu.edu
Project MUSE - Trans Histories of the Medieval Book
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Mary Flannery @15thcgossipgirl.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
I’m thrilled to announce that, as of this very moment, I am now shifting into full-time work as an editor, dissertation/book coach, and grant consultant for hire!!! Details are in this post (including how to get 10% off all client services!) open.substack.com/pub/maryflan...
open.substack.com
Exciting news!
Page by Page is now part of something bigger!
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
NB: the code is valid for both US and rest of world purchases, but as ARC transitions suppliers for their European operation you will need to include it in your email to purchase (which will be prompted when you click on the ROW purchase link).
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Micah Goodrich, All Trans On Deck @micahgoodrich.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Just bought @jdsargan.bsky.social's book! I cannot wait to spend time with this text. Use the code SAR50 to slash the price! #medievalsky
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Deadline extended: abstracts due Oct 31
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Dave Andress @davidandress.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
We all know that the UK could have a well-funded university system without heaping debt on the heads of students, if politicians wanted it to. That's the only thing to say, really. Every dysfunction is a choice. A choice made by politicians, not by lecturers or students.
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Deadline extended: abstracts due Oct 31
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Deadline extended! You have until Monday October 20th to put in an abstract! #queerbibliography #transbookhistory @bibsoc.bsky.social @bibsocamer.bsky.social @obs1922.bsky.social @transbookhistory.bsky.social @thetransfemininereview.com @sharpnews.bsky.social @royalhistsoc.org
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The Transfeminine Review @thetransfemininereview.com · 14/10/2025
"You make the best of it all and hope you can help make it a little better for the gurl after you." - Miss Major, 2023 💔
One of the things I hear with some younger trans people I know is they feel, "I'm gonna get this surgery, and I'm gonna learn that way of speaking, and I'm gonna be done." You're never done. If you're a straight, cisgender person, you're never done. Things are always happening that have the potential to change you. So all I am today is not who I'm gonna be tomorrow, because of the things that happened to me today and later tonight. People forget that. "Oh, after I transition, I'm gonna be through." Well, good luck with that. 'Cause if you're through, then it's time to leave, you know, and I don't wanna go anywhere yet.
I'm in my seventies. Why didn't I stop? Number one is community. My gurls. I've had moments of thinking about stopping, but I didn't. I made sure I would step back, reju- venate myself, and then got back out there, and that's how you make a way. Our stories are not all the same, but the destination is: to get some place where we have some peace and harmony, and we can be at ease with ourselves and the people around us. You make the best of it all and hope you can help make it a little better for the gurl after you.
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Your challenge for this weekend is to put in an abstract for Queer Bibliography 2026. It's what all the cool kids are doing. The theme is Space, Place, Community (widely understood, certainly not limited to the South). CFP: shorturl.at/XAVJ0; Submit: forms.gle/XD7FgrrStp3j... Athens GA and online
Poster reads: March 12–14, 2026; Queer Bibliography in the South: Space, Place, Community; University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Evidence!
A stack of five books on a table. The book is titled “Trans Histories of the Medieval Book: An Experiment in Bibliography” by J.D. Sargan.
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
It's true: I wrote a book. And what's more, the book is done and soon you'll be able to own a copy. And what's more more, if you want a hard copy you can order one for 50% off now, with the code SAR50. And if you want it digitally, it'll be open access! www.arc-humanities.org/978180270163...
arc-humanities.org
Trans Histories of the Medieval Book - Arc Humanities Press
Archival collections are political spaces: the decisions that govern whose histories are preserved, when, and by whom are not neutral. They reflect the commu...
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
For the evening friends.
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
It's true: I wrote a book. And what's more, the book is done and soon you'll be able to own a copy. And what's more more, if you want a hard copy you can order one for 50% off now, with the code SAR50. And if you want it digitally, it'll be open access! www.arc-humanities.org/978180270163...
arc-humanities.org
Trans Histories of the Medieval Book - Arc Humanities Press
Archival collections are political spaces: the decisions that govern whose histories are preserved, when, and by whom are not neutral. They reflect the commu...
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Yale Classics Library @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Online Lecture Fri. Oct. 17, 12:00pm EDT @sims-mss.bsky.social J. D. Sargan on Trans Studies as Book Historical Method @jdsargan.bsky.social
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Trans Studies as Book Historical Method
J. D. Sargan considers generative modes of reading through the premodern archive to seek out trans lives beyond the ephemeral glimpses that have gone unnoticed in the historical record.
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Georgina Wilson @georginaemw.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Today is publication day for PAPER AND THE MAKING OF EARLY MODERN LITERATURE! Available in paper or digital form www.pennpress.org/978151282744... @pennpress.bsky.social
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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
We have a small budget to make a start on gathering resources for a Book Lab: does anyone have any recommendations, either for materials we should be buying, or for resources that give advice on doing such a thing?
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Dr. Nick Posegay @nposegay.northsky.social · 17/09/2025
I'm sorry, worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable permission to my voice and likeness? For what now? In any manner for any purpose??? This is in academia/.edu's new ToS, which you're prompted to agree to on login. Anyway I'll be jumping ship. You can find my stuff at hcommons.org.
By creating an Account with Academia.edu, you grant us a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable license, permission, and consent for Academia.edu to use your Member Content and your personal information (including, but not limited to, your name, voice, signature, photograph, likeness, city, institutional affiliations, citations, mentions, publications, and areas of interest) in any manner, including for the purpose of advertising, selling, or soliciting the use or purchase of Academia.edu's Services.
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Rebecca Menmuir @rebeccamenmuir.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
My book is out! Medieval Responses to Ovid's Exile, with Cambridge UP @universitypress.cambridge.org. I am so grateful to the friends, family, colleagues, librarians and archivists who helped along the way. Nervous and excited to see it in the world! www.cambridge.org/core/books/m...
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Medieval Responses to Ovid's Exile
Cambridge Core - Classical Literature - Medieval Responses to Ovid's Exile
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Jonny Edwards @veritasgaston.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
An incomparable legend.
Ozzy Osbourne being Ozzy Osbourne.
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