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Noah Riseman

@noahriseman.bsky.social
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Australian-American historian who specialises in LGBTIQ+ and Indigenous histories. Author. Amateur ice hockey player. Hablo español. Views expressed are my own. scholars.latrobe.edu.au/nriseman/pu…

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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
So at ice hockey tonight, coach was about to tell me: 'Noah, you need to use your body more.' But before she could, I did this... (watch bottom left screen, upper right corner, black uniform, red gloves)
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Newest article now published in the Bulletin of Applied Transgender Studies The article opens some important conversations about ageism and rainbow policing in trans and LGBTIQA+ communities CW: article contains language now considered offensive bulletin.appliedtransstudies.org/article/5/1-...
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The Rise and Fall of "Tranny" in Australia - Bulletin of Applied Transgender Studies
Language around gender diversity is constantly evolving. Terms that previously were markers of pride are now slurs, while other words coined by the medical profession and used for decades are now cons...
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
PSA: my sister finally watched Heated Rivalry. She was messaging me about it this morning. She is team Kip. I am still team Scott Hunter. That’s all.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
That’s a wrap for Queer Clash 2026! Had an absolute blast playing ice hockey with these legends on Joe’s Juggernauts - sporting the pansexual pride flag and in honour of Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💪
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Looking forward to the Queer Clash ice hockey tournament this weekend. I’ll be playing on Joe’s Juggernauts - named in honour of Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, Joe Ball. Our team uniform is the pansexual flag colours. Here are some of the legends I’m playing with (and against).
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Awesome day at WOMADelaide. Highlight was definitely Dutch band My Baby. Also very kool to see Yothu Yindi perform.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Soweto Gospel Choir sings house dance anthems at Adelaide Fringe Festival. Mind. Blown! 🕺🤯
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
My ice hockey club on the ABC. Joined the Southern Lights in 2019 and never looked back 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💪 www.youtube.com/shorts/wZWLe...
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Australia's first LGBT+ ice hockey club | ABC NEWS
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
There’s an expression in the US to describe people from Minnesota: ‘Minnesota nice’. It’s because people from Minnesota are consistently some of the friendliest souls you will ever meet. 1/2
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Happy Midsumma Melbourne! Our Southern Lights Ice Hockey stall had more interest than ever before. Thanks, Heated Rivalry 😂🏒🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Heated Rivalry has suddenly brought attention to ice hockey in Australia - and more importantly to my club. The Southern Lights is Melbourne and Australia’s first LGBTIQ+ and inclusive club. We get a mention in this article - and hopefully more to come. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏒💪 www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
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What Australian sport can learn from queer ice hockey hit Heated Rivalry
The series challenges the hyper-masculine culture that often dominates men’s sport – and proves the power and potential of LGBTQI+ stories
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Spoke to my mother this morning about the attack at Bondi. She summarised the Jewish spirit well: ‘We survive. Go eat.’
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Hard to find words this morning, so will just repost this message from the Jewish Council of Australia.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
North Melbourne Kangaroos AFLW back-to-back premiers!
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a man wearing a baseball cap and a hoodie says this team will never lose again
ALT: a man wearing a baseball cap and a hoodie says this team will never lose again
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
I don't usually post clips from my ice hockey matches, but I was pretty proud of stopping this 2 on 1 breakaway last night. Context: we were short on players with only 3 defenders! www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxPGM...
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
I support several trans charities with my work, including donating all royalties from my book. One of those organisations is Transgender Victoria. If you donate to them through GiveOutDay between now and 16 October, funds will be matched. Donate here: giveoutday.org.au/o/transgende...
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GiveOUT Day 2025: Swipe Right on Impact
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Today I gave a presentation. Someone came up to me afterwards and said I was so convincing and would make a really good conman 😂. I’ll take the compliment! (*I told her I’d make a terrible conman because I’m an awful liar.*)
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
My mum just sent this article to me. As an anti-Zionist Jew who grew up in the US, it very much resonates: www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
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The Zionist consensus among US Jews has collapsed. Something new is emerging | Shaul Magid
Two years after the 7 October massacre and the onset of Israel’s slaughter in Gaza, American Jewry has been profoundly transformed
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
I’m old enough to remember when there was a pandemic, the Australian borders closed, and when stuff reopened after lockdowns there were massive staff shortages in all sorts of industries (especially hospitality and agriculture) because of the lack of immigrants.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
I had the pleasure of being a judge for the NSW Regional and Community History and Australian History categories in this year’s NSW Premier’s History Awards. Congratulations to all shortlisted and commended authors! Very looking forward to the awards ceremony! www.sl.nsw.gov.au/awards/nsw-h...
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NSW History Awards
Content from the State Library of New South Wales.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
This article nails it. I’m one of those Jews with ‘liberal Zionist parents whose kids took the social justice values seriously and emerged as anti-Zionists.’ www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/o...
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Opinion | Why American Jews No Longer Understand One Another
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Looking forward to being able to donate blood again for the first time in over 20 years: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
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Australian Red Cross loosens rules around LGBTQIA+ people donating plasma
Restrictions around sexually active gay and bisexual men donating blood and plasma are being loosened in a new world-leading move by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Drove by the Enchanted Valley and actually saw a rainbow! ¡Manejamos por el Valle Encantado y de verdad miramos un arco iris!
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Touched every time I see these memorials to the disappeared in Argentina. Never again means never again for anyone. Me siento emocionado cada vez q veo los monumentos conmemorativos a los desaparecidos en Argentina. Nunca más significa nunca más por todos.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Meanwhile, in Iguazú… Mientras tanto, en Iguazú…
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Meanwhile, in Patagonia… Mientras tanto, en Patagonia…
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Today I learned that the word ‘scrimmage’ is very American and generally is not used in Australia outside of ice hockey circles. 20+ years here and still learning the language 😂.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Happy trans day of visibility 🏳️‍⚧️! Sending lots of love and affirmation to all trans people out there. You are all fabulous and amazing being your authentic selves 💪! #transdayofvisibility #TDOV #transrightsarehumanrights #transally
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Sydney folks: this Friday I will be talking trans history at Waverley Library alongside longstanding Sistergirl advocate Kooncha Brown and the fabulous Chantell Martin. Talk is at 6:30pm. Details and bookings here: www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/library/prog.... #transally #transrightsarehumanrights
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Author Talk: Noah Riseman with Kooncha Brown and Chantell Martin - Waverley Library
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
PSA: Pose is now on SBS On Demand! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 You’re welcome.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Taken some overseas friends to check out the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. *The no photo rule is only after sunset, so these pics were allowed. Some early arrivals!
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Melbourne: join me & Sam Elkin on Tuesday evening 4/2 as we discuss trans history We will be in conversation at the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute from 6:30pm-7:30pm - details & bookings below Trans people have always been here & always will #Transrightsarehumanrights brushfire.com/pmivictorian...
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Transgender Australia: A History Since 1910
PMI Victorian History Library, 39 Saint Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 AU - Tuesday, 4 Feb 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm AEDT
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Year of the musical is done! Almost all were great, so it was hard to rank them - but here goes: 1. Six 2. Titanique (Sydney) 3. Suffs (NYC) 4. Rent 5. Dear Evan Hansen 6. Tina the Musical 7. Wicked 8. Chicago 9. Beauty and the Beast 10. Hadestown (NYC) 11. Groundhog Day 12. Sister Act 13. Candide
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Evening activity: musical number 12 of 2024 - Sister Act. Saw it in Barcelona in Spanish 10 years ago. Got the Deloris understudy tonight. But she can sing.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Morning bush walk through Werribee Gorge - Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri Country.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
COOL CHANGE IS HERE!!!
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Gotta love the holiday decorations in Yarraville 🎅🎄
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Finally saw Wicked. Give it all the Oscars now!
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
11th musical for 2024 Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Simply the best!
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Rounding out the day with the AFLW Grand Final. Go Roo Girls!!
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Another successful Thanksgiving. 13 happy customers :). Turkey was apparently even better than usual this year - as was the pumpkin pie.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Preparations for make-up Thanksgiving tomorrow have begun. Pumpkin pie baked and setting in fridge ✅ Turkey brining in the fridge ✅
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
It may be 36 degrees, but we are still here cheering for @nmfcofficial.bsky.social in the AFLW preliminary final. Let’s go Roo Girls!!
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Sending love and affirmation to all of my trans friends for Trans Day of Remembrance. You are absolutely perfect as your authentic selves. The fight for justice, equality and acceptance goes on.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Fun night watching the #Eurovision 2024 concert tour! 14 or so old acts performing live in Melbourne 😍🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Yes, that is saxophone guy from Sunstroke (Moldova) and that is Soraya (Spain) singing Dime - not to mention Australia’s own Dami Im :)
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 03/12/2023
Out we come, out we come, out we come to play! #AFLW Grand Final - Go Kangas! #JustYouWaitAndSee (*and 10:40pm ice hockey game tonight!)
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 01/12/2023
Excited to see 'Transgender Australia' featured w/ such wonderful company (including @kfullagar.bsky.social & @hannahforsyth.bsky.social) as part of Australian Book Review books of the year. Buy it at any good independent bookstore or order from MUP. www.australianbookreview.com.au/abr-online/c...
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 27/11/2023
I did a thing - a podcast talking about how I got into ice hockey as an adult. I love playing for Melbourne & Australia’s first #LGBTIQ+ and inclusive club, the Southern Lights. Also, some childhood confessions are now on public record! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pri... #hockeyisforeveryone
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Episode 10 - Noah Riseman by Pride & Puck Podcast
This month Andrew sit down with Noah Riseman - Professor of History at Australian Catholic University, author and co-author of multiple books. They discuss growing up in the suburbs of Boston, moving ...
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 24/11/2023
So lovey to attend the Canberra launch of my dear friend and recent colleague @hannahforsyth.bsky.social’s new book at Labour History conference. Hannah brings together complex ideas about virtue, merit, capital, gender & settler colonialism to rethink the rise of professions & managerialism.
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Noah Riseman @noahriseman.bsky.social · 18/11/2023
It was an absolute pleasure talking trans history with long-standing advocate Jenny Scott on ABC Radio National Sunday Extra. There are as many #trans histories as there are trans people. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... #TransAwarenessWeek #TransDayofRemembrance #TDOR #LGBwiththeT #TransAlly
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A history of transgender in Australia - ABC listen
Transgender Australia: A History Since 1910 is the first book that charts the history of transgender people in Australia from the Twentieth Century onwards. Julian speaks to the author, a cis-gender...
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