Adam M. Sowards
@adamsowards.net
Writer & historian.
Words all over. Usually about "the environment."
Rooted in the Pacific Northwest.
https://www.adamsowards.net/
Words all over. Usually about "the environment."
Rooted in the Pacific Northwest.
https://www.adamsowards.net/
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interesting to think that revolutionary era americans understood themselves as making a break with the “old world” and establishing a new civilization. and crucially, this new civilization rested on republican self-government, not “sovereignty.”
The Rubio speech really is appalling, and if you haven’t read it yet, you should.
www.state.gov/releases/off...
www.state.gov/releases/off...
February 15, 2026 at 1:17 AM
interesting to think that revolutionary era americans understood themselves as making a break with the “old world” and establishing a new civilization. and crucially, this new civilization rested on republican self-government, not “sovereignty.”
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The Boston Public Library unwisely made a wager with the Seattle Public Library over the results of Super Bowl LX. Now, thanks to the Seahawks’ win over the New England Patriots, Boston readers are getting a dose of Seattle culture.
Seattle Public Library intercepts Boston readers after Super Bowl bet
The real winners of Super Bowl LX are the Boston readers who will now be exposed to some Seattle culture.
www.kuow.org
February 13, 2026 at 2:06 AM
The Boston Public Library unwisely made a wager with the Seattle Public Library over the results of Super Bowl LX. Now, thanks to the Seahawks’ win over the New England Patriots, Boston readers are getting a dose of Seattle culture.
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Was driving my kids to school and the first thing on the radio was reporting about Trump's video depicting the Obamas as apes and I think many people still don't fully appreciate what it means to have to raise Black children in a country where the president is so brazenly and consistently racist
February 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Was driving my kids to school and the first thing on the radio was reporting about Trump's video depicting the Obamas as apes and I think many people still don't fully appreciate what it means to have to raise Black children in a country where the president is so brazenly and consistently racist
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Here's one of the panels that Trump just removed from the President's House site in Philadelphia. (I took this picture of it last March. A couple of weeks later I led a walking tour that included the site.) Does this information "disparage" the United States?
![MOUNT VERNON TO PHILADELPHIA:
A Path to Freedom-For Some
The nine enslaved men and women of the President's House were chosen by Washington to accompany him to Philadelphia. They were separated from their families back in Mount Vernon and rotated out of state regularly to prevent them from gaining freedom under Pennsylvania law.
CHARACTERS
Christopher Sheels, enslaved attendant to Washington
Hercules. enslaved cook
Richmond, Hercules' enslaved son
Giles, enslaved stable hand
Oney Judge, enslaved maid and seamstress to Martha
Austin, Ona's enslaved half brother, house servant
Paris. enslaved stable hand
Moll, enslaved maid to Martha
Joe Richardson, enslaved postillion for the presidential coach
[Floor plan]
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January 23, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Here's one of the panels that Trump just removed from the President's House site in Philadelphia. (I took this picture of it last March. A couple of weeks later I led a walking tour that included the site.) Does this information "disparage" the United States?
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One day, if we are lucky, the erasure of American history will itself be remembered as a shameful chapter in American history
January 23, 2026 at 1:30 AM
One day, if we are lucky, the erasure of American history will itself be remembered as a shameful chapter in American history
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I know I don't have a ton of media followers, but I'll put this out there anyway: if you need someone to comment/offer context on the removal of the slavery exhibit at the President's House site in Philly, get in touch. I just finished an entire book on Americans' fight over Washington and slavery.
January 23, 2026 at 12:04 AM
I know I don't have a ton of media followers, but I'll put this out there anyway: if you need someone to comment/offer context on the removal of the slavery exhibit at the President's House site in Philly, get in touch. I just finished an entire book on Americans' fight over Washington and slavery.
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After 15 years of fee-free entrance days to national parks on MLK Day, this federal holiday has been removed from the list of free access days starting today. Trump’s birthday has been added as a new free-access day. Racism can manifest in various forms.
mountainjournal.org/want-to-expl...
mountainjournal.org/want-to-expl...
Want to Explore National Parks for Free on MLK Day? Sorry, Not Today. - Mountain Journal
Historically a federal day of service with free entry to national parks, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is no longer a free-access day. Oh, and neither is Juneteenth.
mountainjournal.org
January 20, 2026 at 1:42 AM
After 15 years of fee-free entrance days to national parks on MLK Day, this federal holiday has been removed from the list of free access days starting today. Trump’s birthday has been added as a new free-access day. Racism can manifest in various forms.
mountainjournal.org/want-to-expl...
mountainjournal.org/want-to-expl...
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Check out my book list at @49thshelf.bsky.social, featuring Canadian literature that feeds our sense of place. 49thshelf.com/Blog/2026/01...
10 Books to Shape Your Sense of Place · Blog Post · 49th Shelf
A recommended reading list by the author of Meltdown: The Making and Breaking of a Field Scientist (The University of Alberta Press).
49thshelf.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Check out my book list at @49thshelf.bsky.social, featuring Canadian literature that feeds our sense of place. 49thshelf.com/Blog/2026/01...
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Blueskis, studies have shown that when folks see or hear about a book more than five times, they are likely to check it out, and buy it.
So in the spirit of creating buzz, here is the gorgeous cover of THE WESTERNERS, which will be published on March 31!
So in the spirit of creating buzz, here is the gorgeous cover of THE WESTERNERS, which will be published on March 31!
January 18, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Blueskis, studies have shown that when folks see or hear about a book more than five times, they are likely to check it out, and buy it.
So in the spirit of creating buzz, here is the gorgeous cover of THE WESTERNERS, which will be published on March 31!
So in the spirit of creating buzz, here is the gorgeous cover of THE WESTERNERS, which will be published on March 31!
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Here’s some things that can be done by a party out of power
- file impeachment articles every day in the House
- withhold unanimous consent in the senate and filibuster every nominee
- be everywhere with comms saying this is lawless and impeachable
- file impeachment articles every day in the House
- withhold unanimous consent in the senate and filibuster every nominee
- be everywhere with comms saying this is lawless and impeachable
January 8, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Here’s some things that can be done by a party out of power
- file impeachment articles every day in the House
- withhold unanimous consent in the senate and filibuster every nominee
- be everywhere with comms saying this is lawless and impeachable
- file impeachment articles every day in the House
- withhold unanimous consent in the senate and filibuster every nominee
- be everywhere with comms saying this is lawless and impeachable
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We wish to acquire Greenland.
Lincoln: “No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent. I say this is the leading principle... of American republicanism.”
Ogles: "We are the dominant predator force in the Western Hemisphere."
We have descended to history's trash pit.
Lincoln: “No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent. I say this is the leading principle... of American republicanism.”
Ogles: "We are the dominant predator force in the Western Hemisphere."
We have descended to history's trash pit.
Ogles: "It's important that we have a stake in Greenland, that they are quite frankly a protectorate of the US. They've been in relationship with Denmark - that needs to end. We've spilled more blood protecting Greenland than the Danes... we are the dominant predator force in the Western Hemisphere"
January 8, 2026 at 12:55 AM
We wish to acquire Greenland.
Lincoln: “No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent. I say this is the leading principle... of American republicanism.”
Ogles: "We are the dominant predator force in the Western Hemisphere."
We have descended to history's trash pit.
Lincoln: “No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent. I say this is the leading principle... of American republicanism.”
Ogles: "We are the dominant predator force in the Western Hemisphere."
We have descended to history's trash pit.
Q10: How about other types of media? Are there podcasts or art exhibits or photography or newsletters/blogs or other media forms that are must-haves for understanding and enjoying the parks for you? #ParkChat
January 8, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Q10: How about other types of media? Are there podcasts or art exhibits or photography or newsletters/blogs or other media forms that are must-haves for understanding and enjoying the parks for you? #ParkChat
Q8: Have you ever experienced disappointment between parks and books? Perhaps the book wasn't as good as you'd have liked? Or perhaps the park wasn't as good as the book? Perhaps the natural history or trail guide was all wrong? #ParkChat
January 8, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Q8: Have you ever experienced disappointment between parks and books? Perhaps the book wasn't as good as you'd have liked? Or perhaps the park wasn't as good as the book? Perhaps the natural history or trail guide was all wrong? #ParkChat
Q5: 1. Books and parks are inspirational. Are you more likely to be inspired to read about a park after visiting it OR more inspired to travel to a park after reading about it? #ParkChat
January 8, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Q5: 1. Books and parks are inspirational. Are you more likely to be inspired to read about a park after visiting it OR more inspired to travel to a park after reading about it? #ParkChat
Q4: Imagine you are visiting a park for the first time. You go to the gift shop. Based on past experience, how many books are you likely to walk out having purchased and what are they about? #ParkChat
January 8, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Q4: Imagine you are visiting a park for the first time. You go to the gift shop. Based on past experience, how many books are you likely to walk out having purchased and what are they about? #ParkChat
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National Geographic of course. #ParkChat
My apologies all. We are experiencing some of the same problems we had last month. I recommend that you respond directly to Adam’s account
My apologies all. We are experiencing some of the same problems we had last month. I recommend that you respond directly to Adam’s account
January 8, 2026 at 2:14 AM
National Geographic of course. #ParkChat
My apologies all. We are experiencing some of the same problems we had last month. I recommend that you respond directly to Adam’s account
My apologies all. We are experiencing some of the same problems we had last month. I recommend that you respond directly to Adam’s account
Q3: If I looked inside your daypack, would I find any books? A natural history guide? A trail guide? A book of poetry? A polemic? A history? #ParkChat
January 8, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Q3: If I looked inside your daypack, would I find any books? A natural history guide? A trail guide? A book of poetry? A polemic? A history? #ParkChat
Q2: Think back to an earlier time in your life when you knew relatively little about parks. What is a book or magazine you read then that helped introduce national parks to you? #ParkChat
January 8, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Q2: Think back to an earlier time in your life when you knew relatively little about parks. What is a book or magazine you read then that helped introduce national parks to you? #ParkChat
Q1: Parks and books are among my very favorite things--and I love combining them. I bet many of you do too.
Can you identify a favorite (or 3!) book about the parks--fiction or non-fiction?
#ParkChat
Can you identify a favorite (or 3!) book about the parks--fiction or non-fiction?
#ParkChat
January 8, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Q1: Parks and books are among my very favorite things--and I love combining them. I bet many of you do too.
Can you identify a favorite (or 3!) book about the parks--fiction or non-fiction?
#ParkChat
Can you identify a favorite (or 3!) book about the parks--fiction or non-fiction?
#ParkChat
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keep thinking of a vocally anti-woke reporter who insisted that the term "environmental racism" was nonsense
After a white county in South Carolina rejected a data center, developers have sets their sights on a Black community for a proposed data center complex the size of 1,200 football fields
After a White Town Rejected a Data Center, Developers Targeted a Black Area
Four million Americans live within 1 mile of a data center. The communities closest to them are “overwhelmingly” non-white.
capitalbnews.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM
keep thinking of a vocally anti-woke reporter who insisted that the term "environmental racism" was nonsense
