Dan Mandell
@dhistoryman.bsky.social
Author of THE LOST TRADITION OF ECONOMIC EQUALITY IN AMERICA, 1600-1870, and many works on Native peoples in New England 1600-1900. Emeritus prof of history, Truman State University, now happy to be in Worcester Mass., aka Nipmuc homelands. He/him/FDJT
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Dan Mandell
@dhistoryman.bsky.social
· Jul 2
"But, will some say is it a crime to be rich? Yes, certainly. AT THE PUBLICK EXPENCE, or to the Danger of the Publick." An important lesson in 1748; seems even more important today.
My piece in TIME, part of Historians for 2026, abridged version; full text to be posted online in a few days.
My piece in TIME, part of Historians for 2026, abridged version; full text to be posted online in a few days.
Well THAT didn’t take long. Probably took more time to get the sandwich. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Jury finds D.C. ‘sandwich guy’ not guilty of assaulting officer
Sean C. Dunn admitted he flung the hoagie at a federal agent. His attorneys called it a “harmless gesture” of protest as Trump commandeered D.C. police.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Well THAT didn’t take long. Probably took more time to get the sandwich. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
November 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
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“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy--they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made…”
Trump is holding a Great Gatsby/Roaring 20s-themed party at his private club in Palm Beach tonight as he tries to withhold SNAP and health care subsidies from millions of Americans. (via Kellie Meyer)
November 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy--they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made…”
Scotch, of course. H/t Mark Sandlin.I
October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Scotch, of course. H/t Mark Sandlin.I
Hey Stevie: Speaking of celebrating ugliness, take a good look at the two-legged lump of lard you worship with the bad hair piece and awful orange spray tan job.
Stephen Miller: "The scandal is how Democrats & the left scarred the landscape of our country w/grotesque so-called modern art that celebrates ugliness ... very importantly, President Trump is making sure it's in the neo-classical design around which our nation's architecture has long been directed"
October 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Hey Stevie: Speaking of celebrating ugliness, take a good look at the two-legged lump of lard you worship with the bad hair piece and awful orange spray tan job.
Oh fuck off into the sun. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
Bannon Claims ‘There Is a Plan’ For Trump to Run for a Third Term
www.nytimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Oh fuck off into the sun. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
MAGA Newspeak translator: “independent” = far-right wackos. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Pentagon announces a new right-wing press corps after mass walkout
A new crop of conservative media and influencers signed an agreement with the Pentagon, including the Gateway Pundit, the Post Millennial, Human Events and the National Pulse.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
MAGA Newspeak translator: “independent” = far-right wackos. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
“The ethical conflict . . . It’s bizarre and almost too outlandish to believe.” But this is the Trump regime, which every week has to find something more obviously corrupt and nasty than the week before. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
“The ethical conflict . . . It’s bizarre and almost too outlandish to believe.” But this is the Trump regime, which every week has to find something more obviously corrupt and nasty than the week before. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
Gee, Trump lied. What a surprise. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/u...
Part of White House Is Reduced to Rubble. Trump’s Ballroom Will Rise in Its Place.
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Gee, Trump lied. What a surprise. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/u...
Another example highlighting how most of those in the Trump regime are washouts from amateur hour. It's too bad that the two or three who are competent are so damn evil. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan Here.”
My Signal exchange with the interim U.S. attorney about the Letitia James grand jury.
www.lawfaremedia.org
October 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Another example highlighting how most of those in the Trump regime are washouts from amateur hour. It's too bad that the two or three who are competent are so damn evil. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
Amazingly accurate depiction of what the Corrupt Ignorant Jackass is doing to our country.
October 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Amazingly accurate depiction of what the Corrupt Ignorant Jackass is doing to our country.
The original No Kings protest.
To paraphrase Patrick Henry: Charles I had his Cromwell, and Trump … ought to learn from that example.
To paraphrase Patrick Henry: Charles I had his Cromwell, and Trump … ought to learn from that example.
October 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The original No Kings protest.
To paraphrase Patrick Henry: Charles I had his Cromwell, and Trump … ought to learn from that example.
To paraphrase Patrick Henry: Charles I had his Cromwell, and Trump … ought to learn from that example.
@lawdorknews.bsky.social Isn’t the 28 days up, for Trump’s lawyers to file a short and sane brief in his $15b lawsuit against the NYTimes?
October 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
@lawdorknews.bsky.social Isn’t the 28 days up, for Trump’s lawyers to file a short and sane brief in his $15b lawsuit against the NYTimes?
Yes, fall is here huzzah.
October 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Yes, fall is here huzzah.
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NEW: Counsel for James Comey confirms that his defense team plans to file a motion challenging the lawfulness of Lindsey Halligan’s appointment as interim U.S. Attorney.
Motion will be heard and decided by an out-of-district judge.
Motion will be heard and decided by an out-of-district judge.
October 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
NEW: Counsel for James Comey confirms that his defense team plans to file a motion challenging the lawfulness of Lindsey Halligan’s appointment as interim U.S. Attorney.
Motion will be heard and decided by an out-of-district judge.
Motion will be heard and decided by an out-of-district judge.
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I hear that Logan (Boston) also refused to show the Noem video.
It’s a start. Keep making phone calls to keep partisan politics out of airport safety PSAs.
October 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I hear that Logan (Boston) also refused to show the Noem video.
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On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor our country's first people and celebrate their culture, traditions, and contributions.
We remain committed to honoring Tribal sovereignty and working in true partnership to strengthen Native communities every day.
We remain committed to honoring Tribal sovereignty and working in true partnership to strengthen Native communities every day.
October 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor our country's first people and celebrate their culture, traditions, and contributions.
We remain committed to honoring Tribal sovereignty and working in true partnership to strengthen Native communities every day.
We remain committed to honoring Tribal sovereignty and working in true partnership to strengthen Native communities every day.
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Worcester, MA” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Worcester, MA · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
www.mobilize.us
October 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Worcester, MA” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
MIT and Penn faculty are rejecting the Trump regime’s “compact.” The other seven need to do the same.
October 13, 2025 at 2:47 AM
MIT and Penn faculty are rejecting the Trump regime’s “compact.” The other seven need to do the same.
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In the last week, Donald Trump has insisted that there are no more stores left in war-ravaged Portland, asserted that Joe Biden was president during the January 6th insurrection, hosted conspiracy theorists for an "Antifa" summit, and said he'd consider pardoning his good friend the sex trafficker.
October 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
In the last week, Donald Trump has insisted that there are no more stores left in war-ravaged Portland, asserted that Joe Biden was president during the January 6th insurrection, hosted conspiracy theorists for an "Antifa" summit, and said he'd consider pardoning his good friend the sex trafficker.
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Multi billionaire conducts months of historical and theological research into the Antichrist. Discovers, shockingly, that one thing the Antichrist would definitely do is tax billionaires. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
October 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Multi billionaire conducts months of historical and theological research into the Antichrist. Discovers, shockingly, that one thing the Antichrist would definitely do is tax billionaires. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Four days until we find out whether it's TACOs for that absurd lawsuit against the NYTimes. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/b...
Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The New York Times
www.nytimes.com
October 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Four days until we find out whether it's TACOs for that absurd lawsuit against the NYTimes. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/b...