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Debbie Sharnak
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Historian studying Latin America, social movements, human rights, transitional justice, USFP, sports.
Author: Of Light and Struggle (Penn 2023). Co-editor: Uruguay In Transnational Perspective (Routledge 2023)
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Our Phi Alpha Theta chapter made the main page of the national website. This is what “unlocking your historical potential” looks like…
November 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Today at @rowanuniversity.bsky.social, come (lots of) rain or shine! @dsharnak.bsky.social just sent me some advance questions from her students and they are 💯. So excited!!
October 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It was a pleasure to review Karen Robert's book, Driving Terror: Labor, Violence, and Justice in Cold War Argentina. It's a deep history of the Ford Falcon before, during, and after the nation's dictatorship. I highly recommend getting a copy! www.h-net.org/reviews/show... @h-diplo.bsky.social
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October 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
In 2022, a student came to me asking about this group they had found mentioned in State Department documents called the United States Friends of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo. I asked twitter for help and got no response. (🧵/1)
October 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I can't get through "I Love You Forever" without weeping, which my daughters think is hysterical. Apparently though I am not the only one.

Also, Paperbag Princess is a mainstay in our house. I have gifted it to many a friend!
I've never been a fan of "Love You Forever" but this story about Robert Munsch--who has dementia--is wonderful. Read it.

Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
When Dementia Steals the Imagination of a Children’s Book Writer
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October 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Check out this week's newsletter for original reporting on Peru's uprising and a review of a book on Brazilian Jews. Read as well about U.S.-Venezuela tensions, Peru's new president, Milei's bailout, Guatemala's prisons, and more.

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October 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It was a pleasure to review this book, Brazilian Belonging, for NACLA nacla.org/brazilian-be...
Brazilian Belonging: Jewish Politics in Cold War Latin America (Review)
Rom’s book is an archivally rich account of how Jewish individuals and institutions grappled with rapidly shifting politics—and state violence—before, during, and after the Cold War.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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NEW POST: My weekly roundup of recent reading and listening recommendations, on topics including UK policymaking, South American sport and politics, and transitional justice. 🧵

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Stop, Look, and Listen #46
A round-up of what I have been reading and listening to this past week.
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July 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Perennial Mensch, an emotional Mandy Patakin begs for help for Palestine’s starving children: #Canadasky
May 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Liberal Jewish groups have a protest planned for Monday outside the Israeli Consulate in New York.
July 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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“We need our leaders to step forward.”

Founder and President of J Street, Jeremy Ben-Ami, reflects on the Gaza war.
July 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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The Trump administration has barred a team of 15- and 16-year-olds from Venezuela from entering the United States to compete in the Little League Senior League World Series. The team from Maracaibo won the Latin America tournament to qualify for the World Series in South Carolina

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Venezuelan Little League team denied travel visas to U.S. for World Series
The Cacique Mara Little League team from Maracaibo, Venezuela, will not be able to participate in the Senior League Baseball World Series in South Carolina this year.
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July 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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autumn rust is the name of the colour (so burnt orange is actually not far off)
Frances Tiafoe Celebrates Hometown With DC-Themed Lululemon Kit
Frances Tiafoe worked with Lululemon on a personalized kit for the DC Open in the colors of the NFL's Washington Commanders
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July 24, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Trump Told Park Workers to Report Displays That ‘Disparage’ Americans. Here’s What They Flagged. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/c...
Trump Told Park Workers to Report Displays That ‘Disparage’ Americans. Here’s What They Flagged.
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July 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM