Elizabeth Gonzalez
@eagonzalez.bsky.social
Independent historian based in the DMV, Southern history/ women’s history/ Black club women/ lady managers/ late 19th early 20th c.
#AuDHD, she/they, many jumbled and random thoughts #womenalsoknowhistory
#AuDHD, she/they, many jumbled and random thoughts #womenalsoknowhistory
I’m so excited to be presenting at #nwsa2025 this week!
The feminists are heading to NWSA in Puerto Rico this month! We're reading books by these folks (and more):
@lumchanmfa.bsky.social @michellemirabella.bsky.social @drashleydfarmer.bsky.social @justjessp.bsky.social @eshanisurya.bsky.social @ayanagray.bsky.social
msmagazine.com/2025/11/01/b...
@lumchanmfa.bsky.social @michellemirabella.bsky.social @drashleydfarmer.bsky.social @justjessp.bsky.social @eshanisurya.bsky.social @ayanagray.bsky.social
msmagazine.com/2025/11/01/b...
November 2025 Reads for the Rest of Us
The best feminist books written by women, Black, brown, AAPI, LGBTQ, Native, disabled, trans, nonbinary writers in November 2025.
msmagazine.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I’m so excited to be presenting at #nwsa2025 this week!
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Want to make sure this letter arrives at the right place.
October 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Want to make sure this letter arrives at the right place.
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Day 8 of President Trump’s shutdown:
I’m alarmed that federal workers, including TSA agents and air traffic controllers, will miss their first full paycheck this Friday because of the President’s federal shutdown.
This is no way to run a government.
https://bit.ly/4o8GVKv
I’m alarmed that federal workers, including TSA agents and air traffic controllers, will miss their first full paycheck this Friday because of the President’s federal shutdown.
This is no way to run a government.
https://bit.ly/4o8GVKv
October 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Day 8 of President Trump’s shutdown:
I’m alarmed that federal workers, including TSA agents and air traffic controllers, will miss their first full paycheck this Friday because of the President’s federal shutdown.
This is no way to run a government.
https://bit.ly/4o8GVKv
I’m alarmed that federal workers, including TSA agents and air traffic controllers, will miss their first full paycheck this Friday because of the President’s federal shutdown.
This is no way to run a government.
https://bit.ly/4o8GVKv
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“I’m proud to be one of US… I’m ready to fight for US… the 🇺🇸 House of Representatives must be centered on US…”
MEMPHIS Rep. @Justinjpearson’s campaign for Congress launch video👇🏽 (which mentions #MedicareForAll as a policy priority 🏆 )
MEMPHIS Rep. @Justinjpearson’s campaign for Congress launch video👇🏽 (which mentions #MedicareForAll as a policy priority 🏆 )
October 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“I’m proud to be one of US… I’m ready to fight for US… the 🇺🇸 House of Representatives must be centered on US…”
MEMPHIS Rep. @Justinjpearson’s campaign for Congress launch video👇🏽 (which mentions #MedicareForAll as a policy priority 🏆 )
MEMPHIS Rep. @Justinjpearson’s campaign for Congress launch video👇🏽 (which mentions #MedicareForAll as a policy priority 🏆 )
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The government is in full shutdown and the Republicans are refusing to call the House back into session.
Want to know why?
Because we have secured the final vote on releasing the Epstein Files and they don’t want it out.
Call GOP and tell them to swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.
Want to know why?
Because we have secured the final vote on releasing the Epstein Files and they don’t want it out.
Call GOP and tell them to swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.
October 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The government is in full shutdown and the Republicans are refusing to call the House back into session.
Want to know why?
Because we have secured the final vote on releasing the Epstein Files and they don’t want it out.
Call GOP and tell them to swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.
Want to know why?
Because we have secured the final vote on releasing the Epstein Files and they don’t want it out.
Call GOP and tell them to swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.
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Every few months now I re-read this "Who Goes Nazi?" piece from 1941 and am blown away by how it captures the people we are dealing with 80 years later.
harpers.org/archive/1941...
harpers.org/archive/1941...
Who Goes Nazi?, by Dorothy Thompson
harpers.org
October 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Every few months now I re-read this "Who Goes Nazi?" piece from 1941 and am blown away by how it captures the people we are dealing with 80 years later.
harpers.org/archive/1941...
harpers.org/archive/1941...
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Oh yes, this is clearly now.
September 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Oh yes, this is clearly now.
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Senate Republicans just voted to shut down the government — blocking our bill to fund it responsibly, protect health care, and stop Trump from getting a blank check for his lawlessness.
They’d rather please their Dear Leader than deliver for the American people. Shameful.
They’d rather please their Dear Leader than deliver for the American people. Shameful.
Senate Republicans just voted to shut down the government
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Senate Republicans just voted to shut down the government — blocking our bill to fund it responsibly, protect health care, and stop Trump from getting a blank check for his lawlessness.
They’d rather please their Dear Leader than deliver for the American people. Shameful.
They’d rather please their Dear Leader than deliver for the American people. Shameful.
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AOC: I think there's two things that are happening at once: One, there absolutely is an unprecedented abuse of power, destruction of norms, erosion of our government and our democracy in order to prop up an authoritarian style of governance
However, they are weaker than they look…
However, they are weaker than they look…
October 1, 2025 at 12:35 AM
AOC: I think there's two things that are happening at once: One, there absolutely is an unprecedented abuse of power, destruction of norms, erosion of our government and our democracy in order to prop up an authoritarian style of governance
However, they are weaker than they look…
However, they are weaker than they look…
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Frances Ellen Watkins Harper is 200 today! @c19americanists.bsky.social @digblk.bsky.social @ccp-org.bsky.social @blkgrlpoet.bsky.social @profgabrielle.bsky.social @npr.org She’s just as fabulous, relevant, and fiery now as she was in C19! For a sample, see commonplace.online/article/vol-...
September 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper is 200 today! @c19americanists.bsky.social @digblk.bsky.social @ccp-org.bsky.social @blkgrlpoet.bsky.social @profgabrielle.bsky.social @npr.org She’s just as fabulous, relevant, and fiery now as she was in C19! For a sample, see commonplace.online/article/vol-...
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Something I’ve been thinking about:
History as a profession has long relied on affiliation.
Your university or museum pays your salary, and in return, you give time to edit journals, peer review articles, write book reviews, consult on exhibits, and volunteer for institutional support. 1/
History as a profession has long relied on affiliation.
Your university or museum pays your salary, and in return, you give time to edit journals, peer review articles, write book reviews, consult on exhibits, and volunteer for institutional support. 1/
September 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Something I’ve been thinking about:
History as a profession has long relied on affiliation.
Your university or museum pays your salary, and in return, you give time to edit journals, peer review articles, write book reviews, consult on exhibits, and volunteer for institutional support. 1/
History as a profession has long relied on affiliation.
Your university or museum pays your salary, and in return, you give time to edit journals, peer review articles, write book reviews, consult on exhibits, and volunteer for institutional support. 1/
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Discover the legacy of Mary Church Terrell, cofounder of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, educator, and women’s rights advocate who fought segregation. www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smiths...
Activist and Writer Mary Church Terrell Led the Charge for Desegregation
Discover the legacy of Mary Church Terrell, cofounder of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, educator, and women’s rights advocate.
www.smithsonianmag.com
September 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Discover the legacy of Mary Church Terrell, cofounder of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, educator, and women’s rights advocate who fought segregation. www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smiths...
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New in PN: Dems need get serious about DC statehood. For real.
"Republicans act like DC residents need to earn their political rights, something they supposedly have not yet done. But consider this: If DC were populated by white Republicans, would it have statehood by now? We all know the answer."
"Republicans act like DC residents need to earn their political rights, something they supposedly have not yet done. But consider this: If DC were populated by white Republicans, would it have statehood by now? We all know the answer."
Dems need to get serious about DC statehood. For real.
No more pussyfooting. With troops in the streets, the time is now.
www.publicnotice.co
September 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
New in PN: Dems need get serious about DC statehood. For real.
"Republicans act like DC residents need to earn their political rights, something they supposedly have not yet done. But consider this: If DC were populated by white Republicans, would it have statehood by now? We all know the answer."
"Republicans act like DC residents need to earn their political rights, something they supposedly have not yet done. But consider this: If DC were populated by white Republicans, would it have statehood by now? We all know the answer."
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“Mr. Van Hollen saw a different lesson [from his role in the Abrego Garcia case]. ‘This finger in the wind stuff has got to end. We also need to stop deluding ourselves that the problem is all about messaging, or about volume, or style. We don’t just need to fight. We need to fight for something.’”
September 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
“Mr. Van Hollen saw a different lesson [from his role in the Abrego Garcia case]. ‘This finger in the wind stuff has got to end. We also need to stop deluding ourselves that the problem is all about messaging, or about volume, or style. We don’t just need to fight. We need to fight for something.’”
Woke up early ish and set up the table to mark up a draft
Dog: no, only couch with me
I guess we made up the draft on the couch then 🤷🏻♀️
Dog: no, only couch with me
I guess we made up the draft on the couch then 🤷🏻♀️
September 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Woke up early ish and set up the table to mark up a draft
Dog: no, only couch with me
I guess we made up the draft on the couch then 🤷🏻♀️
Dog: no, only couch with me
I guess we made up the draft on the couch then 🤷🏻♀️
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SCOTUS has allowed ICE’s discriminatory raids in LA for the time being. While I am closely monitoring the situation, know that EVERYONE has the right to:
❗️Remain silent
❗️Refuse entry without a valid search warrant
❗️Speak with an attorney
Protect yourself and your loved ones by knowing your rights.
❗️Remain silent
❗️Refuse entry without a valid search warrant
❗️Speak with an attorney
Protect yourself and your loved ones by knowing your rights.
September 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
SCOTUS has allowed ICE’s discriminatory raids in LA for the time being. While I am closely monitoring the situation, know that EVERYONE has the right to:
❗️Remain silent
❗️Refuse entry without a valid search warrant
❗️Speak with an attorney
Protect yourself and your loved ones by knowing your rights.
❗️Remain silent
❗️Refuse entry without a valid search warrant
❗️Speak with an attorney
Protect yourself and your loved ones by knowing your rights.
I’m having visions of bachelorette parties on pedal bars getting stopped at military run checkpoints and it’s both terrifying and hilarious to imagine
Pinocchiogles wants Trump to send the National Guard to NASHVILLE also
Asking for your own constituents to be invaded is wild — especially when Andy won’t even face them himself
Asking for your own constituents to be invaded is wild — especially when Andy won’t even face them himself
September 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I’m having visions of bachelorette parties on pedal bars getting stopped at military run checkpoints and it’s both terrifying and hilarious to imagine
My fav part of being the unofficial neighborhood babysitter is the imaginative questions that toddlers come up with and mostly answering with “wow that’s a big/ interesting/ cool question- let’s find out together”
‘How am I supposed to explain this to my children?’ is one of the laziest copouts that bigots have been allowed to weaponize against social progress.
“I don’t know.“ is perfectly acceptable in any situation and “Let’s find out together.” is one of the most precious ways to engage with your child.
“I don’t know.“ is perfectly acceptable in any situation and “Let’s find out together.” is one of the most precious ways to engage with your child.
August 25, 2025 at 1:19 AM
My fav part of being the unofficial neighborhood babysitter is the imaginative questions that toddlers come up with and mostly answering with “wow that’s a big/ interesting/ cool question- let’s find out together”
Blessed to live in the state of Maryland
BREAKING: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore just announced he refuses to authorize National Guard deployment in Maryland. 🧵
August 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Blessed to live in the state of Maryland
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As Tennessee becomes the fifth state to send "red" troops to Washington, @joanwalsh.bsky.social writes for The Nation about how this may be part of an idea I call "slow civil war." www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Is Trump’s DC Military Deployment the Start of a Slow-Motion Civil War?
Anything is possible in the coming days and weeks, but it’s difficult not to feel like we are veering toward escalating violence.
www.thenation.com
August 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
As Tennessee becomes the fifth state to send "red" troops to Washington, @joanwalsh.bsky.social writes for The Nation about how this may be part of an idea I call "slow civil war." www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
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ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIE
I’m kind of speechless with this one. I can’t imagine the kind of person who continues to make the argument that it doesn’t count as real starvation if the kids were already sick.
August 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIE
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIED OF TYPHUS
ANNE FRANK DIE
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A useful WaPo map of where Trump Storm Troops are actually operating in DC.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
If you know DC, what this map tell you is: They're making the gaudy show of strength in areas where it matters least and will do least good. Except for sheer spectacle.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
If you know DC, what this map tell you is: They're making the gaudy show of strength in areas where it matters least and will do least good. Except for sheer spectacle.
August 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
A useful WaPo map of where Trump Storm Troops are actually operating in DC.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
If you know DC, what this map tell you is: They're making the gaudy show of strength in areas where it matters least and will do least good. Except for sheer spectacle.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
If you know DC, what this map tell you is: They're making the gaudy show of strength in areas where it matters least and will do least good. Except for sheer spectacle.
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Trump is invoking Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act, which authorizes him to seize control of the entire DC police department for a maximum of 30 days.
This is insane stuff. D.C. is not in the grip of a crime wave. Crime has been falling for three years now. Violent crime is at a 30-year low.
This is insane stuff. D.C. is not in the grip of a crime wave. Crime has been falling for three years now. Violent crime is at a 30-year low.
August 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Trump is invoking Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act, which authorizes him to seize control of the entire DC police department for a maximum of 30 days.
This is insane stuff. D.C. is not in the grip of a crime wave. Crime has been falling for three years now. Violent crime is at a 30-year low.
This is insane stuff. D.C. is not in the grip of a crime wave. Crime has been falling for three years now. Violent crime is at a 30-year low.