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Eran Zelnik
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US Historian, recovering former Zionist, author of “American Laughter American Fury,” on white men’s humor in the early US. CFA union VP, Chico chapter, dogdad
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Eran Zelnik @eranzelnik.bsky.social · Apr 10
Wrote a piece for @theguardian.com addressed to Kash Patel. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m a Jewish Israeli in the US standing up for Palestine. By Trump’s logic, I’m a terror supporter | Eran Zelnik
I’ve called the Gaza war a genocide and spoken in favor of sanctions on Israel. I was also in the IDF. I ask the FBI: should you arrest me?
www.theguardian.com
eranzelnik.bsky.social
Just for today there’s 50% discount on my book (as well as all other JHUP books), about 32.50 before taxes, instead of 65$ before tax. Also no shipping charge of orders over 50$ Use the code: HCYB25 www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/...
American Laughter, American Fury
Humor and the Making of a White Man's Democracy, 1750–1850
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December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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We will host an online discussion with Raz Segal, associate professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Stockton University, about the genocide in Gaza.

נקיים דיון מקוון עם רז סגל, פרופסור ללימודי שואה ורצח עם באוניברסיטת סטוקטון, על רצח העם בעזה.
What Now? A conversation with Raz Segal, November 3rd 6pm EST. מה עכשיו? שיחה עם רז סגל, 3 בנובמבר 18:00 שעון מזרח.
October 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
eranzelnik.bsky.social
Check out Robin Marie Averbeck's (my favorite person) brilliant response to Alex Gourevitch's piece @bostonreview.bsky.social Indeed, as the title of her 2018 book astutely states: "liberalism is not enough."
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The liberal quest for absolute neutrality is misguided. - Boston Review
Robin Marie Averbeck responds to Alex Gourevitch’s “The Right to Be Hostile.”
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July 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
eranzelnik.bsky.social
Curious about the origins of toxic white masculinity in the United States? Sign up for my Zoom book talk with The Library Company of Philadelphia fireside chats program at 7pm Eastern today.
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Fireside Chat: American Laughter, American Fury
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July 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
eranzelnik.bsky.social
Sing up for my Zoom book talk on July 22 at The Library Company where I did a good amount of my research for American Laughter American Fury
Going to SHEAR? this is conveniently scheduled two days after the conference ends to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.
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Fireside Chat: American Laughter, American Fury
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July 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Inerested in the origins of toxic white masculinity in the United States, sign up for my book talk for the Library Company of Philadelphia in July!
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Fireside Chat-A Land with no Inhibitions: Humor and the Origins of Toxic White Masculinity in the United States
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May 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
eranzelnik.bsky.social
Nice to see that the audio version of my book American Laughter, American Fury is reasonably priced at about 20$! (On Amazon the hard cover is going of 55$)
Also, you might enjoy the grainy grandfatherly voice of the reader...
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American Laughter, American Fury
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. In American Laughter, American Fury, Eran A. Zelnik offers a cultural history of early America that shows how humor among white men served to define and con...
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May 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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nicholasguyatt.bsky.social
A complete breakdown of the international system is in progress: instead of sanctioning Netanyahu and his ministers for their serial war crimes, western governments offer funding and diplomatic cover while suppressing domestic critics of Israel
May 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
eranzelnik.bsky.social
Today is 250 Years to Lexington and Concord, check out my piece @myHNN "When it comes to nationalism, the dangers tend to outweigh the benefits. Unleash them at your own peril — as well as the peril of future generations" www.hnn.us/article/the-...
The Dangerous Afterlives of Lexington and Concord
How a myth about farmers taking on the British has fueled more than two centuries of exclusionary nationalism.
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April 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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On the 250th Anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World” I feel it is fitting to post this fascinating recent piece by @eranzelnik.bsky.social about the continuing myths and afterlives of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. www.hnn.us/article/the-...
The Dangerous Afterlives of Lexington and Concord
How a myth about farmers taking on the British has fueled more than two centuries of exclusionary nationalism.
www.hnn.us
April 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The Wall Street Journal piece on Trump's 'task force' makes it crystal clear that 'combating antisemitism' is the most cynical smokescreen imaginable: these guys want to destroy universities as one of the final remaining sites of resistance to their worldview
WSJ report on Trump task force
April 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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As the 250th anniversary of Lexington and Concord approaches, read @eranzelnik.bsky.social on how a myth about farmers taking on the British has fueled more than two centuries of exclusionary nationalism. www.hnn.us/article/the-...
The Dangerous Afterlives of Lexington and Concord
How a myth about farmers taking on the British has fueled more than two centuries of exclusionary nationalism.
www.hnn.us
April 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
eranzelnik.bsky.social
My piece about the dangerous memory of Lexington and Concord came out with @myhnn.bsky.social today. It will be 250 years to the famous "shot heard round the world" on April 19 Thanks @jaimefuller.bsky.social for all your help with the piece www.hnn.us/article/the-...
The Dangerous Afterlives of Lexington and Concord
How a myth about farmers taking on the British has fueled more than two centuries of exclusionary nationalism.
www.hnn.us
April 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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timothybrown.bsky.social
I had the distinct pleasure of hearing @eranzelnik.bsky.social talk about his fascinating new book during this week’s @uconnhistory.bsky.social Wednesday Workshop and receiving a signed copy (thx @profmsinha.bsky.social). Looking forward to reading it! And get yourself a copy too!
April 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
eranzelnik.bsky.social
Guess I’m in the right place, excited to talk about my book with @dwaldstreicher.bsky.social and other CUNY folks
April 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Happening now! “Quaff and Quill,” a series with the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum, with @eranzelnik.bsky.social and #ITPS public historian Nicole Mahoney📖
Two people, one in a red dress and the other in grey pants and a blue shirt, in front of a book shelf speaking into microphones A white table with brown chairs with a clipboard and planners next to a poster on an easel with the ITPS burgundy and gold logo
April 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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a voice of reason, standing in a chaotic storm.
Thanks Eran Zelnik @eranzelnik.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m a Jewish Israeli in the US standing up for Palestine. By Trump’s logic, I’m a terror supporter | Eran Zelnik
I’ve called the Gaza war a genocide and spoken in favor of sanctions on Israel. I was also in the IDF. I ask the FBI: should you arrest me?
www.theguardian.com
April 11, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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"I’ve called the Gaza war a genocide and spoken in favor of sanctions on Israel. I was also in the IDF. I ask the FBI: should you arrest me?" @eranzelnik.bsky.social calls out the fascism of the Trump regime & the hypocrisy & sycophancy of Kash Patel
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I’m a Jewish Israeli in the US standing up for Palestine. By Trump’s logic, I’m a terror supporter | Eran Zelnik
I’ve called the Gaza war a genocide and spoken in favor of sanctions on Israel. I was also in the IDF. I ask the FBI: should you arrest me?
www.theguardian.com
April 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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"I have long heard stories about the rise of fascism in Europe from my grandparents, all of whom fled Europe
...The similarities between the actions of this administration and what my grandparents have lived through are unmistakable." @eranzelnik.bsky.social
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I’m a Jewish Israeli in the US standing up for Palestine. By Trump’s logic, I’m a terror supporter | Eran Zelnik
I’ve called the Gaza war a genocide and spoken in favor of sanctions on Israel. I was also in the IDF. I ask the FBI: should you arrest me?
www.theguardian.com
April 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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I’m a #Jewish Israeli in US standing up for #Palestine. By #Trump ’s logic, I'm a #terror supporter

I’ve called #Gaza war a #Genocide & spoken in favor of sanctions on #Israel. I was also in #IDF. I ask the #FBI: should you arrest me?

By @eranzelnik.bsky.social
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I’m a Jewish Israeli in the US standing up for Palestine. By Trump’s logic, I’m a terror supporter | Eran Zelnik
I’ve called the Gaza war a genocide and spoken in favor of sanctions on Israel. I was also in the IDF. I ask the FBI: should you arrest me?
www.theguardian.com
April 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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This was fantastic. I hope it doesn't escape the notice of the people who most need to read it. Keep speaking out. :)
April 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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ethikeen.bsky.social
As @eranzelnik.bsky.social says in his excellent piece in today's @theguardian.com ...
"The similarities between the actions of this administration and what my grandparents have lived through are unmistakable."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m a Jewish Israeli in the US standing up for Palestine. By Trump’s logic, I’m a terror supporter | Eran Zelnik
I’ve called the Gaza war a genocide and spoken in favor of sanctions on Israel. I was also in the IDF. I ask the FBI: should you arrest me?
www.theguardian.com
April 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Respekt for @eranzelnik.bsky.social og hans mod til at stå op mod Gaza krigen og Trumps styre der sammenlignes med fascismen. Interessant indlæg som stiller de rigtige spørgsmål. Tak for det.

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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m a Jewish Israeli in the US standing up for Palestine. By Trump’s logic, I’m a terror supporter | Eran Zelnik
I’ve called the Gaza war a genocide and spoken in favor of sanctions on Israel. I was also in the IDF. I ask the FBI: should you arrest me?
www.theguardian.com
April 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
eranzelnik.bsky.social
Wrote a piece for @theguardian.com addressed to Kash Patel. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m a Jewish Israeli in the US standing up for Palestine. By Trump’s logic, I’m a terror supporter | Eran Zelnik
I’ve called the Gaza war a genocide and spoken in favor of sanctions on Israel. I was also in the IDF. I ask the FBI: should you arrest me?
www.theguardian.com
April 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM