Dr. John R. Legg
@legg.bsky.social
Historian and college professor.
www.johnlegg.org
www.johnlegg.org
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I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
January 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 AM
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
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Pleased to share the news that the latest issue of our journal "Civil War History"—edited by @jimdowns.bsky.social, and featuring articles by @legg.bsky.social, @nielseichhorn.bsky.social, and others—is now available at @projectmuse.bsky.social:
muse.jhu.edu/issue/56267
muse.jhu.edu/issue/56267
January 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Pleased to share the news that the latest issue of our journal "Civil War History"—edited by @jimdowns.bsky.social, and featuring articles by @legg.bsky.social, @nielseichhorn.bsky.social, and others—is now available at @projectmuse.bsky.social:
muse.jhu.edu/issue/56267
muse.jhu.edu/issue/56267
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Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Breaking news: The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that they are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state.
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Still getting used to my commute from Hattiesburg to New Orleans three days a week for classes. Today’s digital history class was so fulfilling. My students just amazed me and I left class with such a teaching high. That two hour drive back, however, wrecked me. Worth it.
January 15, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Still getting used to my commute from Hattiesburg to New Orleans three days a week for classes. Today’s digital history class was so fulfilling. My students just amazed me and I left class with such a teaching high. That two hour drive back, however, wrecked me. Worth it.
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This.
It’s why they’re grabbing at power more desperately and violently.
They can feel it slipping away.
It’s a moment for us to stand up and speak out.
It’s why they’re grabbing at power more desperately and violently.
They can feel it slipping away.
It’s a moment for us to stand up and speak out.
January 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM
This.
It’s why they’re grabbing at power more desperately and violently.
They can feel it slipping away.
It’s a moment for us to stand up and speak out.
It’s why they’re grabbing at power more desperately and violently.
They can feel it slipping away.
It’s a moment for us to stand up and speak out.
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It was such a pleasure to talk with Rich. You can watch the first part of the interview at the link below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mxq...
January 13, 2026 at 4:37 PM
It was such a pleasure to talk with Rich. You can watch the first part of the interview at the link below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mxq...
Great news today: I’ve been accepted to write a chapter for the Handbook on Digital Activism (ed. Paromita Pain). I’ll explore the ethics of digitizing sensitive Indigenous histories through case studies at Dickson Mounds, the American Civil War Museum, and the Minnesota Historical Society.
January 7, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Great news today: I’ve been accepted to write a chapter for the Handbook on Digital Activism (ed. Paromita Pain). I’ll explore the ethics of digitizing sensitive Indigenous histories through case studies at Dickson Mounds, the American Civil War Museum, and the Minnesota Historical Society.
Great news! @llassabe.bsky.social and I signed a contract for our edited volume, Degrees of Liberation: Public History, Campus Activism, and the Fight for Educational Justice. The book shows how campus activism drives change and advances public history work with communities. @sunypress.bsky.social
December 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Great news! @llassabe.bsky.social and I signed a contract for our edited volume, Degrees of Liberation: Public History, Campus Activism, and the Fight for Educational Justice. The book shows how campus activism drives change and advances public history work with communities. @sunypress.bsky.social
Student evals came in:
Do you have any suggested improvements for the instructor (John Legg)?
Student: "stay exactly the way you are"
Me:
Do you have any suggested improvements for the instructor (John Legg)?
Student: "stay exactly the way you are"
Me:
December 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Student evals came in:
Do you have any suggested improvements for the instructor (John Legg)?
Student: "stay exactly the way you are"
Me:
Do you have any suggested improvements for the instructor (John Legg)?
Student: "stay exactly the way you are"
Me:
I’m thrilled to share that Board of Governors of the UNL Center for Great Plains Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has appointed me Affiliate Fellow for the 2026-2031 term. I’m very thankful for Melissa Anne Amateis's nomination and excited to serve the Center for the next several years.
November 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I’m thrilled to share that Board of Governors of the UNL Center for Great Plains Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has appointed me Affiliate Fellow for the 2026-2031 term. I’m very thankful for Melissa Anne Amateis's nomination and excited to serve the Center for the next several years.
Look what came in the mail! You can read “Cracks in the Granite: Contested Civil War Memories in the American West” in this year’s December issue of Civil War History. @nielseichhorn.bsky.social. W/great company: @jjacobcalhoun.bsky.social & William S. Kiser. Thanks @jimdowns.bsky.social & staff
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Look what came in the mail! You can read “Cracks in the Granite: Contested Civil War Memories in the American West” in this year’s December issue of Civil War History. @nielseichhorn.bsky.social. W/great company: @jjacobcalhoun.bsky.social & William S. Kiser. Thanks @jimdowns.bsky.social & staff
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Job: Digital Humanities Librarian
employment.ku.edu/jobs/faculty...
employment.ku.edu/jobs/faculty...
Digital Humanities Librarian
employment.ku.edu
October 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Job: Digital Humanities Librarian
employment.ku.edu/jobs/faculty...
employment.ku.edu/jobs/faculty...
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Historians - I'm looking for an article or essay that demonstrates how to tell the history of Black individuals/communities in the American West when you have a fragmented and sparse source base. Suggestions?
October 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Historians - I'm looking for an article or essay that demonstrates how to tell the history of Black individuals/communities in the American West when you have a fragmented and sparse source base. Suggestions?
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It's release day for -Of Many Minds-! Get your copy from Johns Hopkins University Press!
My copy of the wonderful -Of Many Minds: Neurodiversity and Mental Health Among University Faculty and Staff- arrived! I'm honored to have the first essay in this collection; it's far past time for us to talk about all the minds that work (sometimes idiosyncratically, always creatively) in higher ed
August 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It's release day for -Of Many Minds-! Get your copy from Johns Hopkins University Press!
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The ruling sided with environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, who had filed a suit alleging that the facility built in the Florida Everglades violated federal environmental laws.
Federal Judge Orders ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ To Be Shut Down Within 60 Days—No New Detainees
The ruling sided with environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, who had filed a suit alleging that the facility built in the Florida Everglades violated federal environmental laws.
www.forbes.com
August 22, 2025 at 5:15 AM
The ruling sided with environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, who had filed a suit alleging that the facility built in the Florida Everglades violated federal environmental laws.
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from chandra manning's wonderful book "what this cruel war was over"
August 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
from chandra manning's wonderful book "what this cruel war was over"
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Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
August 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
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Cities aren’t scary.
You are scared.
There’s a difference
You are scared.
There’s a difference
August 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Cities aren’t scary.
You are scared.
There’s a difference
You are scared.
There’s a difference
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It’s time to wake up - we are literally on the verge of losing our democracy if Donald Trump cheats his way to those seats in Texas.
Pritzker: Neither Texas nor the FBI at the federal level has the authority to arrest these Texas Democrats
They’re welcome to visit to take in the great views and enjoy the incredible restaurants we have. But they won’t be taking anyone home with them, or out of the state.
They’re welcome to visit to take in the great views and enjoy the incredible restaurants we have. But they won’t be taking anyone home with them, or out of the state.
August 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It’s time to wake up - we are literally on the verge of losing our democracy if Donald Trump cheats his way to those seats in Texas.
Received page proofs for an article co-authored with @nielseichhorn.bsky.social in Civil War History (with excellent company)! Very excited to have this work out in the world this December! 🎉
August 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Received page proofs for an article co-authored with @nielseichhorn.bsky.social in Civil War History (with excellent company)! Very excited to have this work out in the world this December! 🎉
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With all the news about the return of Confederate monuments, I wanted to share my Confederate Monuments Syllabus page. It includes op-eds going back to 2017, interviews, lectures, teaching resources, primary sources, and a bibliography. #sschat #historyteacher 🗃️ cwmemory.com/civilwarmemo...
Confederate Monuments Syllabus
A Crowdsourcing Project About Confederate Monuments and Civil War Memory The horrific murders committed by Dylann Roof of nine churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina in 2015 catapulted the debate a...
cwmemory.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
With all the news about the return of Confederate monuments, I wanted to share my Confederate Monuments Syllabus page. It includes op-eds going back to 2017, interviews, lectures, teaching resources, primary sources, and a bibliography. #sschat #historyteacher 🗃️ cwmemory.com/civilwarmemo...
Fish gutters in New Orleans! Taken yesterday.
August 8, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Fish gutters in New Orleans! Taken yesterday.
Are the issues only because people are “overwhelmed, distracted, or frustrated with the technologies”?
What about the environmental factors? What about data scraping issues? Why don’t you have an environmental historian on the committee?
What about the environmental factors? What about data scraping issues? Why don’t you have an environmental historian on the committee?
August 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Are the issues only because people are “overwhelmed, distracted, or frustrated with the technologies”?
What about the environmental factors? What about data scraping issues? Why don’t you have an environmental historian on the committee?
What about the environmental factors? What about data scraping issues? Why don’t you have an environmental historian on the committee?
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