Meredith Hindley
@mhindley.bsky.social
Rogue history Ph.D. Former public servant. World War II, hockey, lipstick, and classic movies. Colorado and Wyoming bred. DC dweller. Author of DESTINATION CASABLANCA (PublicAffairs).
May Katharine Graham haunt Jeff Bezos for eternity.
February 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
May Katharine Graham haunt Jeff Bezos for eternity.
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Ok fine let‘s gather together the existing remnants of professional book reviewing and figure out how to support what still survives/expand options.
February 4, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Ok fine let‘s gather together the existing remnants of professional book reviewing and figure out how to support what still survives/expand options.
I’ve run events in the Concert Hall. I’ve gone to the opera, jazz concerts, musicals, and plays. The Kennedy Center is a special place. I am terrified about what this means. And who is paying???
REPORTER: Do you plan on tearing down the Kennedy Center during renovations?
TRUMP: “I’m not ripping it out, I’ll be using the steel. So, we’re using the structure. We’re using some of the marble, and some of the marble comes down.”
TRUMP: “I’m not ripping it out, I’ll be using the steel. So, we’re using the structure. We’re using some of the marble, and some of the marble comes down.”
February 3, 2026 at 12:35 AM
I’ve run events in the Concert Hall. I’ve gone to the opera, jazz concerts, musicals, and plays. The Kennedy Center is a special place. I am terrified about what this means. And who is paying???
1) Epic poetry
2) Late 18th century British literature
3) Architectural history
4) Astronomy
5) World War II
2) Late 18th century British literature
3) Architectural history
4) Astronomy
5) World War II
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college:
1. Introduction to Islamic Studies
2. Introduction to Rock Music
3. African Music
4. Arabic 101
5. Southern Politics
1. Introduction to Islamic Studies
2. Introduction to Rock Music
3. African Music
4. Arabic 101
5. Southern Politics
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college:
1) Epistemology
2) Euripides
3) History of Rock Music
4) Dead Sea Scrolls & Apocrypha
5) Twentieth Century US Political History with @rauchway.bsky.social
1) Epistemology
2) Euripides
3) History of Rock Music
4) Dead Sea Scrolls & Apocrypha
5) Twentieth Century US Political History with @rauchway.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 4:02 AM
1) Epic poetry
2) Late 18th century British literature
3) Architectural history
4) Astronomy
5) World War II
2) Late 18th century British literature
3) Architectural history
4) Astronomy
5) World War II
You can tell Mayor Bowser isn’t running again. Because if she was, DC streets and sidewalks would be passable.
a little girl is shoveling snow with a shovel and a bag .
Alt: a little girl is shoveling snow with a shovel and a bag .
media.tenor.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:23 AM
You can tell Mayor Bowser isn’t running again. Because if she was, DC streets and sidewalks would be passable.
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Turns out it’s impossible to go through the history of women’s service in the US military in 17 minutes, but I had fun giving it the old college try. If anyone’s needs it, my segment (or the whole show) might make for a good lesson starter. 🗃️🗺️ www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/rive...
The history and future of women in the military
The Pentagon recently launched a formal review of women in ground-combat positions. On today's episode, what lead to this review, and how could it impact the United States Armed Forces? Amy Rutenberg,...
www.iowapublicradio.org
January 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Turns out it’s impossible to go through the history of women’s service in the US military in 17 minutes, but I had fun giving it the old college try. If anyone’s needs it, my segment (or the whole show) might make for a good lesson starter. 🗃️🗺️ www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/rive...
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Walz: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal government that can kill, injure, menace and kidnap its citizens off the streets or on the side of a nurse at the V.A. who died bearing witness to such government
January 25, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Walz: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal government that can kill, injure, menace and kidnap its citizens off the streets or on the side of a nurse at the V.A. who died bearing witness to such government
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Minnesota is the best of us.
January 23, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Minnesota is the best of us.
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Look at this: @inquirer.com has digitally preserved the interpretative signage removed by NPS, and used annotations to explain what specifically was flagged before removal. This keeps the content publicly accessible (for now) while doing newsworthy reporting
www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
Here are the signs the Trump administration removed from Independence Park
Following last year’s review, every sign has been removed from the President’s House site.
www.inquirer.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Look at this: @inquirer.com has digitally preserved the interpretative signage removed by NPS, and used annotations to explain what specifically was flagged before removal. This keeps the content publicly accessible (for now) while doing newsworthy reporting
www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
Gee, is this why every time I turn off CoPilot, it magically appears again?
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Gee, is this why every time I turn off CoPilot, it magically appears again?
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This afternoon, the Trump administration removed exhibits about slavery at the President's House in Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. The city's mayor has already filed a lawsuit challenging the removal.
The slavery exhibits at the President’s House have been removed following Trump administration push
President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered content at national parks that “inappropriately disparage” the U.S. to be reviewed and potentially removed.
www.inquirer.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:24 PM
This afternoon, the Trump administration removed exhibits about slavery at the President's House in Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. The city's mayor has already filed a lawsuit challenging the removal.
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"[T]he archive is like a forest without clearings, but by inhabiting it for a long time, your eyes become accustomed to the dark, and you can make out the outlines of the trees." Arlette Farge, The Allure of the Archives
January 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM
"[T]he archive is like a forest without clearings, but by inhabiting it for a long time, your eyes become accustomed to the dark, and you can make out the outlines of the trees." Arlette Farge, The Allure of the Archives
Same. Once you do it, you won’t go back.
This is a good thread to read. I will only add that I do not get ANY social-media notifications or news alerts on my phone and it is a foundational building block of my sanity that no nonhuman entity, not even Bluesky, gets to initiate conversations with me.
That's how I'm going to approach social media going forward. I'll get on it when I want to sit down at a computer and physically go to a website, or when I have to use it for work during work hours, but it's not going to be in my pocket notifying me of every single DM, like or reply instantly. 6/
January 18, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Same. Once you do it, you won’t go back.
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Blueskis, studies have shown that when folks see or hear about a book more than five times, they are likely to check it out, and buy it.
So in the spirit of creating buzz, here is the gorgeous cover of THE WESTERNERS, which will be published on March 31!
So in the spirit of creating buzz, here is the gorgeous cover of THE WESTERNERS, which will be published on March 31!
January 18, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Blueskis, studies have shown that when folks see or hear about a book more than five times, they are likely to check it out, and buy it.
So in the spirit of creating buzz, here is the gorgeous cover of THE WESTERNERS, which will be published on March 31!
So in the spirit of creating buzz, here is the gorgeous cover of THE WESTERNERS, which will be published on March 31!
DC, I’m gonna need you to quit stealing stuff at CVS. The paper towels are now locked up. Come on.
January 18, 2026 at 1:27 AM
DC, I’m gonna need you to quit stealing stuff at CVS. The paper towels are now locked up. Come on.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Historian friends, the @amrevmuseum.bsky.social is hosting a convening in September 2026 on “The International Journey of the Declaration of Independence.” Travel costs covered for presenters. Deadline for proposals is January 15. More details here: www.amrevmuseum.org/2026-call-fo... 🗄️🗃️
2026 Call for Proposals
To further explore the international impact of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, the Museum will host a two-day convening on Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26.
www.amrevmuseum.org
January 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Historian friends, the @amrevmuseum.bsky.social is hosting a convening in September 2026 on “The International Journey of the Declaration of Independence.” Travel costs covered for presenters. Deadline for proposals is January 15. More details here: www.amrevmuseum.org/2026-call-fo... 🗄️🗃️
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The retention of vivid hues allows a window into the wearing of a garment that has survived more than 250 years. The #1750s caraco brocade bodice demonstrates the beauty of a supplementary weft allowing the flowers to float above the blue. Sold via #AugustaAuctions #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
January 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The retention of vivid hues allows a window into the wearing of a garment that has survived more than 250 years. The #1750s caraco brocade bodice demonstrates the beauty of a supplementary weft allowing the flowers to float above the blue. Sold via #AugustaAuctions #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
January 1, 2026 at 11:43 AM
“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
We absolutely do know what DOGE did and how they operated. There are numerous articles outlining it in detail. The coyness is deceitful and harmful. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
We still don’t really know what Elon Musk’s Doge actually did
Calculating the actual savings and impact of the bulldozing US department that vowed to cut $1tn in waste is difficult
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
We absolutely do know what DOGE did and how they operated. There are numerous articles outlining it in detail. The coyness is deceitful and harmful. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Couple next to me on a first coffee date. She showed him a pic of her “books to read”pile. He said he doesn’t read. Immediate mood change. Dude, you’re toast.
December 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Couple next to me on a first coffee date. She showed him a pic of her “books to read”pile. He said he doesn’t read. Immediate mood change. Dude, you’re toast.
Happy HEATED RIVALRY finale to all who celebrate!
a hockey player wearing a helmet and a jersey with the number 21 on it is standing on the ice .
Alt: A hockey player wearing a helmet and a jersey with the number 21 on it is standing on the ice. Ilya kissing Shane on the helmet at the All Star game in HEATED RIVALS.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Happy HEATED RIVALRY finale to all who celebrate!
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Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, Christmas 1941
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Churchill And Roosevelt Christmas Speech (1941)
YouTube video by British Pathé
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December 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, Christmas 1941
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