Nathan McAlister
@nhtoymc.bsky.social
Husband•Father•Educator•Traveler•Reader natemc.net
2010 National History Teacher of the Year
CS4 Director, @Gilder Lehrman Master Teacher, @KCHE, @iCivics EdNet, CFR Ambassador, GW-Fellow, KANAE-Member
#iteachsocialstudies #indegenouseducation
2010 National History Teacher of the Year
CS4 Director, @Gilder Lehrman Master Teacher, @KCHE, @iCivics EdNet, CFR Ambassador, GW-Fellow, KANAE-Member
#iteachsocialstudies #indegenouseducation
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Lindridge war memorial. St. Lawrence Church, Lindridge, Worcestershire. First and Second World Wars. #LestWeForget
November 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Lindridge war memorial. St. Lawrence Church, Lindridge, Worcestershire. First and Second World Wars. #LestWeForget
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November 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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I wasn’t particularly impressed with the first episode. It was very breezy. Let’s see how tonight goes taking it up to independence.
November 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I wasn’t particularly impressed with the first episode. It was very breezy. Let’s see how tonight goes taking it up to independence.
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⚡️ BREAKING: Ukraine to purchase 100 French Rafale jets, Zelensky says.
Reuters previously reported that Zelensky and Macron are expected to sign deals on air defenses, missiles, and a 10-year strategic aviation agreement signalling the provision of Rafale jets.
Reuters previously reported that Zelensky and Macron are expected to sign deals on air defenses, missiles, and a 10-year strategic aviation agreement signalling the provision of Rafale jets.
Ukraine to purchase 100 Rafale jets, Zelensky says after signing defense declaration with Macron
Zelensky told TF1-LCI news channel that Ukraine aims to buy Dassault-made Rafale fighters, a 4.5-generation multirole aircraft.
kyivindependent.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
⚡️ BREAKING: Ukraine to purchase 100 French Rafale jets, Zelensky says.
Reuters previously reported that Zelensky and Macron are expected to sign deals on air defenses, missiles, and a 10-year strategic aviation agreement signalling the provision of Rafale jets.
Reuters previously reported that Zelensky and Macron are expected to sign deals on air defenses, missiles, and a 10-year strategic aviation agreement signalling the provision of Rafale jets.
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Middle-class families are struggling to afford insurance in southwest Florida. Realtors say a wave of foreclosures could be coming. n.pr/4pi5rJH
Disaster and insurance costs are rising. The middle class is struggling to hang on
Middle-class families are struggling to afford insurance in southwest Florida. Realtors say a wave of foreclosures could be coming.
n.pr
November 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Middle-class families are struggling to afford insurance in southwest Florida. Realtors say a wave of foreclosures could be coming. n.pr/4pi5rJH
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🔴 URGENT - Emmanuel Macron et Volodymyr Zelensky signent un accord pour l'achat futur "de l'ordre de 100 Rafale", l'Élysée confirme
Ukraine : Macron et Zelensky signent un accord pour l'achat futur "de l'ordre de 100 Rafale"
La "défense du ciel ukrainien" est au cœur de la rencontre entre Emmanuel Macron et Volodymyr Zelensky, qui effectue lundi son neuvième déplacement en France depuis le début de la guerre en Ukraine.…
www.france24.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🔴 URGENT - Emmanuel Macron et Volodymyr Zelensky signent un accord pour l'achat futur "de l'ordre de 100 Rafale", l'Élysée confirme
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Security clearance marks early test of Mamdani-Trump relationship
Security clearance marks early test of Mamdani-Trump relationship
The president has revoked security clearances as a way to punish political enemies.
dlvr.it
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Security clearance marks early test of Mamdani-Trump relationship
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For Susan Akin, Zepbound helps her endure a world full of triggers. She can visit a gas station without wanting to buy beer or see sugar without dialing a cocaine dealer.
But scientists caution that the research remains nascent.
But scientists caution that the research remains nascent.
The surprising new use for GLP-1s: Alcohol and drug addiction
Some doctors are prescribing weight-loss drugs such as Zepbound and Ozempic to help reduce cravings for illicit drugs and alcohol. But research on the benefits is limited.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For Susan Akin, Zepbound helps her endure a world full of triggers. She can visit a gas station without wanting to buy beer or see sugar without dialing a cocaine dealer.
But scientists caution that the research remains nascent.
But scientists caution that the research remains nascent.
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Utah Democrats got a gift. Now comes the headache.
Utah Democrats got a gift. Now comes the headache.
Ben McAdams, the last Democrat to represent Utah in Washington, faces a primary unlike any the deep-red state has seen before.
dlvr.it
November 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Utah Democrats got a gift. Now comes the headache.
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Iran has begun cloud seeding to spur rainfall as the country faces its driest autumn in decades and shrinking water reserves.
Iran launches cloud seeding operation in face of record droughts
Iran launches cloud seeding operation in face of record droughts
www.brusselstimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Iran has begun cloud seeding to spur rainfall as the country faces its driest autumn in decades and shrinking water reserves.
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For two months, the U.S. government has been racial profiling as masked federal agents hunted for immigrants throughout Chicago. They’ve repeatedly snatched up U.S. citizens while traumatizing communities. “I felt like a piece of trash.” Here is our story www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
Latino US citizens racially profiled by federal immigration agents in Chicago: ‘I felt like a piece of trash’
The Tribune spoke to U.S. citizens and green card holders who have either been questioned or detained during Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
For two months, the U.S. government has been racial profiling as masked federal agents hunted for immigrants throughout Chicago. They’ve repeatedly snatched up U.S. citizens while traumatizing communities. “I felt like a piece of trash.” Here is our story www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
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"Any price drops likely won’t be enough to make life feel more affordable any time soon," Elisabeth Buchwald writes | Analysis
Trump’s latest tariff TACO probably won’t make your life more affordable | CNN Business
If you buy a lot of beef, coffee, tomatoes and bananas, good news: prices could soon come down
www.cnn.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
"Any price drops likely won’t be enough to make life feel more affordable any time soon," Elisabeth Buchwald writes | Analysis
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Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes. n.pr/4i25hnd
At Trump's urging, Bondi says U.S. will investigate Epstein's ties to political foes
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes.
n.pr
November 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes. n.pr/4i25hnd
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The emerging mission in the Caribbean looks less like enhanced interdiction and far more like the early shaping operations for regime-change in Venezuela. Just say no. ICYMI @markhertling.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/no-venezue...
No, Venezuela Is Not a ‘Small Latin American Country’
And talk of a quick invasion and easy ‘regime change’ is dangerously misleading.
www.thebulwark.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The emerging mission in the Caribbean looks less like enhanced interdiction and far more like the early shaping operations for regime-change in Venezuela. Just say no. ICYMI @markhertling.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/no-venezue...
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'see people in person' www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n... and read this: verifiedthebook.com @mikecaulfieldf1.bsky.social @samwineburg.bsky.social
Don’t argue with strangers… and 11 more rules to survive the information crisis
Feeling overwhelmed by divisive opinions, endless rows and unreliable facts? Here’s how to weather the data storm
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
'see people in person' www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n... and read this: verifiedthebook.com @mikecaulfieldf1.bsky.social @samwineburg.bsky.social
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The image of gun ownership in America has been white, rural and Republican, but that's been changing as more liberals and minorities have been buying guns, especially after the 2024 election. n.pr/3LEzblv
More liberals, people of color and LGBTQ Americans say they're buying guns out of fear
The image of gun ownership in America has been white, rural and Republican, but that's been changing as more liberals and minorities have been buying guns, especially after the 2024 election.
n.pr
November 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The image of gun ownership in America has been white, rural and Republican, but that's been changing as more liberals and minorities have been buying guns, especially after the 2024 election. n.pr/3LEzblv
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Exclusive: Trump administration officials including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have discussed scaling back the role of Marty Makary, the Food and Drug Administration commissioner.
Exclusive | RFK Jr. Discussed Curbing FDA Head’s Role After Complaints About Management Style
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. considered installing a new leader to manage the agency on a day-to-day basis.
on.wsj.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Exclusive: Trump administration officials including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have discussed scaling back the role of Marty Makary, the Food and Drug Administration commissioner.
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Mondial 2026 : le choc RD Congo – Nigeria pour la grande finale des barrages africains
Mondial 2026 : le choc RD Congo – Nigeria pour la grande finale des barrages africains
La RD Congo et le Nigeria s'affrontent dimanche au Maroc, en finale des barrages africains pour la Coupe du monde 2026. Deux nations historiques du football africain, deux effectifs talentueux réunis par deux sélectionneurs ambitieux, mais une seule place pour le rêve américain.
www.france24.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Mondial 2026 : le choc RD Congo – Nigeria pour la grande finale des barrages africains
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The irony here is that academics don’t just write the articles for free—we also referee and edit for them for free. Something is deeply broken.
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Universities in 'battle of the century' with journal publisher Elsevier
One New Zealand university told its staff all universities in New Zealand and Australia would "lose some degree of access" to the publisher's 1600 titles from the start of next year.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 15, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The irony here is that academics don’t just write the articles for free—we also referee and edit for them for free. Something is deeply broken.
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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The European Union is racing against the clock to overcome Belgium’s objections to a plan to fund Ukraine’s defense using Russian money.
Ukraine’s $200 Billion Lifeline From Europe Stumbles on Pushback in Belgium
The Belgian government fears financial fallout and Russian retaliation from EU plan to fund Kyiv using Moscow’s money held in Belgium.
on.wsj.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The European Union is racing against the clock to overcome Belgium’s objections to a plan to fund Ukraine’s defense using Russian money.
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“The nation’s largest public funder of the humanities appears to be transforming into a vehicle narrowly tailored to the president’s agenda. “
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/a...
Fired Scholars and Big Grants to Favored Projects: Inside Trump’s N.E.H.
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
“The nation’s largest public funder of the humanities appears to be transforming into a vehicle narrowly tailored to the president’s agenda. “
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/a...
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President Donald Trump has said he believes Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s days are numbered, and that land strikes inside Venezuela are possible.
Trump likely to face long military commitment and chaos if he ousts Maduro in Venezuela, experts say | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has said he believes Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s days are numbered, and that land strikes inside Venezuela are possible.
www.cnn.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
President Donald Trump has said he believes Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s days are numbered, and that land strikes inside Venezuela are possible.
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Billie Eilish is condemning the Tesla CEO, after shareholders approved a deal that could make him the world's first trillionaire
Billie Eilish condemns 'pathetic' Elon Musk for hoarding wealth as trillionaire
Billie Eilish is condemning the Tesla CEO, after shareholders approved a deal that could make him the world's first trillionaire
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Billie Eilish is condemning the Tesla CEO, after shareholders approved a deal that could make him the world's first trillionaire
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump is lying about her interactions with him — and posted their text exchanges today about the Epstein files.
A sitting member of Congress just posted her messages with the president of the United States.
A sitting member of Congress just posted her messages with the president of the United States.
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump is lying about her interactions with him — and posted their text exchanges today about the Epstein files.
A sitting member of Congress just posted her messages with the president of the United States.
A sitting member of Congress just posted her messages with the president of the United States.