Christina Carroll
@chcarroll.bsky.social
Associate Professor of History @kcollege. Modern France, imperialism, politics, culture. Views my own.
https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501763083/the-politics-of-imperial-memory-in-france/
https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501763083/the-politics-of-imperial-memory-in-france/
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A succinct account of the current assault on the Constitution and the government of the United States.
A succinct account of the current assault on the Constitution and the government of the United States.
Opinion | There Is No Going Back
The president’s opponents, whoever they are, cannot expect a return to the Constitution as it was.
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February 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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A succinct account of the current assault on the Constitution and the government of the United States.
A succinct account of the current assault on the Constitution and the government of the United States.
Reposted by Christina Carroll
“We are well past euphemism about ‘pushing the limits,’ ‘stretching the envelope’ and the like,” said Peter M. Shane, who is a legal scholar in residence at NYU... The array of legal constraints Mr. Trump has violated, Mr. Shane added, amounts to “programmatic sabotage and rampant lawlessness.”
Trump Brazenly Defies Laws in Escalating Executive Power Grab (Gift Article)
In the radical opening weeks of his second term, President Trump has appeared to feel little constraint by any need to show respect for the rule of law.
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February 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
“We are well past euphemism about ‘pushing the limits,’ ‘stretching the envelope’ and the like,” said Peter M. Shane, who is a legal scholar in residence at NYU... The array of legal constraints Mr. Trump has violated, Mr. Shane added, amounts to “programmatic sabotage and rampant lawlessness.”
It is remarkable that we have handed over the government to an unelected billionaire whose main goals seems to consist of burning everything down in exchange for likes on social media by right wing trolls (and maybe also getting us to use his cryptocurrency): www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
The ‘Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly’ of the United States Government
Elon Musk’s bureaucratic coup is underway.
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February 4, 2025 at 2:17 AM
It is remarkable that we have handed over the government to an unelected billionaire whose main goals seems to consist of burning everything down in exchange for likes on social media by right wing trolls (and maybe also getting us to use his cryptocurrency): www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Reposted by Christina Carroll
➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
January 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
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I see some suggestions, in the reporting regarding the OMB impoundment order, that a mere delay in spending appropriated funds is legal. But that's not really true. The delay OMB has ordered specifically contradicts the Impoundment Control Act. A thread.
January 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I see some suggestions, in the reporting regarding the OMB impoundment order, that a mere delay in spending appropriated funds is legal. But that's not really true. The delay OMB has ordered specifically contradicts the Impoundment Control Act. A thread.
As others have already emphasized, the White House's attempt to freeze federal grants and loans is a constitutional crisis. That money has been apportioned by Congress; the president is trying to interfere with the legislative branch. It will be a disaster for students and educational institutions.
January 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
As others have already emphasized, the White House's attempt to freeze federal grants and loans is a constitutional crisis. That money has been apportioned by Congress; the president is trying to interfere with the legislative branch. It will be a disaster for students and educational institutions.
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I am begging the national media to start taking this seriously.
Stop buying the claims that the framing of "temporary" or "pause."
They are altering the review processes of federally funded scientific research from merit-based peer review processes to political screening by ideologues.
Stop buying the claims that the framing of "temporary" or "pause."
They are altering the review processes of federally funded scientific research from merit-based peer review processes to political screening by ideologues.
NEW — OMB temporarily pauses all agency grants and loans programs.
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
January 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I am begging the national media to start taking this seriously.
Stop buying the claims that the framing of "temporary" or "pause."
They are altering the review processes of federally funded scientific research from merit-based peer review processes to political screening by ideologues.
Stop buying the claims that the framing of "temporary" or "pause."
They are altering the review processes of federally funded scientific research from merit-based peer review processes to political screening by ideologues.
Reposted by Christina Carroll
NEW — OMB temporarily pauses all agency grants and loans programs.
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
January 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
NEW — OMB temporarily pauses all agency grants and loans programs.
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
Meaningful reflections on democratic institutions, public education, and historical narratives (as suggested in the title) from my always-insightful graduate advisor: chapelboro.com/town-square/...
Past Rhymes With Present Times: History, Education and Democracy - Chapelboro.com
"Past Rhymes With Present Times" is a new series by Lloyd S. Kramer exploring historical context and frameworks, and how the foundations of the past affect the building of the future.
chapelboro.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Meaningful reflections on democratic institutions, public education, and historical narratives (as suggested in the title) from my always-insightful graduate advisor: chapelboro.com/town-square/...
A delightfully funny friend wrote this article, which is speaking to me as the term draws to a close: www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/a-f...
A Faculty Member’s Self-Evaluation at the End of the Semester
Dear Committee Members,
As part of the faculty review process, I am pleased to report to you on my work. In this letter, I will offer information ...
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December 4, 2024 at 1:59 AM
A delightfully funny friend wrote this article, which is speaking to me as the term draws to a close: www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/a-f...
Feeling like I'm trying to engage the void in conversation.
November 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Feeling like I'm trying to engage the void in conversation.
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Chris Rufo, architect of the conservative takeover at New College Florida, will present President-elect Trump with a plan to strip colleges of federal funding if they do not pull back campus diversity initiatives, the WSJ is reporting. www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
Christopher Rufo Has Trump’s Ear and Wants to End DEI for Good
From his perch outside Seattle, the 40-year-old documentary filmmaker and writer has become one of the country’s most influential culture warriors, waging public fights against diversity, equity and i...
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November 25, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Chris Rufo, architect of the conservative takeover at New College Florida, will present President-elect Trump with a plan to strip colleges of federal funding if they do not pull back campus diversity initiatives, the WSJ is reporting. www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
I’ve always had mixed feelings about how effectively Cabaret conveys its messages - I've heard the title song played unironically in celebration more than once. But Joel Grey is right that we are inclined to bury our heads in the sand when it feels like the parameters of the world are dissolving.
Opinion | Joel Grey: ‘Cabaret’ Was a Warning. It’s Time to Heed It. (Gift Article)
Much has changed since the show debuted on Broadway in 1966, but it’s what hasn’t changed that should worry us.
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November 25, 2024 at 9:58 PM
I’ve always had mixed feelings about how effectively Cabaret conveys its messages - I've heard the title song played unironically in celebration more than once. But Joel Grey is right that we are inclined to bury our heads in the sand when it feels like the parameters of the world are dissolving.
Reposted by Christina Carroll
I don’t always have good news to share first thing in the morning BUT…
IT’S BOOKS WE LOVE DAY!!!!!
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IT’S BOOKS WE LOVE DAY!!!!!
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Books We Love
Here are 350+ great reads from 2024 hand-picked just for you by NPR staff and trusted critics.
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November 25, 2024 at 12:25 PM
I don’t always have good news to share first thing in the morning BUT…
IT’S BOOKS WE LOVE DAY!!!!!
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
IT’S BOOKS WE LOVE DAY!!!!!
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
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The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
November 23, 2024 at 2:06 PM
The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
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It seems I have a book cover with my name on in it and soon there'll be a book to match.
The book explores the increasing importance of chronological age in France's criminal justice system in the late 19th century.
It'll be out w/ @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social in 2025. Very grateful to everyone.
The book explores the increasing importance of chronological age in France's criminal justice system in the late 19th century.
It'll be out w/ @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social in 2025. Very grateful to everyone.
November 20, 2024 at 10:58 PM
It seems I have a book cover with my name on in it and soon there'll be a book to match.
The book explores the increasing importance of chronological age in France's criminal justice system in the late 19th century.
It'll be out w/ @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social in 2025. Very grateful to everyone.
The book explores the increasing importance of chronological age in France's criminal justice system in the late 19th century.
It'll be out w/ @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social in 2025. Very grateful to everyone.
The cat has found himself in a sea of blankets.
November 21, 2024 at 3:08 AM
The cat has found himself in a sea of blankets.
Just deleted most? all? of my posts on Twitter. I never posted that frequently, but I'd used the platform on and off since 2009. Very small in the scheme of things, but it feels like a personal marker to an end of an era.
November 13, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Just deleted most? all? of my posts on Twitter. I never posted that frequently, but I'd used the platform on and off since 2009. Very small in the scheme of things, but it feels like a personal marker to an end of an era.
Reposted by Christina Carroll
for anyone trying to extricate yourself from the clutches of Amazon: bookstores make more than a third of their money between now & New Year’s, & most bookstores ship nationwide 💌
November 11, 2024 at 10:10 PM
for anyone trying to extricate yourself from the clutches of Amazon: bookstores make more than a third of their money between now & New Year’s, & most bookstores ship nationwide 💌
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There should be a Pulitzer for satire www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/her...
Here’s Why a Second Death Star Won’t Be That Bad
“Mr. Trump’s first term was better than expected… the authoritarian rule that Democrats and the press predicted never appeared. Mr. Trump was too u...
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November 10, 2024 at 1:09 AM
There should be a Pulitzer for satire www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/her...
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Bonsoir à tous! I created a French/Francophone history Starter Pack (with some lit/culture France, Haiti && folks too) to help find people in the @sfhs.bsky.social @frenchcolonial.bsky.social @jwsfh.bsky.social communities & nos collègues en France. If I forgot you, please 👋
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November 8, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Bonsoir à tous! I created a French/Francophone history Starter Pack (with some lit/culture France, Haiti && folks too) to help find people in the @sfhs.bsky.social @frenchcolonial.bsky.social @jwsfh.bsky.social communities & nos collègues en France. If I forgot you, please 👋
go.bsky.app/Uf5.5iT
go.bsky.app/Uf5.5iT
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There is a fairly good chance that the incoming administration will try to eliminate the NEH and the NEA. Trump proposed doing so in 2017, though that effort was staved off thanks to bipartisan Congressional support. www.nytimes.com/2017/03/15/a...
Trump Proposes Eliminating the Arts and Humanities Endowments (Published 2017)
It was the first time a president has called for ending the endowments, which were created in 1965 under President Lyndon B. Johnson.
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November 9, 2024 at 10:21 PM
There is a fairly good chance that the incoming administration will try to eliminate the NEH and the NEA. Trump proposed doing so in 2017, though that effort was staved off thanks to bipartisan Congressional support. www.nytimes.com/2017/03/15/a...