E. Kyle Romero
@ekyleromero.bsky.social
Into all things U.S. Foreign Policy, Humanitarianism, Refugee Studies, Digital Humanities. Teaching history at University of North Florida.
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E. Kyle Romero
@ekyleromero.bsky.social
· May 25
The History Behind Canadian Boycotts of American Whiskey
A global marketplace has shaped the U.S. whiskey industry for a century, even as it brands itself distinctly American.
time.com
So in my spare time when I’m not talking about refugee policy, I talk about (and drink) whiskey. I’m happy to have now turned that pastime into something vaguely academic. Super proud of this op-ed on the history of American identity, global politics, and whiskey.
time.com/7269684/why-...
time.com/7269684/why-...
Really excited to be working with this terrific forgotten of scholars! @prri.org
We’re excited to introduce the 2025-2026 PRRI Public Fellows cohort! 🎉 Meet 12 public scholars conducting innovative research that explores religion’s intersection with immigration, racial justice, reproductive health and rights, and LGBTQ rights.
Learn more here: prri.org/press-releas...
Learn more here: prri.org/press-releas...
August 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Really excited to be working with this terrific forgotten of scholars! @prri.org
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I did not know this: “Soccer” originated in 19th c. England to differentiate association football (soccer) from rugby football (rugger). Fascinating.
“Anyone who pretends that soccer is purely an Americanism and football always has been the term used in England is simply incorrect.”
“Anyone who pretends that soccer is purely an Americanism and football always has been the term used in England is simply incorrect.”
Where does the word ‘soccer’ come from?
While 'soccer' is used to differentiate between two popular sports in America, it originated at a prestigious British university
www.nytimes.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:49 AM
I did not know this: “Soccer” originated in 19th c. England to differentiate association football (soccer) from rugby football (rugger). Fascinating.
“Anyone who pretends that soccer is purely an Americanism and football always has been the term used in England is simply incorrect.”
“Anyone who pretends that soccer is purely an Americanism and football always has been the term used in England is simply incorrect.”
Ever wonder how vodka usurped whiskey as the most consumed spirit in the U.S.? Read on for a story of immigrants, gender, new advertising techniques, and Cold War cultural politics.
time.com/7285018/how-...
time.com/7285018/how-...
How Vodka Became America's Spirit of Choice
In the 1960s and 1970s, vodka manufacturers took advantage of cultural shifts to overtake whiskey.
time.com
June 9, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Ever wonder how vodka usurped whiskey as the most consumed spirit in the U.S.? Read on for a story of immigrants, gender, new advertising techniques, and Cold War cultural politics.
time.com/7285018/how-...
time.com/7285018/how-...
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Here it is, my 228th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Please add more below, share widely, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
americanstudier.substack.com/p/scholarsun...
americanstudier.substack.com/p/scholarsun...
#ScholarSunday Thread 228
Published on June 8, 2025
americanstudier.substack.com
June 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Here it is, my 228th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Please add more below, share widely, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
americanstudier.substack.com/p/scholarsun...
americanstudier.substack.com/p/scholarsun...
So in my spare time when I’m not talking about refugee policy, I talk about (and drink) whiskey. I’m happy to have now turned that pastime into something vaguely academic. Super proud of this op-ed on the history of American identity, global politics, and whiskey.
time.com/7269684/why-...
time.com/7269684/why-...
The History Behind Canadian Boycotts of American Whiskey
A global marketplace has shaped the U.S. whiskey industry for a century, even as it brands itself distinctly American.
time.com
May 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
So in my spare time when I’m not talking about refugee policy, I talk about (and drink) whiskey. I’m happy to have now turned that pastime into something vaguely academic. Super proud of this op-ed on the history of American identity, global politics, and whiskey.
time.com/7269684/why-...
time.com/7269684/why-...