Nick Mertens
@gezanick.bsky.social
American Studies Scholar | Geopolitics | Author | ✍️ a book for Ertsberg | Loves the US, books (#tsundoku) & history
Yesterday, I attended an event where Tom Sauer spoke with Robert D. Kaplan about his latest book 'Waste land'. Very interesting!
June 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Yesterday, I attended an event where Tom Sauer spoke with Robert D. Kaplan about his latest book 'Waste land'. Very interesting!
#CartoonOfTheDay Elon #Musk poured $25 million into the campaign of a #Trump-aligned candidate for the #Wisconsin Supreme Court – and lost. Turns out voters aren’t that easy to buy after all.
#SusanCrawford #ElonMusk #SCOTUS #JudicialElections
#SusanCrawford #ElonMusk #SCOTUS #JudicialElections
April 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
#CartoonOfTheDay Elon #Musk poured $25 million into the campaign of a #Trump-aligned candidate for the #Wisconsin Supreme Court – and lost. Turns out voters aren’t that easy to buy after all.
#SusanCrawford #ElonMusk #SCOTUS #JudicialElections
#SusanCrawford #ElonMusk #SCOTUS #JudicialElections
Dank aan iedereen die al geabonneerd is op mijn nieuwsbrief/blog 🙏 Aan alle anderen: abonneren op unickus.substack.com is VOLLEDIG GRATIS 😀!!!
March 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Dank aan iedereen die al geabonneerd is op mijn nieuwsbrief/blog 🙏 Aan alle anderen: abonneren op unickus.substack.com is VOLLEDIG GRATIS 😀!!!
The new book by Russel Shorto has finally arrived. Shorto is a master storyteller—he has a unique ability to bring history to life. His books are captivating from start to finish. And this one is beautifully designed as well 😍
March 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The new book by Russel Shorto has finally arrived. Shorto is a master storyteller—he has a unique ability to bring history to life. His books are captivating from start to finish. And this one is beautifully designed as well 😍
Aan het genieten van @bsoenensvrt.bsky.social zijn boek. Het is niet alleen een reis langs de Amerikaanse geschiedenis, maar staat ook vol boeken- en filmtips 🇺🇲
March 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Aan het genieten van @bsoenensvrt.bsky.social zijn boek. Het is niet alleen een reis langs de Amerikaanse geschiedenis, maar staat ook vol boeken- en filmtips 🇺🇲
Gisteren een heel interessant gesprek mogen bijwonen tussen @bsoenensvrt.bsky.social en Bart Kerremans over de democratie in Amerika. Dank ook aan Björn Soenens in het bijzonder voor de korte maar fijne kennismaking en het signeren van zijn laatste boek 🙏 (een echte aanrader trouwens!)
March 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Gisteren een heel interessant gesprek mogen bijwonen tussen @bsoenensvrt.bsky.social en Bart Kerremans over de democratie in Amerika. Dank ook aan Björn Soenens in het bijzonder voor de korte maar fijne kennismaking en het signeren van zijn laatste boek 🙏 (een echte aanrader trouwens!)
President #Trump remains controversial, beginning his second term with 47% approval and 48% disapproval—historically low. However, his support among independent voters has risen to 46%. For comparison, Joe Biden took office with 57% approval (and left with 40%).
January 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
President #Trump remains controversial, beginning his second term with 47% approval and 48% disapproval—historically low. However, his support among independent voters has risen to 46%. For comparison, Joe Biden took office with 57% approval (and left with 40%).
The Democratic Party is historically unpopular: 57% of voters view the party negatively, the highest since 2008. Meanwhile, the #GOP is quite popular at 43%. Democrats are clearly struggling with their image after #Trump his victory.
poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
January 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Democratic Party is historically unpopular: 57% of voters view the party negatively, the highest since 2008. Meanwhile, the #GOP is quite popular at 43%. Democrats are clearly struggling with their image after #Trump his victory.
poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
A new Gallup poll reveals that Americans do not view Biden's presidency as progress. A majority sees setbacks in areas like the economy, immigration, and crime.
news.gallup.com/poll/655112/...
news.gallup.com/poll/655112/...
January 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A new Gallup poll reveals that Americans do not view Biden's presidency as progress. A majority sees setbacks in areas like the economy, immigration, and crime.
news.gallup.com/poll/655112/...
news.gallup.com/poll/655112/...
January 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
📅 #OnThisDay in 1784, the Treaty of Paris was officially ratified by the U.S. Congress. This treaty formally ended the American Revolutionary War and marked the international recognition of the United States' independence. #OTD #TreatyOfParis
January 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
📅 #OnThisDay in 1784, the Treaty of Paris was officially ratified by the U.S. Congress. This treaty formally ended the American Revolutionary War and marked the international recognition of the United States' independence. #OTD #TreatyOfParis
📅 #OnThisDay in 1932, Hattie Caraway became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Representing the state of #Arkansas, she broke significant barriers for women in American politics.
#OTD #HattieCaraway
#OTD #HattieCaraway
January 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
📅 #OnThisDay in 1932, Hattie Caraway became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Representing the state of #Arkansas, she broke significant barriers for women in American politics.
#OTD #HattieCaraway
#OTD #HattieCaraway
📅 #OnThisDay in 1908, Theodore Roosevelt designated the Grand Canyon as a national monument. He called for the preservation of this natural wonder: "Leave it as it is. You cannot improve it." It would later become a national park. #OTD #GrandCanyon #TheodoreRoosevelt
January 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
📅 #OnThisDay in 1908, Theodore Roosevelt designated the Grand Canyon as a national monument. He called for the preservation of this natural wonder: "Leave it as it is. You cannot improve it." It would later become a national park. #OTD #GrandCanyon #TheodoreRoosevelt
📅 #OnThisDay in 1776, Thomas Paine anonymously published Common Sense, a pamphlet advocating for American independence from Great Britain. The work inspired thousands of colonists and laid the groundwork for the American Revolution. #OTD #CommonSense
January 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
📅 #OnThisDay in 1776, Thomas Paine anonymously published Common Sense, a pamphlet advocating for American independence from Great Britain. The work inspired thousands of colonists and laid the groundwork for the American Revolution. #OTD #CommonSense
📅 #OnThisDay in 1788, #Connecticut ratified the U.S. Constitution, becoming the fifth state to join the United States. Known as the "Constitution State," Connecticut played a key role in shaping the new nation. #OTD
January 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
📅 #OnThisDay in 1788, #Connecticut ratified the U.S. Constitution, becoming the fifth state to join the United States. Known as the "Constitution State," Connecticut played a key role in shaping the new nation. #OTD
📅 #OnThisDay in 1815, the Battle of New Orleans was fought, the final major battle of the War of 1812. General Andrew Jackson led American forces to a decisive victory against the British, solidifying his status as a national hero. #OTD #NewOrleans
January 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
📅 #OnThisDay in 1815, the Battle of New Orleans was fought, the final major battle of the War of 1812. General Andrew Jackson led American forces to a decisive victory against the British, solidifying his status as a national hero. #OTD #NewOrleans
📅 #OnThisDay in 1953, President Harry S. Truman announced that the U.S. had developed a hydrogen bomb. This pivotal moment in the Cold War escalated the nuclear arms race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. #OTD #ColdWar
January 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
📅 #OnThisDay in 1953, President Harry S. Truman announced that the U.S. had developed a hydrogen bomb. This pivotal moment in the Cold War escalated the nuclear arms race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. #OTD #ColdWar
📅 #OnThisDay in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his famous "Four Freedoms" speech. He outlined the fundamental freedoms: freedom of speech and worship, and freedom from want and fear, which should apply worldwide. #OTD #FDR #FourFreedoms
January 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
📅 #OnThisDay in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his famous "Four Freedoms" speech. He outlined the fundamental freedoms: freedom of speech and worship, and freedom from want and fear, which should apply worldwide. #OTD #FDR #FourFreedoms
📅 #OnThisDay in 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first female governor in the United States. She was inaugurated as the governor of #Wyoming, a historic milestone for women in American politics. #OTD
January 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
📅 #OnThisDay in 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first female governor in the United States. She was inaugurated as the governor of #Wyoming, a historic milestone for women in American politics. #OTD
📅 #OnThisDay in 1896,
#Utah officially became the 45th state of the United States, marking the end of years of tension between the federal government and the Mormon population over polygamy and self-governance. #OTD
#Utah officially became the 45th state of the United States, marking the end of years of tension between the federal government and the Mormon population over polygamy and self-governance. #OTD
January 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
📅 #OnThisDay in 1896,
#Utah officially became the 45th state of the United States, marking the end of years of tension between the federal government and the Mormon population over polygamy and self-governance. #OTD
#Utah officially became the 45th state of the United States, marking the end of years of tension between the federal government and the Mormon population over polygamy and self-governance. #OTD
📅 #OnThisDay in 1977,
Apple Inc. was officially incorporated. Founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, #Apple would go on to become a tech giant, revolutionizing the world with groundbreaking products like the Macintosh, iPod, and iPhone. #OTD
Apple Inc. was officially incorporated. Founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, #Apple would go on to become a tech giant, revolutionizing the world with groundbreaking products like the Macintosh, iPod, and iPhone. #OTD
January 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
📅 #OnThisDay in 1977,
Apple Inc. was officially incorporated. Founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, #Apple would go on to become a tech giant, revolutionizing the world with groundbreaking products like the Macintosh, iPod, and iPhone. #OTD
Apple Inc. was officially incorporated. Founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, #Apple would go on to become a tech giant, revolutionizing the world with groundbreaking products like the Macintosh, iPod, and iPhone. #OTD
#OnThisDay in 1788, #Georgia ratified the U.S. Constitution, becoming the fourth state to join the United States, following Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. #OTD #History
January 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#OnThisDay in 1788, #Georgia ratified the U.S. Constitution, becoming the fourth state to join the United States, following Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. #OTD #History