Josh Kluever
@joshkluever.bsky.social
PhD | Studying Socialist State Legislators in the 20th-century US | Managing Editor @cliocontemporary.bsky.social | Social Media Director for @midwesternhistory.bsky.social | Host of @heartlandhistory.bsky.social | Solidarity Forever🌹
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
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Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Kshama Sawant is an Indian-American politician and economist who served on the Seattle City Council from 2014-2024. She was a member of Socialist Alternative, the first and only member of the party to date to be elected to public office. She is also a member of the DSA.
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Kshama Sawant is an Indian-American politician and economist who served on the Seattle City Council from 2014-2024. She was a member of Socialist Alternative, the first and only member of the party to date to be elected to public office. She is also a member of the DSA.
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On the 50th Anniversary of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Jerald Podair shares the broader significance of the tragedy, not just on the lives of those involved, but on the broader implications it represented for the post-WWII US economy. 🗃️
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What the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Can Teach Us Fifty Years Later
Fifty years ago the ore freighter Edmund Fitzgerald sank in a Lake Superior storm. But more than the “gales of November” wrecked the Fitz. The ship was also the casualty of a globalizing neoliberal…
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November 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
On the 50th Anniversary of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Jerald Podair shares the broader significance of the tragedy, not just on the lives of those involved, but on the broader implications it represented for the post-WWII US economy. 🗃️
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Check out the latest episode of @heartlandhistory.bsky.social hosted by Kevin Mason and @joshkluever.bsky.social. Their guests are Tom Nelson and Jerald Podair as they explore their wonderful new book “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy”
New Episode!
We mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald with authors Thomas M. Nelson and Jerald Podair, whose new book "Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy" was recently released by Michigan State University Press. (1/4)
We mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald with authors Thomas M. Nelson and Jerald Podair, whose new book "Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy" was recently released by Michigan State University Press. (1/4)
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Check out the latest episode of @heartlandhistory.bsky.social hosted by Kevin Mason and @joshkluever.bsky.social. Their guests are Tom Nelson and Jerald Podair as they explore their wonderful new book “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy”
New episode of @heartlandhistory.bsky.social is available. Today we discuss the 50th Anniversary of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. You may know the song, but you haven’t thought about it like this. 🗃️
New Episode!
We mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald with authors Thomas M. Nelson and Jerald Podair, whose new book "Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy" was recently released by Michigan State University Press. (1/4)
We mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald with authors Thomas M. Nelson and Jerald Podair, whose new book "Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy" was recently released by Michigan State University Press. (1/4)
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
New episode of @heartlandhistory.bsky.social is available. Today we discuss the 50th Anniversary of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. You may know the song, but you haven’t thought about it like this. 🗃️
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New Episode!
We mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald with authors Thomas M. Nelson and Jerald Podair, whose new book "Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy" was recently released by Michigan State University Press. (1/4)
We mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald with authors Thomas M. Nelson and Jerald Podair, whose new book "Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy" was recently released by Michigan State University Press. (1/4)
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
New Episode!
We mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald with authors Thomas M. Nelson and Jerald Podair, whose new book "Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy" was recently released by Michigan State University Press. (1/4)
We mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald with authors Thomas M. Nelson and Jerald Podair, whose new book "Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy" was recently released by Michigan State University Press. (1/4)
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Michael Payne is a Virginia politician currently serving on the Charlottesville City Council. He is a member of the DSA and has served since 2020. Payne graduated with a BA from William and Mary and focuses on affordable housing, public transportation and a living wage.
November 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Michael Payne is a Virginia politician currently serving on the Charlottesville City Council. He is a member of the DSA and has served since 2020. Payne graduated with a BA from William and Mary and focuses on affordable housing, public transportation and a living wage.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jack Hanson is a Vermont politician who served on the Burlington City Council from 2019-22. He is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. He left the city council to work for Burlington’s Net Zero Project.
November 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jack Hanson is a Vermont politician who served on the Burlington City Council from 2019-22. He is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. He left the city council to work for Burlington’s Net Zero Project.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Joe Magee is a Vermont politician who served on the Burlington City Council. He is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the DSA. He has served on the council from 2021 until he became the Deputy Chief of Staff for Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak.
November 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Joe Magee is a Vermont politician who served on the Burlington City Council. He is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the DSA. He has served on the council from 2021 until he became the Deputy Chief of Staff for Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak.
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🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Perri Freeman is a Vermont politician currently serving on the Burlington City Council. She is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. She has served on the council since 2019. DSA members represent 25% of the Burlington Council.
November 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Perri Freeman is a Vermont politician currently serving on the Burlington City Council. She is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. She has served on the council since 2019. DSA members represent 25% of the Burlington Council.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Perri Freeman is a Vermont politician currently serving on the Burlington City Council. She is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. She has served on the council since 2019. DSA members represent 25% of the Burlington Council.
November 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Perri Freeman is a Vermont politician currently serving on the Burlington City Council. She is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. She has served on the council since 2019. DSA members represent 25% of the Burlington Council.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jose Garza is the District Attorney for Travis County, Texas. Garza was born in Lared, and grew up in San Antonio. He graduated from University of Texas in 2001 and later graduated with a J.D. from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the DSA.
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jose Garza is the District Attorney for Travis County, Texas. Garza was born in Lared, and grew up in San Antonio. He graduated from University of Texas in 2001 and later graduated with a J.D. from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the DSA.
IHO of Zohran’s historic win in last night’s election. Here is my “Socialism of the Day” post from a few months ago. Socialism is back on top in NYC. 🗃️
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Zohran Mandani (b. October 18, 1991) is an Ugandan-American politician, housing counselor, and hip-hop artist. He is the assemblyman for the 36th district of the New York State Assembly. Mamdani was elected after defeating incumbent Dem. Aravella Simotas in the 2020 primary.
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
IHO of Zohran’s historic win in last night’s election. Here is my “Socialism of the Day” post from a few months ago. Socialism is back on top in NYC. 🗃️
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Teri Castillo is a Texas politician currently serving on the San Antonio City Council. Castillo is a member of the DSA and has served in her capacity since 2021. She is the daughter of migrant farm workers and holds a MA in History from the University of Texas-San Antonio.
November 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Teri Castillo is a Texas politician currently serving on the San Antonio City Council. Castillo is a member of the DSA and has served in her capacity since 2021. She is the daughter of migrant farm workers and holds a MA in History from the University of Texas-San Antonio.
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🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez is a Texas politician currently serving on the San Antonio City Council. McKee-Rodriguez is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has served in his capacity since 2021.
November 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez is a Texas politician currently serving on the San Antonio City Council. McKee-Rodriguez is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has served in his capacity since 2021.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez is a Texas politician currently serving on the San Antonio City Council. McKee-Rodriguez is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has served in his capacity since 2021.
November 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez is a Texas politician currently serving on the San Antonio City Council. McKee-Rodriguez is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has served in his capacity since 2021.
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🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Greg Casar is a Texas politician currently serving in the US House of Reps since 2023. He previously served on the Austin City Council since January 6, 2015. Casar was the youngest elected Austin City Council Member. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the DSA.
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Greg Casar is a Texas politician currently serving in the US House of Reps since 2023. He previously served on the Austin City Council since January 6, 2015. Casar was the youngest elected Austin City Council Member. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the DSA.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Greg Casar is a Texas politician currently serving in the US House of Reps since 2023. He previously served on the Austin City Council since January 6, 2015. Casar was the youngest elected Austin City Council Member. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the DSA.
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Greg Casar is a Texas politician currently serving in the US House of Reps since 2023. He previously served on the Austin City Council since January 6, 2015. Casar was the youngest elected Austin City Council Member. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the DSA.
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🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Amelia Parker is a Tennessee politician currently serving on the Knoxville City Council. Parker is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has represented one of Knoxville’s at-large seats since 2019.
November 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Amelia Parker is a Tennessee politician currently serving on the Knoxville City Council. Parker is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has represented one of Knoxville’s at-large seats since 2019.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Amelia Parker is a Tennessee politician currently serving on the Knoxville City Council. Parker is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has represented one of Knoxville’s at-large seats since 2019.
November 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Amelia Parker is a Tennessee politician currently serving on the Knoxville City Council. Parker is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has represented one of Knoxville’s at-large seats since 2019.
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🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Seema Singh is a Tennessee politician currently serving on the Knoxville City Council. Singh is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has represented Knoxville’s 3rd district since 2017. She campaigned as a “Bernie-style Democratic Socialist”
October 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Seema Singh is a Tennessee politician currently serving on the Knoxville City Council. Singh is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has represented Knoxville’s 3rd district since 2017. She campaigned as a “Bernie-style Democratic Socialist”
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Seema Singh is a Tennessee politician currently serving on the Knoxville City Council. Singh is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has represented Knoxville’s 3rd district since 2017. She campaigned as a “Bernie-style Democratic Socialist”
October 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Seema Singh is a Tennessee politician currently serving on the Knoxville City Council. Singh is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has represented Knoxville’s 3rd district since 2017. She campaigned as a “Bernie-style Democratic Socialist”
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Check out Clio’s latest from our very own @oaverettephillips.bsky.social with fantastic advice for PhD students. Check it out!
Our "Comps Series," continues with @oaverettephillips.bsky.social giving advice on taking your oral and written exams: "The written and oral portions of your comprehensive exams may seem daunting, but try to remember that when you get to this step you are ready."
Written & Oral Comps
The written and oral portions of your comprehensive exams may seem daunting, but try to remember that when you get to this step you are ready.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Check out Clio’s latest from our very own @oaverettephillips.bsky.social with fantastic advice for PhD students. Check it out!
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I was very excited to write this advice piece with tips on how to take, and pass, your comprehensive exams. I received some good advice leading up to my exam on how to tackle comps and that—as well as my own lived experience—is passed on in this piece.
Our "Comps Series," continues with @oaverettephillips.bsky.social giving advice on taking your oral and written exams: "The written and oral portions of your comprehensive exams may seem daunting, but try to remember that when you get to this step you are ready."
Written & Oral Comps
The written and oral portions of your comprehensive exams may seem daunting, but try to remember that when you get to this step you are ready.
clioandthecontemporary.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I was very excited to write this advice piece with tips on how to take, and pass, your comprehensive exams. I received some good advice leading up to my exam on how to tackle comps and that—as well as my own lived experience—is passed on in this piece.
Reposted by Josh Kluever
Our "Comps Series," continues with @oaverettephillips.bsky.social giving advice on taking your oral and written exams: "The written and oral portions of your comprehensive exams may seem daunting, but try to remember that when you get to this step you are ready."
Written & Oral Comps
The written and oral portions of your comprehensive exams may seem daunting, but try to remember that when you get to this step you are ready.
clioandthecontemporary.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Our "Comps Series," continues with @oaverettephillips.bsky.social giving advice on taking your oral and written exams: "The written and oral portions of your comprehensive exams may seem daunting, but try to remember that when you get to this step you are ready."