Michael Kelley
@michaelfeelsokay.bsky.social
Aspiring educator, grad history studies at Arizona State, musician and songwriter in gentle organisms | Nashville, TN 🌿🌈
In Edinburgh this Summer I pursued the lives of 18th CE Scottish weavers through multiple archives to uncover how the development of capitalism was perceived by their senses. More on that to come; here’s a blog post I wrote for students entering the archives. spark.asu.edu/three-tips-f...
Three Tips for Productive Research in the Archives - School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies
By Michael Kelley When is it morally acceptable to read someone’s diary? When you’re conducting historical research, of course! Whether following the footsteps of an 18th-century Lady on a trip
spark.asu.edu
August 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In Edinburgh this Summer I pursued the lives of 18th CE Scottish weavers through multiple archives to uncover how the development of capitalism was perceived by their senses. More on that to come; here’s a blog post I wrote for students entering the archives. spark.asu.edu/three-tips-f...
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This is the real American violence, and it’s not in LA
June 11, 2025 at 5:09 AM
This is the real American violence, and it’s not in LA
Press Secretary of Public Servant 47 who espouses faith in Jesus of Nazareth publicly hates her neighbors. #WhiteHouse #Homophobia
Leavitt: "Electricians, plumbers -- we need more of those in our country, and less LGBTQ graduate majors from Harvard University. And that's what this administration's position is."
May 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Press Secretary of Public Servant 47 who espouses faith in Jesus of Nazareth publicly hates her neighbors. #WhiteHouse #Homophobia
Can we have a formal test for jobs that affect human lives? I mean it’s 47’s admin and loyalty is supreme, but still…
HASSAN: What is habeas corpus?
NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country
HASSAN: That's incorrect
NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country
HASSAN: That's incorrect
May 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Can we have a formal test for jobs that affect human lives? I mean it’s 47’s admin and loyalty is supreme, but still…
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HASSAN: What is habeas corpus?
NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country
HASSAN: That's incorrect
NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country
HASSAN: That's incorrect
May 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
HASSAN: What is habeas corpus?
NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country
HASSAN: That's incorrect
NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country
HASSAN: That's incorrect
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It’s just shocking he got away with pretending a fucking street gang was an invading army for as long as he did.
A Judge Finally Rules Trump Can’t Apply Alien Enemies Act To Alleged Gang Members In The First Place talkingpointsmemo.com/news/judge-r...
A Judge Finally Rules Trump Can’t Apply Alien Enemies Act To Alleged Gang Members In The First Place
Despite the reams of documents, hours of hearings and the unlawful expulsion...
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May 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
It’s just shocking he got away with pretending a fucking street gang was an invading army for as long as he did.
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One of the wilder political things in recent history is that Project 2025 publicly released a 900 page document laying out their plans to roll back 100 years of human progress and then during the campaign Republicans just said "no we're not :)" and then they won and now they're doing it all.
April 24, 2025 at 1:18 AM
One of the wilder political things in recent history is that Project 2025 publicly released a 900 page document laying out their plans to roll back 100 years of human progress and then during the campaign Republicans just said "no we're not :)" and then they won and now they're doing it all.
“An interest in the approbation of the people, and a strong sense of accountability to them, in all official conduct, is the only effectual security against abuses in those who exercise the powers of government.” (Primary source quote) This text is so timely @shiralurie.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
“An interest in the approbation of the people, and a strong sense of accountability to them, in all official conduct, is the only effectual security against abuses in those who exercise the powers of government.” (Primary source quote) This text is so timely @shiralurie.bsky.social
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As someone directly affected by this, let me be clear:
I'd rather lose my job because Harvard chose to fight than keep my job and see a generation of white supremacists parade its corpse around like a war trophy.
I'd rather lose my job because Harvard chose to fight than keep my job and see a generation of white supremacists parade its corpse around like a war trophy.
Researchers at Harvard and its affiliates appreciate that the university resisted the Trump Administration's demands, but worry about what happens next.
At Harvard, scientists worry over the consequences of resisting the Trump administration: $2.2B in grants frozen
Researchers at Harvard and its affiliates appreciate that the university resisted the Trump Administration's demands, but worry about what happens next.
buff.ly
April 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
As someone directly affected by this, let me be clear:
I'd rather lose my job because Harvard chose to fight than keep my job and see a generation of white supremacists parade its corpse around like a war trophy.
I'd rather lose my job because Harvard chose to fight than keep my job and see a generation of white supremacists parade its corpse around like a war trophy.
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There are so many ways to love God. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuZV...
Jesse Jackson 'I Am Somebody' on Sesame Street
YouTube video by Headline USA
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April 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
There are so many ways to love God. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuZV...
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WSJ EDITORIAL BOARD: “.. The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that the government may not use federal benefits or funds to coerce parties to surrender their constitutional rights. This is what the Administration is doing ..”
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...
April 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
WSJ EDITORIAL BOARD: “.. The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that the government may not use federal benefits or funds to coerce parties to surrender their constitutional rights. This is what the Administration is doing ..”
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...
Are historians working on North American/Atlantic histories right now debating whether to use “Gulf of America” in their writing? #History #NorthAmericanHistory
March 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Are historians working on North American/Atlantic histories right now debating whether to use “Gulf of America” in their writing? #History #NorthAmericanHistory
My husband giving us something powerfully relevant. 🎵 @trevorjamestillery.bsky.social
March 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
My husband giving us something powerfully relevant. 🎵 @trevorjamestillery.bsky.social
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March 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Day 3, still haven’t seen press coverage of this or a response from @governor.ca.gov #california #TrumpTreason
February 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Day 3, still haven’t seen press coverage of this or a response from @governor.ca.gov #california #TrumpTreason
Still haven’t seen a news article on this yet or a response from @governor.ca.gov #TrumpTreason #California
I haven’t seen anyone talking about this yet… what the treason. He’s done now, right? Right??
“I essentially attacked California. Can you believe it? I attacked California.”
www.threads.net/@factpostnew...
“I essentially attacked California. Can you believe it? I attacked California.”
www.threads.net/@factpostnew...
FactPost (@factpostnews) on Threads
Trump: I essentially attacked California. Can you believe it? I attacked California
www.threads.net
February 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Still haven’t seen a news article on this yet or a response from @governor.ca.gov #TrumpTreason #California
I haven’t seen anyone talking about this yet… what the treason. He’s done now, right? Right??
“I essentially attacked California. Can you believe it? I attacked California.”
www.threads.net/@factpostnew...
“I essentially attacked California. Can you believe it? I attacked California.”
www.threads.net/@factpostnew...
FactPost (@factpostnews) on Threads
Trump: I essentially attacked California. Can you believe it? I attacked California
www.threads.net
February 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I haven’t seen anyone talking about this yet… what the treason. He’s done now, right? Right??
“I essentially attacked California. Can you believe it? I attacked California.”
www.threads.net/@factpostnew...
“I essentially attacked California. Can you believe it? I attacked California.”
www.threads.net/@factpostnew...
Has anyone gotten feedback from a Republican around the “DEI caused a plane crash” speech from Tr*mp the other day? I’m curious how the blatant racism is (probably) being explained away.
February 3, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Has anyone gotten feedback from a Republican around the “DEI caused a plane crash” speech from Tr*mp the other day? I’m curious how the blatant racism is (probably) being explained away.
There are so many ways to love God.
Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic.
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January 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
There are so many ways to love God.
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Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic.
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January 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
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Good morning. It seems the right time to share that my book (preorder available) is about #scientists #transgender #LGBTQ #sexworkers and #women who fought against #Nazi fascism 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🧪🗃️
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The Intermediaries
The fascinating history of a daring team of sexologists who built the first trans clinic in the shadow of the Third Reich., The Intermediaries, A Weimar Story, Brandy Schillace, 9781324036319
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January 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Good morning. It seems the right time to share that my book (preorder available) is about #scientists #transgender #LGBTQ #sexworkers and #women who fought against #Nazi fascism 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🧪🗃️
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
wwnorton.com/books/978132...
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just blurted out in class "yes, you have to cite where you got your info. in a world in which lying loudly is the only thing that seems to get rewarded, citing your sources is an act of resistance" and folks, I really believe that.
December 19, 2024 at 3:35 PM
just blurted out in class "yes, you have to cite where you got your info. in a world in which lying loudly is the only thing that seems to get rewarded, citing your sources is an act of resistance" and folks, I really believe that.