Michael Oberg
@michaelleroyoberg.bsky.social
Historian of Indigenous America, writer of books, and hearer of bands you’ve never heard in dingy clubs you’ve not likely visited. Good at trivia.
MichaelLeroyOberg.com
MichaelLeroyOberg.com
Gave a talk on Thursday where I aired out a small piece of a very large forthcoming book, and it went over pretty well which is a big relief.
November 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Gave a talk on Thursday where I aired out a small piece of a very large forthcoming book, and it went over pretty well which is a big relief.
You know what? Investigate them all. Democrat and Republicans. Throw them all in jail if necessary. Like I care what happens to Larry Summers.
November 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
You know what? Investigate them all. Democrat and Republicans. Throw them all in jail if necessary. Like I care what happens to Larry Summers.
It’s Canandaigua Treaty Commemoration Day today!
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It’s Canandaigua Treaty Commemoration Day today!
Long ago, my mother’s family was made up of Irish immigrants to New York City. Last night was a good night. Though I have never lived in NYC, I was very much inspired by Mamdani’s decisive victory over the old people who have failed to address such screamingly obvious problems.
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Long ago, my mother’s family was made up of Irish immigrants to New York City. Last night was a good night. Though I have never lived in NYC, I was very much inspired by Mamdani’s decisive victory over the old people who have failed to address such screamingly obvious problems.
Took me longer to write this than it should have. My mom died over 6 weeks ago. In any event, here is her obituary. I feel enormous peace.
October 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Took me longer to write this than it should have. My mom died over 6 weeks ago. In any event, here is her obituary. I feel enormous peace.
Tonight, the second in the Rochester Historical Society’s series of lectures on local history. Join us, won’t you?
October 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Tonight, the second in the Rochester Historical Society’s series of lectures on local history. Join us, won’t you?
Stephen Miller explaining how he is determined to acquire the ring from those “Bagginses.”
October 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Stephen Miller explaining how he is determined to acquire the ring from those “Bagginses.”
One week from today. Please join us at the Fairport Brewing Company location on University Avenue for some great history (and beer). All are welcome. Come
Support the Rochester Historical Society
Support the Rochester Historical Society
October 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
One week from today. Please join us at the Fairport Brewing Company location on University Avenue for some great history (and beer). All are welcome. Come
Support the Rochester Historical Society
Support the Rochester Historical Society
The last time I saw my mom and we sat together at the board and care facility where she stayed in California, we watched the Jane Goodall documentary. It was beautiful. Important.
Over the last three and a half weeks, they both have died. I find myself feeling the weight of this heavy autumn.
Over the last three and a half weeks, they both have died. I find myself feeling the weight of this heavy autumn.
October 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The last time I saw my mom and we sat together at the board and care facility where she stayed in California, we watched the Jane Goodall documentary. It was beautiful. Important.
Over the last three and a half weeks, they both have died. I find myself feeling the weight of this heavy autumn.
Over the last three and a half weeks, they both have died. I find myself feeling the weight of this heavy autumn.
Join us, won’t you?
October 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Join us, won’t you?
In two weeks at the Fairport Brewing Company location on University Avenue in Rochester, the Rochester Historical Society will be hosting a talk by Professor Carol Faulkner of Syracuse University. Come on down and drink some
Beer while learning history. We’d love to see you and have your support.
Beer while learning history. We’d love to see you and have your support.
October 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
In two weeks at the Fairport Brewing Company location on University Avenue in Rochester, the Rochester Historical Society will be hosting a talk by Professor Carol Faulkner of Syracuse University. Come on down and drink some
Beer while learning history. We’d love to see you and have your support.
Beer while learning history. We’d love to see you and have your support.
First of all, Fuck You, Hegseth. It’s literally the CONGRESSIONAL Medal of Honor. Congress can enact the “Remove the Stain” Act anytime it wants. Not your call Rumbo.
2nd, their place in history is indeed settled, with the Paxton Boys, the Gnadenhutten child killers, and the Sand Creek mutilators.
2nd, their place in history is indeed settled, with the Paxton Boys, the Gnadenhutten child killers, and the Sand Creek mutilators.
September 26, 2025 at 3:07 AM
First of all, Fuck You, Hegseth. It’s literally the CONGRESSIONAL Medal of Honor. Congress can enact the “Remove the Stain” Act anytime it wants. Not your call Rumbo.
2nd, their place in history is indeed settled, with the Paxton Boys, the Gnadenhutten child killers, and the Sand Creek mutilators.
2nd, their place in history is indeed settled, with the Paxton Boys, the Gnadenhutten child killers, and the Sand Creek mutilators.
We must remember that a steadfast commitment to white supremacy lies at the heart of Trump’s America. Views like these are more widely, and deeply, shared than you think.
Resist.
Resist.
September 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
We must remember that a steadfast commitment to white supremacy lies at the heart of Trump’s America. Views like these are more widely, and deeply, shared than you think.
Resist.
Resist.
If there is any bar at all, $50,000 in cash in a shopping bag ought to soar over it.
Elmer Fudd is guilty.
Elmer Fudd is guilty.
September 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
If there is any bar at all, $50,000 in cash in a shopping bag ought to soar over it.
Elmer Fudd is guilty.
Elmer Fudd is guilty.
Welp, my representative voted in favor of the resolution praising Charlie Kirk. He is awful and needs to be challenged by someone from the democratic wing of the Democratic Party.
September 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Welp, my representative voted in favor of the resolution praising Charlie Kirk. He is awful and needs to be challenged by someone from the democratic wing of the Democratic Party.
My apparently subversive office door. Zoom in, if you want.
September 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
My apparently subversive office door. Zoom in, if you want.
Walking along the shore the other day in my hometown.
September 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Walking along the shore the other day in my hometown.
My mom, June 1938-7 September 2025. We lost a good one.
September 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
My mom, June 1938-7 September 2025. We lost a good one.
Arya Underfoot
September 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Arya Underfoot
Or we could fire the fascists who are doing their best to destroy democratic institutions is this sick republic.
September 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Or we could fire the fascists who are doing their best to destroy democratic institutions is this sick republic.
Talibangelicals.
September 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Talibangelicals.
Let them eat cake.
September 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Let them eat cake.
Lest anyone doubt the fundamental racism of the Trump Administration. White Supremacy rests at the heart of this nasty movement.
September 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Lest anyone doubt the fundamental racism of the Trump Administration. White Supremacy rests at the heart of this nasty movement.
Ventura, California.
September 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Ventura, California.
The dude putters around in a golf cart at Mar-A-Lago.
September 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The dude putters around in a golf cart at Mar-A-Lago.