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Dr. Mandy Cooper
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Historian. Professor. Duke PhD. Emotion, gender, families, business, & politics in 19c US. True Maroon. Phil. 4:13. Opinions mine.
https://mandyleecooper.wordpress.com/
I am so sorry, Agnes. Sending you so much love and strength
November 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
"and the resulting gap between constitutional promise and governing power has echoed ever since in how we contest belonging, protection, and punishment." 2/2

Everything we've been discussing has really come together for my students in the last week, & it's amazing to see
October 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
"If success means redefining the American political community, who counts, on what terms, and under whose authority, then Reconstruction succeeded; but if success means building the institutional will and durable coalitions needed to defend that redefinition against organized backlash, it failed "1/
October 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"This week’s lesson on Reconstruction challenged the narrative of “revolutionary possibility” with
its collapse"

I MEAN, Y'ALL.
October 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I asked them to think about whether Reconstruction was a success or a failure, and, y'all, these reflections are GOOD
October 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Hopefully in the next week, I'll get some major writing goals finally crossed off my list!

So, a quick thank you post for my amazing writing group -- @lindstorian.bsky.social, @carolineegrego.bsky.social, & Juliet Larkin-Gilmore! Weekly writing (& venting) sessions have truly sustained me
October 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Reposted by Dr. Mandy Cooper
Faculty and admins should play Freaky Friday at least once in their careers. It’s not easy either way
September 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM