nathanjriddle.bsky.social
@nathanjriddle.bsky.social
Historian, urban planner, and cultural resources consultant. Birmingham to NYC with pit stops in Nashville, Los Angeles, and Tuscaloosa.
@jordanharper.bsky.social I just finished She Rides Shotgun and wanted to say that it was one of the best novels I read this year. And I immediately ordered a copy for my stepfather as a Christmas present.
December 5, 2025 at 12:51 AM
@jordanharper.bsky.social I just finished She Rides Shotgun and wanted to say that it was one of the best novels I read this year. And I immediately ordered a copy for my stepfather as a Christmas present.
John Brown's grave and farm near Lake Placid, NY. Photos from March 2021.
December 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
John Brown's grave and farm near Lake Placid, NY. Photos from March 2021.
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The AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP), a political action group that sought to affect change and bring widespread attention to the AIDS crisis, formed in March 1987.
Their first demonstration at the busy intersection of Wall Street and Broadway 37 years ago today.
Read more: bit.ly/2UhqwIH
Their first demonstration at the busy intersection of Wall Street and Broadway 37 years ago today.
Read more: bit.ly/2UhqwIH
March 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP), a political action group that sought to affect change and bring widespread attention to the AIDS crisis, formed in March 1987.
Their first demonstration at the busy intersection of Wall Street and Broadway 37 years ago today.
Read more: bit.ly/2UhqwIH
Their first demonstration at the busy intersection of Wall Street and Broadway 37 years ago today.
Read more: bit.ly/2UhqwIH
When I was in high school in B'ham at the end of the 80s, I saw the Cramps, Ramones, and Replacements play shows at Sloss Furnace. Besides continuing to host cultural programs, Sloss has a metal arts program, which is pretty damn cool.
Sloss Furnaces is so cool. one of the most memorable stops on my road trip through the South. if you’re ever passing through Birmingham, Alabama, go check it out.
"there are no third spaces anymore" wrong. blast furnace
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 AM
When I was in high school in B'ham at the end of the 80s, I saw the Cramps, Ramones, and Replacements play shows at Sloss Furnace. Besides continuing to host cultural programs, Sloss has a metal arts program, which is pretty damn cool.
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🚨HISTORIC PRESERVATION ALERT🚨: A concerted effort is underway by art historians & preservationists to save historic Wilbur J. Cohen building & its priceless New Deal artworks, threatened for sale by Trump administration. Please read, sign linked petition & repost! www.change.org/p/save-the-w...
Sign the Petition
Save the Wilbur J. Cohen Building — the “Sistine Chapel of the New Deal”
www.change.org
November 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🚨HISTORIC PRESERVATION ALERT🚨: A concerted effort is underway by art historians & preservationists to save historic Wilbur J. Cohen building & its priceless New Deal artworks, threatened for sale by Trump administration. Please read, sign linked petition & repost! www.change.org/p/save-the-w...
My 18-year-old college freshman child took the train into the city today to vote for the first time. They got claps from the poll workers.
The steady pace continued Tuesday morning with 190,839 voters casting their ballots by 9 a.m., according to the Board of Elections.
New Yorkers Flock to the Polls as Combative Mayoral Race Concludes
It’s Election Day in the greatest city in the world. New Yorkers are deciding on the city’s next mayor and a host of other races and ballot questions. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
www.thecity.nyc
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
My 18-year-old college freshman child took the train into the city today to vote for the first time. They got claps from the poll workers.
Anti-ICE Frank Castle at NYCC 2025.
October 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Anti-ICE Frank Castle at NYCC 2025.
Last night's sunset in a Lee Friedlander impersonation.
September 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Last night's sunset in a Lee Friedlander impersonation.
"The Smithsonian has all sorts of stories of success and accomplishment but Trump isn’t interested in the stories of Black and Brown success and contribution because they defy the white nationalism that undergirds his claim to power and his efforts to punish and expel those who may challenge him.”
This piece in Forbes today by Mary Beth Gasman minces no words in calling out the Trump regime and what it is trying to do to American history. Very effective essay.
www.forbes.com/sites/marybe...
www.forbes.com/sites/marybe...
Scholars Defend The Full Story Of U.S. History As Trump Targets Museums
President Trump recently called U.S. museums “the last remaining segment of ”WOKE," singling out the Smithsonian. Historians throughout the U.S. respond.
www.forbes.com
August 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
"The Smithsonian has all sorts of stories of success and accomplishment but Trump isn’t interested in the stories of Black and Brown success and contribution because they defy the white nationalism that undergirds his claim to power and his efforts to punish and expel those who may challenge him.”
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"Something is stirring, finally," columnist @roysj.bsky.social writes. "Something is stirring the somnolence of Birmingham’s Civil Rights District."
Read it:
https://www.al.com/news/2025/08/son-of-birmingham-pioneer-seeks-to-transform-civil-rights-district.html
Read it:
https://www.al.com/news/2025/08/son-of-birmingham-pioneer-seeks-to-transform-civil-rights-district.html
August 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"Something is stirring, finally," columnist @roysj.bsky.social writes. "Something is stirring the somnolence of Birmingham’s Civil Rights District."
Read it:
https://www.al.com/news/2025/08/son-of-birmingham-pioneer-seeks-to-transform-civil-rights-district.html
Read it:
https://www.al.com/news/2025/08/son-of-birmingham-pioneer-seeks-to-transform-civil-rights-district.html
Was a pretty good sky over Manhattan last night.
August 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Was a pretty good sky over Manhattan last night.
Tonight's moon over the Upper Delaware River.
August 11, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Tonight's moon over the Upper Delaware River.
Made a brief stop in Manchester to see some buds.
July 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Made a brief stop in Manchester to see some buds.
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Mad TV 1997. The “Take Back America” Tour. It seemed like such a broad and unfair parody of American conservatism. Now it feels like premonition. youtu.be/oqZaQKskP-A?...
MADtv Darlene McBride- Take Back America Tour
YouTube video by aleciousboi
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July 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Mad TV 1997. The “Take Back America” Tour. It seemed like such a broad and unfair parody of American conservatism. Now it feels like premonition. youtu.be/oqZaQKskP-A?...
What actor's expression in a movie will stay with you for the rest of your life
June 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
What actor's expression in a movie will stay with you for the rest of your life
Jesus, Church of St. Martin, Landshut, Germany
June 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Jesus, Church of St. Martin, Landshut, Germany
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Kristi Noem Appears With Bandage Over Ear Struck By Words
June 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Kristi Noem Appears With Bandage Over Ear Struck By Words
A kestrel stopped by yesterday for a snack.
June 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A kestrel stopped by yesterday for a snack.
David Patrick Kelly asked me if I was standing in the ticket line at Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
June 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
David Patrick Kelly asked me if I was standing in the ticket line at Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
I hereby impose a moratorium on all uses of the term "jewel box." No exceptions!
June 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I hereby impose a moratorium on all uses of the term "jewel box." No exceptions!
Some good signage at the New York Public Library. #readbannedbooks #pride
June 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Some good signage at the New York Public Library. #readbannedbooks #pride
Want, the new album from Esther Rose is, unsurprising, really damn good.
May 30, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Want, the new album from Esther Rose is, unsurprising, really damn good.
Really liked this painting of stairs at the Sargent exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
May 28, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Really liked this painting of stairs at the Sargent exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.