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Nathan Ellstrand
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Historian of transnational politics & religion between the US & Latin America. Postdoc, SDSU. Co-founder, @histcatmex.bsky.social. Social Media Officer, @iehs.bsky.social. Social justice. Foodie.

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Nathan Ellstrand @nellstra.bsky.social · Nov 9
Hello!

I am Nathan Ellstrand, a historian of transnational politics and religion between the United States and Latin America during the twentieth century. I am passionate about social justice and education.

Learn more about me and my work here:

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Fried small crispy pork
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Rice Noodles in a beef broth with spicy beef intestine
November 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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New blog post on the IEHS blog, Not From Here: Authors on Authors: Kevin Kenny & Maddalena Marinari with Hardeep Dhillon

@kevinkenny.bsky.social @irpinaingiro.bsky.social

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Authors on Authors: Kevin Kenny & Maddalena Marinari
Kevin Kenny and Maddalena Marinari, Rituals of Migration: Irish and Italians on the Move (New York University Press, 2025). In Rituals of Migration, editors Kevin Kenny and Maddalena Marinari—with …
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November 14, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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¡Nos vemos el 18 de noviembre!
November 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Churro relleno con chocolate.
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Churro relleno con caramelo.
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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***Job Opportunity***

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Modern (20th and 21st) Century U.S. History, Scripps College

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November 13, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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***Job Opportunity***

Tenured or tenure-track position in United States History, Caltech

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Tenured or tenure-track position in United States History | Caltech Applications
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November 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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***Job opportunity at San Diego State University***

USS Midway Chair in Modern US Military History

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Details - USS Midway Chair in Modern US Military History | Job Opportunities | SDSU
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November 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Amazing.
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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***Job Opportunity***

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Modern (20th and 21st) Century U.S. History, Scripps College

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November 13, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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***Job Opportunity***

Tenured or tenure-track position in United States History, Caltech

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Tenured or tenure-track position in United States History | Caltech Applications
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November 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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1. BREAKING

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement admonishing the Trump administration’s immigration actions.

The last time they issued such a statement was in 2013 in response to contraception mandates.
As pastors, we the bishops of the United States are bound to our people by ties of communion and compassion in Our Lord Jesus Christ. We are disturbed when we see among our people a climate of fear and anxiety around questions of profiling and immigration enforcement. We are saddened by the state of contemporary debate and the vilification of immigrants. We are concerned about the conditions in detention centers and the lack of access to pastoral care. We lament that some immigrants in the United States have arbitrarily lost their legal status. We are troubled by threats against the sanctity of houses of worship and the special nature of hospitals and schools. We are grieved when we meet parents who fear being detained when taking their children to school and when we try to console family members who have already been separated from their loved ones. Despite obstacles and prejudices, generations of immigrants have made enormous contributions to the well-being of our nation. We as Catholic bishops love our country and pray for its peace and prosperity. For this very reason, we feel compelled now in this environment to raise our voices in defense of God-given human dignity. Catholic teaching exhorts nations to recognize the fundamental dignity of all persons, including immigrants. We bishops advocate for a meaningful reform of our nation's immigration laws and procedures. Human dignity and national security are not in conflict. Both are possible if people of good will work together. We recognize that nations have a responsibility to regulate their borders and establish a just and orderly immigration system for the sake of the common good. Without such processes, immigrants face the risk of trafficking and other forms of exploitation. Safe and legal pathways serve as an antidote to such risks. The Church's teaching rests on the foundational concern for the human person, as created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27). As pastors, we look to Sacred Scripture and the example of the Lord Himself, where we find the wisdom of God's compassion. The priority of the Lord, as the Prophets remind us, is for those who are most vulnerable: the widow, the orphan, the poor, and the stranger (Zechariah 7:10). In the Lord Jesus, we see the One who became poor for our sake (2 Corinthians 8:9), we see the Good Samaritan who lifts us from the dust (Luke 10:30-37), and we see the One who is found in the least of these (Matthew 25). The Church's concern for neighbor and our concern here for immigrants is a response to the Lord's command to love as He has loved us (John 13:34). To our immigrant brothers and sisters, we stand with you in your suffering, since, when one member suffers, all suffer (cf. 1 Corinthians 12:26). You are not alone! We note with gratitude that so many of our clergy, consecrated religious, and lay faithful already accompany and assist immigrants in meeting their basic human needs. We urge all people of good will to continue and expand such efforts. We oppose the indiscriminate mass deportation of people. We pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric and violence, whether directed at immigrants or at law enforcement. We pray that the Lord may guide the leaders of our nation, and we are grateful for past and present opportunities to dialogue with public and elected officials. In this dialogue, we will continue to advocate for meaningful immigration reform. As disciples of the Lord, we remain men and women of hope, and hope does not disappoint! (cf. Romans 5:5) May the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe enfold us all in her maternal and loving care and draw us ever closer to the heart of Christ.
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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IHRC-sponsored webinar on Hidden Histories of Unauthorized Migrations from Europe to the United States. Danielle Battisti, Torsten Feys, Carly Goodman, and Debbie Kang.
@migrationcollab.bsky.social

Moderated by Llana Barber, Wed., Nov. 12, 5 pm.

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Hidden Histories of Unauthorized Migrations from Europe to the United States
European migrants are often depicted as the nation’s iconic legal immigrants, yet Europeans did enter and remain in the US without proper authorization. In this webinar, our experts will tell the stor...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Be sure to check out this excellent new article by my dad Norman Ellstrand on the history and science behind the ingredients of the iconic pumpkin pie:

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Deconstructing Pumpkin Pie
A culinary journey reveals that America's most iconic Thanksgiving dessert is a delicious melting pot of ingredients from around the globe.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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***Book Reviewers for the JAEH Needed***

If you are interested in reviewing books for the Journal of American Ethnic History, please complete the volunteer reviewer form or send your contact information and areas of expertise to jaehreviews@gmail.com

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Review Books for the JAEH
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November 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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***Job opportunity at San Diego State University***

USS Midway Chair in Modern US Military History

careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/55...
Details - USS Midway Chair in Modern US Military History | Job Opportunities | SDSU
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November 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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A tlayuda with chorizo.
November 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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The number 5 (1 piece 5-spice chicken, 1 imperial roll, 1 shish kebab, salad, and meat sauce on rice).
November 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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New book from @dukepress.bsky.social:

Bêtes Noires: Sorcery as History in the Haitian-Dominican Borderlands by Lauren Derby

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November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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📘 Explore the 2025 Country Conditions Bulletins below

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Lewis & Clark Migration & Asylum Lab - Country Bulletins
Country Conditions Bulletins
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November 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Tens of millions of Americans who rely on the nation's largest federal food assistance program have been caught in a weekslong swirl since the US government shutdown has called their ability to buy groceries into question.
https://cnn.it/4qPRZ1l
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Chicken salad (shredded 5-spice chicken on a bed of cabbage, mint, and chopped peanuts served with a sweet and sour vinaigrette).
November 9, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Italian Combo sandwich (mortadella, coppa, pepperoni, ham, provolone, and basil aïoli on a roll).
November 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM