Patrick McSweeney
@pmcsweenz.bsky.social
Research Specialist @ Civic Education Research Lab - @GUGovt PhD - American Government - Young people and political parties - #YNWA - 🇳🇿🇺🇸 patrickmcsweeney.com
Another trip to the Signature Theatre. This one has been on my list for a while!
November 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Another trip to the Signature Theatre. This one has been on my list for a while!
How much waste has your water fountain eliminated?
October 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
How much waste has your water fountain eliminated?
Sunday is for the Lorde!
October 6, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Sunday is for the Lorde!
America 250, brought to you by... sugar. Two recent sponsors of America250 are Domino Sugar and Florida Crystals. I am sure there is no connection between this and the push to get Coca Cola (also a sponsor) to use cane sugar. america250.org/our-partners...
September 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
America 250, brought to you by... sugar. Two recent sponsors of America250 are Domino Sugar and Florida Crystals. I am sure there is no connection between this and the push to get Coca Cola (also a sponsor) to use cane sugar. america250.org/our-partners...
When I moved to America, I spent a year in Ohio. This 2005 Cleveland Indians lineup, along with CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee, introduced me to baseball.
September 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
When I moved to America, I spent a year in Ohio. This 2005 Cleveland Indians lineup, along with CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee, introduced me to baseball.
Trump to announce Kennedy Center honorees. Any predictions?
August 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Trump to announce Kennedy Center honorees. Any predictions?
Back on the road! This week I’m in Louisville to help with a professional development. Has to be a top 5 coolest names for an airport.
July 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Back on the road! This week I’m in Louisville to help with a professional development. Has to be a top 5 coolest names for an airport.
This was one of the most amazing weeks. I met so many inspiring teachers and I'm excited to see what they accomplish over the next year. So thankful to get to work with @civiced.org and their programs. Also, Wyoming might be one of the most beautiful places I've been.
July 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
This was one of the most amazing weeks. I met so many inspiring teachers and I'm excited to see what they accomplish over the next year. So thankful to get to work with @civiced.org and their programs. Also, Wyoming might be one of the most beautiful places I've been.
In Wyoming this week teaching about civic education and public policy. The audience is really attentive!
July 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
In Wyoming this week teaching about civic education and public policy. The audience is really attentive!
America250 is hosting another Trump rally.
June 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
America250 is hosting another Trump rally.
Trump’s cabinet struggling to stay awake during the parade.
June 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Trump’s cabinet struggling to stay awake during the parade.
Also, Scotts Miracle-Gro is the latest America250 sponsor. If they spent their money well, we should expect an announcement in the next few days about Marijuana legalization at the federal level. www.barrons.com/articles/sco...
June 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Also, Scotts Miracle-Gro is the latest America250 sponsor. If they spent their money well, we should expect an announcement in the next few days about Marijuana legalization at the federal level. www.barrons.com/articles/sco...
Meta is no longer listed as a sponsor for America250. However, since this original post 3 days ago, they have added Exiger and Phorm Energy (which I guess is Dana White's energy drink?). Definitely some trends in these companies.
June 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Meta is no longer listed as a sponsor for America250. However, since this original post 3 days ago, they have added Exiger and Phorm Energy (which I guess is Dana White's energy drink?). Definitely some trends in these companies.
The listed sponsors for America250 tell a story. The UFC, coinbase, and Palantir sponsorships are pretty recent.
June 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The listed sponsors for America250 tell a story. The UFC, coinbase, and Palantir sponsorships are pretty recent.
Rishi Sunak at the IPL (Indian cricket) final. Definitely a different post-PM approach than Truss.
June 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Rishi Sunak at the IPL (Indian cricket) final. Definitely a different post-PM approach than Truss.
One recent addition is Ari Abergel as executive director. He was a producer for Fox and Friends (the ultimate Trump administration qualification). He was also recently named to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. He doesn't seem to possess any other qualifications for this position. 2/3
May 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
One recent addition is Ari Abergel as executive director. He was a producer for Fox and Friends (the ultimate Trump administration qualification). He was also recently named to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. He doesn't seem to possess any other qualifications for this position. 2/3
I've been keeping an eye on the America 250 Commission and it has changed a lot since Trump took office, noticeably with the firings of leaders at the Archives, NEA, NEH, and now the Library of Congress. This screenshot is from January and only Lonnie Bunch remains (for now). a quick 🧵 1/3
May 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I've been keeping an eye on the America 250 Commission and it has changed a lot since Trump took office, noticeably with the firings of leaders at the Archives, NEA, NEH, and now the Library of Congress. This screenshot is from January and only Lonnie Bunch remains (for now). a quick 🧵 1/3
“In the Heights” at the Signature Theatre tonight. Super excited for this show.
May 1, 2025 at 11:26 PM
“In the Heights” at the Signature Theatre tonight. Super excited for this show.
Live reaction of the Easter Bunny being told they're the next secretary of defense.
April 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Live reaction of the Easter Bunny being told they're the next secretary of defense.
I loved my time working with the Global Irish Studies program at Georgetown. It gave me a great opportunity to examine my US-based question in a comparative context and I got to attend some phenomenal events. 4/4
March 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I loved my time working with the Global Irish Studies program at Georgetown. It gave me a great opportunity to examine my US-based question in a comparative context and I got to attend some phenomenal events. 4/4
Missed opportunity to describe it as a titanic iceberg.
February 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Missed opportunity to describe it as a titanic iceberg.
Well this is exciting. Who should we trade him for?
January 20, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Well this is exciting. Who should we trade him for?
Yearbooks are a great tool to see how previous students viewed events like inaugurations. The pictures below show a change in attitudes (or at least editors) toward Richard Nixon at his two inaugurations. Check out my article and thread 🧵 about using yearbooks in the classroom.
January 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Yearbooks are a great tool to see how previous students viewed events like inaugurations. The pictures below show a change in attitudes (or at least editors) toward Richard Nixon at his two inaugurations. Check out my article and thread 🧵 about using yearbooks in the classroom.
And, as a bonus, my favorite story from the amazing 1975 Georgetown yearbook.
January 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
And, as a bonus, my favorite story from the amazing 1975 Georgetown yearbook.