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#OTD 1776—Revolutionaries persuade Congress to appoint a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence. The committee consisted of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston. Jefferson takes the lead on the project.

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This timeline, taken from George Goodwin’s book, PROPAGANDA WARS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, details events in Congress in Philadelphia as it moves towards approving the Declaration of Independence on 4th July 1776. https://t.co/x9hAZIG0co

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#OTD 1776—Richard Henry Lee (VA) then puts forth the resolution for independence.

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What did Darwin and Linnaeus really think about sex?

Author Ross Brooks explores how early evolution was shaped by Victorian ideas about gender and sexuality in DARWIN AND THE QUEER ORIGINS OF LIFE.

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Read the highlighted review here: https://t.co/7x20gTe4Qk

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"Meghan Kobza’s 'The Masquerade' unmasks the festivities of 18th-century London . . . Like most bad ideas, the masquerade came to England from France."

THE MASQUERADE by Meghan Kobza was featured in the Wall Street Journal's round-up "Summer Books: America at 250."

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“A deft work of experimental realism . . . This fiction is committed to confronting what actually exists.”
The Compulsive Reader reviews Lauren Elkin's fresh translation of THE IMAGE OF HER by Simone de Beauvoir.

https://t.co/ro3oDmON51

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"Minor is a wonderful and unusual writer . . . Brava, Professor Minor."

Kick off the summer with CAROUSEL by Sarah Minor! 

Read the full review from Hyperallergic here: https://t.co/k6nR0j7Pcq

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DEATH TO ORDER: A MODERN HISTORY OF ASSASSINATION by Simon Ball has been reviewed by @lawfare "Compelling . . . Simon Ball issues a simple and ominous warning: assassinations are not historical aberrations, but in fact a ubiquitous and tragic thorn in the modern world’s side."

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"I decided to reveal those secrets because they are the keys to unlocking the meanings of her fiction.”

Read the full conversation with Mary Helen Washington on Paule Marshall’s life & legacy.

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"Paule Marshall's fictional women 'never lose.'" 

In this conversation with biographer Mary Helen Washington, we explore the life and legacy of one of the most visionary writers of the Black diaspora—and why her work feels more urgent than ever. 🧵

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There are deeply personal revelations, too. While researching the biography, Washington uncovered diaries, unpublished writings, and private reflections that revealed Marshall’s hidden struggles, vulnerabilities, and complex interior life.

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Read Katy Siegel's excellent article in the new issue of @Artforum. Katy's book What Was America?: Art, Culture, and Politics in the Bicentennial Era, written with Elise Armani, will be out in October 2026.
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Geoffrey Gresh, author of LEANING SEAWARD, discusses the strategic partnership between the Japan and Vietnam as a signal to strengthen regional stability, secure trade routes, and counter growing Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific.

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What if the greatest threat to North Korea’s stability comes from within? Jieun Baek reveals the hidden discontent of North Korea’s elite—who publicly uphold the regime while privately navigating fear and privilege. Their simmering resentment could reshape the country's future.

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From Vietnam to Afghanistan, military assistance has shaped global conflicts—with mixed results. WAR AT ARM'S LENGTH examines what makes partner militaries effective, arguing that success depends on two key factors: aligned strategic interests and strong institutional capacity.