Spent the morning with a dusty dissembled glorious jacquard loom… 🧶🪡
Jennifer Jordan
@sociologyofplants.bsky.social
Historical sociologist working on beer, food, cities, waterways, textiles. My book on hops in 19th century Wisconsin out in Fall 2026, https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/B/bo271049878.html aka @sociologyofplants aka @historicalhops
Families have always been the primary caregivers for the sick, but children who act as caregivers face unique burdens and challenges. That this scenario exists is a clear sign of massive policy and structural failures.
The U.S. Relies on Family Caregivers. Millions of Them Are Kids. (Gift Article)
The modern health care system requires the work of caregiving to fall to whoever else lives in a household — even if they’re kids.
nytimes.com
“Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn each reneged on their promises to meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein, with Tillis even leaving them waiting in his office for 45 minutes before they gave up.” newrepublic.com/post/213959/...
Epstein Survivors Say Republicans Ghosted Them Before Blanche Vote
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse say they were stood up after having scheduled a meeting to speak about Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.
newrepublic.com
If you don’t know what the Watch Duty app is, you are blissfully unaware of the reality many of us face each summer.
Companion read - "The Past, Present and Future of Forest Fires" by @haydenlnelson.bsky.social niche-canada.org/2026/06/13/t... @nichecanada.bsky.social #envhist #wildfires
The Past, Present, and Future of Forest Fires
Upfront costs–in research, in personnel, and in deployment–are essential for fire prevention. Yet today, as in the early twentieth century, the federal government, despite possessing knowledge indicat...
niche-canada.org
The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d agoCARTOON OF THE DAY (if you know who made this let us know)
Watch my 30-min interview with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley HERE: www.therecombobulationarea.com/p/one-on-one...
One-on-one with David Crowley (FULL UNEDITED INTERVIEW)
On what he's done as County Executive and what he'd want to do as governor, what it means to build "the broadest possible coalition," and more. (*resending to fix a mailing list error, sorry!*)
therecombobulationarea.com
today in "headlines you'd see on a background TV in a disaster movie" www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Rhine Falls to Lowest Since 1880, Disrupting European Trade
The Rhine River’s water levels dropped to the lowest in nearly 150 years as hot, dry weather grips Europe, threatening to disrupt a crucial route for transporting coal, fuel and industrial commodities...
bloomberg.com
Those familiar with pomegranate ripeness, how long till mine are ready?
Turns out I fumbled the pre-order link, here you go!
Pregnancy Interrupted: The Science and Stories of How Pregnancies Really End
A compassionate, evidence-based look at pregnancy loss--how and why it happens, and why the assurances of the medical industry don't reflect the reality One of the most prevalent myths about human pre...
bookshop.org
Kate Clancy@kateclancy.bsky.social · 3d agoI hear the kids like short form video Pre-order PREGNANCY INTERRUPTED here: bookshop.org/p/books/preg...
NEW: I sat down with David Crowley this morning in Milwaukee, 16 days after he re-entered the race for governor, 8 days before the primary. Let's recombobulate (full unedited interview for paid subscribers only): www.therecombobulationarea.com/p/one-on-one...
One-on-one with David Crowley (FULL UNEDITED INTERVIEW)
On what he's done as Milwaukee County Executive and what he'd want to do as governor, on democratic socialism, what it means to build "the broadest possible coalition," and more.
therecombobulationarea.com
The pattern of softening deaths due to public policy decisions with "underlying health issues" is so toxic. How many people over 50 do not have an underlying health issue? I'm pretty healthy but probably have at least two or three of those.
The New York Times@nytimes.com · 2d agoBreaking News: Two deaths in Michigan have been linked to cyclospora. Both people who had the parasite also had underlying health issues.
A video taken Saturday shows former NYC Mayor Eric Adams in sales pitch mode in Wisconsin Rapids, as he's heckled by residents opposed to the data center he's trying to sell them on. "My name is Eric Adams," he begins, as the boos begin to rain down. "You belong in prison!" one attendee shouts.
Eric Adams Is Selling Data Centers in Wisconsin Now
The former mayor had a wild weekend, and other links to start your day.
hellgatenyc.com
There's a fully solar train in Argentina that connects high Andean communities to the lowlands along a UNESCO-recognized trade route that's been in use for 10,000 years. electrek.co/2026/08/03/a...
Argentina's solar train brings zero-emission travel to an ancient trade route
Latin America's first solar-powered passenger train is carrying tens of thousands of travelers through a UNESCO World Heritage trail.
electrek.co
Marquette University's Raynor Library is looking for a new head of archival collections. Come join us! employment.marquette.edu/postings/25227 #Archives #LibraryJobs
About to embark on a journey centered on my NEXT book (linen, landscapes, looms, Luddites, and water power) but @uchicagopress.bsky.social kindly just sent me some blurb excerpts for my forthcoming book, on hops in 19th century Wisconsin, and the tens of thousands of women who harvested them. 🍺👻📖
Michigan reports two deaths in ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak reut.rs/4w4bd4E
Michigan reports two deaths in ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak
Two deaths have been identified as part of a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday.
reut.rs
This floating wetland near O’Hare is working to improve water quality on the Northwest Side. blockclubchi.co/4yO3b2t
Last year before I left for maternity leave, I filed a big feature about two wildfires in Spokane County and how the region was primed for something even bigger. Now it’s happening. heatmap.news/the-aftermat...
Most Wildfires Never Make Headlines. Here’s What Happened After Two of Them.
More than two years later, hundreds of people in eastern Washington are still struggling to recover.
heatmap.news
Is everyone aware of the General Motors streetcar conspiracy? In the mid-20th century, auto and oil interests bought up electric streetcar systems across the US and systematically replaced them with bus routes and paved roads, funneling commuters toward private cars.
General Motors streetcar conspiracy - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
For interested folks, I created a wildfire experts list from my old starter pack. I also know a lot of new people have joined Bluesky since I last updated it, so let me know if you’re an expert who would like to be added bsky.app/profile/did:...
Anyone have a recommendation for a kid friendly Odyssey book?
As the rain winds down, we see widespread 2-4 inch totals across southern Wisconsin…much needed rainfall after a very dry July. A side benefit is that the sky looks a little bluer than it has In the last couple weeks. The rain has helped clear out remnant smoke particles.
In addition to the potential unfolding WUI wildfire disaster in Spokane, WA, numerous other large & fast-moving fires (existing & new) are blowing up under extremely critical fire weather conditions & severe drought conditions from eastern slopes of Cascades eastward into ID/MT.
I cannot rest from discourse. I will see that film again tomorrow. I will drink life to the lees. Again I will enjoy greatly, will suffer greatly, both with those that love me, and in Pleasantville NY. I am become a meme. Film showing: burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/the-...
The Odyssey : Jacob Burns Film Center
The Odyssey, Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Christopher Nolan, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Odysseus, Greek, Classic, Antiquity
burnsfilmcenter.org
“The scope of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has grown to include at least seven states and may be far wider, officials and experts warned, as the authorities raced to safeguard the nation’s water supply against an assault that increasingly appeared to be the work of Iran.”
Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran
Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.
nytimes.com
“The story behind Mr. Trump’s personal intervention in Coast Guard ships provides new insights into how his administration has cut corners and flouted rules in pursuit of projects that suit the president’s desires, regardless of whether they fit any broader strategic rationale.”
Trump’s Fixation on Arctic Ships Led to Billions in No-Bid Contracts
The president decided to buy 11 polar icebreakers after a game of golf with Finland’s president. Experts say it’s far from clear the United States needs so many.
nytimes.com