Jay Trask @rjtrask1

Professor, Archivist, Husband of a librarian, Keeper of Bishop and the ghosts of Maisie and Kivrin. Nerd. Collector. Evans, CO Joined April 2011

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Andy Feinstein @PresFeinstein

3 years ago

We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Michener Library @UNC_Colorado. I encourage everyone to visit the retrospective exhibit on display until December. Congratulations on 50 years…and here’s to 50 more!

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Death Star PR @DeathStarPR

5 years ago

BEFORE: “The Rebels are being hysterical. We would never ACTUALLY blow up Alderaan.” DURING: “Now isn’t the time to play politics and talk about the destruction of Alderaan.” AFTER: “We need to move on from Alderaan to begin the healing for the good of the galaxy.”

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Existential Comics (find me on bluesky) @existentialcoms

5 years ago

Wealthy conservative who makes all his money from his stock portfolio: "socialists, they want free stuff because they hate to work for their money."

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Dr. Joanne Freeman (@jbf1755 on lots o’ platforms) @jbf1755

5 years ago

I just sent this to a media outlet that asked me to respond to today's "history" conference. Passing it along.

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IDW Games @IDWGames

6 years ago

Batman: The Animated Series Adventures is live on kickstarter! Back now to get 3 additional campaigns, 26 more minis, and a bunch of component upgrades including additional dice! bit.ly/BTASSocial2 #bgg #boardgames #boardgametwitter #btas #batman

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President-Elect Supervillain @PresVillain

6 years ago

YOU CAN'T LET THAT HAPPEN TO ME--!!! #PresidentSupervillain

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Existential Comics (find me on bluesky) @existentialcoms

6 years ago

the ironic thing about dudes who say stuff like "this is a NO SAFE SPACE zone" is that they are more or less trying to create a safe space for themselves where women aren't allowed to tell them how much they suck

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Mrs Whatsit's burner phone @MadeleineLEngle

6 years ago

"Whenever we are lost in hate, we are in hell, no matter how Christian we think we are." Madeleine L'Engle

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University of Northern Colorado @UNC_Colorado

6 years ago

The new Pie Café on campus has been desired for almost a century 🥧: In May 1920, an article titled, "Students Eating at College Cafeteria Ask More Cream Pie," was published in the @GreeleyTribune (Greeley Daily Tribune then) #TBT #UNCBears #throwback #throwbackThursday

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Jay Trask @rjtrask1

6 years ago

I think the official term for a gathering of archivists should be "an awkwardness." An awkwardness of archivists overwhelmed Austin. #saa19

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld

6 years ago

‘Fan Petitions’ (for yesterday’s @guardianreview)

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John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsang

7 years ago

DARTH VADER: Mr. Trump, you’re handsome & a great leader TRUMP: I’m handsome & a great leader VADER: And the Empire knew nothing about the destruction of Alderaan TRUMP: The Empire knew nothing abt the destruction of Alderaan VADER: I don’t even have to use the force w/this guy

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Lauren Duca @laurenduca

7 years ago

It's actually amazing how little a white dude needs to do to be considered a viable presidential candidate

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Michael Bennet @SenatorBennet

7 years ago

ICYMI: Couldn't stand by while @SenateGOP and @POTUS keep the government shut down. Full video → youtu.be/78dsjOIE5L8

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Elizabeth Warren @ewarren

7 years ago

Every person in America should be able to work hard, play by the same set of rules, & take care of themselves & the people they love. That’s what I’m fighting for, & that’s why I’m launching an exploratory committee for president. I need you with me: elizabethwarren.com

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Chelsea Clinton @ChelseaClinton

7 years ago

Merry Christmas from President Trump - taking away nutritional support for ~755,000 struggling Americans. @POTUS @WhiteHouse

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The Onion @TheOnion

7 years ago

New Smithsonian Exhibit Honors Thousands Of Pets Who Joined Workforce After Owners Left To Fight In World War II trib.al/CrzUXQP

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Sara @tinyredbook

7 years ago

"Hey, so I have some questions" "ask away!" "what do reindeer antler's look like?" "like massive leafs covering the body" "ah ok, and panthers?" "like very hairy, multi-coloured crowned goats" "oh ok cool. and pigeons?" "just furious, all the time, just consumed with rage"

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Sara @tinyredbook

7 years ago

"so just christ crucified on the tree of life" "sure" "with a coffin" "no problem" "and swan glaring at a harp player" "...what" "and a winged lion chewing on some guys head" "oh wh.." "and a peacock looking through a tower" "are you done?" "and a sad dove in flames" "..."