Grace Easterly
@graceeasterly.bsky.social
PhDing @uconnhistory | writing a diss on freedom of navigation, US foreign relations, and sovereignty at sea | organizing with GEU-UAW Local 6950 | she/her
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Today, @jbentonheath.bsky.social argues that, on the high seas, we may be witnessing the death of one of the liberal order’s central myths: that sanctions are peaceful alternatives to war.
A Tale of Two Seas
For much of the past century, international lawyers have sought to drive a wedge between “economic” matters and the use of military force. Recent events in the Caribbean and the Strait of Hormuz…
lpeproject.org
May 26, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Today, @jbentonheath.bsky.social argues that, on the high seas, we may be witnessing the death of one of the liberal order’s central myths: that sanctions are peaceful alternatives to war.
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ICE’s pending $30 billion budget exceeds the military spending of nearly every country, including Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and Iran.
ICE + CBP funding for 2026 would total $66 billion, higher than all but 7 militaries worldwide.
ICE + CBP funding for 2026 would total $66 billion, higher than all but 7 militaries worldwide.
After a string of ICE murders, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries proposed reforms — and $11 billion more for ICE.
Including reconciliation bill funding, the Schumer-Jeffries plan would give ICE a $30 billion budget, higher than all but 15 militaries worldwide:
www.stephensemler.com/p/democratic...
Including reconciliation bill funding, the Schumer-Jeffries plan would give ICE a $30 billion budget, higher than all but 15 militaries worldwide:
www.stephensemler.com/p/democratic...
February 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM
ICE’s pending $30 billion budget exceeds the military spending of nearly every country, including Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and Iran.
ICE + CBP funding for 2026 would total $66 billion, higher than all but 7 militaries worldwide.
ICE + CBP funding for 2026 would total $66 billion, higher than all but 7 militaries worldwide.
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The Trump-Vance admin has been committing illegal strike after illegal strike. They're trying to normalize it.
They're counting on you to lose track, to be too overwhelmed to remember the gravity of what they're doing.
But we're keeping track of every single strike.
So far: 22 strikes. 87 killed.
They're counting on you to lose track, to be too overwhelmed to remember the gravity of what they're doing.
But we're keeping track of every single strike.
So far: 22 strikes. 87 killed.
Tracking Every US Strike on Boats in the Caribbean and Pacific
The Trump administration is committing illegal strike after illegal strike. Don’t look away, and don’t lose track.
zeteo.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The Trump-Vance admin has been committing illegal strike after illegal strike. They're trying to normalize it.
They're counting on you to lose track, to be too overwhelmed to remember the gravity of what they're doing.
But we're keeping track of every single strike.
So far: 22 strikes. 87 killed.
They're counting on you to lose track, to be too overwhelmed to remember the gravity of what they're doing.
But we're keeping track of every single strike.
So far: 22 strikes. 87 killed.
Neither here nor there, but this made me realize our (public) university president makes more than the mayors of philly and nyc make combined
the mayor of Philadelphia makes MORE MONEY than the mayor of NYC (s city of 12+ million) and yet she’s sitting on Twitter negging our city workers instead of hammering out a fair contract
July 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Neither here nor there, but this made me realize our (public) university president makes more than the mayors of philly and nyc make combined
Such an honor to present at the @shafrhistorians.bsky.social conference this year!!
After a SHAFR-filled week first at the summer institute and then the conference, feeling very grateful for the opportunity to meet so many kind people doing inspiring work
After a SHAFR-filled week first at the summer institute and then the conference, feeling very grateful for the opportunity to meet so many kind people doing inspiring work
At #shafr2025 where @uconnhistory.bsky.social student and @shafrhistorians.bsky.social member Grace Easterly @graceeasterly.bsky.social is presenting some of her amazing work on US conceptions of freedom of navigation and international law.
June 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Such an honor to present at the @shafrhistorians.bsky.social conference this year!!
After a SHAFR-filled week first at the summer institute and then the conference, feeling very grateful for the opportunity to meet so many kind people doing inspiring work
After a SHAFR-filled week first at the summer institute and then the conference, feeling very grateful for the opportunity to meet so many kind people doing inspiring work
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November 24, 2024 at 1:28 AM
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen announces he’ll vote to block offensive arms transfers to Israel, saying:
“President Biden has failed to hold Netanyahu accountable – ignoring US law and undercutting his own stated policies as well as America’s interests and values.”
www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-r...
“President Biden has failed to hold Netanyahu accountable – ignoring US law and undercutting his own stated policies as well as America’s interests and values.”
www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-r...
Van Hollen Statement in Support of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval on Offensive Weapons Transfers to Netanyahu Government | U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement announcing his support for the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval that...
www.vanhollen.senate.gov
November 18, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Sen. Chris Van Hollen announces he’ll vote to block offensive arms transfers to Israel, saying:
“President Biden has failed to hold Netanyahu accountable – ignoring US law and undercutting his own stated policies as well as America’s interests and values.”
www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-r...
“President Biden has failed to hold Netanyahu accountable – ignoring US law and undercutting his own stated policies as well as America’s interests and values.”
www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-r...
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Haven't seen one of these for SHAFR / US in the World people, so thought I'd make one given that I'm currently trapped under a cat. Happy to add people!
go.bsky.app/CFos3Xu
go.bsky.app/CFos3Xu
November 10, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Haven't seen one of these for SHAFR / US in the World people, so thought I'd make one given that I'm currently trapped under a cat. Happy to add people!
go.bsky.app/CFos3Xu
go.bsky.app/CFos3Xu
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The maritime historians starter pack is coming along nicely – do let me know if you want to be added!
#MaritimeHistory 🗃️
#MaritimeHistory 🗃️
November 9, 2024 at 3:40 PM
The maritime historians starter pack is coming along nicely – do let me know if you want to be added!
#MaritimeHistory 🗃️
#MaritimeHistory 🗃️
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Huge congratulations to doctoral student @graceeasterly.bsky.social , who was recently named a Cold War Archives Research Institute Fellow, for 2024-25!
October 22, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Huge congratulations to doctoral student @graceeasterly.bsky.social , who was recently named a Cold War Archives Research Institute Fellow, for 2024-25!
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Ocean peeps! Read @graceeasterly.bsky.social 's piece, 'The US Only Pretends to Want Freedom of the Seas' here: time.com/6694506/us-n... Please share!
February 20, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Ocean peeps! Read @graceeasterly.bsky.social 's piece, 'The US Only Pretends to Want Freedom of the Seas' here: time.com/6694506/us-n... Please share!
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"Instead of action, we’re increasingly obsessed with prognostication...We’re relating to the climate crisis as if it’s something we’re watching instead of something we’re doing—and that mindset has enormous consequences." @adellethomas.bsky.social
www.scientificamerican.com/article/meet...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/meet...
Meeting the 1.5°C Climate Goal Will Save Millions of People, and It's Still Feasible
People already suffering from climate change are beseeching world leaders to hold global temperature rise to 1.5°C, even if we surpass that threshold temporarily
www.scientificamerican.com
November 22, 2023 at 12:37 PM
"Instead of action, we’re increasingly obsessed with prognostication...We’re relating to the climate crisis as if it’s something we’re watching instead of something we’re doing—and that mindset has enormous consequences." @adellethomas.bsky.social
www.scientificamerican.com/article/meet...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/meet...
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Really happy to see our @global-ih.bsky.social special issue (co-ed w Corey Tazzara). Here is the intro article: The Global History of the Free Port: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10..... Thanks to all contributors (none here yet[?]) and GIH editor @rosariolopez.bsky.social for yr patience!
The Global History of the Free Port
This article sketches a new, integrated history of the free port from the late sixteenth to the mid twentieth century. It lays out the historiographical problems associated with the free port, rang...
www.tandfonline.com
November 18, 2023 at 2:17 AM
Really happy to see our @global-ih.bsky.social special issue (co-ed w Corey Tazzara). Here is the intro article: The Global History of the Free Port: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10..... Thanks to all contributors (none here yet[?]) and GIH editor @rosariolopez.bsky.social for yr patience!
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New from us & Common Wealth: the US and UK militaries are among the most prolific polluters in world history. We show that the monetary costs of environmental damages caused by these militaries & associated industries is at least $111 billion since 2015. www.common-wealth.org/publications...
Less War, Less Warming: A Reparative Approach to US and UK Military Ecological Damages | Briefing | ...
The US and UK militaries are two of the institutions most responsible for climate crisis in the world. Only a reparative approach can begin to account for their role in environmental breakdown.
www.common-wealth.org
November 6, 2023 at 3:33 PM
New from us & Common Wealth: the US and UK militaries are among the most prolific polluters in world history. We show that the monetary costs of environmental damages caused by these militaries & associated industries is at least $111 billion since 2015. www.common-wealth.org/publications...
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Would vote for a 3d-party ticket of Shawn Fain and an orca in '24.
November 7, 2023 at 1:10 AM
Would vote for a 3d-party ticket of Shawn Fain and an orca in '24.