Am I the only Gen X kid who grew up fascinated by the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald? Cannot wait to read this - thank you, Tom! PS: guess what we’re talking about on “The Dr. Kristin Lyerly Show” this weekend…?

Thomas M. Nelson's second book explores the political and socioeconomic reverberations of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Tom Nelson #labor #economy #History progressive.org/magazine/from-…

🩺Tom Nelson argues the Edmund Fitzgerald’s 1975 sinking symbolizes the broader collapse of American manufacturing, driven by corporate cost-cutting & neglect. He offers a personal take on a tragedy still resonating 50 years later. 🎧Listen here: civicmedia.us/podcast/2025/0…

THIS is fascinating, and for so many reasons! Dr. Kristin Lyerly + Pat Kreitlow interview w/ Tom Nelson -- and I write about all the reasons you WANT to read his book for Civic Media:

Great turnout at Northwind Book and Fiber in Spooner for WRECKED. Thanks Carol for hosting. Order today: tinyurl.com/3d96scyv #FitzAt50 MSU Press

Im so old, I remember when Tom Nelson wouldn't leave the Wisconsin House chamber until the legislature passed a budget. In Texas, they are locking members in to rig congressional maps at the order of the US president.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is endangering the health of the American people now and into the future. We need science at the CDC. Not conspiracy theories. Kennedy must resign. Read my new piece in The New York Times:

Join me at Eat My Words for my next WRECKED book tour stop. Saturday. 9/13. 1p. Eat My Words books. 201 6th St. SE, Minneapolis. #FitzAt50. MSU Press.

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#PowerUpTour 🎥 Christie Goodwin

In 1980, Packers kicker Chester Marcol’s field goal attempt is blocked back into his hands and he runs that fucker in for a game-winning touchdown. If this play wasn’t already wildly awesome enough, Marcol later revealed he was high on cocaine.

Super Sky Point to Robert Redford, one of Hollywood’s last true “movie stars” and the man who brought the great Roy Hobbs to life. St. Peter, please direct him to Paul Newman upon arrival. Things might get a little crazy but that’s just how they are. #RIP

#PowerUpTour 📷 Christie Goodwin

Belichick is great but he never won a Super Bowl while looking like he was managing a grocery store.

Another WRECKED weekend — in a good way). Thanks Chapter 2 books, Eat My Words and Content books for some great events. Get your copy today: amazon.com/Wrecked-Fitzge…