DYK Republican Senator #EverettDirksen in 1954 said it was “no picnic” to have to purge #gays & #lesbians out of the military? But he joined #JoeMcCarthy, #DwightEisenhower, & #HarryTruman to stamp out early 20thC acceptance of queers. HowSexGotScrewedUp.com #QueerHistory

'We knew if we delivered, we could beat anyone on our day' Joe McCarthy was back to his physical best in Twickenham on Saturday.

'We knew if we delivered, we could beat anyone on our day' (✍️@rugby_ie) #JoeMcCarthy #Twickenham #Rugby

Ireland’s hard-tackling Joe McCarthy showcases skill in the maul - The Irish Times Ireland’s hard-tackling Joe McCarthy showcases skill in the maul  The Irish Times

Ireland’s hard-tackling Joe McCarthy showcases skill in the maul - The Irish Times (✍️@IrishTimesRugby) #Rugby #IrishRugby #JoeMcCarthy

Wanting more carries, a penalty under the posts, and maul defence Joe McCarthy hopes he and Ireland can bring a better performance this weekend.

Wanting more carries, a penalty under the posts, and maul defence (✍️@rugby_ie) #Ireland #Rugby #JoeMcCarthy

Joe McCarthy’s big kick tricks 🤪 Rugby 25 🎮 (📹@URCOfficial) #Rugby #Rugby25 #JoeMcCarthy

'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him' 24-year-old Joe McCarthy has always loved causing havoc but he was a late developer.

'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him' (✍️@rugby_ie) #JoeMcCarthy #IrishRugby #RugbyPlayer

Why I Wrote... Our Man On The Hill By Matthew Kresal.“Where do your ideas come from?”That’s almost an inevitable question one receives after a stranger finds out you’re a published author. One that is almost always in the wake of, “Wha...

#SidewiseAward winning #author Matthew Kresal ( @kresalwrites.bsky.social ) discusses why he wrote "Our Man on the Hill" - #WhatIf arch-red-baiter #JoeMcCarthy had secretly been a #Communist agent himself? www.sealionpress.co.uk/post/why-i-w...

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#MargaretChaseSmith was born #OnThisDay in 1897; in the Senate, she courageously stood up to #JoeMcCarthy, declaring, "I don't want to see the Republican Party ride to political victory on the four horsemen of calumny — fear, ignorance, bigotry & smear"
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Joe McCarthy returns to Leinster team for Harlequins clash, with Ioane on bench - The Irish Times Joe McCarthy returns to Leinster team for Harlequins clash, with Ioane on bench  The Irish Times

Joe McCarthy returns to Leinster team for Harlequins clash, with Ioane on bench - The Irish Times (✍️@IrishTimesRugby) #Leinster #JoeMcCarthy #Harlequins

Joe McCarthy makes injury return for Leinster ahead of Champions Cup opener - The Irish Times Joe McCarthy makes injury return for Leinster ahead of Champions Cup opener  The Irish Times

Joe McCarthy makes injury return for Leinster ahead of Champions Cup opener - The Irish Times (✍️@IrishTimesRugby) #JoeMcCarthy #Leinster #ChampionsCup

Joe McCarthy nears Leinster return but Jamie Osborne and Ryan Baird ruled out until spring Will Connors and James Culhane will also miss time after suffering injuries against Zebre last month.

Joe McCarthy nears Leinster return but Jamie Osborne and Ryan Baird ruled out until spring (✍️@rugby_ie) #Leinster #Rugby #JoeMcCarthy

#CBSreporterEdwardRMurrow #JoeMcCarthy #DonalsTrump #WitchHunts #Integrity #RealJournalism #HoldPowerToAccount

‘It’s literally the coolest thing ever’: Joe McCarthy taking great joy from brother Paddy’s Ireland progress The way Joe McCarthy looks at things, there has to be a shadow if it’s sunny.

‘It’s literally the coolest thing ever’: Joe McCarthy taking great joy from brother Paddy’s Ireland progress @beltel.bsky.social #Ireland #Rugby #JoeMcCarthy

One battle after another for McCarthy Ireland lock Joe McCarthy revealed he suffered another foot injury when rehabbing from the Lions tour and has set the start of December for his Leinster comeback.

One battle after another for McCarthy (✍️@RTErugby) #Rugby #JoeMcCarthy #Leinster

In her two decades teaching high school, Ursula Wolfe-Rocca "struggled" to teach the McCarthy era effectively, finding the treatment in textbooks mostly superficial.

#joemccarthy #redscare #socialstudies
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#DueProcess
#JoeMcCarthy
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McCarthyism/Trumpism This is Joe McCarthy. He was a senator from Wisconsin for the years 1947 to 1956. This was right at the beginning of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States. During his term sen…

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#Trump #JoeMcCarthy #JimComey

Trump is the current version of McCarthy.
Courage seems to have evaporated from CBS and the Republican Party that censured McCarthy.
We will have to look for it elsewhere, including in ourselves.
#EdwardMurrow
#JoeMcCarthy
#GoodNightandGoodLuck

"Both Sides Blame Cohn, Stevens, And Adams In Report"
September 1, 1954
#History #OTD #JoeMcCarthy #RoyCohn

#Trump has no respect for #democracy or the rule of law.

"Have you no sense of decency sir?"

Spoken by US Army Special Counsel #JosephWelch to Senator #JoeMcCarthy in 1954.

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#democracy #authoritarianism

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‘Over-exuberance got me into trouble, but I’m calmer now’: Joe McCarthy on Lions lessons and being a better player Joe McCarthy was on top of the world when he felt a bit of a pop in his foot. He had the red jersey on his back and had played his part in a devastating first 30 minutes that went a long way to securing the series for the Lions.

‘Over-exuberance got me into trouble, but I’m calmer now’: Joe McCarthy on Lions lessons and being a better player @beltel.bsky.social #Rugby #LionsTour #JoeMcCarthy

Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen in contention for the third Test as Andy Farrell gets Lions playing ‘Squid Games’ Ireland duo Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen are firmly in contention for slots in the Lions matchday 23 for the third and final Test against Australia after returning to training.

Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen in contention for the third Test as Andy Farrell gets Lions playing ‘Squid Games’ @beltel.bsky.social #Rugby #LionsTour #JoeMcCarthy

McCarthy to be given final chance to prove fitness It looks like Joe McCarthy will be given the opportunity to test out his injury when the Lions squad train at Xavier College in the city-suburb of Kew, with Andy Farrell set to name his side shortly after.

McCarthy to be given final chance to prove fitness (✍️@RTErugby) #JoeMcCarthy #LionsRugby #InjuryRecovery

Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen losing fitness battle as Andy Farrell rallies squad for ‘the biggest game of our lives’ Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen appear to be losing their race to be fit in time for Saturday's second Test between the Lions and Australia.

Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen losing fitness battle as Andy Farrell rallies squad for ‘the biggest game of our lives’ @beltel.bsky.social #Rugby #LionsTour #JoeMcCarthy

Lions secondrow Joe McCarthy a doubt for Second Test in Melbourne - The Irish Times Lions secondrow Joe McCarthy a doubt for Second Test in Melbourne  The Irish Times

Lions secondrow Joe McCarthy a doubt for Second Test in Melbourne - The Irish Times (✍️@IrishTimesRugby) #LionsRugby #JoeMcCarthy #SecondTest

McCarthy a doubt for second Test as Lions call up Brown The Ireland lock is suffering from plantar fasciitis in his foot.

McCarthy a doubt for second Test as Lions call up Brown (✍️@rugby_ie) #Rugby #LionsTour #JoeMcCarthy

McCarthy enjoying time with 'high-energy' Pollock Joe McCarthy has struck up an unexpected friendship with Henry Pollock as the British and Irish Lions rookies step up their hunt for Test selection.

McCarthy enjoying time with 'high-energy' Pollock (✍️@RTErugby) #Rugby #BritishAndIrishLions #JoeMcCarthy