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Jason Opal

Jason Opal is Professor of History in the Department of History and Classical Studies at McGill University. He is broadly interested in early America, the American Revolution and early United States, and the history of capitalism, slavery, colonialism, and infectious diseases. In August, he will join Ohio State University as Dean and Director of its Mansfield campus.

Opal did his undergraduate work at Cornell and his doctoral studies at Brandeis, where he worked with historians such as Jane Kamensky, David Hackett Fischer, and James T. Kloppenberg. His first major project was on the cultural transformation of ambition in the post-Revolutionary New England countryside. It resulted in a 2004 Journal of American History article that won the Organization of American Historians’ Binkley-Stephenson Award and in a 2008 book, Beyond the Farm: National Ambitions in Rural New England, published by the University of Pennsylvania Press. His second book project focused on the southern borderlands of the American Revolution and on the rise of Andrew Jackson as the leader of an American national concept rooted in a particular view of both civilization and violence. Supported by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council grant, this project culminated in the 2017 book, Avenging the People: Andrew Jackson, the Rule of Law, and the American Nation by Oxford University Press. This book was selected by the History Book Club and the Military Book Club in the United States and as one of the "summer's best books" by The Times of London. His other writings have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, the Walrus, Salon, and Jacobin.

At McGill, Opal teaches surveys of the early United States and the American Revolution as well as more specialized courses on the history of slavery, U.S. foreign relations, democracy, and epidemics. He is now writing a global history of Barbados.

Donald Trump picks JD Vance as his running mate: Here’s why the Ohio senator is a smart choice

Jul 16, 2024 16:51 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Just two days after surviving a bloody assassination attempt that claimed the life of one of his supporters, Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate. Thats a good move. Lets...

Economy

Pakistan’s Inflation Slows to 9.6% in August, First Single-Digit Rate in Nearly 3 Years

Pakistans annual inflation rate fell to 9.6% in August, marking the first single-digit reading in almost three years. The decline comes amid efforts to stabilize the economy, including a $7 billion IMF loan program and...

Asian Factories Show Early Signs of Recovery Amid China’s Manufacturing Uptick in August

In August, Asian factories, including those in China, showed tentative signs of recovery, with Chinas manufacturing sector seeing an uptick in activity. However, ongoing economic challenges, including uncertainty around...

FxWirPro- Swiss Economic data

Swiss GDP surged to 0.70% Q/Q in Q2, above the forecast of 0.60% from 0.50% Q1. The jump was mainly led by the pharma and chemical industries. Switzerlands CPI declined to 1.1% y/y compared to a forecast of 1.2%. Prior...

FxWirePro- Major economic events to watch

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Politics

Donald Trump Fury: Ex-POTUS Blasts Kamala Harris for 'Horrible' Treatment of Mike Pence in Fiery Critique

In a sharp critique, former President Donald Trump has launched an attack on Vice President Kamala Harris, condemning her conduct towards former Vice President Mike Pence. Trump, known for his blunt rhetoric, described...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Predicts a 'Very Different' Donald Trump if He Wins in 2024: Insights on a Second Term

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure in American politics, has offered a striking prediction about the future of a potential second term for former President Donald Trump. Kennedy, who has been vocal in his analysis...

Donald Trump Holds Significant Lead Over Kamala Harris in Electoral College Projections, Nate Silver’s Analysis Shows

As the 2024 presidential race intensifies, recent projections from political analyst Nate Silver indicate that former President Donald Trump is currently leading Vice President Kamala Harris by a substantial margin in...

'Terrified' Kamala Harris Accused of Seeking Debate Rule Changes Out of Fear of Facing Donald Trump

In a development that has ignited fresh controversy in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential debates, a senior adviser to Donald Trump has accused Vice President Kamala Harris of attempting to alter the debate format to...

'Fake' Kamala Harris Criticized for Hypocrisy on Workers' Rights Amid Controversial COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Stance

Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been positioning herself as a champion of workers rights on the campaign trail, is facing sharp criticism over her administrations previous stance on COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Critics...

Science

John Deere Tests Starlink-Powered Connectivity for Farming Equipment in U.S. and Brazil

John Deere is testing Starlinks satellite internet technology in an early access program aimed at enhancing agricultural connectivity. The trials, conducted in the U.S. and Brazil, explore how Starlink can improve machine...

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Resumes Launches After FAA Approves Return to Flight Operations

SpaceXs Falcon 9 rocket has been cleared by the FAA to resume flight operations after a brief suspension due to a landing anomaly. The FAA announced that while the investigation into the incident continues, Falcon 9 can...

Elon Musk's 'Thermonuclear Lawsuit' Against Media Matters Heads to High-Profile Trial

Elon Musks thermonuclear lawsuit against Media Matters is advancing to trial after a U.S. District Judge denied the nonprofits motion to dismiss. The legal battle stems from Media Matters claims of antisemitic content on...

Starlink Expands in Africa: Botswana, Ghana, and Kenya Set for Launch Despite Challenges

Starlink is set to expand its presence in Africa with imminent launches in Botswana, Ghana, and Kenya. Despite facing initial challenges, SpaceX has secured the necessary licenses and is preparing to introduce its internet...

SpaceX VP Confirms Falcon 9 Landing Anomaly Didn’t Compromise Public Safety or Mission

SpaceXs Falcon launch vehicles VP, John Edwards, confirmed that the recent Falcon 9 landing anomaly, which caused the booster to crash into the recovery drone ship, did not pose any threat to public safety or compromise...

Technology

XRP Outpaces Bitcoin as Price Teases Big Move in Tight Crypto Market

XRP edged ahead of Bitcoin today, increasing market speculation about a potential big move as trading tightens. XRP Price Gains Over Bitcoin According to information provided by Binance, the price of the widely used...

Shytoshi Kusama Leads Shiba Inu Vote; SHIB Burn Option Falls Short in Community Decision

Shytoshi Kusamas latest initiative, a vote among Shiba Inu members, saw the SHIB burn option unexpectedly rejected, shifting community focus to other strategies. Shytoshi Kusama Calls for Community Vote According to...

Bitcoin Price at Risk as Bank of Japan Hints at Rate Hike, Could Plunge Below $50K?

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Uedas signal of an upcoming rate hike has sparked fears of Bitcoins price crashing below $50K as the market braces for potential impacts. Bitcoin Price Under Threat as BOJ Eyes Rate...

HP Pursues $4 Billion Claim Against Late Tech Mogul Mike Lynch’s Estate After Tragic Yacht Sinking

Hewlett Packard is pursuing a $4 billion damages claim against the estate of Mike Lynch, who tragically died in a yacht sinking off Sicily last month. Despite Lynchs death, HP remains committed to collecting the judgment...

Tesla China Hits Second-Highest Monthly Sales in August with Over 86,000 Vehicles Sold

Teslas Gigafactory in Shanghai recorded its second-highest monthly sales in August, delivering 86,697 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. This marks the highest output for Tesla China since March and reflects strong demand...