Jim Millward
Historian of Sinitic lands and Central Asia at Georgetown University, and mandolinist for By & By. Work on Qing Empire, the Uyghur Region, Silk Road, stringed instruments in world history.
Starter Packs
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Xinjiang / East Turkestan Uyghur Region
Here's an updated and expanded starter pack of scholars posting about the Xinjiang Uyghur Region (XUAR) aka East Turkestan and its various peoples. Some content on Tibet, Mongolia, PRC ethnic policies and related topics as well.
@altscalesofjustice.altgov.info
DOJ executive providing honest commentary on American politics. Opinions are my own and do not represent those of my employer. “Morgan” in the book “We Are #AltGov” by Dr. Amanda Sturgill. (I have NO financial ties to the book) Twitter: @altScalesOfJust
@diplo-drama.bsky.social
Make good choices! #swiftie #altgov #nafo #accidentaldiplomat
@altwasonps.bsky.social
#AltNPS Unofficial Washington D.C. Office #Resistance Team. Protect & preserve the US from fascism #AltGov #WeAreAltGov I study everything and know nothing.
@roguenasa.altgov.info
Not an official NASA account. Come for the facts, stay for the snark.🥄 Same team from Twitter but with more gray hairs. 🚀🛰️🧪🔭 climate.nasa.gov they/them 🏳️🌈🫶🏳️⚧️
@altuscustoms.altgov.info
Since 2017, I have fought against the growing fascist threat from Trumplestiltskin and his loyal minions, including the entire GOP and its base. Not affiliated with nor represents USCBP. Opinions are my own. #AltGov
@alttaxpro.altgov.info
#WeAreAltGov Might be IRS, might be Dept of Revenue...wait for the audit to FAFO Typically found cussing at most laws #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic Sarcastic AF potty-mouth middle-child latchkey #GenXer #NAFO 🇺🇦 Former #FellaForger
@altmtrainier.com
🏔️ "Echoing the majesty of nature” 🏔️ Celebrating the beauty and wonder of the Pacific Northwest. 🏔️ Nature knows me as: təqʷuʔmaʔ, təqʷuʔbəd, təqʷuʔbəʔ, taqʷuʔma, təqubəd, təqʷubəʔ, t(xʷ)xʷaq’ʷ, A Lushootseed First Nations Language.
@altnatsecagency.bsky.social
Former SIGINT Analyst. He/him. Deep State Operative ™ Alleged Antifa Leader ™ POG LEG REMF™ Astronaut Diaper™ Vampire ™ May be spying on you right now
@protip.altgov.info
I’m not new, I’m just new *here*. You know me, I know you. The sun’ll come out tomorrow.
@altgovdoc.altgov.info
General health and science information #medsky #emedsky Posts 🚫 med advice. Please, seek the care of your physician if you have any concerns.
@altbiker.altgov.info
Leather wearing, beer drinking, motorcycle riding member of #AltGov FAFO
@altmusician.altgov.info
Fighting 4 democracy&end corruption on a global stage Wrked directly in WhiteHouse w/ Obama Biden Harris since 2012 Wrkd Harris Walz 2024 campaign US Secret Service Vetted TS/SCI &Yankee White clearance Liberty 🗽 & Equality 4 all #AltGov #Resist
@altdod.bsky.social
retired, former, crusty cog that was in the machine, mostly snark, sometimes insightful. Knows enough to be dangerous, sometimes useful. #altgov (VIC) 31N AA 66021 00000
@mattcortezlaw.bsky.social
A Jabroni in a former life. Civil litigation attorney in this life. I put the “Find Out” in FAFO. Licensed in California.
@badhombrenps.bsky.social
Unofficial feed of Badlands National Park. Protecting rugged scenery, fossil beds, 244,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie & wildlife from two-bit cheetoh-hued despots. OG #AltGov #Altnps #TheResistance #prodemocracy #resist #punchnazis #wildernesswarrior
@dataprism.altgov.info
Retired Fed. I survived 45. Honored to have served the people — always of the people, by the people, for the people. #Resist with compassion. #ClimateChange is #Science. #TribalSovereignty is treaty law. Proud to be #altGov #NAFO #LGBTQ
@altcityhall.altgov.info
You can fight fascism, but you can’t fight AltCityHall. Maybe your local city hall, though. #AltGov
@bartenderresists.altgov.info
#AltGov #Resist #TheResistance “We do not bend the knee. We do not surrender. We fight, until we win or die.” — Lynn Stahl, #AltGov “Our power is not just our voices, it’s our money. We choose how and where we spend it.” — me #BoycottElSalvador
@msbtterswrth.altgov.info
Award-winning Baltimore based web developer, product nerd, mother (humans, dogs, cats, chickens…), baking enthusiast, nature lover. #civtech #resist #altgov #swiftie 🥄
@alt-hhs.altgov.info
Promoting health and science and resistance against pseudoscience, disinformation, and fascism.
@roguevha-mkii.altgov.info
Army vet, PA➡️CA, VHA employee, more centrist than BlueSky prefers. Views don’t reflect official agency policy but probably should. “I’m not playing cards” - V.Zelensky Me neither Mr. President, me neither. 🦅 @tjsoles.bsky.social IRL
@altdoi.altgov.info
We are dedicated DOI employees who swore an oath to the constitution to protect the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage. Officially *unofficial* account. Do not approach the wildlife. This bison bites back. #AltGov
@altairforce.altgov.info
Loyalty to our Constitution, not a politician, god or person. Not an official Air Force acct. I’m a fed worker, vet & mil spouse here to communicate, share information and more importantly, offer support. I’ve BTDT but am not an expert on much 😅
@handle.invalid
The resistance in the form of a couple of science nerds in different missions. Not an official USGS account but close enough to hypothesize about their actions. #AltGov
@altusda.altgov.info
USDA’s bratty little unsanctioned sibling🌱🐮 They say: “Do Right and Feed Everyone” Us, barging in: “…and Educate Everyone, too” #climatesmart #nutrition #science #urbanag #conservation #diversity #bullsonparade #renegade #resist 🚜💨🥦🥕⚗️🏡🌎🌈🐮✊
@altlofc.altgov.info
Alt Library of Congress #TheResistance 🇺🇸&🌏Political commentary. "Science is vital for progressive society." Verified by @snopes 👍🏼MLS📚 #AltGov cartoonist, doctoral student. I stand in support of those under siege or occupied by the same regime. 🇺🇸 🇬🇪 🇺🇦
@alt-ssa.altgov.info
One of two (2!!) official #altgov accounts for your friendly neighborhood SSA.
@madhouser.altgov.info
🏡Retrofitting reality and rebuilding community from the brutal bunker in SW. #AltGov #Bandofothers #Altpoetsociety Mad Houser Haiku: Mad about housing Mad at the state of the world Mad as a hatter
@alt-dol.altgov.info
The resistance team for the U.S. Department of Labor. Not an official government account. #resist #altgov
@vhabrainwitch.altgov.info
VA Psychotherapist. Social worker. Resistance gardener. Grandchild of WWII Navy veteran. Not an official VA account. Opinions are my own. Content =\= medical advice. Ask for forgiveness, not permission. #AltGov
@altreclamation.altgov.info
Reclaiming water in the American West, and reclaiming democracy wherever necessary.
@alt-usace.bsky.social
Fed employee. Resistance. #AltGov #Altfam. Dream job- steward to Turtle Island waters, lands, and people — no matter who is in the casa blanca. None of us are free until all of us are. Not official USACE Account. USACE staff can DM with any stories.
@altusmc.altgov.info
Marine, combat vet, former DoD leader. She/her. Apparently also woke and an enemy of the state now? Huh. Here to call out disinformation. And to, you know, obey my oath. ETA: And maybe to NOT share classified info via Signal chats.
@altnatarchives.altgov.info
Two NARAtians united to remind every one of the mission of the National Archives - “We preserve, protect, and share the historical records of the United States to promote public inquiry and strengthen democratic participation.” We ride at dawn. #altgov
@altnehgov.altgov.info
Democracy DEMANDS wisdom. History cannot be undone, books cannot be unwritten, experiences cannot be ignored. Not the official @nehgov.bsky.social account, but a collective of Hercules Mulligans. #AltGov
@altstategov.altgov.info
Current State Gov Worker Covering all the ways the actions of the Trump/Musk Regime are impacting the work of state governments and their departments. DMs open to State and Local Workers reporting impacts! Confidentiality is priority. #AltGov
@altpresssec.altgov.info
Not a real fed Press Sec but watched she/her on TV and said “Hey, I think I can do that. But, with facts, correct usage of words, and The AP Stylebook by my side.” No seating charts or pool coverage necessary. #AltGov #AltFam
@alt-va-comrades.altgov.info
We are not Vets, but we are VA employees and humans who believe ALL Vets deserve better. We are also standing in solidarity with Federal Workers as we fight fascism, a hostile government takeover, and a destruction of all we hold dear.✊🔥 #AltGov
@alt-nihscience4all.altgov.info
Science geek who believes science is for everyone! ALL should be included in the scientific process!
@govpritzker.illinois.gov
Husband and father. Proudly serving as Illinois’ 43rd governor.
@councilofdc.bsky.social
We’re the District’s legislature and a coequal branch of DC government. On social media, our goal is to engage in an informative and conversational way.