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  1. #OTD January 8, 2023

    Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil’s Congress. When strongman politics can’t accept losing, democracy becomes optional and mobs become “patriots.”

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    #january8th #brazil #democracy #history #authoritarianism #politics

  2. #OTD January 8, 1900

    President McKinley places Alaska under military rule. When “order” becomes the excuse, civilian governance is always the first casualty.

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    #january8th #alaska #usa #history #military #civilrights

  3. #OTD January 8, 1790

    George Washington delivers the first State of the Union. An early attempt to define national unity before faction hardens into permanent warfare.

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    #january8th #usa #history #democracy #government #politics

  4. #OTD January 8, 1547

    The first Lithuanian-language book is published. Language preserved on paper becomes cultural survival when power tries to standardize, erase, or control identity.

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    #january8th #lithuania #history #language #culture #books

  5. #OTD January 8, 1454

    The papal bull Romanus Pontifex grants Portugal sweeping rights to colonize and trade across Africa. One signature turning exploitation into “permission.”

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    #january8th #colonialism #africa #portugal #history #empire

  6. For those who don't know: in Italy, the 8th of January became the "Lascia Entrare Ascanio" Day ("Let Ascanio In"). Or, for short, Ascanio Day.

    What is this?

    Ok, there's a story to tell about it. Wait for the next toots if you want.

    This is a story about internet, memes and deliberately misheard lyrics.

    #January8th #AscanioDay

  7. CW: Brazil, election protestors

    #Brazil apparently learned the exact right lesson from #January6th here in the US - if you don't like your election results, storm the Capitol. There won't be many, if any, consequences as a result.

    I hope Brazilian politicians handle this more sanely than the US did. #January8th