Edith Mirante

1. This History/Literary Thread is about my new book "Where the Mithuns Are: Essays on War, Art and Beasts" (how to order it is at end of thread!) These exciting essays include WW2 Burma & #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar, bison, elk, wolves, Heizer's "City" & Indigenous mound sites. 📚

@ahistoryinart Clive Branson was an extraordinary artist (& not-bad poet) & fighter vs fascism. He fought in Spanish Civil War & was killed as a tank commander in WW2 Burma. I wrote his epic story in my new book "Where the Mithuns Are: Essays on War, Art and Beasts" blueearbooks.com/where-the-mith…

Still lifes, even before they begin to be painted have been deliberately assembled: objects which the painter finds intriguing or touching have been arranged as compositions on the table or shelf and so it is here with Clive Branson's pictorial essay to WW2 (1940)

Join us in Portland on March 18 for a discussion with authors @EdithMirante & Jenny Hedström to discuss their latest books, including first-hand experiences in Myanmar's war zones and a focus on the roles of women in the struggle against the junta. paema.ngo/revolution-mya…

Beyond the bullets and bombs, a sophisticated process of judicial reconstruction is underway in large parts of resistance-controlled Chinland. Read my summary of a new report by the Chin Center for Peace & Reconciliation on @barbedwires_sub: open.substack.com/pub/barbedwire…

No Dam In Salween River!

New report on NATURE CRIMES: the report examines how nature crimes are embedded within broader illicit economies in the Mekong region, especially the rise of financial scam centers, focused on post-coup Myanmar. forest-trends.org/publications/n…

making a 🧵 compiling "International Women's Day" posts from 🇲🇲 groups, outlets, & individuals, since as @Greendorje hints below, women often still face increased barriers, marginalization, prejudice, & dangers in the revolution despite being a crucial & irreplicable part of it.

On this International Women's Day I am once again remembering Kyal Sin, aka Angel, who was murdered by the Burmese state 5 yrs ago this week. She was, by all accounts, a generous and brave human, who refused to bow down to despotism. Everything will be okay.

Happy International Women's Day These four women have a quite important job, but the time to talk about it has not yet come.

Residents in Buffalo, New York, held a candlelight vigil to honor Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 56-year-old near-blind Rohingya refugee from Myanmar who was found dead on the frozen streets days after his release from custody.

16/16. "The Mountain People: An Update on Revolution in Chin State, 2025" + my History Thread links + reports on Chin St. (dating back to 1997) are at: projectmaje.org. My new book "Where the Mithuns Are" includes essays about Chin State, order at blueearbooks.com/where-the-mith…

15. Jan. 2026, @ChinHumanRights & @MyanmarAProject met w. Timor Leste (new ASEAN member) officials, requesting Universal Jurisdiction investigation of war crimes & crimes against humanity by coup regime forces in Chin State. Investigation opened Feb. '26. hrw.org/news/2026/02/1…

1. This (recent) History Thread is about situation in Chin State, Burma (Myanmar) during 2025, based on my new Project Maje report "The Mountain People: An Update on Revolution in Chin State, 2025" projectmaje.org/chin_report_20… #WhatsHappeningInChinState 🌄 #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar 🌿