Thanks for your work on Safe Skies and on documenting Ukrainian history. It’s important to have respected historians publicizing the truth to a broad audience. It’s unfortunate that so many Americans, including political leaders, are so woefully ignorant of the world around them that they are easily swayed by demagogues and their Russian influencers (or handlers, to use a term of art:)).
It seems we live on an island far away from other countries right next door. Do this simple test: ask random people what the capital of Canada is, and see what if anything they say (probably Toronto or Quebec or some other place). Or ask where the Yucatan is. Or if you're a NYC wise-ass like me, ask them on a map which one is on top, Oregon or Washington. Well, that's a tough one for most people. Worse is which is on top, Nebraska or Kansas. That neighbor of yours who is a real dummy, ask them which is on top, North Dakota or South Dakota, or perhaps which one is next to New York State, New Hampshire or Vermont.
Geographic education in our country is pitiful, worse even than our public school education in history (sorry Professor, but you undoubtedly know that already). But civics is way down there as well. I am convinced that glomming these three disciplines into something called "social studies" stupided-up a hundred years of American kids. And now we suffer the results.
Dr. Snyder, a brief word: I have watched a number of your lectures on Eastern Europe (fascinating) but what you did with Safe Skies might just make you a legend in that part of the world (if it hasn't already), and to other historians and to those few who ardently want peace in our world as well as everyone having the right to live free, and safe. Thank you!
Thanks for the update. It has been enormously frustrating to have MAGA Mike hold up the funding bill for Ukraine and is good to feel I can do something as an individual to support our allies. I will continue to do so as I can. I am also writing to members of Congress regularly urging them to pass aid to Ukraine. Please let your friends in Ukraine know how much it means to all of us to see them stand up to Putin. Their courage should inspire all of us.
Ukraine is emerging from a winter with few power outages and much less destruction of infrastructure than last year. At least we can be thankful for that.
A million thanks, Professor Snyder, for informing and inspiring us! I intend to keep giving to United24, RAZOM and The Ukraine House Foundation DC for as long as it takes.
As a bit of news, I am happy to report that several thousand of us rallied at the Lincoln Memorial in DC on the 2nd anniversary of the Russian invasion, then marched to the residence of the Russian ambassador at 1125 16th Street, NW, Washington DC 20036, to give him a piece of our mind.
You are doing great work with the utmost grace. I listened to the entire lecture series on The Making of Modern Ukraine, and - even if I had not already given my home to some Ukrainian refugees - I would have given to Safe Skies just from the inspiration you have shared.
They also need lifesaving medpacks that aid in keeping battlefield injuries just that. An injury instead of a fatality. I’m sure there are all sorts of ways we can help if there is a secure way to do so. Maybe you could provide a list?
🩵💛Every time I read of Ukraine shooting down drones & missiles, I am happy to think our contributions are helping to keep Ukrainian people safer. We can feel helpless as individuals living far away, but this collective effort gives us a way to do some good. Thank YOU for bringing attention to these opportunities ...
You are a truly extraordinary person: professor at an outstanding university, polyglot, philanthropist, and enormously successful fundraiser. I know of no other person who has achieved what you have achieved, and are continuing to achieve. Thank you for using your one precious life in such a fruitful and powerful way.
I and others have repeatedly tried to donate to Safe Skies II, but without success. But I had no trouble donating to U24 Sea Baby and U24 Safe Skies I. A few minutes ago it occurred to me to try a different browser for Safe Skies II, and this time it went through without any trouble. I have no idea why donations to SSI in 2022 and SB drones in 2024 worked just fine with Mozilla but not with SSII. 🤷🏻♀️
Great news! Thank you for putting this together, honchoing it, and pushing it so effectively. Krok za krokom! We hope to make another contribution soon!
Professor Snyder, Thank you for the update and thank you for spearheading this effort and providing us a chance to contribute in a small way to Ukraine’s defense!
Professor Snyder,
Thanks for your work on Safe Skies and on documenting Ukrainian history. It’s important to have respected historians publicizing the truth to a broad audience. It’s unfortunate that so many Americans, including political leaders, are so woefully ignorant of the world around them that they are easily swayed by demagogues and their Russian influencers (or handlers, to use a term of art:)).
Andrew P. Cap, COL, USA, retired
It seems we live on an island far away from other countries right next door. Do this simple test: ask random people what the capital of Canada is, and see what if anything they say (probably Toronto or Quebec or some other place). Or ask where the Yucatan is. Or if you're a NYC wise-ass like me, ask them on a map which one is on top, Oregon or Washington. Well, that's a tough one for most people. Worse is which is on top, Nebraska or Kansas. That neighbor of yours who is a real dummy, ask them which is on top, North Dakota or South Dakota, or perhaps which one is next to New York State, New Hampshire or Vermont.
Geographic education in our country is pitiful, worse even than our public school education in history (sorry Professor, but you undoubtedly know that already). But civics is way down there as well. I am convinced that glomming these three disciplines into something called "social studies" stupided-up a hundred years of American kids. And now we suffer the results.
Dr. Snyder, a brief word: I have watched a number of your lectures on Eastern Europe (fascinating) but what you did with Safe Skies might just make you a legend in that part of the world (if it hasn't already), and to other historians and to those few who ardently want peace in our world as well as everyone having the right to live free, and safe. Thank you!
Thanks for the update. It has been enormously frustrating to have MAGA Mike hold up the funding bill for Ukraine and is good to feel I can do something as an individual to support our allies. I will continue to do so as I can. I am also writing to members of Congress regularly urging them to pass aid to Ukraine. Please let your friends in Ukraine know how much it means to all of us to see them stand up to Putin. Their courage should inspire all of us.
Thanks for the thanks, Professor! I am heartened by your message that our effort has made inroads for our Ukrainian friends.
Ukraine is emerging from a winter with few power outages and much less destruction of infrastructure than last year. At least we can be thankful for that.
Donate and tell your friends and family that's the present you give on their birthday.
Thank you for all you do, Dr Snyder. That's a gift to us all.
A million thanks, Professor Snyder, for informing and inspiring us! I intend to keep giving to United24, RAZOM and The Ukraine House Foundation DC for as long as it takes.
As a bit of news, I am happy to report that several thousand of us rallied at the Lincoln Memorial in DC on the 2nd anniversary of the Russian invasion, then marched to the residence of the Russian ambassador at 1125 16th Street, NW, Washington DC 20036, to give him a piece of our mind.
You are doing great work with the utmost grace. I listened to the entire lecture series on The Making of Modern Ukraine, and - even if I had not already given my home to some Ukrainian refugees - I would have given to Safe Skies just from the inspiration you have shared.
They also need lifesaving medpacks that aid in keeping battlefield injuries just that. An injury instead of a fatality. I’m sure there are all sorts of ways we can help if there is a secure way to do so. Maybe you could provide a list?
🩵💛Every time I read of Ukraine shooting down drones & missiles, I am happy to think our contributions are helping to keep Ukrainian people safer. We can feel helpless as individuals living far away, but this collective effort gives us a way to do some good. Thank YOU for bringing attention to these opportunities ...
You are a truly extraordinary person: professor at an outstanding university, polyglot, philanthropist, and enormously successful fundraiser. I know of no other person who has achieved what you have achieved, and are continuing to achieve. Thank you for using your one precious life in such a fruitful and powerful way.
Thank you Professor Snyder.
I and others have repeatedly tried to donate to Safe Skies II, but without success. But I had no trouble donating to U24 Sea Baby and U24 Safe Skies I. A few minutes ago it occurred to me to try a different browser for Safe Skies II, and this time it went through without any trouble. I have no idea why donations to SSI in 2022 and SB drones in 2024 worked just fine with Mozilla but not with SSII. 🤷🏻♀️
Great news! Thank you for putting this together, honchoing it, and pushing it so effectively. Krok za krokom! We hope to make another contribution soon!
Professor Snyder, thank you for posting the various modes of donation for Ukraine.
Professor Snyder, Thank you for the update and thank you for spearheading this effort and providing us a chance to contribute in a small way to Ukraine’s defense!