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Speaking of voices under attack…can we be just as loud about Black journalists and comedians who are silenced, even by our so-called liberal outlets.

• Joy Reid
• Don Lemon
• Melissa Harris-Perry
• Tiffany Cross
• Jemele Hill
• Marc Lamont Hill
• Karen Attiah
• Amber Ruffin

Whether it’s paracetamol or something else, Trump and co are perpetuating the idea autism is wrong and disability is an individual’s responsibility to avoid. It’s anti-science but it’s deeply ableist at its core. The goal is for non-disabled to be afraid and disabled people to be ashamed.

There's just 5 days left to snag the early bird registration rates for those who will be attending our fifth biennial conference on "Emotions at the Borders/Limits" in person. Don't miss out! Register now to confirm your attendance! societyhistoryemotions.com/she-conferen...

First post of the new academic year and it's a good one: JOBS! There are THREE fixed-term research jobs in @kingshistory.bsky.social attached to my colleague Francisco Bethencourt's new ERC project on the Visual and Material Culture of New Christians. Please circulate!

#EarlyModern 🗃️

📣🏳️‍⚧️ Call for Papers

We are inviting papers for our special issue, “Feminist Responses to the Regression of Trans Rights: Strategies, Alliances, Hope.” The issue will be dedicated to trans-inclusive feminist legal analysis that addresses attacks on trans rights & lives.

Details below. Please share.

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can't really begin to explain the extent to which I do Not want to be filmed without my knowledge by someone wearing smart glasses while out and about

As the far right mobilises, migrants across the UK face enormous challenges.

Our free legal helpline is a lifeline — but it’s running out of funding.

Help us keep it open.

Every donation counts.

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Silence is complicity. Free Palestine.

Queen

Banks tighten debt terms as squeezed UK universities refinance loans on.ft.com/41Vxsxt

I can imagine, if there’s anything that can be done to help please do ask!

I am but really feel for everyone going through even more turmoil!

Some great events coming up in our Social Studies of Ethics, Morality, and Values Network exploring affirmative action and the judging of cat shows, the possibility of political depolarization, and values at the end of life.

All are warmly welcome!

Details and link to register:

Sending strength and solidarity!

Charlie Kirk was killed for saying things "that used to be simple common sense," says Boris Johnson.

Here's a few of those things

Wales has 'cold spots' in higher education, with many students unable to study subjects like Modern Languages, Classics and Anthropology close to home. ITV Wales covers our report today. https://bit.ly/4nmZf21

To celebrate The Cambridge Companion to Stand-Up Comedy being published by Cambridge University Press I present episode one of a series of videos.

In each episode, I'll read out my favourite sentence from one of the chapters.

The Royal Literary Fund are offering grants to writers facing financial difficulties. If you're currently experiencing difficulties, such as an illness or unexpected bill, you might be eligible to receive support.

The Senior Leadership Team at Kent have just stated that we are NOT on the verge of insolvency.
Any reporting that says the contrary is incorrect.
This is reassuring for staff.

UCU Greenwich branch co-chair Dr Richard Wild told BBC London this morning that he only learned of the “super-university” via BBC

“If nothing’s going to change, what’s the advantage?”

Both Greenwich and Kent staff deserve clarity and reassurance, not spin or more job cuts.

I feel very sorry for my former colleagues at Kent who got to start their day with this news. Even if this goes well it’s likely to lead to a prolonged period of uncertainty for staff right at the start of the new academic year when Kent has already been going through major restructuring for years!