Nomi Claire Lazar
@nomiclairelazar.bsky.social
Professeure Titulaire, Legal / Political Theory uOttawa GSPIA
Books:on Time & Politics (YaleUP);
on States of Emergency (CambridgeUP)
Co-Lead, British Academy Global Convening
Crisis, Constitutions, Elections, Apocalypse, Extremism
www.nomiclairelazar.com
Books:on Time & Politics (YaleUP);
on States of Emergency (CambridgeUP)
Co-Lead, British Academy Global Convening
Crisis, Constitutions, Elections, Apocalypse, Extremism
www.nomiclairelazar.com
So, it’s winter.
December 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
So, it’s winter.
My 8 yo niece got her appendix emergency-outified yesterday and went home last night and slept in her own bed and is full of beans and jumping around today -per video evidence she recorded for me - and all I can say is modern medicine is sometimes very wow.
December 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
My 8 yo niece got her appendix emergency-outified yesterday and went home last night and slept in her own bed and is full of beans and jumping around today -per video evidence she recorded for me - and all I can say is modern medicine is sometimes very wow.
One of the things science does, when it is working, is correct its own faulty assumptions. Sometimes when that fault opens, earthquake-like, lots of things we thought we knew tumble in. That’s how science is supposed to work.
This is a big'un! Gonna say 7.1 on the Richter scale of sci-quakes.
This is a big'un! Gonna say 7.1 on the Richter scale of sci-quakes.
Scientists should listen to philosophers more: correlation is not causation.
New research shows fMRI signals don’t always match the brain’s true activity levels, overturning a core assumption used in tens of thousands of studies.
neurosciencenews.com/fmri-neural-...
New research shows fMRI signals don’t always match the brain’s true activity levels, overturning a core assumption used in tens of thousands of studies.
neurosciencenews.com/fmri-neural-...
fMRI Signals Often Misread Neural Activity - Neuroscience News
fMRI signals don’t always match the brain’s true activity levels, overturning a core assumption used in tens of thousands of studies.
neurosciencenews.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
One of the things science does, when it is working, is correct its own faulty assumptions. Sometimes when that fault opens, earthquake-like, lots of things we thought we knew tumble in. That’s how science is supposed to work.
This is a big'un! Gonna say 7.1 on the Richter scale of sci-quakes.
This is a big'un! Gonna say 7.1 on the Richter scale of sci-quakes.
On original intent & birthright citizenship, a brilliant research method from @amandafrost.bsky.social et al.
A Conspicuous Gap May Undermine Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
On original intent & birthright citizenship, a brilliant research method from @amandafrost.bsky.social et al.
Reposted by Nomi Claire Lazar
Fascinating research we have supported on the recruitment strategies employed by non violent extremist (far right, Islamist & eco-radical) groups which can include baking contests, film nights & video gaming
www.thetimes.com/article/98da...
The full paper is here www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.thetimes.com/article/98da...
The full paper is here www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Far right uses baking contests and video games to lure recruits
Patriotic Alternative has sought to use the popularity of reality TV and Call of Duty in ‘soft’ tactics investigated by Anglia Ruskin
www.thetimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Fascinating research we have supported on the recruitment strategies employed by non violent extremist (far right, Islamist & eco-radical) groups which can include baking contests, film nights & video gaming
www.thetimes.com/article/98da...
The full paper is here www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.thetimes.com/article/98da...
The full paper is here www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Meanwhile...
Our Rodent Selfies, Ourselves (Published 2024)
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Meanwhile...
OK. I’ll play. Not sure what I’m playing, but….here for your viewing pleasure, a terrifying, skittering, hungry crustacean super-beast who definitely wants to drink your brain through one of those mandibles which doubles as a straw.
December 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
OK. I’ll play. Not sure what I’m playing, but….here for your viewing pleasure, a terrifying, skittering, hungry crustacean super-beast who definitely wants to drink your brain through one of those mandibles which doubles as a straw.
Why is my feed full of crustaceans? Even the political theorists are posting crustaceans. Now don’t get me wrong, I appreciate a good skittering shell-beast. Just, did I - as often - miss something?
December 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Why is my feed full of crustaceans? Even the political theorists are posting crustaceans. Now don’t get me wrong, I appreciate a good skittering shell-beast. Just, did I - as often - miss something?
December 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
For this solstice night, hope for dark times. Written for covid, but as true today.
"It is good to commit to hope or even joy alongside struggle. Yes, we are peering together with trepidation into the dark through these longest nights of the year. But the sun will rise again in its own time."
"It is good to commit to hope or even joy alongside struggle. Yes, we are peering together with trepidation into the dark through these longest nights of the year. But the sun will rise again in its own time."
www.thestar.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
For this solstice night, hope for dark times. Written for covid, but as true today.
"It is good to commit to hope or even joy alongside struggle. Yes, we are peering together with trepidation into the dark through these longest nights of the year. But the sun will rise again in its own time."
"It is good to commit to hope or even joy alongside struggle. Yes, we are peering together with trepidation into the dark through these longest nights of the year. But the sun will rise again in its own time."
I wish you all this quiet: When the wind stills, and the ice does not yet groan, and the birds are mostly flown, and the critters all asleep. And there’s not a single peep. As still as hope. Good stuff.
The Mighty Kitchissippi fast asleep beneath the ice.
December 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I wish you all this quiet: When the wind stills, and the ice does not yet groan, and the birds are mostly flown, and the critters all asleep. And there’s not a single peep. As still as hope. Good stuff.
The Mighty Kitchissippi fast asleep beneath the ice.
December 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Mighty Kitchissippi fast asleep beneath the ice.
Wot.
In the living WOT.
Is wrong.
With these people.
In the living WOT.
Is wrong.
With these people.
A ‘Timeout Box’ in an Elementary School Draws Outrage: ‘This is Not OK’
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Wot.
In the living WOT.
Is wrong.
With these people.
In the living WOT.
Is wrong.
With these people.
Reposted by Nomi Claire Lazar
Reposted by Nomi Claire Lazar
This is an incredible achievement. And it's only just getting started. www.science.org/content/arti...
Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy
Clean energy infrastructure is being deployed with unmatched scale and speed—and China is leading the way
www.science.org
December 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This is an incredible achievement. And it's only just getting started. www.science.org/content/arti...
Reposted by Nomi Claire Lazar
Portsmouth was closed in 1900 for a couple years for urgent foundational work but did not collapse.
Wells started showing signs of subsidence mid construction, so the master mason (I suspect got high and then) threw a Hail Mary in the form of this unique situation. So far it has worked.
Wells started showing signs of subsidence mid construction, so the master mason (I suspect got high and then) threw a Hail Mary in the form of this unique situation. So far it has worked.
December 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Portsmouth was closed in 1900 for a couple years for urgent foundational work but did not collapse.
Wells started showing signs of subsidence mid construction, so the master mason (I suspect got high and then) threw a Hail Mary in the form of this unique situation. So far it has worked.
Wells started showing signs of subsidence mid construction, so the master mason (I suspect got high and then) threw a Hail Mary in the form of this unique situation. So far it has worked.
UCL EI does amazing stuff. Put them in your radar!
Our Annual Review 2024/25 is here! 👇
From policy to culture, the European Institute spent 2024–25 connecting experts, shaping debate, and bringing research to life across Europe.
Read the full review: www.ucl.ac.uk/european-ins...
From policy to culture, the European Institute spent 2024–25 connecting experts, shaping debate, and bringing research to life across Europe.
Read the full review: www.ucl.ac.uk/european-ins...
December 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
UCL EI does amazing stuff. Put them in your radar!
When someone discovers Jon Klassen, an angel gets its wings.
Omg, this book but also his shapes trilogy and The Skull. They’re all so sweetly macabre! (And The Skull has a gorgeous meta-literary twist at the end.)
December 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
When someone discovers Jon Klassen, an angel gets its wings.
Reposted by Nomi Claire Lazar
I feel as though there should be a law that says if Pierre Poilievre gets defenestrated as CPC leader in January then he has to move to Battle River—Crowfoot and live there until the next election because I think this would teach everyone involved an invaluable lesson about shenanigans.
December 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I feel as though there should be a law that says if Pierre Poilievre gets defenestrated as CPC leader in January then he has to move to Battle River—Crowfoot and live there until the next election because I think this would teach everyone involved an invaluable lesson about shenanigans.
Get your shot, people. Three children are dead from flu in Ottawa so far this flu season. So if not for you, for your kid, or your neighbour’s.
NEW: Ontario’s influenza cases are skyrocketing, according to the province’s hospitals, and a growing number of people are being admitted into intensive care.
globalnews.ca/news/1158029...
globalnews.ca/news/1158029...
Ontario hospitals warn of massive spike in ICU admissions for influenza | Globalnews.ca
The Ontario Hospital Association issued a statement Tuesday, saying there was an alarming increase in cases, which have now hit a three-year high.
globalnews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Get your shot, people. Three children are dead from flu in Ottawa so far this flu season. So if not for you, for your kid, or your neighbour’s.
Reposted by Nomi Claire Lazar
After 3 years and 5,322 emails (and counting) our Encyclopedia of Political Communication is finally out at @elgarpublishing.bsky.social
📚 Three volumes
⭐ 431 entries
🎓 581 wonderful authors from across the world
A very short 🧵
📚 Three volumes
⭐ 431 entries
🎓 581 wonderful authors from across the world
A very short 🧵
December 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
After 3 years and 5,322 emails (and counting) our Encyclopedia of Political Communication is finally out at @elgarpublishing.bsky.social
📚 Three volumes
⭐ 431 entries
🎓 581 wonderful authors from across the world
A very short 🧵
📚 Three volumes
⭐ 431 entries
🎓 581 wonderful authors from across the world
A very short 🧵
Reposted by Nomi Claire Lazar
The review of the BBC Charter has just been announced. In anticipation of this we have published a review of how 10 countries around the world organise their public service media, and what lessons can be drawn for the renewal of the BBC Charter www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications...
December 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The review of the BBC Charter has just been announced. In anticipation of this we have published a review of how 10 countries around the world organise their public service media, and what lessons can be drawn for the renewal of the BBC Charter www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications...
Reposted by Nomi Claire Lazar
The apparent implosion of OneBC seems to centre largely around one staff member - Othman Mekhloufi, who OneBC staffer Wyatt Claypool said (on X) has "insane race 'blood and soil' politics."
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
🧵 👇
vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
🧵 👇
vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
Upstart political party OneBC splits in two after internal fight
On Sunday, MLA Tara Armstrong said the only other elected member of the party, Dallas Brodie had been ousted as leader
vancouversun.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The apparent implosion of OneBC seems to centre largely around one staff member - Othman Mekhloufi, who OneBC staffer Wyatt Claypool said (on X) has "insane race 'blood and soil' politics."
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
🧵 👇
vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
🧵 👇
vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
Reposted by Nomi Claire Lazar
Chess, genius, cheating-a beautiful article from Jordan Himelfarb time.com/7340438/dani...
Daniel Naroditsky’s Death Exposes an Existential Threat to Chess
A grandmaster is gone. Chess must confront the culture that failed him.
time.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Chess, genius, cheating-a beautiful article from Jordan Himelfarb time.com/7340438/dani...
Reposted by Nomi Claire Lazar
Whenever I see someone post "the world is really bad right now" I have to resist indulging the small part of me thinking "I have some bad news about all of history"
December 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Whenever I see someone post "the world is really bad right now" I have to resist indulging the small part of me thinking "I have some bad news about all of history"