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Dr Martin J Power @drmartinjpower.bsky.social · 5d

Permanent Assistant Professor in Sociology position available at the University of Limerick, Ireland.

Full details available: my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheul...

Closing date for applications is Thurs 30th Oct.

Dr Martin J Power @drmartinjpower.bsky.social · Feb 4

Very interesting day in @lseinequalities.bsky.social exploring all things social class with working class academics, policy specialists, grassroots
organisations & activists.

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Dr Martin J Power @drmartinjpower.bsky.social · Dec 21

Definitely me tomorrow

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Colmcille Press @colmcille.bsky.social · Nov 29

Maith sibh!
Via @news.rte.ie

Kneecap win case over 'unlawful' UK govt funding block

Irish language rap group Kneecap has won its discrimination case against former Conservative minister Kemi Badenoch.

www.rte.ie

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ryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · Nov 27

fuckin harrowing piece. real easy to imagine ending up like this. in this country it only takes one stroke of serious bad luck if you don't have A LOT of money www.esquire.com/news-politic...

My Life As a Homeless Man in America

An extraordinary firsthand account.

www.esquire.com

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Malachy Browne @malachy.bsky.social · Nov 27

Irish #ge24 voters: this questionnaire, by the University of Limerick, shows you which candidates in your constituency best align with your answers to around 30 policy questions. And breaks it down question by question if you wish. www.whichcandidate.ie/events/14/co...

WhichCandidate

Find the candidate that matches your views on WhichCandidate.ie

www.whichcandidate.ie

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Dr Martin J Power @drmartinjpower.bsky.social · Nov 28

And yet they can always find money for the most unimportant stuff... 😤

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · Nov 24

I love this.

A restaurant board sign that reads: “we are not all in the same boat. We are in the same storm. Some have yachts. Some have canoes. And some are drowning. Just be kind and help when you can.

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Sarah Donnelly @sarahmdonnelly1.bsky.social · Nov 24

'More than 1,900 parents over the age of 70 are currently caring for their intellectually disabled sons and daughters at home.471 are in their 80s and 90s.' Excellent forensic analysis of key issues relating to Disability Sector from
Ailbhe Conneely #GE2024

www.rte.ie/news/electio...

Some key issues and promises in disability sector

The encounter between Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and a care worker in Cork last night has led to commentary about Section 39 pay. Here, Ailbhe Conneely, looks at some key issues facing disabled peo...

www.rte.ie

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Paddy Hoey @paddyhoey.bsky.social · Nov 23

End of the international break. Mon the hoops and...

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Dr Martin J Power @drmartinjpower.bsky.social · Nov 22

Keeping ye all on your toes

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Dr Martin J Power @drmartinjpower.bsky.social · Nov 22

Great stuff ... delighted to hear that

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Dr Martin J Power @drmartinjpower.bsky.social · Nov 22

Looking well gents!

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Dylan @dylanstuart.bsky.social · Nov 22

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · Nov 22

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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · Nov 22

Publishing the watered down, heavily manipulated and yet absolutely shameful homelessness figures in advance of #GE2024 risks exposing our watery-like rhetoric, societally manipulative behaviour and shameful record in tackling homelessness.

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Zippo @naughtyzippo.bsky.social · Nov 21

I'M ALIVE!!! Fuck you, Schrödinger!

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Professor Simon Chadwick @professorchadwick.bsky.social · Nov 22

Good to see these newcomers making their international debuts @footballcollective.bsky.social conference in Newcastle, a highly apt venue for books of this nature (Yes, there are chapters examining the club, its owners, KSA & the EPL) @paulwiddop.bsky.social

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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · Nov 22

On Monday, Book at Bedtime features five short stories by me, separate but interconnected, one each night over the week. Hope you enjoy :)

BBC Sounds - The Green & The Black by Kit de Waal - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of The Green & The Black by Kit de Waal on BBC Sounds.

www.bbc.co.uk

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David Webber 🇵🇸 @drdavewebber.bsky.social · Nov 22

“A resistance to the doctrine of untouchable power, a resistance to violence and othering as the solution to our common problems. And even if sport is a blunt and pointless tool of social change, it must nonetheless be deployed.”

Powerful, must read stuff from @jonathanliew.bsky.social.

Jonathan Liew @jonathanliew.bsky.social · Nov 22

this week's column www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/n...

Sport may be a blunt tool of social change, but it’s time to take a stand against Israel | Jonathan Liew

As the bombardment continues in Gaza, bodies such as Fifa and the IOC have evaded taking a stand. But fans’ solidarity with Palestinians is growing and should not be ignored

www.theguardian.com

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tonydailide.bsky.social @tonydailide.bsky.social · Nov 21

‘They are the last community people are openly racist about’: Sam Wright on his tender portraits of Travellers

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

‘They are the last community people are openly racist about’: Sam Wright on his tender portraits of Travellers

From family life to fairground glamour, across Ireland and the UK, the photographer wanted to show a different side to a group whose way of life is dying out

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Martin J Power @drmartinjpower.bsky.social · Nov 21

You weren't wrong.. just watched it. Brilliant... similar to Fastbender's performance in Hunger

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Baris Cayli Messina @bariscaylimessina.com · Nov 21

#Sociology faces resistance in authoritarian regimes because it exposes oppression. It unravels systemic injustices and disrupts the narratives of those in power.

More than just a discipline, #Sociology is a form of resistance and that’s exactly why they fear it.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/u...

Florida Tries a Subtler Way to Curb Progressive Ideology: Cut Sociology

Conservatives in Florida have moved from explosive politics to subtler tactics to uproot liberal “indoctrination” in higher education by removing subjects like sociology from core requirements.

www.nytimes.com

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Old Fitz @citizenfitz.bsky.social · Nov 21

Make no mistake about: Florida is the leading edge on advancing authoritarian rule in the US. Why sociology? Sociology examines social phenomena analytically and empirically. Critical thinking is a basic threat to authoritarians. It has to go.

www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/u...

Florida Tries a Subtler Way to Curb Progressive Ideology: Cut Sociology

Conservatives in Florida have moved from explosive politics to subtler tactics to uproot liberal “indoctrination” in higher education by removing subjects like sociology from core requirements.

www.nytimes.com

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David Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · Nov 21

Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy...

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