The Great Hunger is coming

More Labour MPs oppose disability cuts than there are Tory MPs Discussion has been continuous in the Murphy family kitchen this morning. After discussing Labour’s strategy, we moved on to its plans for disability benefit cuts, which it is thought are opposed by ...

More Labour MPs oppose disability cuts than there are Tory MPs www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/06...

The "delicate, beautiful, tiny" fascism of Kristi Noem The right thinks Noem is the victim of Sen. Padilla's assault. But what about Rep. McIver?

Kristi Noem is seen as a "delicate, beautiful, tiny woman" while leading DHS, yet Rep. McIver was arrested for protesting it, and Sen. Padilla was tackled for even questioning it.

It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.

An advance look at “On Parade,” David Plunkert’s cover for next week's issue. #NewYorkerCovers

Harvard Relents After Protracted Fight Over Slave Photos

Harvard University will relinquish its ownership of two haunting images of an enslaved father and his daughter after settling a six-year legal battle with a woman who says she is their descendant.

No kings, masters, overlords or any of that bullshit. Time to take the country back.

Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw

That was fast.

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A Thousand Ways of Being Chinese Emily Feng’s “Let Only Red Flowers Bloom” delves into identity in Xi’s China.

An honor to have the great @dgtam86.bsky.social read my book
"As China remains difficult to access, these human stories—which highlight the nation’s diversity amid a narrowing of identity politics—are essential to understanding it."
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Linda McMahon wrote Harvard a letter to which they responded by noting areas that are in need of corrections and then posted it on social media.
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏

Thanks Cassie. I have tracked it down with my phone and someone, who seems to be at the 16th Street Mall, has my iPad. It would be great if they are kind and return it to Registration tomorrow.

Labour’s great nature sellout is the worst attack on England’s ecosystems I’ve seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot The horrifying planning bill, which rips up environmental protections, was drafted with CEOs in mind. We know because Keir Starmer told us, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

“The government’s planning and infrastructure bill is the worst assault on England’s ecosystems in living memory. It erases decades of environmental protections, including inherited EU legislation which even the Tories promised to uphold.”
Please read & share.
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💥 BREAKING: Levi Strauss shareholders voted today to reject a proposal calling on the company to cease / abolish all DEI efforts (tally TBD). LEVI Board: “Diversity and inclusion principles are critical in ensuring that our products reflect and are relevant to our diverse global consumer base.”

A serotonin boost for your Monday feed 💙🐻‍❄️

So you’ve been laid off. What now? Thousands of academics and professional services staff are losing their jobs across the UK. What are their chances of finding another position, either in higher education or elsewhere? Tom Williams ta...

Thousands of academics and professional services staff are losing their jobs. What are their chances of finding another position, either in higher education or elsewhere? Tom Williams talks to several people who have been forced to find out, while Alexandra Wilson recounts her own story
#AcademicSky

Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.

writing with research partners – part one I rarely research anything without a partner. Often more than one. And this has been the case for a very long time. ( Of course I do occasionally research partner-less, but understand that this is …

A little series about writing with research partners, starting with why partner at all patthomson.net/2025/03/31/w...

Manchester Metropolitan University launches new Institute for Children’s Futures | United Nations To mark World Children’s Day, Manchester Metropolitan University welcomed over 100 delegates to celebrate the launch of its new Institute for Children’s Futures (ICF). The ICF brings together the Univ...

Earlier this year, our Institute was featured on the UN Academic Impact website, introducing our mission and highlights from our launch event to the world.

Discover what guides us in making a positive impact on #ChildrensFutures: www.un.org/en/academic-...

Concerned/confused about Labour's direction on disability. Check out this event:

Social Murder in Labour’s Pathways to Work

Date: 10 apr • 17:30

Location: BR G.78 Brooks Building MMU & Online

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Whitehall has left generation of teenagers with no hope, says Andy Burnham Greater Manchester mayor says number of young people not in education, employment or training has reached unacceptable levels

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a screenshot from the animated film princess mononoke. a man covered in bandages lays on a straw mat, under a straw blanket. the caption says “The world is cursed, but still, you find reasons to keep living.”

thinking about princess mononoke a lot, these days

WTF😡🤬‼️

Now, I am more hopeful for my upcoming trip to Denver.

Savor the beauty of the moment.
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MAGAist discovering the perks of slashing government programs the hard way. It seems that they did not learn sufficiently about the pharmaceutical companies and capitalist interests behind the first opiod crisis, and voted for inhuman corporativism again. The zombie apocalypse 2.1 is in its way.

Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage

Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage

A blue Tesla Model 3 has been crushed by an Olmec statue. A man with long black braids leans against the hood of the car with his arms crossed, staring down the camera.

Tesla Model 3 crushed by an Olmec statue
By Mexican sculptor @chavismarmol.bsky.social

Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2025 NFER's annual Teacher Labour Market report shows that June’s Spending Review is the Government’s last chance to enact the policy changes needed to hit its 6,500 new teacher manifesto pledge.

Our seventh annual look at the Teacher Labour Market in England has revealed record levels of unfilled teacher vacancies and continuing challenges with initial teacher training recruitment.

Find out more 👇

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