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Alice Aforethought

@aliceaforethought.bsky.social
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Dragademic alter ego of James Greenwood-Reeves. Never passed the Bar, but often found near one. lawsadrag.org.uk essl.leeds.ac.uk/law/staff/2132/dr-…

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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Can't WAIT for this babes xxx
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Drag artists often act as legal lightning rods, drawing various attacks (defamation, spurious lawsuits, legislative and executive censure) from right wing actors. It's good to see that the courts sometimes decide in the artists' favour...! www.boisestatepublicradio.org/law-justice/...
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Idaho Supreme Court rejects appeal in drag queen defamation case
A far-right blogger who defamed a North Idaho drag queen won’t get any relief from the Idaho Supreme Court. Justices are unanimously upholding the $1.1 million civil judgment levied by a jury two year...
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Law’s a Drag presents: Hate Crimes Live! 🌟 In July, Dr @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social and Dr Rosie Fox co-ran a public engagement cabaret in Leeds city centre, explaining recent changes to hate crimes legislation in England and Wales. Learn more about Hate Crimes Live! below👇 tinyurl.com/3navdn2n
Background of Dr Greenwood-Reeves sharing the stage with Prof. Mark Walters. #News flare. Text reads: 'Hate Crimes Live!
In July, Dr James Greenwood-Reeves and Dr Rosie Fox co-ran a public engagement cabaret in Leeds city centre, explaining recent changes to hate crimes legislation in England and Wales.'
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Ned Raggett @nedraggett.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Two of Miss Piggy's most iconic co-stars gone, this world is trash.
Dolly Parton in a great jean jacket and Miss Piggy in a purple satin top and white boa and cowboy hat. What more do you need?Miss Piggy as Benjamina Gunn and Tim Curry as Long John Silver in _Muppet Treasure Island_
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Jaya Saxena @jayasaxena.com · 26/08/2026
The best way to honor the two who have left us recently, imo, is to keep being as gay as possible
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In my humble opinion, a) more judgments should cite Dolly Parton, and b) more judgments should overrule drag bans xoxo www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’
The federal judge, who cited Dolly Parton in his ruling, found that the state law violated the First Amendment.
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Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Law's a Drag rocked up to Cryptid Queers in Sheffield! We put out a stall, shared info about our network, made some amazing connections, and watched some awesome drag performers! The alt drag scene can teach us a lot about how artists experience law and injustice. Thanks for having us!
The LAD stall! Rosie (pink and blue hair, Boulets Brothers Dragula t shirt), James (pink denim sleeveless jacket, gay moustache, hairy chest, flexing and arm), and The Witch Blair (turban, sunglasses, dark jacket, witchy vibes) man a stall table decorated with photos from previous events and drag shows, stickers and sweets to tempt passers-by, QR codes for info and feedback, and Law's a Drag in bright silver lettersUnder the Laws a Drag silver lettering, is a flip chart page, asking "what legal support do cryptid queers need?" - attached are heart shaped post it notes, which attendees have used to add ideas and suggestions throughout the event Post-stall selfie, with Blair, James, and Rosie all looking sunny and queer and happy. In the background lurk various drag artists looking cool, creepy, ghostly, and cryptid, all of whom were part of this event
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Mitch Travis @profmitchtravis.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
A few weeks ago, after a 7 year delay, the UK government quietly dropped the results of their 2019 Call for Evidence on variations in sex characteristics The results are striking but will of course seem deeply familiar to anyone working in this field. www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Variations in sex characteristics (VSC): experiences of life in the UK for people with VSC and those who care for them
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Legislators intentionally wording obscenity laws, claiming they "won't affect" drag shows - when clearly intending that they will: www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2...
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Florida’s old ‘drag show’ law can be enforced once again. Here’s what that means
Florida’s “Protection of Children” Act was upheld by a circuit court this week after a drag venue originally accused it of chilling free expression, according to court records obtained by News 6.
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Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Hate Crimes Live! Our biggest show yet with 12 talented drag performers, guest expert Prof. Mark Walters, a Q&A about the recent legislation, stunning performances, and a packed audience! Thanks to @lsjleeds.bsky.social and @ccjsleeds.bsky.social for sponsoring this public engagement event!
The full cast onstage, some twelve performers, including drag kings, queens, clowns, nonbinary artists, and Prof Mark Walters, at our amazing venue at Wharf Chambers. A queer celebration!Alice Aforethought, in black dress and pink wig, talking to snazzily dressed Mark, on stage, for the Q&A portion.
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Interesting piece here about drag, parody, freedom of expression, religion, queer art history, protest, and even land law! theconversation.com/the-long-glo...
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The long, global history of queer art in churches
Divine Playhouse, a queer arts venue in a deconsecrated church, was forced to close its doors in Sydney last week. It doesn’t have to be this way.
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Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
This is happening NEXT WEEK! We have a huge line-up of amazing drag artists, we've summoned a leading hate crimes law expert in for a Q&A, and we are going to absolutely smash it Come join us, book tickets now - they are going fast!
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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The EHRC Code of Practice has come into force in Parliament – but what does that mean? transactual.org.uk/blog/2026/07...
EHRC Code of Practice to come into effect.

The EHRC Code of Practice has come into force in Parliament – but what does that mean?

The Government’s updated Code will now come into effect on 5th August 2026, following an order from the Minister for Women and Equalities. Existing guidance will be revoked and replaced by the new Code of Practice as statutory guidance.
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James Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Last week, @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social and I presented our Law's a Drag papers at IVR 2026 at Kadir Has University, Istanbul. We talked about our cabarets, our analysis of the aesthetics of drag adjudication, and future projects! @lsjleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social @lawsadrag.bsky.social
James and Rosie presenting their paper on drag competitions, visuality, aesthetics and law at Kadir Has University, Istanbul, for IVR 2026. James is in a white shirt and shorts, gay moustache, stubble, etc. Rosie has silver blue and pink hair and a colourful dress. Slides on the screen recap some of the main points about the advantages and limitations of RuPaul and Dragula for queering adjudication. Rosie and James presenting their Gender panel paper! Similar outfits and looks, though black t shirts all round. The slides show images from our Law's a Drag cabarets  and talk about using art to do public engagement and impact work. Queer fun times despite the prevailing political climate in Istanbul around Pride week...
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Law and Humanities @law-and-humanities.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
ARTS NEWS: Inter Alia by Suzie Miller, starring Olivier award winning Rosamund Pike, is streaming in UK from today 👇 @nationaltheatre.org.uk; delighted that @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social will be reviewing for us; recent work by James G-Reeves aka Alice Aforethought includes … tinyurl.com/5bptu3fs
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Inter Alia - National Theatre at Home | Watch Theatre Online
Jessica Parks is a judge, a mother, a wife, a friend. Her career exists inter alia (among other things). How will one unthinkable event pull into question all aspects of her life? Following their gl...
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Ilias Trispiotis @iliastrispiotis.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The Government has finally published its draft Bill on conversion practices. My latest article for The Conversation explains what the Bill would do, where it departs from int’l standards, and the key questions that must be considered in pre-legislative scrutiny. theconversation.com/uk-plans-con...
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UK plans conversion ‘therapy’ ban – what the draft legislation says
The draft bill would ban ‘abusive’ conversion practices.
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James Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Day 1 complete! Cats, conference, coffees, and cocktails @glexareen.bsky.social @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social
Rosie, in pink yoga pants, black top, blue and pink hair, posing by a huge display reading KHAS 2026 (meaning Kadir Has), at Kadir Has uniJames, sat near the registration desk for IVR 2026, with a tiny black and white cat, who has joined him got cuddles and tickles. James is, of course, rocking stubble, gay moustache, short back and sides, black vest, revealing pecs and surprisingly large arms. Pink phone case, water bottle, and bag, naturallyProf Alex Green (shite shirt, braces, very neat hair and beard) and Dr Rosie Fox (blue and pink hair, black top, tattoos) smiling together at a cafe on campus. Work laptops, coffees, and of course, a cat to share for the table Group cocktail selfie with besties: Blair (long black hair, handsome), Beth (wavy auburn locks, gorgeous), Rosie (pink and blue hair, beautiful) and James (gay), with various cocktails at Birdy in Istanbul after a successful first conference day
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James Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
On Palestine Action appeal (gov. winning, PA remains proscribed terrorist org): 🧵 1. IMO we all knew the "purpose of the policy is to limit use of discretion" point was paper thin 2. IMO we all knew that if that failed, the proportionality point was also weak www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
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James Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Save the date! Law's a Drag are hosting our "Hate Crimes Live!" Cabaret 23 July, Wharf Chambers, Leeds New legislation has expanded hate crimes laws. We use art, drag, comedy, and performance, to explore what this means for queer, trans, and disabled people: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hate-crime...
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Hate Crimes LIVE!
It's a Law's a Drag cabaret! Learn about recent changes to hate crime laws, watch stellar drag performances, and empower your community!
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Senthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
For those of you looking to follow some more queer scholar-activists in 2026, check out this starter pack with many fabulous folks. ✊🏾🌈
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
It's Pride month! So why not read a big gay article I wrote with @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social that we published under our actual drag names! It's about Drag Race as a legal system, "dragging up" as a means of queering, and the rigid overbearing homonormativity of RuPaul doi.org/10.1080/1752...
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The Ru of Law: how legal systems, principles, and aesthetics are queered and ‘dragged up’ in RuPaul’s Drag Race
This paper explores the jurisprudential concepts of the reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race (RPDR): how legal norms and aesthetics are intrinsic to the show’s structure, and how in turn R...
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Florence Ashley @floralashes.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
“If people slut out enough, slutting out is no longer a punishable offence.” -Sotah 9:9 😏 Looks like we’ve got a job to do.
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Cllr Dr Max Morris @maxmorris.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Shame on all those MPs who haven't yet, time to grow a backbone. 🏳️‍⚧️
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Robert E. Cureton (Traitor) @robcureton.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
If implemented, this Code of Practise will lead to segregation of trans and non-binary people and their eradication from public life. Policing bathrooms in this way will inevitably lead to violence against not only trans/non-binary people, but cis gendered women too. Please write to your MP 🏳️‍⚧️
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Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Law's a Drag are hosting a new cabaret: 💥 Hate Crimes Live! 💥 Crimes motivated by hostility towards queer people, trans people, and disabled people are now "aggravated offences." What does this mean? How does this help these communities? Does it go far enough? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hate-crime...
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Hate Crimes LIVE!
It's a Law's a Drag cabaret! Learn about recent changes to hate crime laws, watch stellar drag performances, and empower your community!
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Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Another drag artist threatened with legal action over their drag moniker, by a powerful corporation: www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
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Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement
Outdoor clothing company is suing US environmentalist drag performer for $1 plus legal fees, claiming ‘we wish we didn’t have to do this’
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Consider yourself SCHOOLED! Overjoyed to be invited to perform with @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social for Packin Heat's "Get Schooled" Gun Show - celebrating educators who also perform in drag! Our @lawsadrag.bsky.social "law school redux" piece absolutely ate 📸 by the talented @dannehgleave.bsky.social
Laws a Drag go through the highs and lows of a law degree! Alice Aforethought (pink wig and jacket, holding a copy of Mark Elliott's public law textbook, looking bewildered) and Fox Populi (pink and teal hair, rainbow sequin jacket)Alice in her pink wig and jacket, kitty eye glasses, blouse, moustache, voguong with Fox onstage, like a big gay blokey Elle WoodsAlice snarling fiercely at the audienceAfter the performance, educators in drag on stage, featuring Rosie smiling and laughing with a drink in hand, and Alice smiling while holding a microphone for questions
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Law & Social Justice @lsjleeds.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
It's Sunday, loads of us academics are idly doomscrolling against our better judgement, so here's a question for you: What's one amazing, undergrad-friendly source on law, society, sociolegal studies, social justice, theory etc that you wish more students knew about? Share +add your suggestions! 👇
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Friend, colleague and menace @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social and I were invited by Packin Heat to perform at The Gun Show, Wharf Chambers, Leeds. Theme was "GET SCHOOLED" so Fox did messy fun chemistry, I did the Dean from Community, and jointly we did our Illegally Blonde number! 🫦
Law's a Drag guests star backstage selfie! Alice Aforethought (James in a pink flowing wig, white blouse shirt under pink chequered jacket, black moustache but femme makeup) and Fox Populi (her own blue, purple and teal hair, maroon lip, pulling duckface) taking a selfie by an exposed brick wall at Wharf Chambers, Leeds. Cute, gay, camp, very Law's a Drag More edutainment selifes! Fox Populi in pink and blue hair, stunning makeup, and Alice Aforethought in male drag, shirt and tie, bald cap, moustache and glasses, to imitate Dean Pelton from Community) both giving peace signs with their fingers with a backstage selfie
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James Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
"I don't WANT to resolve the continental/analytic divide. I want to turn people into dinosaurs"
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Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Belfast drag artist Cherrie Ontop gets a substantive settlement after a defamation claim, following abuse over her involvement in drag story time. Good news! www.scenemag.co.uk/talktv-pays-...
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TalkTV pays ‘substantial damages’ to drag artist after children’s storytime row
TalkTV has apologised and agreed to pay “substantial damages” to a Northern Ireland drag performer following a defamation claim linked to a row over a children’s storytime event. The case centres on ...
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Durham Pride agreeing with the performers' union Equity to set standards for pay, and safe working conditions, for drag artists? We love to see it! www.ier.org.uk/news/perform...
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Performers at Durham Pride to benefit from Equity agreement – setting minimums for pay, terms, and conditions - IER
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James Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
I know this is probably preaching to the choir, here, but for what it's worth: Bring ID Vote with your conscience Keep the fascists at bay (whomsoever they may be)
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James Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
What's he talking about, you may be asking? Come to Packin Heat's Gun Show, Wharf Chambers, Leeds, on 15th May to find out, because I will be performing an education-related drag act as @aliceaforethought.bsky.social ! www.eventbookings.com/b/event/the-... Book now ya bastards xoxo #lawsadrag
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The Packin' Heat Gun Show: Get Schooled!
Packin' Heat Productions presents The Gun Show: Get Schooled! Hosted by Leeds' drag king duo Packin' Heat, professors AJ-47 and Tommy Gun are putting the 'fun' in fundamental education! Bring a packed...
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Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Dragademic name idea: quantitative / stats researcher called Belle Curves
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Law's a Drag @lawsadrag.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Yesterday we ran a training session for the #lawsadrag critical queer legal clinic, with @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social shown here talking about working with drag artists, queer theory, and thinking about law in a more useful and drag-friendly way
James delivering a Queer Theory 101 seminar to some students at the School of Law, University of Leeds. His slides are multicoloured and gay friendly. He is in a black t shirt, with usual gay moustache, seems to be enthusing and gesticulates a lot Rosie opens the session with slides thay say Critical Queer Legal Clinic in bold pink letters. She has vibrant pink, purple and teal hair.
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
15th May: get it in your diaries NOW girls because guess what's happening in Leeds that day...? 🫦 That's right, Alice and Fox are performing in another show! Pencil it in your calendars and await further details! 😘💋
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
15th May: get it in your diaries NOW girls because guess what's happening in Leeds that day...? 🫦 That's right, Alice and Fox are performing in another show! Pencil it in your calendars and await further details! 😘💋
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Socio-Legal Studies Assocation @slsauk.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Our latest blog post comes from @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social aka @aliceaforethought.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social: “Law is a cabaret, old chum” - How Law’s a Drag uses theatre for engagement and outreach, and how you could too www.slsa.ac.uk/post/law-is-...
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“Law is a cabaret, old chum” - How Law’s a Drag uses theatre for engagement and outreach, and how you could too
James Greenwood-Reeves (aka Alice Aforethought), Lecturer in Law, University of LeedsRosie Fox (aka Fox Populi), Lecturer in Legal Education, University of LeedsKeywords: gender, queer, drag, theatre,...
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Co-authored this blog post about using drag, theatre, and fun to share research: to inspire, to educate, and to reach out to the community. Give it a read and a share! 💋
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James Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
We are advertising a Grade 8 teaching and scholarship permanent lectureship at the School of Law, University of Leeds. Deadline 26 April. One of the few UK HEIs that is hiring right now...! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lecturer in Law
Do you have expertise and experience of teaching law at undergraduate and postgraduate level? Are you an outstanding individual with the ambition to join a thriving law school and to contribute to the...
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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Ending out my #SLSA2026 with @lawsadrag.bsky.social and the wonderful @aliceaforethought.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social presenting about what has been going on with the Law's A Drag project since they introduced it to SLSA in 2024. A fabulous end to a spectacular conference!
James and Rosie presenting on law's a drag
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James Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Immaculate karaoke vibes with the #slsa2026 singalong divas @kaycrosby.bsky.social @sandraduffy.bsky.social @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social @feminomenologist.bsky.social @rinewithoutacat.bsky.social
The entire crew, about seven of us in a karaoke booth, being queer and fun and sweaty and wine-fuelled and fabulous. Lots of peace signs, wine glasses, microphones, mess and joy
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James Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
It was a huge (and unexpected) privilege to be asked to step in and join the plenary on Protest and Progress. There's so much we as lawyers & academics can learn from drag artists by listening, cooperating, and supporting one another. Thanks everyone! @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social @lawsadrag.bsky.social
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Dr. Sandra Duffy Golden @sandraduffy.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
In place for the SLSA Plenary Session with @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social !
Six people sit at the front of the room, they are smiling and waving at someone taking a photo.
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
A drag artist tried to sue Netflix for a background character's likeness of her, that featured briefly in the gay spy series Q Force. First Amendment vs unauthorised use of personal likeness. She was unsuccessful. Camp, fun little legal read this: reason.com/volokh/2026/... #lawsadrag
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Drag Queen's Right of Publicity Claim Against Netflix's Q-Force Rejected
From Hara v. Netflix, Inc., correctly decided by the California Court of Appeal (Justice Lamar Baker, joined by Justice Brian...
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Really fascinating work here on the celebration of drag, history, and gender fluidity in the face of regressive anti-trans legislative proposals in India homegrown.co.in/homegrown-ex...
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Drag, Memory & Resistance: Reclaiming Gender At 'Drag At The Museum' In Bengaluru
What Indian Music Experience's 'Drag at the Museum' Reveals About India’s Gender Paradox As India debates transgender rights, a Bengaluru museum uses drag to explore gender, history, and identity.
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Alice Aforethought @aliceaforethought.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I have a joke about the For Women Scotland judgment - it's terrible
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