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Bill Bowring

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Law teacher, barrister, political activist

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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 13h
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EUROPEAN LAWYERS IN SOLIDARITY WITH RAJIV MENON KC! – EJDM
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 13h
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EUROPEAN LAWYERS IN SOLIDARITY WITH RAJIV MENON KC! – EJDM
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Hettie O’Brien @hettieobrien.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Today’s newsletter is about a subject I’ve been obsessing over for some time. It’s an environment story, a finance story, and a story about how people feel about politics in general www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Wednesday briefing: ​What’s behind the global backlash against datacentres?
In today’s newsletter: Communities from Scotland to India are pushing back against datacentres, warning they threaten energy supplies and the climate
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Libby Brooks @libbybrooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Such a brilliant newsletter from my co-pilot @hettieobrien.bsky.social on why tech companies might be only too happy for the public to believe AI will kill us all www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Wednesday briefing: Why tech companies might be only too happy for us to believe AI will ‘kill us all’
In today’s newsletter: It is hard to tell fact from fiction when it comes to AI. What is really going on – and what should the government do about it?
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Martin Heneghan @martinheneghan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Truly excellent long read here from @hettieobrien.bsky.social on the people, their ideological camps, and their ideas shaping Burnham's govt. A lot of work must have gone into this, talking to a broad range of insiders & experts. Hats off to some great journalism! www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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Labour’s last chance? The people shaping Andy Burnham’s grand plans for Britain
The long read: The new prime minister has declared he wants to end 40 years of neoliberalism. But is he really prepared to be that radical?
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Hettie O’Brien @hettieobrien.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
in today’s paper 🗞️
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Hettie O’Brien @hettieobrien.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My latest Guardian long read is about the people trying to get their ideas into Britain’s new government and whether Burnham is really prepared to be that radical. Grateful to the many people who spoke to me for this - read it online or in Saturday’s paper: www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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Labour’s last chance? The people shaping Andy Burnham’s grand plans for Britain
The long read: The new prime minister has declared he wants to end 40 years of neoliberalism. But is he really prepared to be that radical?
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Hettie O’Brien @hettieobrien.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
THE ASSET CLASS is the Guardian’s Book of the Day! Thank you to Caroline Knowles for this lovely review, and for describing it as “bang on the money” 🔥 www.theguardian.com/books/2026/a...
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The Asset Class by Hettie O’Brien review – the hidden hand of private equity
From utilities to care homes, how capital’s most rapacious form yet is taking over the public realm
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
AI is getting dangerous - beyond our control. 🤖 The race to build ever more powerful AI is reckless. Tell the EU to put safety first! ✊ action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-08...
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AI should serve us, not tech billionaires!
Share the petition and you'll help multiply the impact of this campaign: AI should serve us, not tech billionaires!
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Call on the new Prime Minister to introduce a Right to Food Bill so that all governments from now on have a duty to make food affordable and accessible to all. www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...
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Prime Minister: Protect the right to food in UK law
Call on the new Prime Minister to introduce a Right to Food Bill so that all governments from now on have a duty to make food affordable and accessible to all.
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1
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Jason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law Project
Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🔴 NEW Did the Trump Administration Have a Role in the Cueta ‘Migrant Invasion’? By Simon Nixon Read below. ↓
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Did the Trump Administration Have a Role in the Cueta 'Migrant Invasion'?
Trump-aligned think tanks have previously advocated using Ceuta to exert pressure on Madrid, reports Simon Nixon
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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The lesson from Michigan is clear: socialists and progressives can win when they stand on a bold, transformative platform. Voters do not want tinkering around the edges. They want a real alternative to transform their lives.
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elia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Confirmation of what we already knew: Israel deliberately targeted journalists Amal Khalil and Zeinab Faraj www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
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Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups
Investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty and Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately attacked Amal Khalil and colleague Zeinab Faraj knowing they were civilians
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Today is the 81st anniversary of the nuclear bombing of #Hiroshima. Yet despite the gut wrenching horror, the 9 nuclear states have *already* amassed the equivalent firepower of 145.000 Hiroshima bombs & still want more. This is madness. #NoMoreHiroshimas @cnduk.bsky.social
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 05/08/2026
JUST IN: Trump is scrambling to stop the BBC from digging into the finances of his business empire after a judge ordered him to hand over records in his $10B defamation lawsuit against the network.
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 06/08/2026
The EHRC Code of Practice comes into force this week. This is an attack on trans+ people. It is guidance, not law. It does not remove rights or make harassment legal. UCU stands in solidarity with the trans+ community. Join the lobby for trans equality, 9 September with Trans+ Solidarity Alliance
The EHRC guidance and Code of Practice comes into force this week. This is an attack on trans+ people.
These changes will make trans+ people's lives harder.
They will not make women safer.As a result of this we are likely to see greater exclusion from everyday spaces, increased scrutiny and harassment, and institutions rushing through damaging policy changes.
Let's be clear, it does not:
• Permit harassment or discrimination.
• Remove anyone's legal protections.
• Justify rushed, intrusive policy changes.What you can do:
• Look out for each other, solidarity is practical, not just a post.
• Report harassment, it is still illegal and your union will back you.
• Push your institution to protect every student and member of staff.
• Join us in Parliment for a mass rally on SeptemberViolence against women is real, and it is serious. It is also being used to justify this attack on trans people.
This guidance will not prevent it.
The dangers women face do not come from trans people sharing a bathroom.
UCU sends solidarity to the trans+ community. We will keep fighting for trans+ inclusion, and against the misuse of the EHRC Code of Practice.
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
With trans rights under attack as never before, we need to show our support for the trans community. Will you join us? goodlawproject.org/s/d23a8a
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I stand with trans people | Good Law Project
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Andy Burnham’s Cabinet Represents Starmerism Without Starmer – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2026/07/21/a...
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Andy Burnham’s Cabinet Represents Starmerism Without Starmer
The new Prime Minister promised radical change, yet his picks for the Cabinet tell a very different story, argues Adam Bienkov
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Andy Burnham’s Cabinet Represents Starmerism Without Starmer – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2026/07/21/a...
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Andy Burnham’s Cabinet Represents Starmerism Without Starmer
The new Prime Minister promised radical change, yet his picks for the Cabinet tell a very different story, argues Adam Bienkov
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
There's a Home Office-sized obstacle in the way of ending rough sleeping
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
"Very male, broadly stale, and overwhelmingly pale, Burnham’s Cabinet is a long way from representing the sort of radical change that his supporters on the left hoped he might offer." ✍️ @adambienkov.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2026/07/21/a...
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Andy Burnham’s Cabinet Represents Starmerism Without Starmer
The new Prime Minister promised radical change, yet his picks for the Cabinet tell a very different story, argues Adam Bienkov
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Jen Baird @jenbaird.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I’m very proud our amazing undergrad students have rated us so highly on the NSS: ranked first for archaeology teaching in the country. @lesleymcf.bsky.social’s leadership of our BAs combines incredible archaeology with real care for students, and it shows!
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Alasdair Mackenzie @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Would scarcely be the first time the Home Office’s deranged priorities are preventing much-needed social improvements, which is another reason why re-appointing an immigration ultra as Home Secretary is such a disaster for us all
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VidyaKumar 🕵️🪐🚀💫⚖️🇵🇸 @vidyakumar.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Signed. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save Britain's Juries
Juries have had the right to acquit based on their conscience for centuries. Now, a barrister is facing jail just for mentioning it in court. Add your name to help save Britain's juries.
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The New Arab @thenewarab.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has expanded on previous comments that he would seek to enforce the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city for the UN General Assembly in September.
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Tom Roberts @tpgroberts.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Putting morality aside for a moment, a genuine issue with Mahmood has been that we still have no idea what "success" looks like for her. If the goal is to cut immigration, she succeeded before entering office. If it's "net 10s of thousands" she's likely to succeed this year, before any reforms.
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eldh-ejdm.bsky.social @eldh-ejdm.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Statement on the Critical Situation of Sahrawi Human Rights Defender Naama Asfari eldh.eu/2026/07/stat... #NaamaAsfari #Westernsahara #Hungerstrike
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Statement on the Critical Situation of Sahrawi Human Rights Defender Naama Asfari – EJDM
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Did you know a barrister is facing prison just for reminding a jury they have the right to vote with their conscience? This historic right has existed since 1670. We can't let it be silenced in court now. Add your name to help protect Britain's juries: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save Britain's Juries
Juries have had the right to acquit based on their conscience for centuries. Now, a barrister is facing jail just for mentioning it in court. Add your name to help save Britain's juries.
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Did you know a barrister is facing prison just for reminding a jury they have the right to vote with their conscience? This historic right has existed since 1670. We can't let it be silenced in court now. Add your name to help protect Britain's juries: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save Britain's Juries
Juries have had the right to acquit based on their conscience for centuries. Now, a barrister is facing jail just for mentioning it in court. Add your name to help save Britain's juries.
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kazcam.bsky.social @kazcam.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
All part of the plan 😞 as the world’s politicians watch one😡
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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
With the tacit approval of the British government ... "Israel’s approval of new illegal settlements will further isolate East Jerusalem and deepen its unlawful occupation" www.thecanary.co/global/world...
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Israel's approval of new illegal settlements will further isolate East Jerusalem and deepen its unlawful occupation
As construction of settlements accelerates, the gap between the UK's legal commitments and its actions continues to widen.
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Caabu (Council for Arab-British Understanding) @caabu.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Caabu Press Release: 50% of the British population believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Only 17% believe that Israel is not committing a genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. See our polling: caabu.org/news/press-r...
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Caabu Press Release: 50% of the British population believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Caabu Press Release:  50% of the British population believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza7 July 2026A YouGov opinion poll commissioned by Caabu shows that 50% of the British public believe tha...
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Daniel Drezner @dandrezner.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
“Authorities from France to the Netherlands are quietly removing American tech from their systems, adopting European open-source software and urging civil servants to no longer use Microsoft Teams or Office.” www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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‘There Is No Going Back’: The Inside Story of Europe’s Rupture With America
Trump’s tariffs, threats against Greenland spurred a rebellion by top leaders; the limits of “flattery diplomacy.”
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
UK tax system makes poor poorer Wage taxed at marginal rates of 20% to 45%, national insurance (NI) paid. Capital gains & dividends taxed at the marginal rates of 18% to 24%, and 10.75% to 39.35%. No NI. Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in direct/indirect taxes than the richest 20%.
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We need to abolish state-sanctioned poverty
No one is ever born poor. They are condemned to poverty by societal policies which prevent millions from realising their full physical, mental, and intellectual capacities potentialities.
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Before 1776 www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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Rebecca Solnit · Before 1776
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
@eldh-ejdm.bsky.social @soclawireland.bsky.social eldh.eu/en/2026/07/e... Splendid Report by ELDH!
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ELDH Report : WESTERN SAHARA, 50 YEARS UNDER OCCUPATION – ELDH
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Trans children are being denied gender affirming healthcare, so we’re stepping in to support them. Will you join us? goodlawproject.org/s/37c8ea
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Help fund healthcare for trans kids | Good Law Project
This week, the families of trans kids receiving gender-affirming care at a Brighton medical practice were notified that their children’s treatment would be withdrawn in a matter of weeks.
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
War on the Shia www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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Zain Samir · War on the Shia: In Lebanon
In the 1960s, Lebanese society was divided between those who saw armed resistance against Israel as a national duty and...
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
War on the Shia www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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Zain Samir · War on the Shia: In Lebanon
In the 1960s, Lebanese society was divided between those who saw armed resistance against Israel as a national duty and...
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Andy Burnham’s historic win - what next? labourhub.org.uk/2026/06/20/a...
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Andy Burnham’s historic win – what next?
Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election was nothing short of dazzling. The Greater Manchester Mayor took a majority of votes cast and beat his nearest rival, the Reform UK candidate, b…
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
@douwekorff.bsky.social @soclawireland.bsky.social As the EU Pact on Migration comes into force this month, we reaffirm the position of the European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH) in support of freedom of movement and the right to migrate. eldh.eu/2026/06/eldh...
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ELDH Statement on Migration – EJDM
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Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights @lphr-lawyers.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Today, we publish an independent legal opinion on application of complementarity to the ICC Prosecutor's investigation of the Palestine Situation. Its fundamentally important findings should embolden the OTP to take forward further cases for prosecution before the ICC lphr.org.uk/latest-news/...
A screenshot of the beginning of our statement, which can be read in full at the link https://lphr.org.uk/latest-news/lphr-submits-to-the-international-criminal-court-prosecutors-office-a-definitive-independent-legal-opinion-on-the-crucial-issue-of-complementarity/
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
@douwekorff.bsky.social @stevepeers.bsky.social @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event... Organised by my friend Craig Reeves
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Law on Trial 2026: AI and the Future of the University - Critical Perspectives
This year's Law on Trial brings together leading experts and critical voices to challenge the narrative around AI in higher education.
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Bill Bowring @billbowring.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
@douwekorff.bsky.social @stevepeers.bsky.social @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event... Organised by my friend Craig Reeves
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Law on Trial 2026: AI and the Future of the University - Critical Perspectives
This year's Law on Trial brings together leading experts and critical voices to challenge the narrative around AI in higher education.
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eldh-ejdm.bsky.social @eldh-ejdm.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
ELDH condemns the harassment of the CODESA President and other human rights defenders in occupied Western Sahara eldh.eu/2026/05/eldh... @chdgenelmerkez.bsky.social @soclawireland.bsky.social @legalcentrelesvos.bsky.social @vdjinfo.bsky.social #CODESA #WesternSahara #humanrightsdefenders
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ELDH condemns the harassment of the CODESA President and other human rights defenders in occupied Western Sahara – EJDM
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Ukraine Information Group @ukraineinfogroup.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
@ukrainesolidarity.bsky.social @ensu-resu.bsky.social @mickantoniw.bsky.social @labour-hub.bsky.social @julie4north.bsky.social @rusdemsociety.bsky.social @ukrainesol.bsky.social @owenjones.bsky.social @victoriarance.bsky.social @simonpearson.bsky.social @billbowring.bsky.social
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Ukraine Information Group @ukraineinfogroup.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
@ukrainesolidarity.bsky.social @ensu-resu.bsky.social @mickantoniw.bsky.social @labour-hub.bsky.social @julie4north.bsky.social @rusdemsociety.bsky.social @ukrainesol.bsky.social @owenjones.bsky.social @victoriarance.bsky.social @simonpearson.bsky.social @billbowring.bsky.social
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AAUP @aaup.org · 07/05/2026
The state of academic freedom in Texas is dire: Texas Tech is now banning "future graduate student theses, dissertations and other degree-culminating research or projects from centering on sexual orientation or gender identity."
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Texas Tech’s targeted grad research warnings draw concern
Experts worry graduate students will learn too late about university’s ban on research work related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
The second part of Times Higher Education’s UK University Redundancy Survey examines the impact that the waves of layoffs have had on those left behind – “fear stalks the corridors” #redundancy #edusky ow.ly/UAyA50YVHfI
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