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Interesting article... As an Israeli political scientist, I resisted thinking this war was a genocide. Here’s what changed my mind.
The Forward
As an Israeli political scientist, I resisted thinking this war was a genocide. Here's what changed my mind.
The incitement for genocide in the Israeli public sphere is undeniable. So why are so many of us liberal Jews so reluctant?
 #genocide #gaza #antisemitism #zionism #freespeech #palestine #nostr #bitcoinknots🪢 #freepalestine 🇵🇸
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sociological imagination... image I remember the moment I first felt the sociological imagination click. Suddenly, problems I’d thought were just mine—family tension, feeling stuck, small daily frustrations—made sense as part of bigger social patterns. Philosophy pushed me further, questioning assumptions I didn’t even know I had and wrestling with ideas that didn’t have easy answers. It felt abstract, almost impractical. But it gave me a lens. #philosophy #sociology #culture #family #ethics #ideas #nostr #bitcoin
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Where History Lives image If you wander around Colchester in Essex, you can feel the past around you. It’s often called Britain’s oldest recorded town, and with good reason. image Long before the Romans arrived, the Celtic tribe Trinovantes called this place home. Then in 43 AD, the Romans made it their first capital, Camulodunum, building temples and walls that still echo today. Of course, it wasn’t all smooth sailing—Boudica’s revolt in 60–61 AD left its mark. image Over the centuries, Colchester stayed important. The Normans built Colchester Castle on Roman ruins, medieval trade thrived, and the town even survived a Civil War siege. image Today, Colchester is alive with students, shops, festivals, and history at every corner—from Roman walls to the Castle Museum. It’s one of those places where the past and present meet naturally, making it more than just a town—it’s a story you can walk through. image #colchester #essex #history #nostr #bitcoin #freepalestine 🇵🇸
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Captured... image # Essex University: Britain’s Rebel Campus If you think of universities as quiet, studious places, **think again**. Essex University has been shaking up the status quo since day one—mixing bold ideas, brutalist buildings, and outright protest into a uniquely rebellious formula. ## Born to Be Different Founded in 1964 under Vice-Chancellor **Albert Sloman**, Essex wasn’t your typical British university. Sloman dreamed of a place where debate, experimentation, and social engagement weren’t just encouraged—they were mandatory. The concrete Brutalist campus? Part architecture, part manifesto: strong, open, and unapologetically modern. ## 1968: The Free University The university’s radical reputation exploded in **May 1968**. When a chemical weapons scientist from Porton Down came to lecture, students staged a dramatic disruption. The administration suspended three students without due process, and Essex erupted. Students didn’t just protest—they **created a Free University**, running their own lectures, occupying spaces, and taking control of their own education. A week later, the suspended students were back—but the message was clear: Essex students would not be silenced. ## Protest in the Blood Through the 1970s, activism was the Essex norm. From miners’ strikes to anti-racism campaigns, from feminist liberation to global solidarity movements, students made their voices heard. The campus even hosted one of the UK’s first public Women’s Liberation meetings in 1969, with figures like **Sheila Rowbotham** taking the stage. ## Thinkers as Rebels Essex didn’t just protest—it theorized. The **Essex School of discourse analysis**, led by Ernesto Laclau and Chantal Mouffe, challenged old-school Marxism, emphasizing identity, hegemony, and political articulation. At Essex, radical thought wasn’t just action—it was **intellectual firepower**. ## Anarchy Next Door Essex’s rebellious vibe extended beyond campus. Nearby **Dial House**, an anarcho-pacifist community, and bands like **Crass** helped fuel the region’s anti-authoritarian energy. Artists like **Gee Vaucher** bridged the gap between protest and culture, cementing Essex as a hub of anarchic creativity. ## Still Radical Today Decades later, Essex embraces its maverick past. Exhibitions like *Something Fierce* celebrate student activism, feminist voices, and intellectual rebellion. Scholars continue to influence political theory worldwide. The university’s radical DNA is alive—and still challenging the norms. ## Why It Matters Essex shows that radicalism isn’t chaos—it’s **creating spaces for dissent, debate, and experimentation**. Its legacy proves that bold ideas, collective action, and a fearless approach to education can change not just a campus, but the world.
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Catured... image # Essex University: Britain’s Rebel Campus If you think of universities as quiet, studious places, **think again**. Essex University has been shaking up the status quo since day one—mixing bold ideas, brutalist buildings, and outright protest into a uniquely rebellious formula. ## Born to Be Different Founded in 1964 under Vice-Chancellor **Albert Sloman**, Essex wasn’t your typical British university. Sloman dreamed of a place where debate, experimentation, and social engagement weren’t just encouraged—they were mandatory. The concrete Brutalist campus? Part architecture, part manifesto: strong, open, and unapologetically modern. ## 1968: The Free University The university’s radical reputation exploded in **May 1968**. When a chemical weapons scientist from Porton Down came to lecture, students staged a dramatic disruption. The administration suspended three students without due process, and Essex erupted. Students didn’t just protest—they **created a Free University**, running their own lectures, occupying spaces, and taking control of their own education. A week later, the suspended students were back—but the message was clear: Essex students would not be silenced. ## Protest in the Blood Through the 1970s, activism was the Essex norm. From miners’ strikes to anti-racism campaigns, from feminist liberation to global solidarity movements, students made their voices heard. The campus even hosted one of the UK’s first public Women’s Liberation meetings in 1969, with figures like **Sheila Rowbotham** taking the stage. ## Thinkers as Rebels Essex didn’t just protest—it theorized. The **Essex School of discourse analysis**, led by Ernesto Laclau and Chantal Mouffe, challenged old-school Marxism, emphasizing identity, hegemony, and political articulation. At Essex, radical thought wasn’t just action—it was **intellectual firepower**. ## Anarchy Next Door Essex’s rebellious vibe extended beyond campus. Nearby **Dial House**, an anarcho-pacifist community, and bands like **Crass** helped fuel the region’s anti-authoritarian energy. Artists like **Gee Vaucher** bridged the gap between protest and culture, cementing Essex as a hub of anarchic creativity. ## Still Radical Today Decades later, Essex embraces its maverick past. Exhibitions like *Something Fierce* celebrate student activism, feminist voices, and intellectual rebellion. Scholars continue to influence political theory worldwide. The university’s radical DNA is alive—and still challenging the norms. ## Why It Matters Essex shows that radicalism isn’t chaos—it’s **creating spaces for dissent, debate, and experimentation**. Its legacy proves that bold ideas, collective action, and a fearless approach to education can change not just a campus, but the world. #essex #university #history #radicalism #nostr #bitcoinknots🪢 #freepalestine 🇵🇸
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