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We're pleased to announce Professor Giuseppe Pezzini as our Annual Speaker 2026.
Pezzini will speak following our AGM and Annual Dinner in Manchester on Saturday 25 April. Please visit our website to book - all are welcome! #Tolkien #BookSky
www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/tolk...
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At least two U.S. citizens have been shot and killed by federal agents since a major operation began in Minnesota.
Dr. J.M. Berger defines extremism as “the belief that an in-group’s success or survival can never be separated from the need for hostile action against an out-group.” He argues this now applies to aggressive immigration enforcement in Minneapolis: thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/anatomy-of-e...
Duke University Press is turning 100 in 2026! We invite you to engage with us throughout the year, as we reflect on and celebrate the first 100 years of the Press and look ahead to our second century. Learn more on our blog: buff.ly/cOchIZD #DUP100
When does calling out bad behavior create change—and when does it secretly make things worse? If you’re wrestling with how (or whether) public shaming works in our current political climate, this is a deeply challenging, eye-opening read.
press.princeton.edu/ideas/when-s...
ICE murdered Renée Good in broad daylight. Less than 3 weeks later, they killed Alex Pretti, shooting him 10 times. Every day, we watch as people are ripped from their cars, their homes, their lives.
We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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Throwback to Taylor Swift in her READ era. (Sorry, you won't find this in #TheTorturedPoetsDepartment or in the ALA store, as it remains out of print evermore.)
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Our Christmas edition of Amon Hen is going to print, alongside our Christmas card and our annual journal Mallorn.
We publish 6 Amon Hen a year, we ship worldwide, and we have digital membership options. Sign up as a member and get these by Christmas! www.tolkiensociety.org/join #Tolkien #BookSky
Cover images of three books from the regional studies series featuring Milwaukee
At Marquette University Press, we love to #TeamUp with our local community. As Milwaukee’s only academic press, we publish books showcasing the rich regional history and culture of Southeastern Wisconsin, from theology and history to higher education, philanthropy, journalism, and popular culture.
After years of legislative debate, Oct. 13 marks the first time the state has officially observed the day as a legal holiday.
Cover of History of Philosophy Quarterly, Volume 41, Issue 2, April 2024 Yellow letters spell "HPQ" at the top of the page on a blue rectangle, with a red rectangle below separating it from the rest of the pale yellow background.
Juan José Rodríguez ( @charlesuni.cuni.cz ) deals with Schelling's critique of the idealist concept of the system in his "Stuttgart Seminars" in Vol. 42, Iss. 1 of History of Philosophy Quarterly. scholarlypublishingcollective.org/uip/hpq/arti...
These two things are true at the same time:
1. Republicans don't care about health care
2. They may still try to destroy Obamacare once and for all
Remember, they've got a reconciliation bill next year, with no filibuster.
My latest at Public Notice: www.publicnotice.co/p/republican...
Publisher's Weekly sits down with Stephen Batchelor, author of Buddha, Socrates, and Us, to discuss everything from ethical thinking to world unity.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/religion/article/98337-buddha-socrates-and-the-good-life-pw-talks-with-stephen-batchelor.html
Happy 36th birthday to the legendary Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Our future President!
The US is inflicting its racism and inequality problem on the world.
Indigenous Peoples' Day. Congressional Equality Caucus.
Indigenous peoples are a valued part of the LGBTQI+ community. As we celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate our Native siblings' rich histories & diverse cultures while recommitting to the inclusion of Native & Indigenous communities in our shared fight for equality.
