What does the future of ecology & belonging look like? From indigenous & decolonial perspectives to conservatism & eco-fascism. Join Dr Timothy Stacey @godsandsods.bsky.social as he explores possibilities for a new political space. 📅 Book your free place: www.tickettailor.com/events/faith...

Mandelson was architect of 2nd State visit for Trump. That visit should not happen. It is sickening to confer special UK honour on Mandelson's fellow Epstein acolyte who is a dangerous autocrat, banning books, militarising police & destroying democratic freedoms.

Labour say: “Zack Polanski doesn’t have a plan for serious times.” This, from the party of: – The two child benefit cap – Cuts for disabled people – Arming genocidal regimes They're terrified of @greenparty.org.uk as we're not bought off by the super rich. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

This isn’t just media savvy. It takes guts and an ability to connect. I’m not convinced yet but I’m getting there

People are exhausted. Our high streets, public spaces, whole communities left unloved. Blaming migrants won’t fix this. Tackling inequality will. Tax the super-rich. Fund public services. #DrawTheLine www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

This guy’s got some game

The far-right English flag raising campaign must be countered with far more than contempt. Progressives urgently need to work on their symbolic politics. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Have we lost the language of belonging: from closed borders to ignored warnings of environmental catastrophe? Join our free online seminar with Dr Timothy Stacey @godsandsods.bsky.social to explore an alternative vision. For more info & to book your place: www.tickettailor.com/events/faith...

Have you noticed the 90s are back? Could the seemingly silly trend offer possibilities for a sustainable future?

200 Veterans are showing up to immigration hearings to physically stand with Afghan refugees & shield them from harassment & unlawful ICE arrest. This is upholding your oath to the Constitution❤️ This & 4 more inspiring stories of American courage against fascism: www.qasimrashid.com/p/5-stories-...

Our reaction to #NoKings: Dramaturgically speaking, the resistance is finally finding it’s rhythm www.linkedin.com/posts/timoth...

Read 'Dramaturgies of change: Staging political transformation', a new paper by @godsandsods.bsky.social, Jeroen Oomen, @jessehoffman.bsky.social & @maartenhajer.bsky.social

Kinnock’s absolutely right.

Last week at Sustainability Day @ifswien.bsky.social🌿 Shout-out to @fabiennelind.bsky.social, @tillhilmar.bsky.social, Linda Coufal & Sarah Schäfer for presenting a poster with first insights👏 & @evrop-anka.bsky.social & Fabienne for an interesting panel discussion on #emotions and #climatepolitics

Join us this afternoon for a #FriendsOfTheFuture seminar with Riley Tsang 'Embodying transitions: what transitions studies can learn from transgender experiences' www.uu.nl/en/events/em... #Futures #Futuring #Transitions #TransExperiences

Alastair MacIntyre was one of the reasons I became an academic. His explanation of tradition reshaped my thinking and my life. Unless a life is lived in terms of a grander narrative, it ceases to make sense. His life has made so many others make sense

Could political radicalism require an element of conservatism? That’s what we suggest in our new article. Treating politics as theatre, we suggest that the most successful shows tap into and reinterpret already dominant symbols. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

@evrop-anka.bsky.social at COST Action @depolarisingeu.bsky.social last week, to present CIDAPE’s new methodology for understanding #emotions in #climate discourse. WP1 is establishing an “Interpretative Emotions Analysis” framework, using emotions as a critical lens to address polarised debates.

'He had...one power which transcended all others...that of assimilating & adapting himself to the pursuits & lives of others....assuming more violent changes than the chameleon... Alcibiades could associate with good & bad alike, & found naught that he could not imitate' (Plutarch, Greek Lives)

I'm probably too angry to be writing this, but the travesty of Labour swinging to the right, some thoughts: 1/26

Could political radicalism require an element of conservatism? That's what we suggest in our new article. Treating politics as theatre🎭, we suggest that the most successful political movements tap into and reinterpret already dominant symbols. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Could political radicalism require an element of conservatism? That’s what we suggest in our new article. Treating politics as theatre, we suggest that the most successful shows tap into and reinterpret already dominant symbols. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Is British politics now the centre vs. the far right?

Liberation from Liberation Day!

Today, our colleague dr. Deana Jovanović joined us for the #FriendsOfTheFuture seminar about her new book ‘Staging the Promises — Everyday Future-Making in a Serbian Industrial Town’. Sign up for our events mailing list to receive an invite for the next seminar: mailings.uu.nl/hp/NxTyEInP4...

We are in much need of inspiration in these treacherous uncertain times… Thrilled to share the 𝗨𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮*𝗔𝗿𝘁*𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, an edited multi-media collection which brings together diverse ideas on how artistic practices can help reimagine and remake our world. Download: www.uu.nl/en/research/...

🚨Today's the last day to apply for our #FuturingForSustainability summer school. From 7 — 11 July, we are organising a course featuring exciting talks & interactive sessions with Jeroen Oomen, @godsandsods.bsky.social @maartenhajer.bsky.social and others: utrechtsummerschool.nl/courses/soci...

Hello ether, is the Hedgehog Review still operating?

A fascinating result in the Greenlandic general election as the centre-right liberal Democrats win the most seats. They are also the only major party who want grandual (as opposed to quicker or immediate) independence for Greenland. 1/3 🗳️🇬🇱 www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...

In his chapter for the @jsmillinstitute.bsky.social, Tim Stacey argues for a repair of liberal politics through an appeal to myths, symbols, and shared rituals. Drawing on his experience of grassroots community organising, Tim attempts to renew the spiritual dimensions of liberal ideals. 🔶️

We are excited to be launching our new book this month. When We Speak of Freedom: Radical Liberalism in an Age of Crisis will be published on the 26th February. Our first event is at the National Liberal Club on 26th February. We have a second event at Lib Dem Conference on 22nd March in Harrogate.

| BLOG | Environmentalists must embrace the drama of belonging. Read the latest #ClimateConfessions blog post by @godsandsods.bsky.social - This piece is the first in a new series sharing insights from Ecology and Belonging research project: www.uu.nl/en/opinion/e...

Still addicted. A couple of times a day I type “twitter” into my search bar, only to be reminded that I no longer have an account ☺️

The choice of Michel Barnier was patently absurd in the first place. Choosing an emblem of the liberal establishment as an answer to the rise of nativism and populism.

If we are going to drive ambitious environmental agendas amidst rampant nativism and populist backlash, we must embrace the drama of belonging www.uu.nl/en/opinion/e...

Update on UK Climate Prisoners Appeal ⚖️

I finally deleted Twitter. Took a long time. Felt good

I am very pleased to share my recent open access publication. The article is entitled ‘A better knowledge is possible: transforming environmental science for justice and pluralism’ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #STS

With the break approaching, some homework for researchers of climate change and the environment: “How can we do science in a manner that honours existence?” www.uu.nl/en/opinion/i...

My first post on here was for self-promotion. Starting how I intend to continue I guess 😔

How does political #liberalism inhibit radical change? What role do #myths #rituals #magic and #tradition play in inspiring action? My "Saving Liberalism From Itself" is now available open access (free to all): bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/display/book...