Jess Bier 🌈
@bierjess.bsky.social
Associate prof. of urban sociology
Erasmus University Rotterdam
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PI: DIGIPORTS project, digitalization + racialization in maritime logistics
Author: Mapping Israel, Mapping Palestine: How Occupied Landscapes Shape Scientific Knowledge
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Pro 🍉 ⚧️ 🏴☠️
PI: DIGIPORTS project, digitalization + racialization in maritime logistics
Author: Mapping Israel, Mapping Palestine: How Occupied Landscapes Shape Scientific Knowledge
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@bierjess.bsky.social
· May 5
Radio Watermelon (@RadioWatermelon) / X
Radio Watermelon (@RadioWatermelon) / X
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An updated list of groups who verify people to donate to in Gaza:
Radio watermelon verifies gofundmes, see their twitter:
x.com/RadioWaterme...
Iris collective verifies gofundmes in their Instagram stories, also see calls for volunteers to help set up funds: www.instagram.com/theiris.coll...
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Radio watermelon verifies gofundmes, see their twitter:
x.com/RadioWaterme...
Iris collective verifies gofundmes in their Instagram stories, also see calls for volunteers to help set up funds: www.instagram.com/theiris.coll...
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I regret / am happy to inform you that Dutch universities are on strike today because the fascists hate us and the austerity parties want to starve everyone both literally and metaphorically, especially the students
December 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I regret / am happy to inform you that Dutch universities are on strike today because the fascists hate us and the austerity parties want to starve everyone both literally and metaphorically, especially the students
This is the way. When I was young and someone was in crisis, we'd tell my mom 'You know A? He might end up on the street' and she'd just go 'Oh no he won't,' and that was it
It didn't mean she knew how to fix it. It meant: not if we have anything to say about it. She'd make calls until it was done
It didn't mean she knew how to fix it. It meant: not if we have anything to say about it. She'd make calls until it was done
i do not regret to inform you that we are going to win
♥️ “ICE looked at that school, saw a community standing up for families, and decided it wasn’t worth it.”
December 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This is the way. When I was young and someone was in crisis, we'd tell my mom 'You know A? He might end up on the street' and she'd just go 'Oh no he won't,' and that was it
It didn't mean she knew how to fix it. It meant: not if we have anything to say about it. She'd make calls until it was done
It didn't mean she knew how to fix it. It meant: not if we have anything to say about it. She'd make calls until it was done
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Undiscipline, Decolonise, Repair invites you to the last session of 2025. Paris, 18th December, 5.30 pm.
Professor Sebastian Sobeki (U Toronto) will discuss The Cambridge Guide to Global Medieval Travel Writing (2025).
undisciplinedecoloniserepair.wordpress.com/next-event/
Everyone welcome.
Details👇🏽
Professor Sebastian Sobeki (U Toronto) will discuss The Cambridge Guide to Global Medieval Travel Writing (2025).
undisciplinedecoloniserepair.wordpress.com/next-event/
Everyone welcome.
Details👇🏽
December 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Undiscipline, Decolonise, Repair invites you to the last session of 2025. Paris, 18th December, 5.30 pm.
Professor Sebastian Sobeki (U Toronto) will discuss The Cambridge Guide to Global Medieval Travel Writing (2025).
undisciplinedecoloniserepair.wordpress.com/next-event/
Everyone welcome.
Details👇🏽
Professor Sebastian Sobeki (U Toronto) will discuss The Cambridge Guide to Global Medieval Travel Writing (2025).
undisciplinedecoloniserepair.wordpress.com/next-event/
Everyone welcome.
Details👇🏽
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Calling all Global Sociologists for Palestine - Collective Action Time!! We Need Your Help! [thread - 1/8]
December 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Calling all Global Sociologists for Palestine - Collective Action Time!! We Need Your Help! [thread - 1/8]
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Dutch academics and support staff of higher education are striking next Tuesday. To get rid of the budget cuts of the current right winged government and the next one.
P𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁.
A packed stage program, followed by a march through Amsterdam.
- influence of budget cuts
- Right to demonstrate under pressure.
- Why organizing matters.
- What you can achieve.
- political debate
F𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗳𝗻𝘃.𝗻𝗹/𝗵𝗼
A packed stage program, followed by a march through Amsterdam.
- influence of budget cuts
- Right to demonstrate under pressure.
- Why organizing matters.
- What you can achieve.
- political debate
F𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗳𝗻𝘃.𝗻𝗹/𝗵𝗼
December 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Dutch academics and support staff of higher education are striking next Tuesday. To get rid of the budget cuts of the current right winged government and the next one.
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“After weighing all perspectives, Avrotros concludes that, under the current circumstances, participation cannot be reconciled with the public values that are fundamental to our organisation.” clearer ethical principles than @w-u-r.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“After weighing all perspectives, Avrotros concludes that, under the current circumstances, participation cannot be reconciled with the public values that are fundamental to our organisation.” clearer ethical principles than @w-u-r.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
The Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia have pulled out of Eurovision, Iceland and Belgium still deciding
nltimes.nl/2025/12/04/n...
nltimes.nl/2025/12/04/n...
Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision as organizer votes to keep Israel in 2026 contest
The Netherlands will not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, with Dutch broadcast rights holder AvroTros deciding to boycott the event. The decision was made after the members of the eve...
nltimes.nl
December 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia have pulled out of Eurovision, Iceland and Belgium still deciding
nltimes.nl/2025/12/04/n...
nltimes.nl/2025/12/04/n...
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On the news in Portugal ...
"The violent far-right in Europe is not the majority, but the majority that tolerates it is complicit."
Historian Olivette Otele speaks about racism and the risk of the silent majority becoming complicit with the far-right.
www.publico.pt/2025/11/28/c...
"The violent far-right in Europe is not the majority, but the majority that tolerates it is complicit."
Historian Olivette Otele speaks about racism and the risk of the silent majority becoming complicit with the far-right.
www.publico.pt/2025/11/28/c...
“A extrema-direita violenta na Europa não é a maioria, mas a maioria que a tolera é cúmplice”
Historiadora Olivette Otele fala sobre racismo e do risco de a maioria silenciosa se tornar cúmplice da extrema-direita. Esteve no ICS a falar sobre africanos europeus.
www.publico.pt
November 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
On the news in Portugal ...
"The violent far-right in Europe is not the majority, but the majority that tolerates it is complicit."
Historian Olivette Otele speaks about racism and the risk of the silent majority becoming complicit with the far-right.
www.publico.pt/2025/11/28/c...
"The violent far-right in Europe is not the majority, but the majority that tolerates it is complicit."
Historian Olivette Otele speaks about racism and the risk of the silent majority becoming complicit with the far-right.
www.publico.pt/2025/11/28/c...
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Chauffeurs sturen brandbrief over urenlange wachttijd in de haven: 'De situatie is onhoudbaar'
#rijnmond #algemeen
#rijnmond #algemeen
Chauffeurs sturen brandbrief over urenlange wachttijd in de haven: 'De situatie is onhoudbaar'
“De Rotterdamse haven gaat kapot. Het systeem loopt vast. Planningstechnisch is het een chaos.” De onvrede onder vrachtwagenchauffeurs groeit. In een brandbrief aan het Rotterdams college en het kabinet vragen ze om in te grijpen en structurele verbeteringen af te dwingen.
www.rijnmond.nl
November 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Background: indebuurt.nl/rotterdam/ni...
Loempiakraam op Coolsingel total loss door ongeval: 'Mijn ouders zijn intens verdrietig'
Cong (66) en Tam Trinh (65) rijden al meer dan twintig jaar iedere ochtend met hun Vietnamese loempiakraam naar het centrum van Rotterdam. Eindbestemming: de Coolsingel. Afgelopen vrijdag 24 oktober b...
indebuurt.nl
October 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Background: indebuurt.nl/rotterdam/ni...
Rotterdam: the loempia cart on the Coolsingel across from Donner books was destroyed in an accident last week. Cong and Tam Trinh have run it for 30 years and they need 10k to start again. Give what you can! www.doneeractie.nl/help-mijn-ou...
Help mijn ouders hun loempiakraam weer opbouwen
Doneeractie - Mijn ouders verkopen al meer dan 20 jaar met liefde en trots loempia’s in Rotterdam. Hun kraam is voor velen een vertrouwd gezicht op de Coolsingel, een plek vol herinneringen, gezelligh...
www.doneeractie.nl
October 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Rotterdam: the loempia cart on the Coolsingel across from Donner books was destroyed in an accident last week. Cong and Tam Trinh have run it for 30 years and they need 10k to start again. Give what you can! www.doneeractie.nl/help-mijn-ou...
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Apologies if you're waiting for a reply to an email, I'm probably estimating the time from Leiden to Narva circa 1610
A neat tool I just came across: Viabundus, a digital road map of northern Europe 1350-1650, that lets you calculate contemporary travel routes/times. In 1500, going Amiens → Köln by horse took almost 7 days and 13 toll payments.
#medievalsky
www.landesgeschichte.uni-goettingen.de/handelsstras...
#medievalsky
www.landesgeschichte.uni-goettingen.de/handelsstras...
October 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Apologies if you're waiting for a reply to an email, I'm probably estimating the time from Leiden to Narva circa 1610
Gods this is bleak. And the headline? Here's what these centers don't offer: contraceptives, abortion, accurate information or adequate care. Here's what they look to offer: ignorance and patriarchy apnews.com/article/abor...
Anti-abortion pregnancy centers are looking to offer much more than ultrasounds and diapers
More anti-abortion pregnancy centers have been offering medical services such as testing for sexually transmitted infections.
apnews.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Gods this is bleak. And the headline? Here's what these centers don't offer: contraceptives, abortion, accurate information or adequate care. Here's what they look to offer: ignorance and patriarchy apnews.com/article/abor...
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Don’t miss this event if you are in NYC
October 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Don’t miss this event if you are in NYC
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here is my favorite sign from today
October 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
here is my favorite sign from today
Markus Rediker's helpful and discerning review of Siddhartha Kara's new book on the Zong / Zorg, the stuff of nightmares that are all too real www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/b...
A Horrific Tale of the Slave Trade, Destined to Become a Classic
www.nytimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Markus Rediker's helpful and discerning review of Siddhartha Kara's new book on the Zong / Zorg, the stuff of nightmares that are all too real www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/b...
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Mother, Daughter and Maid, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1977 www.reddit.com/r/UtterlyUni...
October 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Mother, Daughter and Maid, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1977 www.reddit.com/r/UtterlyUni...
Dutch politics in a nutshell
Fascist: I'm going to murder you
Progressive: Hey let's get out of here
Liberal: Don't be so negative. Come and debate your murderer. He doesn't mean it
Fascist: Oh I totally mean it (shows knife)
Liberal: Isn't it nice we can all sit together like this?
Fascist: I'm going to murder you
Progressive: Hey let's get out of here
Liberal: Don't be so negative. Come and debate your murderer. He doesn't mean it
Fascist: Oh I totally mean it (shows knife)
Liberal: Isn't it nice we can all sit together like this?
Als je erkent dat de woorden v Wilders c.s. leiden tot politiek geweld, waarom verlang je dat slachtoffers met hun beulen aan tafel gaan? Hoe beschermt dat de slachtoffers v racisme? En hoe versterk je de rechtsstaat door juist de bedreigers ervan als gelijkwaardige gesprekspartner te behandelen?
In mijn Nederland kunnen Sylvana Simons, Fleur Agema en ik samen aan tafel zitten. Fel in het debat, maar met respect voor elkaar.
De Nederlandse vlag is niet van één partij, maar van iedereen die vooruit wil. Het kan wél!
De Nederlandse vlag is niet van één partij, maar van iedereen die vooruit wil. Het kan wél!
October 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Dutch politics in a nutshell
Fascist: I'm going to murder you
Progressive: Hey let's get out of here
Liberal: Don't be so negative. Come and debate your murderer. He doesn't mean it
Fascist: Oh I totally mean it (shows knife)
Liberal: Isn't it nice we can all sit together like this?
Fascist: I'm going to murder you
Progressive: Hey let's get out of here
Liberal: Don't be so negative. Come and debate your murderer. He doesn't mean it
Fascist: Oh I totally mean it (shows knife)
Liberal: Isn't it nice we can all sit together like this?
Today's news, but every day: the worst troll you ever imagined is now the emperor of the universe. The best people you've ever met are suffering uncontrollably. Good luck pretending to have a normal day!
October 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Today's news, but every day: the worst troll you ever imagined is now the emperor of the universe. The best people you've ever met are suffering uncontrollably. Good luck pretending to have a normal day!
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Yesterday: imagine managing to get the last seat on a packed train even in 1st class, just to be confronted by a frail 75+ White man who decided that the only Black person in the carriage (and NOT the only person who got on that carriage) couldn't possibly have a 1st class ticket.
October 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Yesterday: imagine managing to get the last seat on a packed train even in 1st class, just to be confronted by a frail 75+ White man who decided that the only Black person in the carriage (and NOT the only person who got on that carriage) couldn't possibly have a 1st class ticket.
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This is so real. There's an academia version of this as well ...
September 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This is so real. There's an academia version of this as well ...
About fucking time.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Dozens of delegates from multiple nations walk out of UN hall as Israeli prime minister prepares to speak.
September 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
About fucking time.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Dozens of delegates from multiple nations walk out of UN hall as Israeli prime minister prepares to speak.
September 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Dozens of delegates from multiple nations walk out of UN hall as Israeli prime minister prepares to speak.