Dr Dion Georgiou 🇨🇾❤️🇬🇾
@drdiongeorgiou.bsky.social
Lecturer at Goldsmiths. Contemporary historian of British, US and global politics and culture. Writing a book on progressive politics, culture, and memory. Made in North London from working Cypriot parts. 🔴⚪️
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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
This biopic frames the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska in the context of his own psychological turmoil, at the omission of the broader social and political strife it also channelled.
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New piece on ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’, the biopic about Bruce Springsteen making his 1982 album Nebraska amid his own worsening mental health crisis, and how it frames that album in relation to his life and career. A 🧵 on my take on the film.
#filmsky #skystorians #polisky
#filmsky #skystorians #polisky
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I wrote a piece for the CDBU blog with some low or no cost things our employers could do right now if they care about precarious staff as much as they say they do.
New on the CDBU blog: 5 low cost things employers could do to help precarious staff 💰
Words by @hagenilda.bsky.social ✍️
Words by @hagenilda.bsky.social ✍️
Our employers say they care about precarious staff. Here are five low cost things they could do right now to help us – and them - CDBU
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February 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I wrote a piece for the CDBU blog with some low or no cost things our employers could do right now if they care about precarious staff as much as they say they do.
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NEW BOOK!
I'm very happy to say that my new book, Utopia, co-written with Douglas Mao, has been published on-line
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I'm very happy to say that my new book, Utopia, co-written with Douglas Mao, has been published on-line
academic.oup.com/book/62279
Utopia
Abstract. Ideal societies, better worlds, more just and peaceful ways of living: these have long been the stuff of human beings’ social dreaming. In this c
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February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
NEW BOOK!
I'm very happy to say that my new book, Utopia, co-written with Douglas Mao, has been published on-line
academic.oup.com/book/62279
I'm very happy to say that my new book, Utopia, co-written with Douglas Mao, has been published on-line
academic.oup.com/book/62279
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it would be great if Jeffries did a "you aren't even on my level, I'll let my junior congressmen ride on you bitches too" thing a la
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genius.com/13554
Check this out, you motherfuckers know what time it is (Take money) / I don't even know why I'm on this track (Take money) / Y'all niggas ain't even on my level, I'ma let my lil' homies ride (Take mon...
2Pac sets up the rest of the song as a warm up exercise for his little homies: The Outlawz.
Bad Boy (Biggie, Puff, and co.) aren’t on Pac’s level, so Pac lets his boys do the job.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:16 PM
it would be great if Jeffries did a "you aren't even on my level, I'll let my junior congressmen ride on you bitches too" thing a la
genius.com/13554
genius.com/13554
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"as a staff, record label, and as a motherfucking crew"
BREAKING:
New reaction from Leader Jeffries to the racist Trump video:
"This disgusting video posted by the so-called president was done intentionally. Fuck Donald Trump and his vile, racist, and malignant behavior. This guy is an unhinged bottom feeder."
New reaction from Leader Jeffries to the racist Trump video:
"This disgusting video posted by the so-called president was done intentionally. Fuck Donald Trump and his vile, racist, and malignant behavior. This guy is an unhinged bottom feeder."
February 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
"as a staff, record label, and as a motherfucking crew"
This really made me reflect upon what it means to consider the League of Nations as precursor to the post-WW2 international order. Their discussion of the League's role in Greek/Turkish population exchanges after WW1 in particular had me pondering comparisons/contrasts with the UN's role in Cyprus.
Lucas Tse interviewing @joemaiolo.bsky.social & Laura Robson about their book 'The League of Nations', for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social.
Joseph Maiolo and Laura Robson, "The League of Nations" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
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February 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM
This really made me reflect upon what it means to consider the League of Nations as precursor to the post-WW2 international order. Their discussion of the League's role in Greek/Turkish population exchanges after WW1 in particular had me pondering comparisons/contrasts with the UN's role in Cyprus.
I really loved this piece by @willpooley.bsky.social - both for its exploration of failure as a category of historical analysis, but also for its (sadly far too resonant) exploration of failure and its limitations as a framework for reflecting upon working in academia.
'Six Axioms of Failure', by @willpooley.bsky.social.
Six Axioms of Failure
In his history of the forest of the Landes, Jacques Sargos tells a story about utopian canal projects. The region of southwestern France known as the Landes, or moorlands of Gascony, was considered…
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February 7, 2026 at 12:55 PM
I really loved this piece by @willpooley.bsky.social - both for its exploration of failure as a category of historical analysis, but also for its (sadly far too resonant) exploration of failure and its limitations as a framework for reflecting upon working in academia.
Kay Dickinson interviewed by @bradleymorgan.bsky.social about her book, 'Fernando: A Song by ABBA', for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social.
Kay Dickinson, "Fernando: A Song by ABBA" (Duke UP, 2025)
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February 7, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Kay Dickinson interviewed by @bradleymorgan.bsky.social about her book, 'Fernando: A Song by ABBA', for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social.
'Ugandans want change' - @cathkemi.bsky.social interviewing @nickopiyo.bsky.social for 'The Interview' on the BBC World Service.
Nicholas Opiyo, human rights lawyer: Ugandans want change
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February 7, 2026 at 12:39 PM
'Ugandans want change' - @cathkemi.bsky.social interviewing @nickopiyo.bsky.social for 'The Interview' on the BBC World Service.
Lucas Tse interviewing @joemaiolo.bsky.social & Laura Robson about their book 'The League of Nations', for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social.
Joseph Maiolo and Laura Robson, "The League of Nations" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
open.spotify.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Lucas Tse interviewing @joemaiolo.bsky.social & Laura Robson about their book 'The League of Nations', for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social.
'How Liberal Democratic Countries will cooperate without the US', by @sjwrenlewis.bsky.social.
How Liberal Democratic Countries will cooperate without the US
I sometimes get things right and sometimes wrong, but I cannot remember one of my posts being proved right within two days of publication....
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February 7, 2026 at 12:27 PM
'How Liberal Democratic Countries will cooperate without the US', by @sjwrenlewis.bsky.social.
'The Origins of Culture Wars', by Robert D. Priest for @historyworkshop.org.uk.
The Origins of Culture Wars
How is the concept of culture wars rooted in the social and political struggles of nineteenth century Germany? Robert D. Priest explores.
www.historyworkshop.org.uk
February 7, 2026 at 12:23 PM
'The Origins of Culture Wars', by Robert D. Priest for @historyworkshop.org.uk.
'Six Axioms of Failure', by @willpooley.bsky.social.
Six Axioms of Failure
In his history of the forest of the Landes, Jacques Sargos tells a story about utopian canal projects. The region of southwestern France known as the Landes, or moorlands of Gascony, was considered…
williamgpooley.wordpress.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:21 PM
'Six Axioms of Failure', by @willpooley.bsky.social.
'The Birth and Return of the New Ivri: Reflections on the “Big Jewish Gathering,” Brooklyn NY January 24-25 2026', by Shaul Magid.
The Birth and Return of the New Ivri: Reflections on the “Big Jewish Gathering,” Brooklyn NY January 24-25 2026
“When your heart runs, return to the p/Place” Sefer Yezeriah (Book of Creation)
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February 7, 2026 at 12:18 PM
'The Birth and Return of the New Ivri: Reflections on the “Big Jewish Gathering,” Brooklyn NY January 24-25 2026', by Shaul Magid.
'Avoid a basic election analysis error with this one neat trick…', by @dylandifford.bsky.social.
Avoid a basic election analysis error with this one neat trick…
Don't build conclusions on voter movements from change in aggregate vote share
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February 7, 2026 at 12:15 PM
'Avoid a basic election analysis error with this one neat trick…', by @dylandifford.bsky.social.
'On Publius on Democratic Despotism', by @nescio13.bsky.social.
On Publius on Democratic Despotism
An ELECTIVE DESPOTISM was not the government we fought for; but one which should not only be founded on free principles, but in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among s...
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February 7, 2026 at 12:13 PM
'On Publius on Democratic Despotism', by @nescio13.bsky.social.
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The field of British “far-right and fascism” studies, which straddles political science, history & sociology, has yet to grapple with Goodwin. He began writing about the BNP & has ended up standing for a party filling the same political space. His earlier work shows traces of this later trajectory.
NEW: Former academic Matt Goodwin has been announced as Reform UK's candidate for the Gorton & Denton byelection.
January 27, 2026 at 2:56 PM
The field of British “far-right and fascism” studies, which straddles political science, history & sociology, has yet to grapple with Goodwin. He began writing about the BNP & has ended up standing for a party filling the same political space. His earlier work shows traces of this later trajectory.
I keep thinking back to that interview a couple of years ago where Starmer smugly talked about how he preferred Davos to Westminster because it was more his style of getting things done, and how predictable this all was.
New on FT website:
Downing Street has refused to say whether Sir Keir Starmer knew Palantir was a client of Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm when they both visited the company in Washington last February — ahead of it winning a £240mn UK government contract.
www.ft.com/content/5bba...
Downing Street has refused to say whether Sir Keir Starmer knew Palantir was a client of Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm when they both visited the company in Washington last February — ahead of it winning a £240mn UK government contract.
www.ft.com/content/5bba...
Starmer faces questions over visit to Palantir office alongside Mandelson
Former ambassador was also shareholder in lobbying group that counted US tech firm as a client
www.ft.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:40 AM
I keep thinking back to that interview a couple of years ago where Starmer smugly talked about how he preferred Davos to Westminster because it was more his style of getting things done, and how predictable this all was.
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New collections added!
• Union of Socialist Geographers Newsletter
• Limerick Socialist (Ireland 1970s)
• Ann Arbor Argus (US 1960s)
• Nottingham Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (UK 1960s)
• Catholic Worker (US 1930s)
• Opiniao Socialista (Brazil 1990s-2020s)
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• Union of Socialist Geographers Newsletter
• Limerick Socialist (Ireland 1970s)
• Ann Arbor Argus (US 1960s)
• Nottingham Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (UK 1960s)
• Catholic Worker (US 1930s)
• Opiniao Socialista (Brazil 1990s-2020s)
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radical online collections and archives
I am very interested in the growing amount of radical literature from around the world that is being scanned and digitised. As there are so many and from many different places, I thought it would b…
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February 7, 2026 at 9:56 AM
New collections added!
• Union of Socialist Geographers Newsletter
• Limerick Socialist (Ireland 1970s)
• Ann Arbor Argus (US 1960s)
• Nottingham Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (UK 1960s)
• Catholic Worker (US 1930s)
• Opiniao Socialista (Brazil 1990s-2020s)
hatfulofhistory.com/radical-onli...
• Union of Socialist Geographers Newsletter
• Limerick Socialist (Ireland 1970s)
• Ann Arbor Argus (US 1960s)
• Nottingham Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (UK 1960s)
• Catholic Worker (US 1930s)
• Opiniao Socialista (Brazil 1990s-2020s)
hatfulofhistory.com/radical-onli...
When after much effort, your arborio rice cleaves together as you intended, that’s risottorgimento.
February 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
When after much effort, your arborio rice cleaves together as you intended, that’s risottorgimento.
The thing I keep coming back to is but for the Mandelson scandal blowing up on Wednesday, the 2 big political news stories would have been Mahmood’s migration restrictions and the backbench rebellion against them, and a court verdict that drew negative attention to PA proscription and jury reforms.
February 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM
The thing I keep coming back to is but for the Mandelson scandal blowing up on Wednesday, the 2 big political news stories would have been Mahmood’s migration restrictions and the backbench rebellion against them, and a court verdict that drew negative attention to PA proscription and jury reforms.
The lack of concern given to US influence over British politics compared to say Russian or Chinese, when the current US govt and associated business elites are overtly committed to undermining liberal democracy in Western Europe *and* have the leverage to do just that, is incredibly alarming.
I think the problem with this approach is the power of US money rapidly makes them the only ideological show in town on the right, and then regardless of domestic opposition to MAGA, you are one bad economic run from them getting power.
No reason to get too worked up about this.
Ultranationalist transnationalism is not an easy thing to pull off — and the trademark „MAGA-funded“ might hurt European forces more than help on balance.
Ultranationalist transnationalism is not an easy thing to pull off — and the trademark „MAGA-funded“ might hurt European forces more than help on balance.
February 6, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The lack of concern given to US influence over British politics compared to say Russian or Chinese, when the current US govt and associated business elites are overtly committed to undermining liberal democracy in Western Europe *and* have the leverage to do just that, is incredibly alarming.
Is it because love isn’t always on time?
February 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Is it because love isn’t always on time?
“Prime Minister privately furious after being misled over bridge purchase, aides reveal”
starmer’s supposed obsession with the fact mandelson lied is absolutely mental. it’s basically irrelevant as a defence! sends me spinning every time
February 6, 2026 at 3:50 PM
“Prime Minister privately furious after being misled over bridge purchase, aides reveal”
“You want to hear about high level vetting failures, you should see the clown he took me to for my last flea shot.”
February 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM
“You want to hear about high level vetting failures, you should see the clown he took me to for my last flea shot.”
Mr Gaye, as per our previous email, to which we received an out of office reply stating you were too busy thinking about your baby, and you ain't got time for nothing else
February 6, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Mr Gaye, as per our previous email, to which we received an out of office reply stating you were too busy thinking about your baby, and you ain't got time for nothing else