John
@j-m-moore.bsky.social
Abolitionist, writer, researcher, activist.
Website: jmmoore.org
Email: post@jmmoore.org
Website: jmmoore.org
Email: post@jmmoore.org
2026, no. 6
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Disappointing read. The major developments of abolitionism in the 21st century are largely ignored. Abolition organising struggled in the 1980s in the UK due to contradictions in its analysis, thinking which remains central to this book.
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Disappointing read. The major developments of abolitionism in the 21st century are largely ignored. Abolition organising struggled in the 1980s in the UK due to contradictions in its analysis, thinking which remains central to this book.
February 1, 2026 at 4:52 AM
2026, no. 6
⭐️
Disappointing read. The major developments of abolitionism in the 21st century are largely ignored. Abolition organising struggled in the 1980s in the UK due to contradictions in its analysis, thinking which remains central to this book.
⭐️
Disappointing read. The major developments of abolitionism in the 21st century are largely ignored. Abolition organising struggled in the 1980s in the UK due to contradictions in its analysis, thinking which remains central to this book.
Reposted by John
Just Us
At demonstrations protesting police killings and deaths in state custody the slogan “No Justice, No Peace” is a recurring chant. Those protesting the violence and brutality of the state and its agents repeatedly cry out for justice, an appeal, by implication, to the very same state’s…
At demonstrations protesting police killings and deaths in state custody the slogan “No Justice, No Peace” is a recurring chant. Those protesting the violence and brutality of the state and its agents repeatedly cry out for justice, an appeal, by implication, to the very same state’s…
Just Us
At demonstrations protesting police killings and deaths in state custody the slogan “No Justice, No Peace” is a recurring chant. Those protesting the violence and brutality of the state and its agents repeatedly cry out for justice, an appeal, by implication, to the very same state’s justice system. The call for justice is in one sense obvious. Isn’t justice associated with concepts such as fairness, equal treatment, proportionality and impartiality? Even when these are not the reality of our society, or its law, they remain our aspiration. However, are such aspirations – for justice – consistent with the history of justice as a concept?
jmmoore.org
January 19, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Just Us
At demonstrations protesting police killings and deaths in state custody the slogan “No Justice, No Peace” is a recurring chant. Those protesting the violence and brutality of the state and its agents repeatedly cry out for justice, an appeal, by implication, to the very same state’s…
At demonstrations protesting police killings and deaths in state custody the slogan “No Justice, No Peace” is a recurring chant. Those protesting the violence and brutality of the state and its agents repeatedly cry out for justice, an appeal, by implication, to the very same state’s…
2027, no. 7
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Brighton, student night club, families (biological and queer), pregnancy and love ❤️. I loved the writing, the characters and the story ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Read it!
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Brighton, student night club, families (biological and queer), pregnancy and love ❤️. I loved the writing, the characters and the story ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Read it!
January 31, 2026 at 5:21 PM
2027, no. 7
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Brighton, student night club, families (biological and queer), pregnancy and love ❤️. I loved the writing, the characters and the story ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Read it!
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Brighton, student night club, families (biological and queer), pregnancy and love ❤️. I loved the writing, the characters and the story ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Read it!
2026, no. 5.
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Started engrossed by the story, but an abrupt move to another character’s story and then onto a third central character made it a bit disjointed. Sadly, it never came together. But each part worked on its own giving a fascinating window into Pakistan.
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Started engrossed by the story, but an abrupt move to another character’s story and then onto a third central character made it a bit disjointed. Sadly, it never came together. But each part worked on its own giving a fascinating window into Pakistan.
January 27, 2026 at 1:52 PM
2026, no. 5.
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Started engrossed by the story, but an abrupt move to another character’s story and then onto a third central character made it a bit disjointed. Sadly, it never came together. But each part worked on its own giving a fascinating window into Pakistan.
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Started engrossed by the story, but an abrupt move to another character’s story and then onto a third central character made it a bit disjointed. Sadly, it never came together. But each part worked on its own giving a fascinating window into Pakistan.
2026, no. 4
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Brilliant collection of essays that demonstrates that what is presented as natural is in fact a human construction. We can create a better world, many of the ingredients already exist.
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Brilliant collection of essays that demonstrates that what is presented as natural is in fact a human construction. We can create a better world, many of the ingredients already exist.
January 25, 2026 at 8:38 PM
2026, no. 4
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Brilliant collection of essays that demonstrates that what is presented as natural is in fact a human construction. We can create a better world, many of the ingredients already exist.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Brilliant collection of essays that demonstrates that what is presented as natural is in fact a human construction. We can create a better world, many of the ingredients already exist.
2026, no. 3
⭐️⭐️ A classic that foresaw the future? Or a dated middle class winge about the unwashed? Condemns the mob without any analysis of who is driving them and the interests they promote.
⭐️⭐️ A classic that foresaw the future? Or a dated middle class winge about the unwashed? Condemns the mob without any analysis of who is driving them and the interests they promote.
January 24, 2026 at 1:34 PM
2026, no. 3
⭐️⭐️ A classic that foresaw the future? Or a dated middle class winge about the unwashed? Condemns the mob without any analysis of who is driving them and the interests they promote.
⭐️⭐️ A classic that foresaw the future? Or a dated middle class winge about the unwashed? Condemns the mob without any analysis of who is driving them and the interests they promote.
2026, no. 2
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An utterly enthralling account of partition. Awesome writing, had me gripped from the first page. Highly recommended.
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An utterly enthralling account of partition. Awesome writing, had me gripped from the first page. Highly recommended.
January 21, 2026 at 7:14 AM
2026, no. 2
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An utterly enthralling account of partition. Awesome writing, had me gripped from the first page. Highly recommended.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An utterly enthralling account of partition. Awesome writing, had me gripped from the first page. Highly recommended.
Just Us
At demonstrations protesting police killings and deaths in state custody the slogan “No Justice, No Peace” is a recurring chant. Those protesting the violence and brutality of the state and its agents repeatedly cry out for justice, an appeal, by implication, to the very same state’s…
At demonstrations protesting police killings and deaths in state custody the slogan “No Justice, No Peace” is a recurring chant. Those protesting the violence and brutality of the state and its agents repeatedly cry out for justice, an appeal, by implication, to the very same state’s…
Just Us
At demonstrations protesting police killings and deaths in state custody the slogan “No Justice, No Peace” is a recurring chant. Those protesting the violence and brutality of the state and its agents repeatedly cry out for justice, an appeal, by implication, to the very same state’s justice system. The call for justice is in one sense obvious. Isn’t justice associated with concepts such as fairness, equal treatment, proportionality and impartiality? Even when these are not the reality of our society, or its law, they remain our aspiration. However, are such aspirations – for justice – consistent with the history of justice as a concept?
jmmoore.org
January 19, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Just Us
At demonstrations protesting police killings and deaths in state custody the slogan “No Justice, No Peace” is a recurring chant. Those protesting the violence and brutality of the state and its agents repeatedly cry out for justice, an appeal, by implication, to the very same state’s…
At demonstrations protesting police killings and deaths in state custody the slogan “No Justice, No Peace” is a recurring chant. Those protesting the violence and brutality of the state and its agents repeatedly cry out for justice, an appeal, by implication, to the very same state’s…
2026, no. 1.
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Part political satire, part whodunnit, part memoir. Truth like innocence proves very slippery. Conservative think tanks, oxbridge, class and the anger of the right. Enjoyable read, recommended.
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Part political satire, part whodunnit, part memoir. Truth like innocence proves very slippery. Conservative think tanks, oxbridge, class and the anger of the right. Enjoyable read, recommended.
January 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM
2026, no. 1.
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Part political satire, part whodunnit, part memoir. Truth like innocence proves very slippery. Conservative think tanks, oxbridge, class and the anger of the right. Enjoyable read, recommended.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Part political satire, part whodunnit, part memoir. Truth like innocence proves very slippery. Conservative think tanks, oxbridge, class and the anger of the right. Enjoyable read, recommended.
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Final read from the Booker longlist. Enjoyed this tale of translation and mistranslation. Dentists, psychologists, husbands, and the insecurities of borders.
Recommend
Final read from the Booker longlist. Enjoyed this tale of translation and mistranslation. Dentists, psychologists, husbands, and the insecurities of borders.
Recommend
December 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Final read from the Booker longlist. Enjoyed this tale of translation and mistranslation. Dentists, psychologists, husbands, and the insecurities of borders.
Recommend
Final read from the Booker longlist. Enjoyed this tale of translation and mistranslation. Dentists, psychologists, husbands, and the insecurities of borders.
Recommend
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Brilliant short story collection from Sri Lanka’s finest.
Sharp observations, at times bitter, at others twisted.
Strong recommendation
Brilliant short story collection from Sri Lanka’s finest.
Sharp observations, at times bitter, at others twisted.
Strong recommendation
December 31, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Brilliant short story collection from Sri Lanka’s finest.
Sharp observations, at times bitter, at others twisted.
Strong recommendation
Brilliant short story collection from Sri Lanka’s finest.
Sharp observations, at times bitter, at others twisted.
Strong recommendation
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Brilliant writing, utterly absorbing story, escaping a bad marriage, homelessness and the psychological damage of structural male violence. A very hard read.
“Your husband didn’t hit you? Well that was very fucking nice of him. Make sure you text and say thanks.”
Brilliant writing, utterly absorbing story, escaping a bad marriage, homelessness and the psychological damage of structural male violence. A very hard read.
“Your husband didn’t hit you? Well that was very fucking nice of him. Make sure you text and say thanks.”
December 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Brilliant writing, utterly absorbing story, escaping a bad marriage, homelessness and the psychological damage of structural male violence. A very hard read.
“Your husband didn’t hit you? Well that was very fucking nice of him. Make sure you text and say thanks.”
Brilliant writing, utterly absorbing story, escaping a bad marriage, homelessness and the psychological damage of structural male violence. A very hard read.
“Your husband didn’t hit you? Well that was very fucking nice of him. Make sure you text and say thanks.”
John Pilger - Conversations With a Working Man - World in Action (1971)
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November 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Reposted by John
4pm Wednesday 26th November, I am presenting at a BSC Historical Criminology seminar on the origins of penal excess. Is it something the British learnt in its empire or something the English had developed before empire?
Online - to register and get the zoom link:
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/93...
Online - to register and get the zoom link:
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/93...
November 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
4pm Wednesday 26th November, I am presenting at a BSC Historical Criminology seminar on the origins of penal excess. Is it something the British learnt in its empire or something the English had developed before empire?
Online - to register and get the zoom link:
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/93...
Online - to register and get the zoom link:
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/93...
4pm Wednesday 26th November, I am presenting at a BSC Historical Criminology seminar on the origins of penal excess. Is it something the British learnt in its empire or something the English had developed before empire?
Online - to register and get the zoom link:
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/93...
Online - to register and get the zoom link:
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/93...
November 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
4pm Wednesday 26th November, I am presenting at a BSC Historical Criminology seminar on the origins of penal excess. Is it something the British learnt in its empire or something the English had developed before empire?
Online - to register and get the zoom link:
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/93...
Online - to register and get the zoom link:
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/93...
Read it, it’s brilliant 💕💕
Anthony Shapland's 'brave and powerful' debut novel, A Room Above a Shop, has been announced as Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year 2025
Waterstones announces Welsh Book of The Year 2025
Stephen Price Anthony Shapland’s ‘brave and powerful’ debut novel, A Room Above a Shop, has been announced as Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year 2025. With his utterly stunning debut novel, Anthony Sh...
nation.cymru
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Read it, it’s brilliant 💕💕
November 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Overall a strong shortlist and the first in a few years without DNF
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Overall a strong shortlist and the first in a few years without DNF
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Man goes on road trip to escape very ordinary marriage and tries to find himself, but there is not a lot there. Another uninspiring Booker long list read. But not the worse.
Man goes on road trip to escape very ordinary marriage and tries to find himself, but there is not a lot there. Another uninspiring Booker long list read. But not the worse.
November 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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The story of one man’s life, rags to riches attained in a quite detached and passive way. Plot has holes. But somehow it draws you in and becomes engrossing. Weirdly enjoyable.
The story of one man’s life, rags to riches attained in a quite detached and passive way. Plot has holes. But somehow it draws you in and becomes engrossing. Weirdly enjoyable.
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gripping exploration of the performance of family. Recommend
November 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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1960s West Country captured perfectly. Snow, marriage, class and pregnancy. Good story and enjoyable read.
Recommend.
1960s West Country captured perfectly. Snow, marriage, class and pregnancy. Good story and enjoyable read.
Recommend.
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM