James Welker
@jameswelker.bsky.social
ジェームズ・ウェルカー（he/him）
I research queer cultures, feminisms, and popular culture & media in and beyond Japan・クィアスタディーズ、フェミニズム、グローバリゼーション、日本文化史を研究しています
More:
https://linktr.ee/james.welker
I research queer cultures, feminisms, and popular culture & media in and beyond Japan・クィアスタディーズ、フェミニズム、グローバリゼーション、日本文化史を研究しています
More:
https://linktr.ee/james.welker
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James Welker
@jameswelker.bsky.social
· Feb 18
Coming in July
James Welker, Transfiguring Women in Late Twentieth-Century Japan: Feminists, Lesbians, and Girls' Comics Artists and Fans (Hawai'i 2024)
uhpress.hawaii.edu/title/transf...
James Welker, Transfiguring Women in Late Twentieth-Century Japan: Feminists, Lesbians, and Girls' Comics Artists and Fans (Hawai'i 2024)
uhpress.hawaii.edu/title/transf...
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NEW: ICE is planning to build a shadow deportation network in Texas. A proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
October 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
NEW: ICE is planning to build a shadow deportation network in Texas. A proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
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Bastards! Can’t believe any of them would’ve accepted the job of destroying the White House.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/som...
www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/som...
Some White House ballroom contractors go underground
Some firms involved in the White House ballroom project appear to be trying to lower their online profiles.
www.cbsnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Bastards! Can’t believe any of them would’ve accepted the job of destroying the White House.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/som...
www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/som...
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Reposted by James Welker
BREAKING: The Israeli military says it has begun a wave of air attacks on southern Gaza as the precarious ceasefire comes under threat.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/7g8svh
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/7g8svh
October 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
BREAKING: The Israeli military says it has begun a wave of air attacks on southern Gaza as the precarious ceasefire comes under threat.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/7g8svh
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/7g8svh
Reposted by James Welker
Reposted by James Welker
Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre review – a devastating exposé of power, corruption and abuse
Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre review – a devastating exposé of power, corruption and abuse
Giuffre’s posthumously published memoir lays bare the life-wrecking impact of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes – but it is also the story of how a young woman becomes a hero
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre review – a devastating exposé of power, corruption and abuse
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"Queer Throughlines" by @dotorious.bsky.social is now available! Trace contemporary transnational Korean LGTBQ+ activism with this new addition to our Global Queer Asias series. Start reading: buff.ly/xfJIUR5
October 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"Queer Throughlines" by @dotorious.bsky.social is now available! Trace contemporary transnational Korean LGTBQ+ activism with this new addition to our Global Queer Asias series. Start reading: buff.ly/xfJIUR5
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BREAKING: At least 51 Palestinians have been killed across Gaza by Israeli attacks since the ceasefire came into effect less than two weeks ago, medical sources have told Al Jazeera.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/z1q2d3
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/z1q2d3
October 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
BREAKING: At least 51 Palestinians have been killed across Gaza by Israeli attacks since the ceasefire came into effect less than two weeks ago, medical sources have told Al Jazeera.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/z1q2d3
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/z1q2d3
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Toronto showed up! #NoKings #NoTyrants
October 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Toronto showed up! #NoKings #NoTyrants
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On November 29, I will host the following online event. I would appreciate if you could share it with your networks!
In Japanese and Italian only but hoping to publish English transcription.
In Japanese and Italian only but hoping to publish English transcription.
October 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
On November 29, I will host the following online event. I would appreciate if you could share it with your networks!
In Japanese and Italian only but hoping to publish English transcription.
In Japanese and Italian only but hoping to publish English transcription.
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Reportedly a 6th lawless US strike in the Caribbean.
This time reportedly with survivors.
If true, will the US military rescue the survivors?
Will the US military seek to detain the survivors, and if so, on what legal basis?
A phony war with real violence.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
This time reportedly with survivors.
If true, will the US military rescue the survivors?
Will the US military seek to detain the survivors, and if so, on what legal basis?
A phony war with real violence.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
October 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Reportedly a 6th lawless US strike in the Caribbean.
This time reportedly with survivors.
If true, will the US military rescue the survivors?
Will the US military seek to detain the survivors, and if so, on what legal basis?
A phony war with real violence.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
This time reportedly with survivors.
If true, will the US military rescue the survivors?
Will the US military seek to detain the survivors, and if so, on what legal basis?
A phony war with real violence.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
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SOUTH CAROLINA… “Judge Goodstein was walking on the beach when the fire started. Her husband, Arnie, was in the house with children and perhaps grandchildren. The family had to escape by jumping from a window or balcony...” www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
October 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA… “Judge Goodstein was walking on the beach when the fire started. Her husband, Arnie, was in the house with children and perhaps grandchildren. The family had to escape by jumping from a window or balcony...” www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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I’m horrified by Trump’s order to send 300 National Guard troops to Chicago. We’re only nine months into a four year term and already the president is trying to invade an American city. If you’re in the Guard, you can and should refuse these orders.
October 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I’m horrified by Trump’s order to send 300 National Guard troops to Chicago. We’re only nine months into a four year term and already the president is trying to invade an American city. If you’re in the Guard, you can and should refuse these orders.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson:
"Private establishments can partner with us to make it clear that private property is private property and ICE cannot enter establishments without a valid warrant ... If Congress will not check this administration, then Chicago will."
"Private establishments can partner with us to make it clear that private property is private property and ICE cannot enter establishments without a valid warrant ... If Congress will not check this administration, then Chicago will."
October 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson:
"Private establishments can partner with us to make it clear that private property is private property and ICE cannot enter establishments without a valid warrant ... If Congress will not check this administration, then Chicago will."
"Private establishments can partner with us to make it clear that private property is private property and ICE cannot enter establishments without a valid warrant ... If Congress will not check this administration, then Chicago will."
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It's a pretty big deal that the NYC Bar Association--one of the most prominent and respected bar associations in the country--is accusing the President of ordering the "unlawful summary execution," i.e. murder--of civilians in violation of US and international law. www.nycbar.org/press-releas...
October 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
It's a pretty big deal that the NYC Bar Association--one of the most prominent and respected bar associations in the country--is accusing the President of ordering the "unlawful summary execution," i.e. murder--of civilians in violation of US and international law. www.nycbar.org/press-releas...
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Online lecture (book talk):
James Welker
Reimaginging “Women” in 1970s–1980s Japan: Feminists, Lesbians, and Queer Manga Artists and Fans
Thurs, Oct 16, 7 pm New York/Toronto (8 am Friday in Tokyo)
Open to the public. (It will not be recorded.)
Zoom info is in the attached flier.
James Welker
Reimaginging “Women” in 1970s–1980s Japan: Feminists, Lesbians, and Queer Manga Artists and Fans
Thurs, Oct 16, 7 pm New York/Toronto (8 am Friday in Tokyo)
Open to the public. (It will not be recorded.)
Zoom info is in the attached flier.
October 6, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Online lecture (book talk):
James Welker
Reimaginging “Women” in 1970s–1980s Japan: Feminists, Lesbians, and Queer Manga Artists and Fans
Thurs, Oct 16, 7 pm New York/Toronto (8 am Friday in Tokyo)
Open to the public. (It will not be recorded.)
Zoom info is in the attached flier.
James Welker
Reimaginging “Women” in 1970s–1980s Japan: Feminists, Lesbians, and Queer Manga Artists and Fans
Thurs, Oct 16, 7 pm New York/Toronto (8 am Friday in Tokyo)
Open to the public. (It will not be recorded.)
Zoom info is in the attached flier.
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The Mechademia 2026 CFP is now available! Join us at the National University of Singapore, 29-30 May 2026!
Conference theme is "Traversing Trans-Asian Imaginaries: Anime, Manga, and Media Cultures" and ABSTRACTS ARE DUE 15 OCTOBER 2025.
Full info at the link:
www.mechademia.net/conferences/...
Conference theme is "Traversing Trans-Asian Imaginaries: Anime, Manga, and Media Cultures" and ABSTRACTS ARE DUE 15 OCTOBER 2025.
Full info at the link:
www.mechademia.net/conferences/...
Annual Conference
Call for Papers: Mechademia 2026 Conference Theme: Traversing Trans-Asian Imaginaries: Anime, Manga, and Media CulturesDates: 29-30 May, 2026Location: National University of Singapore (NUS), Singap…
www.mechademia.net
August 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The Mechademia 2026 CFP is now available! Join us at the National University of Singapore, 29-30 May 2026!
Conference theme is "Traversing Trans-Asian Imaginaries: Anime, Manga, and Media Cultures" and ABSTRACTS ARE DUE 15 OCTOBER 2025.
Full info at the link:
www.mechademia.net/conferences/...
Conference theme is "Traversing Trans-Asian Imaginaries: Anime, Manga, and Media Cultures" and ABSTRACTS ARE DUE 15 OCTOBER 2025.
Full info at the link:
www.mechademia.net/conferences/...
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Text from a friend just now:
"Why are “travel disruptions” the only part of this Air Canada story the CBC deems worthy of coverage? What about union busting & expecting a whole cohort of women workers to perform unpaid labour? WTF. How do these people think strikes work?"
#cdnpoli #aircanadastrike
"Why are “travel disruptions” the only part of this Air Canada story the CBC deems worthy of coverage? What about union busting & expecting a whole cohort of women workers to perform unpaid labour? WTF. How do these people think strikes work?"
#cdnpoli #aircanadastrike
August 18, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Text from a friend just now:
"Why are “travel disruptions” the only part of this Air Canada story the CBC deems worthy of coverage? What about union busting & expecting a whole cohort of women workers to perform unpaid labour? WTF. How do these people think strikes work?"
#cdnpoli #aircanadastrike
"Why are “travel disruptions” the only part of this Air Canada story the CBC deems worthy of coverage? What about union busting & expecting a whole cohort of women workers to perform unpaid labour? WTF. How do these people think strikes work?"
#cdnpoli #aircanadastrike
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Francesca Albanese addresses delegates from 30 countries to discuss ways nations can try to stop Israel’s offensive.
UN rapporteur demands global action to stop Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza
Francesca Albanese addresses delegates from 30 countries to discuss ways nations can try to stop Israel’s offensive.
bit.ly
July 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Francesca Albanese addresses delegates from 30 countries to discuss ways nations can try to stop Israel’s offensive.
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"The Japanese government's plan to end financial support for foreign doctoral students has drawn criticism from students and academics who have labeled the step unjust and counterproductive to fostering a diverse, inclusive and thriving academic environment."
Cut to foreign PhD student support deals blow to Japanese academia - The Mainichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government's plan to end financial support for foreign doctoral students has drawn criticism from students and academics
mainichi.jp
July 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
"The Japanese government's plan to end financial support for foreign doctoral students has drawn criticism from students and academics who have labeled the step unjust and counterproductive to fostering a diverse, inclusive and thriving academic environment."
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Bye forever, WeTransfer.
July 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Bye forever, WeTransfer.