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Kathleen Adams
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Anthropologist, Prof. Res. Assoc. @ SOAS Univ of London & Prof. Emer. @ Loyola Univ Chicago, Fulbright Specialist, critical tourism studies, heritage, arts, museums, politics, Indonesia. Based in N. Calif. Hiker, garden putterer, & so-so tennis player. .. more

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Kathleen M. Adams is a cultural anthropologist, Professorial Research Associate at SOAS, University of London, and professor emerita at Loyola University Chicago. Her research addresses cultural transformations in island Southeast Asia,, critical tourism studies, heritage studies, Indonesian art, and museum studies. .. more

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Sociology 23%
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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · 24d
If you received a degree from a UC, please sign this.
The federal government is trying to place the Univ. of Calif. under political control. Sign the UC Unbowed petition before the UC Regents meet on Nov 18 & tell them to protect UC's independence. alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org/petitions/un...
University of California: Reject the federal government's political control
The federal government is trying to place the University of California under political control. Sign the UC Unbowed petition before the UC Regents meet on Nov 18 and tell them to protect UC's independ...
alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org

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Erik Sternberger @eriksternberger.bsky.social · Oct 31
This is near my niece and nephew's school in Evanston, Ill just hours ago as they are now on lockdown.

This is what's happening. It's an occupation by ICE in a Chicago suburb. They must be abolished.

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Oct 26
A great opportunity for funded summer research in a terrific museum. Please share. www.moifa.org/learn/resear...
Research Fellowship Program
www.moifa.org

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Oct 19
The No Kings (except Elvis) protest had an inspiring turnout in our small Corte Madera community.

Reposted by Kathleen Adams, James A. Benn

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GETSEA @getsea.bsky.social · Oct 17
We are seeking current graduate students in Southeast Asian
Studies to serve as volunteer peer mentors.

As a mentor, you would assist a prospective student who
is applying to graduate studies programs in North America, Europe, Asia, or Australia.

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Oct 14
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS | DEFEND DEMOCRACY CORTE MADERA” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS | DEFEND DEMOCRACY CORTE MADERA · No Kings
In America, we don’t put up with dictators. Our peaceful movement is getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Our protests are ...
www.mobilize.us

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Oct 7
Nor have I (though we briefly had a family ipad around 2008).

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Oct 7
Too good not to share. You may need to be American to get this one...

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Oct 7
The equivalent of fruitcake through the 1970s and 80s in the USA. I'll take mooncakes over fruitcake anyday!

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Oct 4
RIP...she as a model for us all! Bittersweet memories of when she came to Loyola and was hosted by our anthropology dept.

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Joe R. Feagin, Kathleen Adams , and 4 more

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Sep 3
Next they'll be rewriting textbooks to say Japanese American internment camps were delightful summer resorts.

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Jul 13
What to do when you see Ice in your neighborhood... theintercept.com/2025/07/12/i...
What to Do When You See ICE in Your Neighborhood
How can you deter the Trump administration's immigrant deportation machine when it pops up in your community? Follow these steps.
theintercept.com

Reposted by Kathleen Adams

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AGF 🎧 poemproducer @poemproducer.bsky.social · Jun 25
fyi

Neither Settler nor Native: The Making and Unmaking of Permanent Minorities is a 2020 book by Ugandan political theorist Mahmood Mamdani. Mamdani argues that nationalism and colonialism have common origins and are two sides of the same coin.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neither...
Neither Settler nor Native - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org

Reposted by Kathleen Adams, Martin S. Flaherty

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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · Jun 20
I looked this up, and yes, it is real. I've included an article about it in the comments.
Please share for those who may need it.
Thank you!

Reposted by Kathleen Adams

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · May 3
President Trump proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities in the budget he released Friday, taking aim once again at two agencies that he had tried and failed to get rid of during his first term.
Trump Seeks to Eliminate the NEA
The president’s budget proposal also called for getting rid of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
www.nytimes.com

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California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · Apr 13
Bring him home…👇
No more excuses.

Bring. Home. Abrego. Now. ✨
#BringHomeAbrego

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Mar 25
Note: Fulbright is still alive, but pressured to stop funding projects not to the liking of the current us gov...

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Mar 19
Postcarded today for the April 1 Wisc. Supreme Court Judicial Election. Local pals, join me for more postcarding at Cafe Verde, Corte Madera 4-5 PM, 1st and 3rd Sundays. Find similar events organized by Swing Left and Indivisible at www.mobilize.us/swingleft/

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Feb 27
Please share widely. Upcoming spending boycotts to 1) protest Trump's harmful policies, esp. anti-equity and inclusion mandates, & 2) show companies climbing on board that voters have economic teeth. I've marked my calendar & hope you will, too.

Reposted by Kathleen Adams

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Feb 20
Emergency food, TB testing and other programs have not resumed, despite a judge’s order halting President Trump’s dismantling of USAID.
Emergency Food, TB Tests and H.I.V. Drugs: Vital Health Aid Remains Frozen Despite Court Ruling
The Trump administration appears to be flouting a judge’s order pausing the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D.
www.nytimes.com

Reposted by Kathleen Adams

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Taylor & Francis Research @tandfresearch.bsky.social · Feb 13
Routledge is excited to announce that Intersections of Tourism, Migration, and Exile (edited by Natalia Bloch & @kathleenmadams.bsky.social) won the 2023-2024 Edward Bruner Book Prize! Congratulations! 🎉
http://spr.ly/63329IeykT
Edward Bruner Book Prize

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Feb 7
Starting to feel more parallels here in the SF Bay Area. Taking more and more solace in nature (while trying to figure out how to push back as the skies here in the USA continue to darken...).

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Feb 5
Seldom partake in social media challenges, but happy to pay homage to my favorite ethnographies. Anthropology book challenge: A book per day in no special order, until you've shared your favorite anthropology books. No explanations, just covers. #anthropologybookchallenge #ethnography #anthropology

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Feb 4
Seldom do social media challenges, but happy to pay daily homage to my favorite ethnographies. Anthropology book challenge: A book per day in no special order, until you've shared your favorite anthropology books. No explanations, just covers. #anthropologybookchallenge #ethnography #anthropology

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Feb 4
Love this! Will have to check it out. Thanks for sharing.

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Feb 4
Seldom do social media challenges, but happy to pay daily homage to my favorite ethnographies. Anthropology book challenge: A book per day in no special order, until you've shared your favorite anthropology books. No explanations, just covers. #anthropologybookchallenge #ethnography #anthropology

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Feb 3
Such a classic!

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Kathleen Adams @kathleenmadams.bsky.social · Feb 3
My 1st post (still getting up to speed here). May we all find back roads that can deliver us to brighter times.