Alex Prichard
@profalexp.bsky.social
Prof of International Political Theory at the University of Exeter. Author of Anarchism. A Very Short Introduction (new ed), and lots more on anarchy, anarchism, and IR theory. Exeter UCU branch co-chair, UCU Commons, and #lfc.
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#OtD 26 Dec 1862 the largest mass execution in US history took place when 38 Native American Dakota people were hanged. Some trials lasted less than five minutes, and Pres Lincoln personally reviewed the trial paperwork and approved the death penalty stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9808...
December 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
#OtD 26 Dec 1862 the largest mass execution in US history took place when 38 Native American Dakota people were hanged. Some trials lasted less than five minutes, and Pres Lincoln personally reviewed the trial paperwork and approved the death penalty stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9808...
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Here are some translations from the genre of Anarchist Christmas stories. And, with a little luck, I'll add a few more, from "Le Libertaire," before I drift off to sleep tonight. www.libertarian-labyrinth.org/tag/christmas/
Christmas Archives - The Libertarian Labyrinth
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December 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Here are some translations from the genre of Anarchist Christmas stories. And, with a little luck, I'll add a few more, from "Le Libertaire," before I drift off to sleep tonight. www.libertarian-labyrinth.org/tag/christmas/
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It was extremely difficult to reconcile their disparate perspectives on the functioning of the International, the consequences of centralisation, the horizon of self-management, the nature of the State, participation in parliaments, or the role of intellectuals.
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Bakunin versus Marx - Freedom News
In the persons of these two revolutionaries, two distinct projects clashed within the First International ~ Carlos Taibo ~ There are more elements …
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December 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
It was extremely difficult to reconcile their disparate perspectives on the functioning of the International, the consequences of centralisation, the horizon of self-management, the nature of the State, participation in parliaments, or the role of intellectuals.
freedomnews.org.uk/2025/12/26/b...
freedomnews.org.uk/2025/12/26/b...
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We’re going to need more opposition to the US in the coming months.
December 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
We’re going to need more opposition to the US in the coming months.
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Look at crime fall and fall and fall and fall. There's unlikely to have been much of a a safer time in English and Welsh history.
December 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Look at crime fall and fall and fall and fall. There's unlikely to have been much of a a safer time in English and Welsh history.
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Weston Antifascists are now on bsky! Follow them @westonantifascists.bsky.social to find out about what they've been up to.
December 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Weston Antifascists are now on bsky! Follow them @westonantifascists.bsky.social to find out about what they've been up to.
Winning ugly against spurs. Can’t say I’ve seen that in a while. But I bet it was cathartic for the lads. Richarlson is a twat but he’s done our squad a massive favour. This’ll help them get over their hump for sure. #lfc
December 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Winning ugly against spurs. Can’t say I’ve seen that in a while. But I bet it was cathartic for the lads. Richarlson is a twat but he’s done our squad a massive favour. This’ll help them get over their hump for sure. #lfc
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Closing out my year with a journal editor shocker 🧵
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
December 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Closing out my year with a journal editor shocker 🧵
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
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French far-right leader Valentin Linder has been convicted for possession of child pornography.
Story: www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
Valentin joins our list of 122 other far-right figures who also happen to be child sex predators: antifainternational.tumblr.com/post/1700458...
Story: www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
Valentin joins our list of 122 other far-right figures who also happen to be child sex predators: antifainternational.tumblr.com/post/1700458...
December 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
French far-right leader Valentin Linder has been convicted for possession of child pornography.
Story: www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
Valentin joins our list of 122 other far-right figures who also happen to be child sex predators: antifainternational.tumblr.com/post/1700458...
Story: www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
Valentin joins our list of 122 other far-right figures who also happen to be child sex predators: antifainternational.tumblr.com/post/1700458...
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Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
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Hanukkah 5786, Night 2: If it felt both necessary and impossible to engage in Jewish ritual in Athens, where there is so little Jewish life left following the Nazi occupation, and so much antisemitism, that sentiment is even stronger now in the shadow of Bondi Beach.
Full post on IG @cindymilstein
Full post on IG @cindymilstein
December 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Hanukkah 5786, Night 2: If it felt both necessary and impossible to engage in Jewish ritual in Athens, where there is so little Jewish life left following the Nazi occupation, and so much antisemitism, that sentiment is even stronger now in the shadow of Bondi Beach.
Full post on IG @cindymilstein
Full post on IG @cindymilstein
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The guy who blamed Rob Reiner for his own death says the BBC damaged his reputation
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/donald...
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Donald Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against The BBC Over 'Doctored' Panorama Footage
The president claims the broadcaster damaged his reputation.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:38 AM
The guy who blamed Rob Reiner for his own death says the BBC damaged his reputation
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/donald...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/donald...
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I’m finding it increasingly hard to report anything delivered by “official sources” in the US. Could be true, could be a coverup, could be completely made up for nefarious ends.
It’s a country now where no one really has any idea what’s actually going on.
It’s a country now where no one really has any idea what’s actually going on.
December 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I’m finding it increasingly hard to report anything delivered by “official sources” in the US. Could be true, could be a coverup, could be completely made up for nefarious ends.
It’s a country now where no one really has any idea what’s actually going on.
It’s a country now where no one really has any idea what’s actually going on.
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Rob Reiner Compares Trump’s America to Nazi Germany (and I agree with him)
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Rob Reiner Compares Trump’s America to Nazi Germany #podcast #podcastclips #news #hollywood #fyp
YouTube video by The Daily Beast
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December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Rob Reiner Compares Trump’s America to Nazi Germany (and I agree with him)
www.youtube.com/shorts/CqhzH...
www.youtube.com/shorts/CqhzH...
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This should excuse any of us who rejoice when this narcissistic oxygen bandit finally croaks
December 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This should excuse any of us who rejoice when this narcissistic oxygen bandit finally croaks
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James Milner is the anti-Owen. Played for loads of clubs and they all love him.
December 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
James Milner is the anti-Owen. Played for loads of clubs and they all love him.
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StRaTeGiC pLaNnInG
Every university in the UK is currently trying to hang on long enough that a bunch of other universities go bankrupt before they do. Then, maybe the government will do something (fat chance) & there will be the chance at recruiting a few more students to ratchet up that staff:student ratio.
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
StRaTeGiC pLaNnInG
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There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom
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We are truly honoured to be one of ten titles on @iajournal.bsky.social's Christmas reading list 2025. 🎅🎄
Top 10 books: The International Affairs Christmas reading list 2025 📚🎄
Ahead of the holidays, Book Reviews Editor Mariana Vieira
has curated a list of books that reflects our commitments to covering the whole of the International Relations discipline.
Check them out 👇
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Ahead of the holidays, Book Reviews Editor Mariana Vieira
has curated a list of books that reflects our commitments to covering the whole of the International Relations discipline.
Check them out 👇
medium.com/internationa...
Top 10 books: The International Affairs Christmas reading list 2025
How regularly do you think about Serbia, Angola or the Pacific Islands? For many, the answer will be ‘not that often’. Ahead of the…
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December 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We are truly honoured to be one of ten titles on @iajournal.bsky.social's Christmas reading list 2025. 🎅🎄
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We're hiring! Anti-capitalist researcher #vacancy
👉Would you like to use strategic research skills to support movements fighting inequality, war and ecocide? Would you like to work for a small workers' coop?
Then get in touch! Closing date 1st Feb. corporatewatch.org/corporate-wa...
👉Would you like to use strategic research skills to support movements fighting inequality, war and ecocide? Would you like to work for a small workers' coop?
Then get in touch! Closing date 1st Feb. corporatewatch.org/corporate-wa...
Corporate Watch is hiring! Anti-capitalist researcher vacancy - Corporate Watch
Job Description Corporate Watch is looking to hire an anti-capitalist researcher and writer to investigate corporate power in support of movements fighting for social justice. Help us spread the word...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We're hiring! Anti-capitalist researcher #vacancy
👉Would you like to use strategic research skills to support movements fighting inequality, war and ecocide? Would you like to work for a small workers' coop?
Then get in touch! Closing date 1st Feb. corporatewatch.org/corporate-wa...
👉Would you like to use strategic research skills to support movements fighting inequality, war and ecocide? Would you like to work for a small workers' coop?
Then get in touch! Closing date 1st Feb. corporatewatch.org/corporate-wa...
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An insight into the process happening at Essex: My brilliant colleague Lucy Noakes is*President of the Royal Historical Society* and is still, like me, officially "at risk" of redundancy.
Ongoing decimation of British universities part 252:
Apx. 1000 academic staff at University of Essex just received formal ‘risk of redundancy’ letters via email.
Please share @ucuessex.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk
Apx. 1000 academic staff at University of Essex just received formal ‘risk of redundancy’ letters via email.
Please share @ucuessex.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk
December 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
An insight into the process happening at Essex: My brilliant colleague Lucy Noakes is*President of the Royal Historical Society* and is still, like me, officially "at risk" of redundancy.
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Initial thoughts on a HE car-crash: first proper post on my Substack. Part 1 of a million, probably, where I get very annoyed about bad decisions taken by UCU.
Initial thoughts on a HE car-crash
Part 1 of a million, probably
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December 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Initial thoughts on a HE car-crash: first proper post on my Substack. Part 1 of a million, probably, where I get very annoyed about bad decisions taken by UCU.