Tom Moylan
@tpmoylan.bsky.social
Utopian citizen, writer, teacher. Professor Emeritus, Ralahine Centre for Utopian Studies, University of Limerick.
Solidarity with IDF soldiers refusing to fight in the Israeli state's genocidal erasure of Palestine and the Palestinian people.
Mutiny for Palestine Now.
Mutiny for Palestine Now.
July 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Solidarity with IDF soldiers refusing to fight in the Israeli state's genocidal erasure of Palestine and the Palestinian people.
Mutiny for Palestine Now.
Mutiny for Palestine Now.
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Last June, the utopians of Newcastle gathered to join Rebecca Coleman from Bristol in a creative workshop on utopias. Read about the "messes" we made in this blog for the AHRC network on Utopia and Failure: failingbetter.sps.ed.ac.uk/blog/practic...
Practical utopias: A creative methods workshop | School of Social and Political Science
failingbetter.sps.ed.ac.uk
July 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Last June, the utopians of Newcastle gathered to join Rebecca Coleman from Bristol in a creative workshop on utopias. Read about the "messes" we made in this blog for the AHRC network on Utopia and Failure: failingbetter.sps.ed.ac.uk/blog/practic...
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Utopian Studies 36.1 out now, with articles by Jack Halberstam, @sean-seeger.bsky.social & @alothian.bsky.social which I'm excited to read. Oh, plus my review of @danhf.bsky.social Janelle Monáe's Queer Afrofuturism: Defying Every Label scholarlypublishingcollective.org/psup/utopian... #academicsky
scholarlypublishingcollective.org
June 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Utopian Studies 36.1 out now, with articles by Jack Halberstam, @sean-seeger.bsky.social & @alothian.bsky.social which I'm excited to read. Oh, plus my review of @danhf.bsky.social Janelle Monáe's Queer Afrofuturism: Defying Every Label scholarlypublishingcollective.org/psup/utopian... #academicsky
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Americans, better start practicing your sieg heil salutes to Supreme Leader. It’s 1938 again. Btw, you fell over like a house of cards. Wasnt even a challenge for Trump. Afterwards you’ll all say you didn’t want it, not you, but now you’ll do absolutely nothing to stop it.
This? Is a GIANT middle finger to US #democracy. If they pass it, your elections can just be canceled, he'll criminalize protests within a months waiting for ANY #SupremeCourt ruling enforcement to ATTEMPT to stop it
It's the final act of pure #authoritarianism.
Now you know why the barricades...
It's the final act of pure #authoritarianism.
Now you know why the barricades...
June 30, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Americans, better start practicing your sieg heil salutes to Supreme Leader. It’s 1938 again. Btw, you fell over like a house of cards. Wasnt even a challenge for Trump. Afterwards you’ll all say you didn’t want it, not you, but now you’ll do absolutely nothing to stop it.
Great win for Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral primary.
Important step forward for a Democratic Left, and for the Democratic Socialists of America.
Solidarity from a 1970s DSA member
Important step forward for a Democratic Left, and for the Democratic Socialists of America.
Solidarity from a 1970s DSA member
June 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Great win for Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral primary.
Important step forward for a Democratic Left, and for the Democratic Socialists of America.
Solidarity from a 1970s DSA member
Important step forward for a Democratic Left, and for the Democratic Socialists of America.
Solidarity from a 1970s DSA member
Once again, the US is on the dark side of world affairs--from Vietnam to Central America to Iraq and now Iran (this time is a genocidal alliance with Zionist Israel) imperialist power and war is chosen over justice and peace.
Stop the bombing.
Stop all support of Israel.
Justice and peace now.
Stop the bombing.
Stop all support of Israel.
Justice and peace now.
June 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Once again, the US is on the dark side of world affairs--from Vietnam to Central America to Iraq and now Iran (this time is a genocidal alliance with Zionist Israel) imperialist power and war is chosen over justice and peace.
Stop the bombing.
Stop all support of Israel.
Justice and peace now.
Stop the bombing.
Stop all support of Israel.
Justice and peace now.
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I’m not sharing this ironically. It shakes me to my bones right now.
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June 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I’m not sharing this ironically. It shakes me to my bones right now.
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Trump just attacked Iran. A few immediate reactions.
First off, as a U.S citizen, I'm simply appalled by Trump's refusal to seek Congressional authorization in violation of law and the constitution. Just because it's not surprising doesn't make it any less dreadful. (1/n)
First off, as a U.S citizen, I'm simply appalled by Trump's refusal to seek Congressional authorization in violation of law and the constitution. Just because it's not surprising doesn't make it any less dreadful. (1/n)
APNewsAlert: WASHINGTON (AP) — US attacked three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign as Tehran promises to retaliate.
June 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Trump just attacked Iran. A few immediate reactions.
First off, as a U.S citizen, I'm simply appalled by Trump's refusal to seek Congressional authorization in violation of law and the constitution. Just because it's not surprising doesn't make it any less dreadful. (1/n)
First off, as a U.S citizen, I'm simply appalled by Trump's refusal to seek Congressional authorization in violation of law and the constitution. Just because it's not surprising doesn't make it any less dreadful. (1/n)
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AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
June 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
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[19] Please visit my Etsy shop here: robbohan.etsy.com
My Etsy store includes other original drawings, high resolution images, details & reviews.
I arrange shipping via DHL from Ireland to the US to avoid US tariffs, let me know if you have any Questions!
My Etsy store includes other original drawings, high resolution images, details & reviews.
I arrange shipping via DHL from Ireland to the US to avoid US tariffs, let me know if you have any Questions!
June 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
[19] Please visit my Etsy shop here: robbohan.etsy.com
My Etsy store includes other original drawings, high resolution images, details & reviews.
I arrange shipping via DHL from Ireland to the US to avoid US tariffs, let me know if you have any Questions!
My Etsy store includes other original drawings, high resolution images, details & reviews.
I arrange shipping via DHL from Ireland to the US to avoid US tariffs, let me know if you have any Questions!
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Canada also has universal pre-k and an average college tuition of $7.3k/year
And in a progressive taxation system, the higher taxes help keep inequality broadly lower
Okay - but Americans' higher take-home pay brings them more happiness, right?
Nope...
m.economictimes.com/news/interna...
And in a progressive taxation system, the higher taxes help keep inequality broadly lower
Okay - but Americans' higher take-home pay brings them more happiness, right?
Nope...
m.economictimes.com/news/interna...
May 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Canada also has universal pre-k and an average college tuition of $7.3k/year
And in a progressive taxation system, the higher taxes help keep inequality broadly lower
Okay - but Americans' higher take-home pay brings them more happiness, right?
Nope...
m.economictimes.com/news/interna...
And in a progressive taxation system, the higher taxes help keep inequality broadly lower
Okay - but Americans' higher take-home pay brings them more happiness, right?
Nope...
m.economictimes.com/news/interna...
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This is how white supremacist narratives work. This claim has been litigated repeatedly and proven to be NOT TRUE. But they “feel it.” You can’t disprove it. The Lost Cause.
Reverse Discrimination.
Welfare Queens.
The whole thing survives on myths.
www.yahoo.com/news/vice-pr...
Reverse Discrimination.
Welfare Queens.
The whole thing survives on myths.
www.yahoo.com/news/vice-pr...
Vice President JD Vance says universities are racially discriminating against whites and Asians
Vance’s claims about racial “discrimination” on college campuses come as the Trump administration escalates its political battles with universities over
www.yahoo.com
May 28, 2025 at 12:45 AM
This is how white supremacist narratives work. This claim has been litigated repeatedly and proven to be NOT TRUE. But they “feel it.” You can’t disprove it. The Lost Cause.
Reverse Discrimination.
Welfare Queens.
The whole thing survives on myths.
www.yahoo.com/news/vice-pr...
Reverse Discrimination.
Welfare Queens.
The whole thing survives on myths.
www.yahoo.com/news/vice-pr...
About which I may write....one day....
Here's to the Otters of the Mulcair River in Limerick!
Good morning to everyone, but especially to all the otters, for today is their special day!
To celebrate World Otter Day, here is an engraving of an otter from the book 'The Illustrated Natural History' (1863) by J. G. Wood.
📷🦦 Reserve 590.2/WOO
#WorldOtterDay #OtterDay #Otters #RareBooks
To celebrate World Otter Day, here is an engraving of an otter from the book 'The Illustrated Natural History' (1863) by J. G. Wood.
📷🦦 Reserve 590.2/WOO
#WorldOtterDay #OtterDay #Otters #RareBooks
May 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
About which I may write....one day....
Here's to the Otters of the Mulcair River in Limerick!
Good morning to everyone, but especially to all the otters, for today is their special day!
To celebrate World Otter Day, here is an engraving of an otter from the book 'The Illustrated Natural History' (1863) by J. G. Wood.
📷🦦 Reserve 590.2/WOO
#WorldOtterDay #OtterDay #Otters #RareBooks
To celebrate World Otter Day, here is an engraving of an otter from the book 'The Illustrated Natural History' (1863) by J. G. Wood.
📷🦦 Reserve 590.2/WOO
#WorldOtterDay #OtterDay #Otters #RareBooks
May 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Here's to the Otters of the Mulcair River in Limerick!
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Read the letter, if you can. It's thoughtful, and thought out.
380 writers and organisations including Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan, Russell T Davies, Hanif Kureishi, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and George Monbiot sign letter stating the Israeli Government’s war in Gaza is genocidal and calling for an immediate ceasefire.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan among 380 writers and groups to call Gaza war ‘genocide’
Letter also signed by Hanif Kureishi and Russell T Davies urges ceasefire and unrestricted distribution of aid
www.theguardian.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Read the letter, if you can. It's thoughtful, and thought out.
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"What we are doing in Gaza is a war of extermination: indiscriminate, unrestrained, brutal, and criminal killing of civilians,” [former Prime Minister Olmert] said."
www.huffpost.com/entry/israel...
www.huffpost.com/entry/israel...
'Indiscriminate, Unrestrained, Brutal': Former Israeli PM Calls Gaza Assault 'War Crimes'
"What we are doing in Gaza is a war of extermination," former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert wrote in an op-ed aimed at Israeli citizens.
www.huffpost.com
May 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"What we are doing in Gaza is a war of extermination: indiscriminate, unrestrained, brutal, and criminal killing of civilians,” [former Prime Minister Olmert] said."
www.huffpost.com/entry/israel...
www.huffpost.com/entry/israel...
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Essential for academic research enterprises, including in the specific sense that many graduate programs (eg the ones in my dept) simply couldn't exist without them
May 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Essential for academic research enterprises, including in the specific sense that many graduate programs (eg the ones in my dept) simply couldn't exist without them
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In my utopia and music projects I never got around to tackling a rock and popular music one. Springsteen is the man of the moment. Let him stand for all my rock'n'roll heroes, especially with his concluding number: Dylan's "Chimes of Freedom".
open.spotify.com/album/1wWm7M...
open.spotify.com/album/1wWm7M...
Land Of Hope & Dreams
Bruce Springsteen · Album · 2025 · 6 songs
open.spotify.com
May 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
In my utopia and music projects I never got around to tackling a rock and popular music one. Springsteen is the man of the moment. Let him stand for all my rock'n'roll heroes, especially with his concluding number: Dylan's "Chimes of Freedom".
open.spotify.com/album/1wWm7M...
open.spotify.com/album/1wWm7M...
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There's nothing holy about writing discrimination into the law.
May 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
There's nothing holy about writing discrimination into the law.
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Columbia faculty held our weekly vigil and we will continue until all our students are home.
May 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Columbia faculty held our weekly vigil and we will continue until all our students are home.
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Honestly, I'm shocked. Fantastic news and hopefully it gets expanded
Minister for the Arts Patrick O'Donovan has publicly backed the retention of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme today saying that its impact is 'far-ranging and affects all aspects of recipients' lives'
Minister backs retention of Basic Income for Arts scheme
Minister for the Arts Patrick O'Donovan has publicly backed the retention of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme today saying that its impact is "far-ranging and affects all aspects of recipients' li...
www.rte.ie
May 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Honestly, I'm shocked. Fantastic news and hopefully it gets expanded