VidyaKumar 🕵️🪐🚀💫⚖️🇵🇸
@vidyakumar.bsky.social
Critic, Lawyer, Senior Lecturer in Law, DPhil (Oxon) @SOASLaw School, London UK, ✍🏾 on Revolution, Int'l & Consti' Law, Space Law, Legal Theory & History, Human/Labour Rights, Law+Lit , Feminist, Founder: Race & the UK Constitution Ass'n (RUKCA) (She/Her)
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To the insane amount of new followers from the X-odus, below is some info about me and my interests, it's a bit dated. New work on "Revolution and International Law in the Americas", on "Race in the UK Constitution" and on "the JCPC in Southern Rhodesia" coming soon. #InterdisciplinaryScholar
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The LRB: thinking for people who don’t like being told what to think. Snap up a bargain subscription in our January sale – just £6 for 6 issues, as well as a free tote bag.
Subscribe here:
mylrb.co.uk/BSUFS126
Subscribe here:
mylrb.co.uk/BSUFS126
January 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The LRB: thinking for people who don’t like being told what to think. Snap up a bargain subscription in our January sale – just £6 for 6 issues, as well as a free tote bag.
Subscribe here:
mylrb.co.uk/BSUFS126
Subscribe here:
mylrb.co.uk/BSUFS126
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This is happening all over.
My daughter's school in Richfield, MN (adjacent to Minneapolis) is closing tomorrow due of out-of-control federal agents. Fourth graders spent the week building walls of snow at recess to protect their classmates from ICE. This isn't about immigration enforcement, it's about terror.
January 15, 2026 at 1:15 PM
This is happening all over.
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The deadline for this is coming up soon (17 Jan) so if you are interested, go for it! And if you want to chat about law at Leeds, let me know!
Two lectureship positions are now open at our gaff @lawatleeds.bsky.social (both teaching and research Grade 8)!!
In a country where there is HE decimation everywhere, our law school is hiring!
Lovingtons are encouraged to apply!
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
In a country where there is HE decimation everywhere, our law school is hiring!
Lovingtons are encouraged to apply!
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lecturer in Law
**2 Posts**Are you an outstanding individual with the ambition to join a thriving law school and to contribute to the further development of the School and its research centres? Are you passionate abo...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk
January 7, 2026 at 12:37 PM
The deadline for this is coming up soon (17 Jan) so if you are interested, go for it! And if you want to chat about law at Leeds, let me know!
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📢 A gentle reminder that there's still time to submit abstracts for our Special Issue proposal on 'Temporalities of Crisis: Rethinking Borders, Migration, and the Politics of Exception'.
We welcome interdisciplinary, critical, reflective contributions & would be very glad to read your work.👇
We welcome interdisciplinary, critical, reflective contributions & would be very glad to read your work.👇
January 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
📢 A gentle reminder that there's still time to submit abstracts for our Special Issue proposal on 'Temporalities of Crisis: Rethinking Borders, Migration, and the Politics of Exception'.
We welcome interdisciplinary, critical, reflective contributions & would be very glad to read your work.👇
We welcome interdisciplinary, critical, reflective contributions & would be very glad to read your work.👇
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🎉 HUGE WIN: the Government has dropped plans for mandatory digital ID.
We've maintained from the start that any digital ID system should be voluntary and focus on helping people access vital services, rather than digitally excluding them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We've maintained from the start that any digital ID system should be voluntary and focus on helping people access vital services, rather than digitally excluding them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 11:07 AM
🎉 HUGE WIN: the Government has dropped plans for mandatory digital ID.
We've maintained from the start that any digital ID system should be voluntary and focus on helping people access vital services, rather than digitally excluding them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We've maintained from the start that any digital ID system should be voluntary and focus on helping people access vital services, rather than digitally excluding them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Musk also shared an embedded post arguing: “White solidarity is the only way to survive.”
White nationalism.
White nationalism.
January 9, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Musk also shared an embedded post arguing: “White solidarity is the only way to survive.”
White nationalism.
White nationalism.
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The John Birch Society was once ostracized in conservative circles for its conspiratorial lunacy. But now it’s back.
This JBS post, a version of the white nationalist great replacement theory,was shared by Elon Musk with his more than 230 million followers on X.
White nationalism.
This JBS post, a version of the white nationalist great replacement theory,was shared by Elon Musk with his more than 230 million followers on X.
White nationalism.
January 9, 2026 at 1:09 PM
The John Birch Society was once ostracized in conservative circles for its conspiratorial lunacy. But now it’s back.
This JBS post, a version of the white nationalist great replacement theory,was shared by Elon Musk with his more than 230 million followers on X.
White nationalism.
This JBS post, a version of the white nationalist great replacement theory,was shared by Elon Musk with his more than 230 million followers on X.
White nationalism.
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In fact we have records of at least 65,000 immigrants in the late MEDIEVAL period. This means real numbers were significantly higher. In England more than 1% of the population was foreign born (never mind 2nd gen) with numbers as high as 1 in 10 in cities. There’s a database!
January 8, 2026 at 12:27 PM
In fact we have records of at least 65,000 immigrants in the late MEDIEVAL period. This means real numbers were significantly higher. In England more than 1% of the population was foreign born (never mind 2nd gen) with numbers as high as 1 in 10 in cities. There’s a database!
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Not content.
No other word has done more damage to the craft of writing in recent years than “content”. Even if you’re using the word “content” ironically, or as a cute little joke, don’t. When someone calls writing “content” they’re pissing on someone’s hard work & passion. “Content” is Technosatan’s henchword.
January 7, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Not content.
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'in this climate...higher education institutions need to strengthen their collective voice to safeguard the championing of equality, diversity, and inclusion that are essential to the civic impact of universities.'
The fragile future of EDI demands bold university leadership
In a climate of increasing resistance, Arun Verma and Jason Arday argue that universities must strengthen their voice to defend inclusion, equity, and academic freedom In a climate of increasing resis...
wonkhe.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:40 AM
'in this climate...higher education institutions need to strengthen their collective voice to safeguard the championing of equality, diversity, and inclusion that are essential to the civic impact of universities.'
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'Despite all their difficulties, universities remain an enormous and irreplaceable national asset. As well as educating millions of people, they generate about £24bn in export earnings, which is about 1% of GDP – more than aircraft manufacturing and legal services combined'. 1/2
The Guardian view on universities: Labour needs a clearer plan | Editorial
Editorial: Ministers promised a ‘change of approach’, but their new tax could tip weaker institutions over the edge
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:15 AM
'Despite all their difficulties, universities remain an enormous and irreplaceable national asset. As well as educating millions of people, they generate about £24bn in export earnings, which is about 1% of GDP – more than aircraft manufacturing and legal services combined'. 1/2
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I was also one of the legal experts but have ended up on the sub editor’s floor.I’d suggest three cumulative reasons…
1. If Parliament had meant that in 1986, it had ample opportunity to make it clear
2. The introduction of ‘clarifying’ Regs suggests they did not then, that power was never there
1. If Parliament had meant that in 1986, it had ample opportunity to make it clear
2. The introduction of ‘clarifying’ Regs suggests they did not then, that power was never there
Met using outdated powers to police pro-Palestine protests, say legal experts
Lawyers argue ‘cumulative disruption’ regulations were quashed in May and should therefore not be used
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I was also one of the legal experts but have ended up on the sub editor’s floor.I’d suggest three cumulative reasons…
1. If Parliament had meant that in 1986, it had ample opportunity to make it clear
2. The introduction of ‘clarifying’ Regs suggests they did not then, that power was never there
1. If Parliament had meant that in 1986, it had ample opportunity to make it clear
2. The introduction of ‘clarifying’ Regs suggests they did not then, that power was never there
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White House has filed its War Powers report for the attack on Venezuela.
I used to help draft these reports and this is an unusual specimen.
It promotes a number of political narratives, including about the attack being a "law enforcement operation" and framing Maduro as a "narco-terrorist." 1/n
I used to help draft these reports and this is an unusual specimen.
It promotes a number of political narratives, including about the attack being a "law enforcement operation" and framing Maduro as a "narco-terrorist." 1/n
January 6, 2026 at 1:21 AM
White House has filed its War Powers report for the attack on Venezuela.
I used to help draft these reports and this is an unusual specimen.
It promotes a number of political narratives, including about the attack being a "law enforcement operation" and framing Maduro as a "narco-terrorist." 1/n
I used to help draft these reports and this is an unusual specimen.
It promotes a number of political narratives, including about the attack being a "law enforcement operation" and framing Maduro as a "narco-terrorist." 1/n
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Woah.
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reminds the United States if they attack Greenland it'll be war with Europe: “Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. And since Denmark is a member of NATO, Greenland will, in principle, also be subject to NATO defence”.
January 6, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Woah.
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'Police forces across the country have recorded an increase in hate crimes over the past year, with a significant rise in racially motivated offences in Scotland as well as religious hate crimes targeting Muslims in England and Wales.' 1/2
Racial and religious hate crime on UK public transport is growing, data shows
Anti-racism groups warn some people are avoiding public transport or limiting their use of it for fear of abuse
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:35 AM
'Police forces across the country have recorded an increase in hate crimes over the past year, with a significant rise in racially motivated offences in Scotland as well as religious hate crimes targeting Muslims in England and Wales.' 1/2
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2026
December 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
2026
And Yet The Poems - love this👇🏾 ❤️
i imagine the earth when I am no more:
Nothing happens, no loss, it’s still a strange pageant
- Czeslaw Milosz
Nothing happens, no loss, it’s still a strange pageant
- Czeslaw Milosz
December 29, 2025 at 2:40 AM
And Yet The Poems - love this👇🏾 ❤️
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Why AI writing is mid
How the current way of training language models destroys any voice (and hope of good writing).
www.interconnects.ai/p/why-ai-wri...
How the current way of training language models destroys any voice (and hope of good writing).
www.interconnects.ai/p/why-ai-wri...
Why AI writing is mid
How the current way of training language models destroys any voice (and hope of good writing).
www.interconnects.ai
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Why AI writing is mid
How the current way of training language models destroys any voice (and hope of good writing).
www.interconnects.ai/p/why-ai-wri...
How the current way of training language models destroys any voice (and hope of good writing).
www.interconnects.ai/p/why-ai-wri...
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Reminder that Henry Hoovers are made in Britain by a unionised workforce
December 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Reminder that Henry Hoovers are made in Britain by a unionised workforce
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Historians: Famously don't like to do a lot of reading.
Ah-may-zing.
Ah-may-zing.
December 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Historians: Famously don't like to do a lot of reading.
Ah-may-zing.
Ah-may-zing.
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How Christmas Murder Mysteries Became a U.K. Holiday Tradition
In these Christmas tales, Santa has a very low survival rate /
www.atlasobscura.com/articles/chr...
In these Christmas tales, Santa has a very low survival rate /
www.atlasobscura.com/articles/chr...
How Christmas Murder Mysteries Became a U.K. Holiday Tradition
In these Christmas tales, Santa has a very low survival rate.
www.atlasobscura.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
How Christmas Murder Mysteries Became a U.K. Holiday Tradition
In these Christmas tales, Santa has a very low survival rate /
www.atlasobscura.com/articles/chr...
In these Christmas tales, Santa has a very low survival rate /
www.atlasobscura.com/articles/chr...
Finally - the inspiration to begin 2026 by clearing off everything unfinished.👇🏾
I'm starting a new thread of browser tabs I'm closing, as I either do the thing I had them open for, or decide I don't need them any more. #TabClosed2026
I'm going to do it! And I'm going to skeet them as I close them, so you can enjoy the random stuff that's clogged everything up too.
December 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Finally - the inspiration to begin 2026 by clearing off everything unfinished.👇🏾