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Joel White
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Friends In Common out now, come say hi on the tour : https://linktr.ee/friendsincommon @friendsincommon.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈🍉

GLARC tapes / Communal Leisure

Writing about solidarity, Islamophobia, antiracist & Queer history, No Borders, music.
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lighthousebks.bsky.social
Panel with @jakehallwrites.bsky.social, Plan C & @joeljoel.bsky.social explores the political power of solidarity, drawing from activist histories to celebrate the potential of intimate connections.

In-person AND online! lighthousebookshop.com/events/every...
November 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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historyworkshop.org.uk
How might we reassess friendship as a transformative, even revolutionary, political resource?

Laura Forster (@lauracforster.bsky.social) and Joel White (@joeljoel.bsky.social) join Marybeth Hamilton (@marybethhamilton13.bsky.social) to discuss the radical potential of friendship 🎙️🗃️
Friends in Common
How might we reassess friendship as a transformative, even revolutionary, political resource?
www.historyworkshop.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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theskinnymag.bsky.social
"When we do affinity politics, when we work non-hierarchically, it’s all about friendship"

@lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social discuss their book Friends in Common – out now on @plutopress.bsky.social
Laura C. Forster and Joel White on new book Friends in Common: The Skinny
We chat with Laura C. Forster and Joel White about their book Friends in Common, the intersection between friendship and organising, and why our intimate lives are political.
www.theskinny.co.uk
July 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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plutopress.bsky.social
⚡️TOMORROW⚡️

Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social, authors of Friend in Common, for an evening of discussion, workshops and food with @leftbookclub.bsky.social

🗓️ Thurs, July 31
⏰ 6 pm
📍The New Bridge Project
thenewbridgeproject.com/events/frien...
July 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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plutopress.bsky.social
📚BOOK EVENT📚

Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social for the Leeds launch of their new book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities

🗓️Thurs, June 26
⏰7 pm
📍The Bookish Type
thebookishtype.co.uk/collections/...
June 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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lauracforster.bsky.social
New Friends in Common post is up! I'm in conversation with my friend Evelina Gambino - talking about friendship, solidarity, and the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway. Have a look!

We've also finalised all the dates & details for our upcoming book tour 🤘
friendsincommon.bsky.social Friends In Common @friendsincommon.bsky.social · Jun 5
New blog post is up! Laura talks to the brilliant Evelina Gambino about Georgia, trains, and 'infrastructures of friendship' 🚂✊
friendsincommon.substack.com/p/infrastruc...
Infrastructures of friendship
Book launch tour news & a conversation with Evelina Gambino
friendsincommon.substack.com
June 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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thegj.bsky.social
And finally, @peterhopkins.bsky.social & @joeljoel.bsky.social reflect on Trump's Muslim-targeting travel bans and the Islamophobic politics at play in this administration.

'The "Islamophobia President" re-elected'

doi.org/10.1111/geoj... 14/14
Screenshot of a paper abstract in The Geographical Journal by Peter Hopkins & Joel White (2025) entitled 'The "Islamophobia President" re-elected' with a blue banner at the top.
June 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
joeljoel.bsky.social
I wrote a piece about bassline concerts and community archives in Bradford this weekend, and Starmer's latest descent into far-right discourse.
May 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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reproutopia.bsky.social
The UK Supreme Court’s transphobic ruling on the definition of woman last week is a defeat for all women—even, ultimately, the self-described feminists celebrating it, and the women who will gain in the short term from their alliance with the carceral state.

my latest for @thenation.com
The UK's Anti-Trans Ruling Is a Defeat for All Women
Even the self-described feminists celebrating the Supreme Court's attempt to banish trans people from womanhood will pay a heavy price.
www.thenation.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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friendsincommon.bsky.social
"It's not just about doing political work with people that we're not friends with, it's also about doing political work for or in solidarity with people that we're not actually that keen on."

The brilliant @graciemaybe.bsky.social interviewed in our latest blog post:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Angels, fellow travellers, & friendship on the move
An interview with Gracie Mae Bradley
substack.com
April 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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whatthetrans.com
Continuing the thread!

Protest in Glasgow!
AGAINST THE HATE SPEECH SOLIDARITY SALON YOU ARE INVITED TO SING, DANCE & EXPRESS YOURSELF ON SATURDAY 19TH APRIL MEETING FROM 2PM SHOWTIME FROM 2.30PM TILL 5PM GEORGE SQUARE, GLASGOW Meeting outside Glasgow City Chambers DRESSCODE: PINK WHITE & BLUE Follow us on Instagram @cabaretagainst for more info Page 1 of 3 You are invited along to the Solidarity Salon on Saturday 19th of April in Glasgow at 2pm. Salons historically were often hosted by an influential woman, at which intellectual and social topics were discussed. Salons served as a space for intellectual exchange and the dissemination of ideas. They were particularly significant for women, providing a platform for education and intellectual participation in a time when women's roles in society were often limited. This Solidarity Salon is a space for the LGBTQ+ community and allies to come together, network, share ideas and express themselves. This expression can be through speeches, spoken word, poetry, song, dance. We will be reaching out to different organisations to join us and to share their expertis resources, and support. This event is in direct response to the recent UK Supreme court ruling and the ongoing attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and their access to sports and healthcare across the globe. If you would like to speak or perform at the event on behalf of yourself or an organisation please email us at cabaretagainstthehatespeech@gmail.com OUR THREE MAIN GOALS ARE TO SING TOGETHER, CELEBRATE OUR COMMUNITY AND CHALLENGE HATE SPEECH WITH MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE. WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ANYONE WE ARE THERE TO COUNTER PROTEST WE DO NOT ALLOW INTIMIDATION TACTICS OR VIOLENCE AT OUR EVENTS THIS INCUDES ON BANNERS AND SIGNS. PLEASE ARRIVE AND LEAVE THE EVENT IN GROUPS AND COVER OR REMOVE ANY IDENTIFIABLE COLOURS, FLAGS OR SIGNS BEFORE & AFTER THE EVENT PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR OWN SIGNS, FLAGS, MEGAPHONES, INSTRUMENTS & FACE MASKS IF CONCERNED ABOUT DOXXING OR COVID PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO ANY INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE ORGANISERS OR STEWARDS AT THE CABARET. WE RESPECT EVERYONE'S RIGHT TO PROTEST BUT IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW OUR GUIDELINES YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE CABARET. PLEASE RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE'S PERSONAL SPACE AND BOUNDARIES. DO NOT TOUCH THE SOUND EQUIPMENT OR TECH. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO STAY FOR THE WHOLE DURATION OF THE EVENT. PLEASE PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE JOURNEY ACCORDINGLY THE NEAREST TRANSPORT LINKS ARE AT QUEEN STREET & GLASGOW CENTRAL TRAIN STATION PLUS MULTIPLE BUS STOPS NEARBY THE NEAREST TRANSPORT LINKS ARE AT QUEEN STREET & GLASGOW CENTRAL TRAIN STATION PLUS MULTIPLE BUS STOPS NEARBY THERE WILL BE A DESIGNATED SAFE SPACE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE EVENT. ONLY THOSE ATTENDING THE EVENT ON THE DAY WILL BE MADE AWARE OF THIS LOCATION Page 3 of 3
April 17, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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netpol.org
🏳️‍⚧️KEY ADVICE FOR TRANS SOLIDARITY PROTESTS

Our 5 key messages are the same, but it can be extra important for trans folks whose name and gender might not match ID documents and who might face transphobic abuse and misgendering to know their rights when facing police.
April 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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hjosephinegiles.bsky.social
If you want to do a practical thing for trans people, please support and share this fundraiser.

We're organising blood tests for trans people excluded by healthcare. This is the work I wrote about yesterday!

Thank you so much for you kind words and help.

www.gofundme.com/f/blood-test...
Donate to Blood tests for trans people in Edinburgh, organized by Josie Giles
We're raising money for a pilot scheme to provide free blood tests to trans peop… Josie Giles needs your support for Blood tests for trans people in Edinburgh
www.gofundme.com
April 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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friendsincommon.bsky.social
In case you missed it, our inaugral Friends in Common Blog friendsincommon.substack.com/p/welcome-fr...
included a call out for questions & testomines about 'The Friendlord':

Have you rented off a friend? Perhaps even one you lived with too? How did it affect your relationship?
Picture of a black t-shirt with two teddy bears (one on the other's shoulders) holding a pencil having written the phrase 'Your Landlord Is Not Your Friend'
April 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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friendsincommon.bsky.social
Welcome, friends! Come learn about our book and sign up for some exerpts, interviews and fun extras in the run up to its release: friendsincommon.substack.com/p/welcome-fr...
Welcome, friends!
An introduction to our new friends in common blog.
friendsincommon.substack.com
April 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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#HandsOffDisabilityBenefits
need you to email MP using this template letter

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Discuss concerns about benefit cuts & how they impact Invite MP to Parliament Meeting on 17th March 2025 4-6pm Thatcher Room Portcullis House London

www.parliament.uk/get-involved...
Draft Letter to MP
[Your full address] [And postcode] [Date] Dear [MP’s Name], My name is [your name] and I am writing to you today as a disabled resident/disabled ally in your constituency. I am writing to you about ...
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March 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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counterflows.bsky.social
We're delighted to unveil the full detailed day-by-day programme for Counterflows Festival 2025, taking place across various venues in Glasgow on the 3-6 of April.

Tickets for individual events and Friday/Saturday Day Passes are now on sale 🚀

www.counterflows.com
February 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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hhnnccnnll.bsky.social
on political struggle and subjective transformation...

hhnnccnnll.substack.com/p/after-the-...
After the rapture
This is an adapted snippet of a longer piece on endings that never end that I read at Arika in Glasgow as part of the event ‘Four Endings to Begin’.
hhnnccnnll.substack.com
December 6, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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peterhopkins.bsky.social
New report - Young Muslims in Scotland: politics, racism and the media @robinfinlay.bsky.social @joeljoel.bsky.social

Press release @newcastleuni.bsky.social

www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Young Muslims disillusioned by politics but politicised in other ways
Young Muslims are less interested in national politics in Scotland and instead are increasingly involved with local and global issues, research led by Newcastle University shows.
www.ncl.ac.uk
November 29, 2024 at 11:50 AM