Kate Zambon
@katezambon.bsky.social
Assoc. Prof. of Communication and Global Media Studies at UNH studying media, migration, and nationalism in Germany, Europe, and across the Atlantic. Alum of AnnenbergPenn. Wrote Interrogating Integration https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.14405925
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Kate Zambon
@katezambon.bsky.social
· Apr 15
INTERROGATING INTEGRATION by @katezambon.bsky.social is now available! This #OpenAccess title examines integration discourse through public debates and sporting events in Germany. Start reading here: doi.org/10.3998/mpub... #AcademicSky
I’m so grateful to University of Michigan Press for making my book #OpenAccess! The book explores the new limitations on belonging that came with public celebrations of diversity in Germany, and the risk of making the value of life contingent on benefits to the nation.
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Read this: www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
December 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Read this: www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
This. No one has the time and resources to “do their own research” for all important issues. We need to move past responsibilization.
Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
December 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This. No one has the time and resources to “do their own research” for all important issues. We need to move past responsibilization.
Traveling to the United States is now a global safety risk. Attending public events is a domestic safety risk. This risk may affect anyone, but it is not equally distributed. None of this is acceptable.
New from HRW: The arrest of an asylum seeker at the Club World Cup final in July 2025 raises serious concerns about the safety of noncitizens attending the #WorldCup2026 in the United States next year.
US: ICE Arrest at FIFA Event Spotlights Dangers for World Cup
The arrest and return of an asylum seeker who took his children to the Club World Cup soccer tournament final on July 13, 2025, raises serious concerns about the safety of noncitizens attending the 20...
www.hrw.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Traveling to the United States is now a global safety risk. Attending public events is a domestic safety risk. This risk may affect anyone, but it is not equally distributed. None of this is acceptable.
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“What is remigration, which the Department of Homeland Security is calling for?”
It’s this:
It’s this:
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
“What is remigration, which the Department of Homeland Security is calling for?”
It’s this:
It’s this:
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"Never spread the lie in the headline" should be a hard rule of 21st century journalism.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
News media has to do better with headlines that present false and unverified public health claims.
November 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
"Never spread the lie in the headline" should be a hard rule of 21st century journalism.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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The UK’s new immigration plan is a profound retreat from the humane approach Labour promised voters. Labour should recognize the enormous contributions refugees make, and the moral and legal obligation to provide protection. ✍️ HRW's @yasmineahmed.bsky.social
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pC73hJ
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pC73hJ
November 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The UK’s new immigration plan is a profound retreat from the humane approach Labour promised voters. Labour should recognize the enormous contributions refugees make, and the moral and legal obligation to provide protection. ✍️ HRW's @yasmineahmed.bsky.social
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pC73hJ
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pC73hJ
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"Large far-right German delegation to visit Washington, Trump ally says
The invitation to the capital comes as Alternative for Germany politicians seek to build closer ties to the U.S. government." www.politico.eu/article/larg...
The invitation to the capital comes as Alternative for Germany politicians seek to build closer ties to the U.S. government." www.politico.eu/article/larg...
November 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
"Large far-right German delegation to visit Washington, Trump ally says
The invitation to the capital comes as Alternative for Germany politicians seek to build closer ties to the U.S. government." www.politico.eu/article/larg...
The invitation to the capital comes as Alternative for Germany politicians seek to build closer ties to the U.S. government." www.politico.eu/article/larg...
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However we respond to this sort of news, it’s essential to keep in mind that there are *fantastic* scholars working at these institutions. What is happening to universities in Texas and elsewhere is heartbreaking.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M adopts policy requiring professors to get OK from school president to discuss certain race and gender issues.
November 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
However we respond to this sort of news, it’s essential to keep in mind that there are *fantastic* scholars working at these institutions. What is happening to universities in Texas and elsewhere is heartbreaking.
This is what happens when men who see the rest of us as non-playable characters are allowed to ravage institutions built by democracy over decades. Unfathomable, totally unnecessary suffering. This documentary returns human scale to all their “NPCs.” #USAID
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This is what happens when men who see the rest of us as non-playable characters are allowed to ravage institutions built by democracy over decades. Unfathomable, totally unnecessary suffering. This documentary returns human scale to all their “NPCs.” #USAID
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They largely want the studios & sports and don’t care about the news org. In fact, they would love it gone. Why? Because rich men, especially tech men, think they deserve no criticism and also need constant fluffing. They value a mirrortocracy over a meritocracy and welcome a mediocrity.
October 5, 2025 at 5:04 AM
They largely want the studios & sports and don’t care about the news org. In fact, they would love it gone. Why? Because rich men, especially tech men, think they deserve no criticism and also need constant fluffing. They value a mirrortocracy over a meritocracy and welcome a mediocrity.
Note to BBC: There’s a typo in your lead. It’s not BUT, but rather “AS SUCH many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress.” #Thatcher #WomensLib #Japan
October 4, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Note to BBC: There’s a typo in your lead. It’s not BUT, but rather “AS SUCH many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress.” #Thatcher #WomensLib #Japan
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Das ganze Gespräch (beim Reporterforum von Correctiv) ist sehr sehenswert, und Poschardt hat auch stärkere Momente: akademie.reporterfabrik.org/courses/cour...
October 3, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Das ganze Gespräch (beim Reporterforum von Correctiv) ist sehr sehenswert, und Poschardt hat auch stärkere Momente: akademie.reporterfabrik.org/courses/cour...
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As long as the far right shapes public opinion, and mainstream parties follow public opinion, the far right dominates politics, whether in government or not.
October 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
As long as the far right shapes public opinion, and mainstream parties follow public opinion, the far right dominates politics, whether in government or not.
Had the pleasure of meeting Haley and seeing my book out in the wild for the first time at the GSA this past weekend. Anyone interested in picking up a copy, check out the 40% off code below!
Heading to #GSA2025? Stop by our booth to browse our latest German Studies titles and meet our Editor Haley Winkle! Get 40% off all German Studies titles with code UMGSA25 until Oct 31. Browse here: buff.ly/CKDfA9Z
September 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Had the pleasure of meeting Haley and seeing my book out in the wild for the first time at the GSA this past weekend. Anyone interested in picking up a copy, check out the 40% off code below!
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This is the real reason Jimmy Kimmel is being taken off the air.
Brian Stelter: "Nexstar already owns lots of TV stations. It wants to merge with Tegna, which owns lots of other stations. In order to do that, it needs Brandon Carr, the FCC Chair's, permission."
Brian Stelter: "Nexstar already owns lots of TV stations. It wants to merge with Tegna, which owns lots of other stations. In order to do that, it needs Brandon Carr, the FCC Chair's, permission."
September 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
This is the real reason Jimmy Kimmel is being taken off the air.
Brian Stelter: "Nexstar already owns lots of TV stations. It wants to merge with Tegna, which owns lots of other stations. In order to do that, it needs Brandon Carr, the FCC Chair's, permission."
Brian Stelter: "Nexstar already owns lots of TV stations. It wants to merge with Tegna, which owns lots of other stations. In order to do that, it needs Brandon Carr, the FCC Chair's, permission."
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I wrote about how Democrats and the press aided Trump's obvious five year quest to transfer ownership of TikTok to his technofascist buddies under the pretense of security and privacy concerns:
TikTok To Be Sold To Trump’s Right Wing Billionaire Buddies And Converted Into A Propaganda Mill
Donald Trump has successfully used xenophobia and fake concerns about propaganda and national security to get what he’s long wanted: TikTok (and its fat ad revenues) are poised to be sold off…
www.techdirt.com
September 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I wrote about how Democrats and the press aided Trump's obvious five year quest to transfer ownership of TikTok to his technofascist buddies under the pretense of security and privacy concerns:
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www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Terrible news that will likely get buried under the mountain of daily bad news. The other Murdoch children, while no saints themselves, at least wanted to take the company in a more moderate way had they gained control. Your racist uncle will remain racist.
Terrible news that will likely get buried under the mountain of daily bad news. The other Murdoch children, while no saints themselves, at least wanted to take the company in a more moderate way had they gained control. Your racist uncle will remain racist.
Lachlan Murdoch cements control of Fox, WSJ media empire in new family deal
The Murdoch family reached a deal that will see Rupert Murdoch's politically conservative son Lachlan Murdoch cement control of the family media empire which includes Fox News and the Wall Street Journal.
www.reuters.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Terrible news that will likely get buried under the mountain of daily bad news. The other Murdoch children, while no saints themselves, at least wanted to take the company in a more moderate way had they gained control. Your racist uncle will remain racist.
Terrible news that will likely get buried under the mountain of daily bad news. The other Murdoch children, while no saints themselves, at least wanted to take the company in a more moderate way had they gained control. Your racist uncle will remain racist.
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From SIX years ago… insane that so many on the “center left” still don’t get the point. There is now so much solid empirical research available too.
Why copying the populist right isn’t going to save the left
The long read: Social democratic parties have been losing ground for more than two decades – but pandering to rightwing anxieties about immigration is not the solution
www.theguardian.com
September 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
From SIX years ago… insane that so many on the “center left” still don’t get the point. There is now so much solid empirical research available too.
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Insights from @mjtoma.bsky.social
re: “the American media landscape will within a generation (or sooner) consist of a lot of … avowedly right-wing outlets & a small handful of mainstream outlets that are too weak & feckless to defend what remains of our democracy.”
newrepublic.com/post/200042/...?
re: “the American media landscape will within a generation (or sooner) consist of a lot of … avowedly right-wing outlets & a small handful of mainstream outlets that are too weak & feckless to defend what remains of our democracy.”
newrepublic.com/post/200042/...?
You Think the Bari Weiss–CBS News Story Is Bad? No—It’s Much Worse.
This is an “only in America” story, all right. Creepy, corporate, neofascist America, that is.
newrepublic.com
September 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Insights from @mjtoma.bsky.social
re: “the American media landscape will within a generation (or sooner) consist of a lot of … avowedly right-wing outlets & a small handful of mainstream outlets that are too weak & feckless to defend what remains of our democracy.”
newrepublic.com/post/200042/...?
re: “the American media landscape will within a generation (or sooner) consist of a lot of … avowedly right-wing outlets & a small handful of mainstream outlets that are too weak & feckless to defend what remains of our democracy.”
newrepublic.com/post/200042/...?
Israel’s war on Gaza “is the deadliest conflict for journalists recorded, killing more journalists than both world wars, the Vietnam war, the Yugoslavia wars and the US war in Afghanistan combined.” apple.news/A6qcVl6W4Ts-...
‘He loved his work deeply’: the five Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza airstrike — Guardian US
Israel has been widely condemned for ‘double-tap’ strike on Nasser hospital in southern Gaza on Monday
apple.news
August 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Israel’s war on Gaza “is the deadliest conflict for journalists recorded, killing more journalists than both world wars, the Vietnam war, the Yugoslavia wars and the US war in Afghanistan combined.” apple.news/A6qcVl6W4Ts-...
Remember all those charity adds promising you can feed a hungry child for just $1/day? How about spending $0.18/day per taxpayer to save 14 million lives?
Study: 14 million lives could be lost due to Trump aid cuts
A new study looks at lives saved by USAID in the past and what the future without the agency will look like.
www.npr.org
July 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Remember all those charity adds promising you can feed a hungry child for just $1/day? How about spending $0.18/day per taxpayer to save 14 million lives?
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Aid seekers in Gaza have come under fire again on Wednesday. It’s been happening for weeks and has killed hundreds of Palestinians according to local officials. #AJStartHere's @sandragathmann.bsky.social explains what’s going on ⤵️
July 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Aid seekers in Gaza have come under fire again on Wednesday. It’s been happening for weeks and has killed hundreds of Palestinians according to local officials. #AJStartHere's @sandragathmann.bsky.social explains what’s going on ⤵️
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If we don’t say “2026 MEN World Cup”, we should not say “2025 WOMEN European Cup”.
Reject the “male norm” and just say “UEFA Euro 2025”, as there is no other one, so gender qualifications are unnecessary!
Similarly, tag #EURO2025 rather than #WEURO2025
Reject the “male norm” and just say “UEFA Euro 2025”, as there is no other one, so gender qualifications are unnecessary!
Similarly, tag #EURO2025 rather than #WEURO2025
July 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
If we don’t say “2026 MEN World Cup”, we should not say “2025 WOMEN European Cup”.
Reject the “male norm” and just say “UEFA Euro 2025”, as there is no other one, so gender qualifications are unnecessary!
Similarly, tag #EURO2025 rather than #WEURO2025
Reject the “male norm” and just say “UEFA Euro 2025”, as there is no other one, so gender qualifications are unnecessary!
Similarly, tag #EURO2025 rather than #WEURO2025
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Discover Germany's past and present with two brilliant titles this season from @uofmpress.bsky.social : "Interrogating Integration" and "Socialist Subjectivities"
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@livunipress.bsky.social
#GermanHistory
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@livunipress.bsky.social
#GermanHistory
June 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Discover Germany's past and present with two brilliant titles this season from @uofmpress.bsky.social : "Interrogating Integration" and "Socialist Subjectivities"
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@livunipress.bsky.social
#GermanHistory
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@livunipress.bsky.social
#GermanHistory