Laura Trafí-Prats
@lala-trapra.bsky.social
Reader at Manchester Met University. I am engaged in education research and other shit concerning how to live and die in Earth; affect, political ecology, posthuman education studies, and feminist radical cultures in contemporary art and academic writing.
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The Great Hunger is coming
July 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The Great Hunger is coming
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More Labour MPs oppose disability cuts than there are Tory MPs www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/06...
More Labour MPs oppose disability cuts than there are Tory MPs
Discussion has been continuous in the Murphy family kitchen this morning.
After discussing Labour’s strategy, we moved on to its plans for disability benefit cuts, which it is thought are opposed by ...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
June 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
More Labour MPs oppose disability cuts than there are Tory MPs www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/06...
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Kristi Noem is seen as a "delicate, beautiful, tiny woman" while leading DHS, yet Rep. McIver was arrested for protesting it, and Sen. Padilla was tackled for even questioning it.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
The "delicate, beautiful, tiny" fascism of Kristi Noem
The right thinks Noem is the victim of Sen. Padilla's assault. But what about Rep. McIver?
www.motherjones.com
June 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Kristi Noem is seen as a "delicate, beautiful, tiny woman" while leading DHS, yet Rep. McIver was arrested for protesting it, and Sen. Padilla was tackled for even questioning it.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
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An advance look at “On Parade,” David Plunkert’s cover for next week's issue. #NewYorkerCovers
June 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
An advance look at “On Parade,” David Plunkert’s cover for next week's issue. #NewYorkerCovers
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Harvard University will relinquish its ownership of two haunting images of an enslaved father and his daughter after settling a six-year legal battle with a woman who says she is their descendant.
Harvard Relents After Protracted Fight Over Slave Photos
www.nytimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Harvard University will relinquish its ownership of two haunting images of an enslaved father and his daughter after settling a six-year legal battle with a woman who says she is their descendant.
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No kings, masters, overlords or any of that bullshit. Time to take the country back.
May 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
No kings, masters, overlords or any of that bullshit. Time to take the country back.
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Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw
May 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw
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May 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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An honor to have the great @dgtam86.bsky.social read my book
"As China remains difficult to access, these human stories—which highlight the nation’s diversity amid a narrowing of identity politics—are essential to understanding it."
foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/09/c...
"As China remains difficult to access, these human stories—which highlight the nation’s diversity amid a narrowing of identity politics—are essential to understanding it."
foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/09/c...
A Thousand Ways of Being Chinese
Emily Feng’s “Let Only Red Flowers Bloom” delves into identity in Xi’s China.
foreignpolicy.com
May 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
An honor to have the great @dgtam86.bsky.social read my book
"As China remains difficult to access, these human stories—which highlight the nation’s diversity amid a narrowing of identity politics—are essential to understanding it."
foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/09/c...
"As China remains difficult to access, these human stories—which highlight the nation’s diversity amid a narrowing of identity politics—are essential to understanding it."
foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/09/c...
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Linda McMahon wrote Harvard a letter to which they responded by noting areas that are in need of corrections and then posted it on social media.
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏
May 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Linda McMahon wrote Harvard a letter to which they responded by noting areas that are in need of corrections and then posted it on social media.
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏
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“The government’s planning and infrastructure bill is the worst assault on England’s ecosystems in living memory. It erases decades of environmental protections, including inherited EU legislation which even the Tories promised to uphold.”
Please read & share.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Please read & share.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour’s great nature sellout is the worst attack on England’s ecosystems I’ve seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot
The horrifying planning bill, which rips up environmental protections, was drafted with CEOs in mind. We know because Keir Starmer told us, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
“The government’s planning and infrastructure bill is the worst assault on England’s ecosystems in living memory. It erases decades of environmental protections, including inherited EU legislation which even the Tories promised to uphold.”
Please read & share.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Please read & share.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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💥 BREAKING: Levi Strauss shareholders voted today to reject a proposal calling on the company to cease / abolish all DEI efforts (tally TBD). LEVI Board: “Diversity and inclusion principles are critical in ensuring that our products reflect and are relevant to our diverse global consumer base.”
April 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
💥 BREAKING: Levi Strauss shareholders voted today to reject a proposal calling on the company to cease / abolish all DEI efforts (tally TBD). LEVI Board: “Diversity and inclusion principles are critical in ensuring that our products reflect and are relevant to our diverse global consumer base.”
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A serotonin boost for your Monday feed 💙🐻❄️
April 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A serotonin boost for your Monday feed 💙🐻❄️
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Thousands of academics and professional services staff are losing their jobs. What are their chances of finding another position, either in higher education or elsewhere? Tom Williams talks to several people who have been forced to find out, while Alexandra Wilson recounts her own story
#AcademicSky
#AcademicSky
So you’ve been laid off. What now?
Thousands of academics and professional services staff are losing their jobs across the UK. What are their chances of finding another position, either in higher education or elsewhere? Tom Williams ta...
www.timeshighereducation.com
April 3, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Thousands of academics and professional services staff are losing their jobs. What are their chances of finding another position, either in higher education or elsewhere? Tom Williams talks to several people who have been forced to find out, while Alexandra Wilson recounts her own story
#AcademicSky
#AcademicSky
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Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.
April 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.
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A little series about writing with research partners, starting with why partner at all patthomson.net/2025/03/31/w...
writing with research partners – part one
I rarely research anything without a partner. Often more than one. And this has been the case for a very long time. ( Of course I do occasionally research partner-less, but understand that this is …
patthomson.net
March 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A little series about writing with research partners, starting with why partner at all patthomson.net/2025/03/31/w...
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Earlier this year, our Institute was featured on the UN Academic Impact website, introducing our mission and highlights from our launch event to the world.
Discover what guides us in making a positive impact on #ChildrensFutures: www.un.org/en/academic-...
Discover what guides us in making a positive impact on #ChildrensFutures: www.un.org/en/academic-...
Manchester Metropolitan University launches new Institute for Children’s Futures | United Nations
To mark World Children’s Day, Manchester Metropolitan University welcomed over 100 delegates to celebrate the launch of its new Institute for Children’s Futures (ICF). The ICF brings together the Univ...
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March 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Earlier this year, our Institute was featured on the UN Academic Impact website, introducing our mission and highlights from our launch event to the world.
Discover what guides us in making a positive impact on #ChildrensFutures: www.un.org/en/academic-...
Discover what guides us in making a positive impact on #ChildrensFutures: www.un.org/en/academic-...
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Concerned/confused about Labour's direction on disability. Check out this event:
Social Murder in Labour’s Pathways to Work
Date: 10 apr • 17:30
Location: BR G.78 Brooks Building MMU & Online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-mur...
Social Murder in Labour’s Pathways to Work
Date: 10 apr • 17:30
Location: BR G.78 Brooks Building MMU & Online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-mur...
Social Murder in Labour’s Pathways to Work
This event
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Concerned/confused about Labour's direction on disability. Check out this event:
Social Murder in Labour’s Pathways to Work
Date: 10 apr • 17:30
Location: BR G.78 Brooks Building MMU & Online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-mur...
Social Murder in Labour’s Pathways to Work
Date: 10 apr • 17:30
Location: BR G.78 Brooks Building MMU & Online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-mur...
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thinking about princess mononoke a lot, these days
March 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
thinking about princess mononoke a lot, these days
WTF😡🤬‼️
They are just disappearing people off the street. Having a hard time thinking about literally anything else.
Not sure if this has been shared here yet, but this is video of Rumeysa Ozturk's arrest posted by WCVB. It's terrifying.
March 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
WTF😡🤬‼️
Now, I am more hopeful for my upcoming trip to Denver.
March 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Now, I am more hopeful for my upcoming trip to Denver.
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Savor the beauty of the moment.
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March 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Savor the beauty of the moment.
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MAGAist discovering the perks of slashing government programs the hard way. It seems that they did not learn sufficiently about the pharmaceutical companies and capitalist interests behind the first opiod crisis, and voted for inhuman corporativism again. The zombie apocalypse 2.1 is in its way.
March 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
MAGAist discovering the perks of slashing government programs the hard way. It seems that they did not learn sufficiently about the pharmaceutical companies and capitalist interests behind the first opiod crisis, and voted for inhuman corporativism again. The zombie apocalypse 2.1 is in its way.
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
March 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage