Megan Povey
@meganjpovey.bsky.social
Professor of Food Physics at the University of Leeds and a University and College Union (UCU) activist. One time National Pensions Negotiator for the UCU
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Essex students found out their campus was closing from a link in a WhatsApp chat.
800 students uprooted.
400 jobs cut.
One university in crisis.
Students and staff deserve better.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
800 students uprooted.
400 jobs cut.
One university in crisis.
Students and staff deserve better.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Essex student 'devastated' by campus closure
Four hundred staff jobs are also being axed in cost-cutting measures by the University of Essex.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Essex students found out their campus was closing from a link in a WhatsApp chat.
800 students uprooted.
400 jobs cut.
One university in crisis.
Students and staff deserve better.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
800 students uprooted.
400 jobs cut.
One university in crisis.
Students and staff deserve better.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Anyone interested in the rise of techno-authoritarianism/broligarchs and why they're targeting Europe, I've stumbled on this great resource. Use it. authoritarian-stack.info cc @francescabria.bsky.social
The Authoritarian Stack
How Tech Billionaires Are Building a Post-Democratic America — And Why Europe Is Next
authoritarian-stack.info
December 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Anyone interested in the rise of techno-authoritarianism/broligarchs and why they're targeting Europe, I've stumbled on this great resource. Use it. authoritarian-stack.info cc @francescabria.bsky.social
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So Trump’s NSS is really about defining how US imperialism can sustain itself when its hegemony is being challenged by rivals that sense its weakness.
And it’s going to be much tougher for traditional US allies such as EU & JPN. Trump summed it up recently, “A lot of our allies aren’t our friends.”
And it’s going to be much tougher for traditional US allies such as EU & JPN. Trump summed it up recently, “A lot of our allies aren’t our friends.”
My latest column, on Trump’s new National Security Strategy. socialistworker.co.uk/alex-callini...
Alex Callinicos: Trump’s new strategy to combat US decline
The US's National Security Strategy confirms important shifts around US's imperialism's orientation towards Russia and China.
socialistworker.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
So Trump’s NSS is really about defining how US imperialism can sustain itself when its hegemony is being challenged by rivals that sense its weakness.
And it’s going to be much tougher for traditional US allies such as EU & JPN. Trump summed it up recently, “A lot of our allies aren’t our friends.”
And it’s going to be much tougher for traditional US allies such as EU & JPN. Trump summed it up recently, “A lot of our allies aren’t our friends.”
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Renewed free to read link. as.ft.com/r/2706dddc-f...
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Renewed free to read link. as.ft.com/r/2706dddc-f...
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‘There are thinkers like Hegel for whom history is essentially over, and others like Schopenhauer for whom it doesn’t matter much whether it is or not, given the immutable nature of human wretchedness.’
Terry Eagleton on Schopenhauer’s gloom:
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Terry Eagleton on Schopenhauer’s gloom:
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Terry Eagleton · Pregnant with Monsters: Schopenhauer makes a stir
Schopenhauer has long held the title of gloomiest philosopher in history. He sees human existence not as grand tragedy...
www.lrb.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM
‘There are thinkers like Hegel for whom history is essentially over, and others like Schopenhauer for whom it doesn’t matter much whether it is or not, given the immutable nature of human wretchedness.’
Terry Eagleton on Schopenhauer’s gloom:
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Terry Eagleton on Schopenhauer’s gloom:
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
Joe Lonsdale Calls For Public Hangings
Silicon Valley radicalization escalates
www.thenerdreich.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
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Interesting review of two new books on US foreign policy in the Middle East. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... The sorry history of US policy in the Middle East
The sorry history of US policy in the Middle East
This administration’s transactionalism marks a departure in America’s approach to Israel, Palestine and the rest of the region
giftarticle.ft.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Interesting review of two new books on US foreign policy in the Middle East. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... The sorry history of US policy in the Middle East
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More evidence that Trump isn’t into confronting China. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... Japan frustrated at Trump administration’s silence over row with China
Japan frustrated at Trump administration’s silence over row with China
Tokyo asks US to be more vocal in its support after Beijing reacted furiously to prime minister’s comments about Taiwan
giftarticle.ft.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM
More evidence that Trump isn’t into confronting China. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... Japan frustrated at Trump administration’s silence over row with China
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‘The final postscript has to go to former Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes though, who in late 2010 shrugged off the success of a small but rising rival called Netflix, telling the NYT: “It’s a bit like, is the Albanian army going to take over the world? I don’t think so.”’
December 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
‘The final postscript has to go to former Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes though, who in late 2010 shrugged off the success of a small but rising rival called Netflix, telling the NYT: “It’s a bit like, is the Albanian army going to take over the world? I don’t think so.”’
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"Trump, in his way, is as much of a wolf as Putin. Europe has run out of excuses to pretend otherwise". My Swamp Notes with @martinsandbu.ft.com on why Europe must make those frozen Russian assets work for Ukraine. The time for that is now. as.ft.com/r/9144c41b-7...
Europe’s fateful moment
[FREE TO READ] The EU faces a historic choice: whether or not to unlock frozen Russian assets and save the Ukrainian war effort
as.ft.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"Trump, in his way, is as much of a wolf as Putin. Europe has run out of excuses to pretend otherwise". My Swamp Notes with @martinsandbu.ft.com on why Europe must make those frozen Russian assets work for Ukraine. The time for that is now. as.ft.com/r/9144c41b-7...
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One of our branch co-presidents, Jordan Osserman, talking on BBC Essex this morning about the devastating cuts to our University, and what needs to be done about them. Please share.
We had yet more shocking news this morning - stay tuned.
We had yet more shocking news this morning - stay tuned.
December 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
One of our branch co-presidents, Jordan Osserman, talking on BBC Essex this morning about the devastating cuts to our University, and what needs to be done about them. Please share.
We had yet more shocking news this morning - stay tuned.
We had yet more shocking news this morning - stay tuned.
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Important statement on worker solidarity with Palestine. prensaobrera.com/english/join...
Joint Statement from the International Trade-Union Meeting for Palestine
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prensaobrera.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Important statement on worker solidarity with Palestine. prensaobrera.com/english/join...
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Excellent article against European militarism by Kieran Allen. rebelnews.ie/2025/12/01/u...
Ukraine War is a Glimpse of the Future Our Rulers Want for Us - REBEL
General Fabien Mandon was dressed up in his full military regalia to…
rebelnews.ie
December 2, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Excellent article against European militarism by Kieran Allen. rebelnews.ie/2025/12/01/u...
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My latest column, on the continuing budget soap opera. socialistworker.co.uk/labour/reeve...
Alex Callinicos: Reeves on the brink of ruin over ‘lies’ row
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves really are the gang that couldn’t shoot straight.
socialistworker.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
My latest column, on the continuing budget soap opera. socialistworker.co.uk/labour/reeve...
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Here’s an article I wrote on Your Party for a website managed by the Partido Obrero in Argentina. It may provide some background to the exciting YP conference this weekend. internationaldebates.com/english/the-...
The SWP’s position on Your Party (an introduction)
By Alex Callinicos (SWP, United Kingdom)
internationaldebates.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Here’s an article I wrote on Your Party for a website managed by the Partido Obrero in Argentina. It may provide some background to the exciting YP conference this weekend. internationaldebates.com/english/the-...
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Derby University is in chaos and management caused it.
🔻 265 redundancies proposed
🔻 Nursing & early childhood studies at risk
🔻 Staff pushed through a rushed, unfair process
Show your support for staff and students on strike from tomorrow.
www.thecanary.co/long-read/20...
🔻 265 redundancies proposed
🔻 Nursing & early childhood studies at risk
🔻 Staff pushed through a rushed, unfair process
Show your support for staff and students on strike from tomorrow.
www.thecanary.co/long-read/20...
Derby University is sleepwalking into a disaster - as the UCU has exposed
The Canary speaks to the UCU chair at Derby University - as staff prepare to take strike action over redundancies
www.thecanary.co
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Derby University is in chaos and management caused it.
🔻 265 redundancies proposed
🔻 Nursing & early childhood studies at risk
🔻 Staff pushed through a rushed, unfair process
Show your support for staff and students on strike from tomorrow.
www.thecanary.co/long-read/20...
🔻 265 redundancies proposed
🔻 Nursing & early childhood studies at risk
🔻 Staff pushed through a rushed, unfair process
Show your support for staff and students on strike from tomorrow.
www.thecanary.co/long-read/20...
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We are living at a time when university leadership amplifies anti-intellectual tropes and technologies
These are very troubling times
These are very troubling times
November 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We are living at a time when university leadership amplifies anti-intellectual tropes and technologies
These are very troubling times
These are very troubling times
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600 ICE agents were supposed to be deployed to Canal Street. Hundreds of New Yorkers gathered instead.
Quick summary by me:
Quick summary by me:
November 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
600 ICE agents were supposed to be deployed to Canal Street. Hundreds of New Yorkers gathered instead.
Quick summary by me:
Quick summary by me:
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on.ft.com/44oxLlC Brazil offers lesson in winning the ‘Taco’ trade
Brazil offers lesson in winning the ‘Taco’ trade
Global politicians need to understand that White House policy is driven by melodrama and instinct
on.ft.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
on.ft.com/44oxLlC Brazil offers lesson in winning the ‘Taco’ trade
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“We have a duty to offer a real alternative. Your Party must be explicitly socialist, anti-imperialist and anti-Zionist—and also as maximally democratic.
“History will not forgive us if we fail to capitalise on this moment. The options are socialism or barbarism.
- Zarah Sultana
“History will not forgive us if we fail to capitalise on this moment. The options are socialism or barbarism.
- Zarah Sultana
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
“We have a duty to offer a real alternative. Your Party must be explicitly socialist, anti-imperialist and anti-Zionist—and also as maximally democratic.
“History will not forgive us if we fail to capitalise on this moment. The options are socialism or barbarism.
- Zarah Sultana
“History will not forgive us if we fail to capitalise on this moment. The options are socialism or barbarism.
- Zarah Sultana
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You have until 5pm to vote safely.
Get it in.
We can build a better future for HE and only you can decide it.
Get it in.
We can build a better future for HE and only you can decide it.
November 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
You have until 5pm to vote safely.
Get it in.
We can build a better future for HE and only you can decide it.
Get it in.
We can build a better future for HE and only you can decide it.
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The authors of this article hate Irish neutrality so much that it takes them quite a time to utter the name - Catherine Connolly - of Ireland’s new antiwar president. Their fuming, alongside assorted defence wonks, at Ireland’s failure to toe the NATO line is quite funny.
November 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The authors of this article hate Irish neutrality so much that it takes them quite a time to utter the name - Catherine Connolly - of Ireland’s new antiwar president. Their fuming, alongside assorted defence wonks, at Ireland’s failure to toe the NATO line is quite funny.
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Paul Nowak is with us. @tuc.org.uk
We can do this, for a stronger, fairer future for our universities.
Use your vote. Vote yes.
We can do this, for a stronger, fairer future for our universities.
Use your vote. Vote yes.
November 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Paul Nowak is with us. @tuc.org.uk
We can do this, for a stronger, fairer future for our universities.
Use your vote. Vote yes.
We can do this, for a stronger, fairer future for our universities.
Use your vote. Vote yes.