Anyone good sources of copaganda IN ACADEMIA I should look at (beyond the classics, of course) 3/3

Been thinking for a long time, but now again wanting to move forward on a project on how American elite universities (and particularly police science and economics) have been pivotal in all the repressive/racist turns in US CJ and policing. 2/

And, of course, a suggestion for our NY heroes to read about uneven and combined development (Rosa Luxemburg is a good start, y'all) if they want get their story right (a summary from yours truly: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....). 3/3

So a shot out to all those like Zandria Robinson, Wanda Rushing, Richard Loyd, who had seen this come more than a decade ago. 2/3

The history of colonisation is also a history of "non-violent" land grabbing and expulsions through the making of property deeds "European style". Planning and urban scholars all around the world should be ready to help if requested, btw. 2/2

As I was leaving the city, in the first day of the Fall university semester, there were many students around. Right in front of my hotel, was a bunch of students with Keffiyehs and Palestinian flags, selling snacks and giving flyers. What a great way to say goodbye. Thanks. 4/4

This is not to minimise reports on the horrible stuff going on, but to remind ourselves that the space is always open to different narratives and politics, and that we should nurture those spaces. 3/

I was worried of the possible implications of discussing Palestine amid the authoritarian environment in Germany. I was so relieved of finding a space of comradeship, critical thinking and (ugly word, but you know what I mean) free speech. 2/