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Ashwini Vasanthakumar @ashwinivasantha.bsky.social · 14h

Maybe we shouldn't trust the nation state....

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14h

Border failings in Europe are eroding trust in nation states, warns Mahmood

Home secretary to tell meeting of interior ministers that international cooperation is way to curb irregular migration The failure to bring order to European borders is eroding trust in politicians and the concept of nation states, Shabana Mahmood will warn. As she hosts a meeting of fellow interior ministers to discuss migration routes through the western Balkans on Tuesday, the home secretary will say that international cooperation is the way to curb irregular migration. Continue reading...

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CADAAD Network @cadaad.bsky.social · 1d

Have you published a book recently? or a special issue? Are you working on a call for papers or abstracts? Are you organising a workshop?

If you'd like to include any of the above on the next CADAAD mailshot, please write to [email protected]

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Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 3d

Communication is key to any good relationship. For example, if you're going to start cleaning the kettle with citric acid, tell your husband first, before he makes a cup of tea...

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David Wearing @davidwearing.bsky.social · 12d

I'll say it again. Our horror at the Gaza genocide and at the atrocity in Manchester comes in both cases from the same, inherent part of our shared humanity. We need to assert that shared humanity in the face of both these evils as loudly as possible, and in as many practical ways as we can.

Kevin Schofield @kevinschofied.bsky.social · 12d

NEW: Home secretary Shabana Mahmood urges pro-Palestine protesters to consider not taking part in marches this weekend.

"Imagine if you lost a loved one to a terror attack in this country ... sometimes a little unity, a little solidarity, some love to other people is required"

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Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 12d

Comes around earlier and earlier each year.

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Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 16d

Looking back at both books, what's clear is that Labour today has nothing new to say about immigration. The shadow of Blair's 'third way' has hollowed out the party of any strongly held set of ideals, and on immigration in particular they are reactive to media narratives of confected crises

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Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 16d

I would also recommend @kamrank.bsky.social's book, which looks at the ESOL part in more detail. www.bloomsbury.com/uk/becoming-...

Becoming a Citizen

This book explores the process of acquiring UK citizenship and investigates how the naturalisation process is experienced, with an explicit focus on language pr…

www.bloomsbury.com

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Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 16d

I don't really like promoting my own work much on social media, feels strange. But if anyone's interested in Labour's approach to integration (which has not changed in a generation), I would suggest my first book. www.bloomsbury.com/uk/construct...

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Bill Taylor @caldesertsun.bsky.social · 17d

#TCMParty #Gaslight #filmsky

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Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 19d

I mean, superb work for a Friday morning.

a child wearing a hat that says respect is sitting in a crowd of people

ALT: a child wearing a hat that says respect is sitting in a crowd of people

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Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 20d

Also, 'Treyf Sandwich' sounds like a US pro golfer.

Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 20d

There's a probably a joke about New Labour not being Kosher in there, but I honestly don't have the strength to think about it.

Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 20d

Oh god, I've been using that story in my classes since it happened. If this indicates nothing more, it does imply I need to change my PPT slides...

Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 20d

He had the temerity to eat a sandwich.

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Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 20d

Similar vibes www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvgZ...

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Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 21d

Sure, if you turn the page upside down.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21d

Trump: "I was very proud to see this morning I have the highest poll numbers I've ever had."

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Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 22d

The Norwich one, from a few years ago was also nicely done. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd2n...

Norwich City Football Club - You Are Not Alone | Hand-picked by Good Ads Matter

YouTube video by Good Ads Matter Selects

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CADAAD 2026 @cadaad2026.bsky.social · 22d

🗣️📢 The call for abstracts of #cadaad2026 is out! 🗣️📢

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CADAAD 2026 @cadaad2026.bsky.social · 22d

You can also find us on Instagram 📷, where you'll encounter (ever so slightly more) aesthetically pleasing content.

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Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 23d

Already looking forward to it, and to seeing lots of amazing friends and colleagues.

CADAAD Network @cadaad.bsky.social · 23d

The CfA for the @cadaad2026.bsky.social conference at @uva-es.bsky.social is now open!

The conference theme is "Beyond Physical and Symbolic Spaces: Methods and Challenges in Critical Discourse Studies."

Dates: 8-10 July

For more details on the conference: www.cadaad2026.com/138021/detai...

CADAAD 2026

Welcome to CADAAD 2026 We are delighted to announce that the 2026 edition of the Critical Approaches to Discourse Analysis Across Disciplines (CADAAD) conference will be hosted by the University of Va...

www.cadaad2026.com

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Horace V. Wigglesworth @wiggler.bsky.social · 26d

I just want to take some time this morning to explain why, if you're a socialist, you are obliged to support trans rights, gay rights, immigrants rights and so on.

What distinguishes a socialist from a liberal philosophical is that we are universalists. We believe in a universal human dignity.

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Samuel Bennett @samtbennett.bsky.social · 26d

theonion.com/trump-spends...

Trump Spends Entire U.K. Trip Trying To Figure Out Where He Knows Prince Andrew From

LONDON—Claiming that he recognized the member of the royal family, but his memory was hazy, President Donald Trump has spent his entire trip to the U.K. trying to figure out where he knows Prince Andr...

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Laura Filardo-Llamas @laurafilardollamas.bsky.social · 28d

We are organizing #CADAAD2026 in Valladolid.
The #CFP will be launched soon.
We'll be using the handle @cadaad2026.bsky.social for updates and information.
Follow us there & help us spread the word!
#CADAADNetwork #CADAAD #CriticalDiscourseStudies

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CADAAD Network @cadaad.bsky.social · 28d

👀Look who's on Bluesky👀 @cadaad2026.bsky.social Give them a follow to keep up to date with all info about the CADAAD conference 2026 in Valladolid.

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LSE EUROPP Blog @lseeuroppblog.bsky.social · 29d

New research finds that narratives around irregular migration differ significantly across Europe, leading to inconsistent policies and a fragmented approach to governance.

✍️ Bastian Vollmer & Markus Rheindorf @iclaimeu.bsky.social blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...

How Europe talks about irregular migration – and why it matters

Narratives around irregular migration in Europe vary significantly between different countries, leading to inconsistent migration policies.

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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