Shakuntala
@banaji.bsky.social
Media Professor LSE /disinformation/social change/young people; trade unionist/ socialist - everything’s ideological but some ideologies lead to affordable healthcare, forests and public parks; others lead to discrimination and genocide.
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Shakuntala
@banaji.bsky.social
· Nov 23
Items where Author is "Banaji, Shakuntala" - LSE Research Online
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Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
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Bloody hell -they're actively seeking out meetings with those who've accused universities of “poisoning the minds” of students, claiming they spread a “twisted interpretation of history.”
Surely they're clever enough to realise kissing far right arse will not stop the book burnings if they get in
Surely they're clever enough to realise kissing far right arse will not stop the book burnings if they get in
November 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Bloody hell -they're actively seeking out meetings with those who've accused universities of “poisoning the minds” of students, claiming they spread a “twisted interpretation of history.”
Surely they're clever enough to realise kissing far right arse will not stop the book burnings if they get in
Surely they're clever enough to realise kissing far right arse will not stop the book burnings if they get in
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This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started
November 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started
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China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice.
The UK is following the US model. Wealth concentrated in fewer hands. 24m can't attain minimum standard of living, real average wage unchanged since 2008, public services eroded, profiteering is rife.
The UK is following the US model. Wealth concentrated in fewer hands. 24m can't attain minimum standard of living, real average wage unchanged since 2008, public services eroded, profiteering is rife.
China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice
Despite the US’s economic success, income inequality remains breathtaking. But this is no glitch – it’s the system
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice.
The UK is following the US model. Wealth concentrated in fewer hands. 24m can't attain minimum standard of living, real average wage unchanged since 2008, public services eroded, profiteering is rife.
The UK is following the US model. Wealth concentrated in fewer hands. 24m can't attain minimum standard of living, real average wage unchanged since 2008, public services eroded, profiteering is rife.
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School repairs left unfinished as firm behind PFI contract goes into liquidation.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
Repairs left unfinished as firm behind huge schools PFI contract goes into liquidation
The news heightens concerns that 88 schools in Stoke-on-Trent could be left with unfinished work.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
School repairs left unfinished as firm behind PFI contract goes into liquidation.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
Massive profiteering from PFI. After 25-30 years assets need to be in good condition before transfer to the public body. Then the company goes bust.
Govt doing more PFI deals.
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Preliminary investigations show a gas leak triggered the explosion, which also flattened nearby homes, authorities say.
Explosion at glue factory in eastern Pakistan kills at least 16
Preliminary investigations show a gas leak triggered the explosion, which also flattened nearby homes, authorities say.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Preliminary investigations show a gas leak triggered the explosion, which also flattened nearby homes, authorities say.
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This is absolutely disgusting. Larry Summers discussed wanting to fuck a former Harvard student who was Chinese with Epstein. He nick named her "peril" a reference to the racist "yellow peril."
Larry Summers needs to resign.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
Larry Summers needs to resign.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
November 17, 2025 at 2:58 AM
This is absolutely disgusting. Larry Summers discussed wanting to fuck a former Harvard student who was Chinese with Epstein. He nick named her "peril" a reference to the racist "yellow peril."
Larry Summers needs to resign.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
Larry Summers needs to resign.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
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Thinking about how a couple of weeks ago, I was alone in a courthouse bathroom during a trial break, and someone (probably opposing counsel, but Idk for sure) reported "a man in the women's bathroom" and a cop barged in and demanded I leave the stall in the middle of doing my business.
November 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Thinking about how a couple of weeks ago, I was alone in a courthouse bathroom during a trial break, and someone (probably opposing counsel, but Idk for sure) reported "a man in the women's bathroom" and a cop barged in and demanded I leave the stall in the middle of doing my business.
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"Iran is facing its worst water crisis in decades. With no end in sight and authorities warning they may even have to evacuate the capital of 10 million people, residents like Ensani are scrambling to respond."
www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/i...
www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/i...
Taps run dry as water crisis forces Iran to consider evacuating its capital
A prolonged drought along with years of overconsumption, an inefficient agricultural sector and mismanagement have led to the problem, analysts say.
www.nbcnews.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
"Iran is facing its worst water crisis in decades. With no end in sight and authorities warning they may even have to evacuate the capital of 10 million people, residents like Ensani are scrambling to respond."
www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/i...
www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/i...
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Samir Zitouni, the rail worker who saved passengers from stabbings, leaves hospital www.bbc.com/news/article...
Train worker who saved passengers from stabbings leaves hospital
Samir Zitouni's family say they are "really happy" but that he faces a significant recovery.
www.bbc.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Samir Zitouni, the rail worker who saved passengers from stabbings, leaves hospital www.bbc.com/news/article...
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We just raised $1 million dollars for our transition to City Hall. The groundwork to make this city a fairer and more affordable place is happening because of you.
November 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We just raised $1 million dollars for our transition to City Hall. The groundwork to make this city a fairer and more affordable place is happening because of you.
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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 1:05 PM
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Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
He said that the agents would throw food at them to eat. The agents threatened to withhold food for a week and to beat him up if he didn't sign deportation papers. He said he saw others refuse and get beaten/receive no food. He signed because he was afraid.
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
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been doing some light reading about the aftermath of the korean dictatorship and I think it's really important that we repeat this to ourselves, to our friends, to our neighbors, to our politicians
Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
He said that the agents would throw food at them to eat. The agents threatened to withhold food for a week and to beat him up if he didn't sign deportation papers. He said he saw others refuse and get beaten/receive no food. He signed because he was afraid.
November 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
been doing some light reading about the aftermath of the korean dictatorship and I think it's really important that we repeat this to ourselves, to our friends, to our neighbors, to our politicians
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2m UK pensioners live in poverty, 110,000 a year die in fuel poverty.
Neoliberals pushing to cut/freeze state pension.
Evidence: UK state pension is the worst among G7 nations, last on replacement rates, joint-last on state pension spending.
Britons receive pension for fewer years than most.
Neoliberals pushing to cut/freeze state pension.
Evidence: UK state pension is the worst among G7 nations, last on replacement rates, joint-last on state pension spending.
Britons receive pension for fewer years than most.
State pension generosity compared: how does the UK measure up? | Fidelity UK
Get all the latest news, views and opinions from Fidelity’s savings and investment experts on saving and investing for your retirement.
www.fidelity.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 7:04 AM
2m UK pensioners live in poverty, 110,000 a year die in fuel poverty.
Neoliberals pushing to cut/freeze state pension.
Evidence: UK state pension is the worst among G7 nations, last on replacement rates, joint-last on state pension spending.
Britons receive pension for fewer years than most.
Neoliberals pushing to cut/freeze state pension.
Evidence: UK state pension is the worst among G7 nations, last on replacement rates, joint-last on state pension spending.
Britons receive pension for fewer years than most.
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Who could have predicted that mainstream media and politicians mainstreaming far-right talking points and symbols would embolden fascists (except all the research available on the matter)?
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
Flags and Christian nationalist slogans feature in soaring attacks on UK mosques
Between July and October, 25 buildings were targeted in 27 attacks, according to British Muslim Trust
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Who could have predicted that mainstream media and politicians mainstreaming far-right talking points and symbols would embolden fascists (except all the research available on the matter)?
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
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Transphobes are already targeting the biggest star in women's soccer and baselessly alleging she's a man because she's Black. This is what trans people warned would happen. Gender policing that becomes explicitly racial.
www.outsports.com/2025/11/6/24...
www.outsports.com/2025/11/6/24...
A women's soccer star is the target of an anti-trans activist - Outsports
Barbra Banda's peers in the NWSL stood up for her when the head of an anti-trans fashion brand tried to demean her.
www.outsports.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Transphobes are already targeting the biggest star in women's soccer and baselessly alleging she's a man because she's Black. This is what trans people warned would happen. Gender policing that becomes explicitly racial.
www.outsports.com/2025/11/6/24...
www.outsports.com/2025/11/6/24...
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Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight
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‘While the relief efforts are heartening, the devastation is overwhelming. The road to recovery in western Jamaica looks tremendously long.’
Luke de Noronha on the aftermath of Hurriance Melissa, from the blog.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
Luke de Noronha on the aftermath of Hurriance Melissa, from the blog.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
Luke de Noronha | After the Hurricane
I got a text from Denico last Wednesday afternoon: ‘I’m okay bro it’s a disaster.’ Power remained down across 75...
www.lrb.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
‘While the relief efforts are heartening, the devastation is overwhelming. The road to recovery in western Jamaica looks tremendously long.’
Luke de Noronha on the aftermath of Hurriance Melissa, from the blog.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
Luke de Noronha on the aftermath of Hurriance Melissa, from the blog.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
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The entire right-wing propaganda machine came after Zohran Mamdani.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The entire right-wing propaganda machine came after Zohran Mamdani.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
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To balance the glut of articles interviewing New Yorkers who claim they’re going to leave the city if Mamdani wins, someone should interview my wife and I who want to move back if he wins.
November 5, 2025 at 1:41 AM
To balance the glut of articles interviewing New Yorkers who claim they’re going to leave the city if Mamdani wins, someone should interview my wife and I who want to move back if he wins.
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Such a symbolic win in the fight against reactionary politics considering Trump threw his weight behind Cuomo and the mainstream Democrats were very coy in their support of Mamdani
Opposition to Trump & co must be based on radical opposition to all forms of oppression
Opposition to Trump & co must be based on radical opposition to all forms of oppression
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Such a symbolic win in the fight against reactionary politics considering Trump threw his weight behind Cuomo and the mainstream Democrats were very coy in their support of Mamdani
Opposition to Trump & co must be based on radical opposition to all forms of oppression
Opposition to Trump & co must be based on radical opposition to all forms of oppression
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Zohran's campaign was his determination to make New York a city everyone can afford to live in. Huge congratulations!
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
November 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Zohran's campaign was his determination to make New York a city everyone can afford to live in. Huge congratulations!
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.