leemarsden.substack.com/p/boycott-is... Reflections on Israel v Ireland Uefa European Nations
Boycott Israel vs Raising Awareness
Gavin Bazunu and standing up for something bigger
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Lee Marsden
@leemarsden.bsky.social
Academic and activist. Emeritus Professor Faith & Global Politics, University of East Anglia. Faith, peace, and justice. Pacifist, Christian Socialist. Believing for a better world.
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: People not Nukes. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
People not Nukes
Our public services are at breaking point. Another cost-of-living crisis is looming. Meanwhile climate breakdown is destroying our planet. We need urgent action to end these crises: support CND's camp...
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substack.com/@leemarsden/... The inspirational story behind this forthcoming publication is available in the link.
This is not a book review
The story behind a book
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Just out today for @theconversation.com : Latest sanctions on Iran risk strengthening Tehran and undermining US credibility Alongside the legendary Prof @usempire.bsky.social theconversation.com/latest-sanct...
Latest sanctions on Iran risk strengthening Tehran and undermining US credibility
Washington has promised to unleash “economic D-Day” on Tehran and its allies. But Iran has lived through US sanctions for nearly 50 years.
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leemarsden.substack.com/p/words-matt... Thoughts on plagiarism and the power and importance of what we say.
Words Matter
Life and Death are in the Power of the Tongue
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thewire.in/world/andy-b... - energy.Advertisement Critically, however, this embeds Manchesterism within the national security state and Atlanticist priorities. Increased defence investment risks subordinating social investment to militarised Keynesianism
From Peterloo to Post-Neoliberalism: Andy Burnham’s Manchesterism or Managed Reform?
Manchesterism may humanise and localise British capitalism; whether it can fundamentally transform it remains the open, critical question.
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open.substack.com/pub/leemarsd... What the church can learn about community from a people's theatre group.
The Common Lot
Church, Community, Communion.
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substack.com/@leemarsden/... reflections on being and foing as a follower of The Way.
Do Be Do Christianity
Reflections on John 15: 1-17
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open.substack.com/pub/leemarsd... The Use and Abuse of Political Language: a Glossary from Imperialism to Nonviolence.
Use and Abuse of Political Language: Glossary
Imperialism to Nonviolence
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substack.com/@leemarsden/... in this sustack post I make a case for using terms to explain and understand rather than as weapons to demonise our opponents.
The Use and Abuse of Political Language
Antisemitism
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substack.com/@leemarsden/... Reflections on John 17: 1-11. Jedus' prayer, unity, faithfulness, and some inspiring Irish trade unionists.
A Prayer, Unity, faithfulness and Grapefruit Ladies
Reflections on John 17:1-11
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open.substack.com/pub/leemarsd... My short piece on the UN, inspired by a talk by Jane Kinninmont (picture), chief executive officer of United Nations Association - UK.
To save succeeding generations from the scourge of war
United Nations at 80
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open.substack.com/pub/leemarsd... Short bio on Lanza del Vasto, a servant of peace.
Remembering Lanza del Vasto, servant of peace.
Liberation Christians
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open.substack.com/pub/leemarsd... My post on Trump and nuclear weapons.
MAD or NUTS
Trump and Nuclear Weapons
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substack.com/@leemarsden/... My post on Why old people are leading the way for peace and justice.
Old People are Revolting
for a better world
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open.substack.com/pub/leemarsd... On the anniversary of Corrie ten Boom's birth, I have been reflecting on finding rest in a time of war.
Finding rest in distressing times
Rest in distressing times
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The government confirms (again) that it has long known its occupation of the Chagos Islands is illegal, and that it seeks to end it to avoid a “legally binding ruling”. #DCUKparliament
