Melanie Richter-Montpetit

@mellimo.bsky.social

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Assoc. Prof at Uni Sussex working on libidinal & political economies of (liberal) war and violence in the 'colonial present'; Feminist, queer & anticolonial thought & struggles. London | Aqueerius, middle-aged | she/her Personal account

Four protestors smiling in the camera, surrounded by a 150,000 people demanding trans liberation
Photos show young protestors taking to the streets of Soweto on June 16 1976. They look determined with some raising their fists.
LONDON - 'No War on Iran' - 'Hands off Western Asia' demonstration tomorrow, 7 March, in London. Starts at noon. Assemble at Millbank, next to Victoria Tower Gardens. Demo will make its way to US emby.
Author Dr. Edna Bonhomme in conversation with Ben Miller
British actress Vanessa Redgrave banging a pot in protest against the forced mass starvation perpetrated by Israel as part of its colonial genocide against the Palestinian population of Gaza. Redgrave is seated in a wheelchair.
Medically… A person who has entered an advanced stage of starvation cannot be saved by food and water alone. Without specialized medical care, death awaits nearby even if they’re suddenly offered lavish meals. This is a body whose systems have collapsed, whose muscles have disintegrated, whose organs have shrunk, and who has become nothing more than a moving skeleton. Tens of thousands of our devastated people may have already entered this final stage of starvation… They are likely to leave this cruel world very soon. And yes before I forget most of them are children.
Photo shows Q&A with director of the film sitting on stage in front of the screen at a local London cinema
Poster announcing the action
Poster advertising two events hosted by Act Up feat. Dr Qassem Massri. Dinner, Film and Discussion on 21 January at Building 4, Design District, 3 Barton Yard, Soames Walk, London SE10 0BN Keynote Address 22 January at LSHTM