Lillian Cicerchia
@classreductress
Philosopher | Writer | University of Amsterdam | co-host @leftofphil pod
Jewish Voice for Peace Hunger Strikers Demand Meeting With Duckworth and Durbin Friday marked Day 12 of the Let Gaza Live hunger strike in Chicago, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace. Activists are calling on Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin to meet with them and take…
The JVP Hunger Strike is on day 11 as we pressure our politicians for peace and fight to stop starving Gaza! Here is a video of Ash from yesterday sharing these poignant remarks about the intersections of Queer liberation and Palestinian Liberation.
Pope Leo XIV at the 2005 World Series. (h/t @Suntimes)
Finally they will get some good food over there
Chicago pope to introduce Italy to Italian Beef
Check it out! Excited about this opportunity. Let me know if you have questions!
Political theory/philosophy job at our Department! Deadline 26 May. Happy to answer questions by email. werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies/a…
My article "The Democrats Embrace Dealignment" is in the latest issue of Catalyst. A long-form essay based on my research into the history of the Democrats' right turn on economic policy and embrace of middle-class voters. Hope you'll check it out and let me know what you think.
The new issue of Catalyst is out now! Get yearlong print and digital access for $20. catalyst-journal.com/subscribe/?cod… Don’t miss must-read essays on the future of party politics in America, elite fragmentation under Trump, hyperpolitics, rudderless Democrats, and much more.
Heyyy it me!!! My article on “The Futility of Hyperpolitics” is out now!! Check it out
The new issue of Catalyst is out now! Get yearlong print and digital access for $20. catalyst-journal.com/subscribe/?cod… Don’t miss must-read essays on the future of party politics in America, elite fragmentation under Trump, hyperpolitics, rudderless Democrats, and much more.
We are advertising a PhD position in Political Theory! Please let us know your interest. The day to day supervisors will be myself and Paul Raekstad, and Enzo Rossi will also be a part of our team. PS: Through Easter, I won't be responding to DMs here. werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies/p…
A well-paid, four-year PhD position in political theory/philosophy at the University of Amsterdam, to work primarily with my wonderful colleagues Lillian Cicerchia (@classreductress) and Paul Raekstad, and also a bit with yours truly. werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies/p…
In which I rant about how the Left better keep away from zombie Rawlsianism & other assorted moralisms
Long live Young Money. A cultural point got made at that Super Bowl last night and it wasn’t what they hoped. Imagine how the stadium would have rocked if they heard Fireman or A Milli. 80,000 people saying Sicilian Bitch With Long Hair. & then just imagine when the gang appears.
Send your students to our Political Theory MSc! Our theory group: Cicerchia, Freyberg-Inan, van't Klooster, Maussen, Olsthoorn, Pham, Raekstad, Rossi, Schliesser. We place in top PhD programs. Dept always ranks around top 10 in Europe, top 20 in the world. uva.nl/shared-content…
The joy of Catholic nuns captured at a Detroit Red Wings game. Video: Chaldean Diocese of St Thomas
Does history have a repetition compulsion 🤔 check out last episode of the year to find out! Happy new year all!
Europeans leftists are such babies about their labor unions. If you even suggest to them that the political health and internal democratic culture of their unions have anything to do with them, they act like it’s all someone else’s problem. If you can’t be bothered just say that.