This week we switch formats and become a wall-to-wall sportscast in celebration of the 2022 World Cup!
jk, that would be awful. BUT, we do have some thoughts about the limits of academic freedom under theocracy, a story that reverberates from the hallowed slave-labor built stadiums of Qatar's World Cup all the way back to our old stomping grounds at THE Ohio State University. Turns out sometimes Presidential transitions can get messy. Who knew?
And of course we've got lots of thoughts about academic labor and labor more broadly, from the UC system to the national rail worker's strike. We've said it before and we'll say it again: the fact that the wealthy are working this hard to undermine unions should really tell you everything you need to know.
Books to read for the holiday, thoughts on the year ahead, all the things you need for that drive to see those people you absolutely do love (just remember that).
Further Reading:
"World Cup Raises Issues of Academic Freedom", Inside Higher Ed
"UC Postdoctoral scholars and researchers reach tentative deal but strike continues", LA Times
"Deal reached to partially avert University of California strike", KTLA
"Ohio State President Leaves Big Plans Unfinished as She Steps Down", Chronicle of Higher Ed
"Press Release: UAW 2865 Disabled Workers form Justice Coalition, Reject Tentative Agreement"
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