George Monbiot

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15 August 2026 18:21

I'm not saying he did nothing wrong. He definitely exaggerated achievements and made some false claims. I'm not sure what to make of the plagiarism allegation. But, as we confront environmental, political and economic emergencies, on a scale of 1-10 the importance of this story is roughly 0.01.

George Monbiot

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15 August 2026 18:21

The chase was begun by racists, who saw his fabulations and alleged plagiarism as a great chance to slap down uppity Black people, and to advance their efforts to stifle equality of opportunity. Then most of the media seemed to take leave of its senses. How was this a headline story, day after day?

Mike Black

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02 August 2026 15:31

someone needs to stop her with extreme prejudice

Veronica

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12 July 2026 06:34

Ginny is here! She is very nervous about this move, which is understandable. I've settled her in, and have left her be to settle. I'll remove the carrier and sub in a bed once she emerges.

Dana El Kurd

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02 July 2026 06:54

It's out! The full "Handbook on Authoritarianism in the Arab World" is available open access here: www.bloomsburycollections.com/encyclopedia...