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Phil Johnson

@drpgj.bsky.social

Criminal Justice lecturer, researcher and writer. Working in HE in FE since 1995 - same yr as 'populist punitiveness' first noted for dominance in responding to crime - it will never last...

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Infantino’s latest Oval Office show reminds us Trump will be inescapable at the 2026 World Cup The US president has an aptitude for elbowing himself into the spotlight, and next year he’ll make sure he has the world’s attention

Alexander Abus notes when the FIFA WC trophy toured the USA, Trump was often photographed with it. Its visual power was right in front of him when talking about his “crackdown” on crime - yet it was moved out of sight when immigration was discussed.

Two tier messages?

02.09.2025 15:18 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

According to Sunder Katwala from British Future, 2000 people were at last week's anti-asylum protests. According to Fleetwood FC, 3000 people were at the first match of their new League 2 season.

12.08.2025 19:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

“40% of UK adults are against new limitations on disability benefits; 45% think Israel’s actions in Gaza are genocidal; 49% strongly support a wealth tax; 45% think immigration into UK should increase or stay the same; 61% strongly or somewhat support the net zero target”(The Guardian 13/07/25)

13.07.2025 18:04 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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