fellows of ucicreate and EVOKE Lab at #DataJustice2023 presenting our critical data work on migration, urban informatics, and human rights Andrew Hamann Lucy Pei Rachel Seolha Lee UCI Informatics

“It is almost impossible to use classic labour rights tools to sanction a diplomat or monitor the conditions of workers in their household,” said Vanpeperstraete.” aljazeera.com/amp/features/2…

“Of course it's unfortunate but we ask passengers to direct their anger towards the airport management that is responsible for this mess," -Jamshid Pouranpir, union secretary of the Public Services Union

Filipinos comprise ~5% of Svalbard’s total population

RESBAK, an alliance of progressive artists and media practitioners demand justice for victims and an end to state-sponsored killings in their fifth solidarity event through cultural performances and artistic presentations. vera.ph/472fBWD

Neera Ketoul needs her own series, a legal drama, “Star Trek: Ad Astra per Aspera”

Now available: Policing Empires: global.oup.com/academic/produ…. Promo code for 30% off is ASFLYQ6. Honored to have endorsements from these formidable writers

Advisor: “Can we consider the database a character in the story” Me in my head: “…and if so, who will play her?”

FOR THE 10TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR The Philippines remains the deadliest country in Asia for individuals defending their land and the environment, according to new research, raising concerns among advocates who fear that the current administration’s promotion of mining and

Rodrigo Duterte told a story. It was a story of monsters and mayhem so terrifying it called for a war against people he said were no longer human. This book is about the slaughter of human beings. It is a true story. It happened in my country. penguinrandomhouse.com/books/612869/s…

“Rodrigo Duterte’s Deadly Promise” wnycstudios.org/story/rodrigo-… via The New Yorker

After nearly seven years in jail, former Philippine senator and fierce critic of Duterte's bloody "war on drugs" Leila de Lima was granted bail today, Nov. 13, 2023. "Finally, I will be freed," she told reporters outside the court after her bail was granted. Reuters

half of the work nowadays is finding a good spot to write

Bliss’ book is out! “…this book recognizes the agentive ingenuity and creative boldness called forth by anarchival conditions” (19) dukeupress.edu/the-archival-a…

My awesome PhD sibling Lucy Pei Lucy Pei is about to enter the academic job market. She’s great! This award is a well deserved recognition. Lucy is an amazing scholar, collaborator, & ally. You’ll be remiss not to hire her. Get on it! You’re welcome. socsci.uci.edu/newsevents/new…

🎙️ New Justice Visions podcast episode! Tine Destrooper & Brigitte Herremans zoom in on memorialization & documentation in Afghanistan. They discuss the merits & challenges of arts-based approaches with Sophia Milosevic Bijleveld AHRDO & Benedict 'bono' Salazar Olgado HURIDOCS justicevisions.org/podcast/re-ima…

“The spectres of student martyrs rise from their graves and spill onto social media. They come back as memories and memes, but it is truly the spectre of liberation that haunts the heavily patrolled streets of Bangladesh… All power to the student protesters. Solidarity.”

I do miss having “legal” access to journal articles and other scholarly works behind expensive pay walls. *deep sigh* Thank you to dear friends (and authors) who help me out as I put together materials for this coming semester. My students and I are grateful.