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Laurent Dubois
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Historian (Avengers of the New World/ The Banjo/ The Language of the Game/ Freedom Roots) & Musician (Traversées)

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Laurent Dubois is the John L. Nau III Bicentennial Professor in the History & Principles of Democracy at the University of Virginia. A specialist on the history and culture of the Atlantic world who studies the Caribbean, North America, and France, Dubois joined the University of Virginia in January 2021, and will also serve as the Democracy Initiative’s Director for Academic Affairs. In this role, Dubois will spearhead the Democracy Initiative’s research and pedagogical missions and will serve as the director and lead research convener of the John L. Nau III History and Principles of Democracy Lab—the permanent core lab of the Initiative which will operate as the connecting hub for the entire project. His studies have focused on Haiti. .. more

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 1d
Lots of inspiration to be found in this remarkable movement by French students.
en.france24.com FRANCE 24 English @en.france24.com · 1d
🇫🇷 Representatives from #French high school student groups on Monday hailed the government’s first measures to calm the crisis over ongoing unrest linked to their protest movement, including a gradual replacement of higher education admissions platform Parcoursup.

Learn more here ⤵️

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 1d
I can't wait to read this!!

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 1d
This is such an interesting article thank you!

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Anne E @anita5446.bsky.social · 1d
Morning appreciation for two books that have really lasted as impactful (and teach well together): Gillian McGillivray's Blazing Cane and Matthew Casey's Empire's Guestworkers. Looking forward to C's new book on Joseph Jolibois next year! 🗃️🇨🇺🇭🇹

Reposted by Laurent Dubois, Nathan P. Kalmoe, Southern Africa

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 1d
"Under Brazilian federal law, all legislators have immunity...To run for President, Bolsonaro decided not to run for his Senate seat. Now, after losing the Presidential election, he no longer has legislative immunity when his Senate term expires in January 2027."

Very Special Episode of no amnesty
mikeelk.bsky.social Mike Elk @mikeelk.bsky.social · 1d
Flávio Bolsonaro had his passport confiscated by the Brazilian fed police as his brother Eduardo told him to flee to the US.

He is tied to paramilitary gangs, is being investigated & lost his legislative immunity when he left the Senate to run for president.

paydayreport.com/brazilian-fe...
Brazilian Federal Police Confiscate Flavio Bolsonaro’s Passport
He faces investigation for his ties to paramilitary gangs
paydayreport.com

Reposted by Laurent Dubois

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Journal of Democracy @jodemocracy.bsky.social · 1d
Serbia’s student movement just peacefully ousted the country’s corrupt leader by turning their protests into political power. They did it by marrying creativity to strategy, organization, and outreach.
Yes, Protest Still Works. Serbia Just Proved It. | Journal of Democracy
Serbia’s student movement just peacefully ousted the country’s corrupt leader by turning their protests into political power. They did it by marrying creativity to strategy, organization, and outreach.
www.journalofdemocracy.org

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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · 1d
Some emotional quotes from researchers in this story from @marilenharo.bsky.social on Lula's win and reactions from Brazil's scientific community
Brazil election: many scientists relieved as Lula wins surprise victory
Scientific organizations in Brazil had rallied around the incumbent president, who defied expectations to defeat his opponent in a run-off.
www.nature.com

Reposted by Laurent Dubois, Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò

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keskeceh @keskeceh.bsky.social · 1d
André Janones, Brazilian congressman, knows how to do it www.bbc.com/news/article...
Brazil election: How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel helped turn race around
Millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that helped to transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.
www.bbc.com

Reposted by John McLaren, Laurent Dubois

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Bryce Covert @brycecovert.bsky.social · 1d
New Mexico is the first state to enact universal childcare. It's already allowed parents to work more and left them with more money to spend. Providers are being paid better, although they're pushing to be paid more. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
This Is What It Feels Like When Your State Makes Childcare Free for Everyone
Last November, New Mexico created a universal childcare program. “I feel like I can breathe," one mother said.
www.thenation.com

Reposted by Laurent Dubois

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David Nemer @davidnemer.com · 2d
É a maior derrota eleitoral da extrema direita na história mundial. Uma derrota nas urnas que entra para a história e mostra que o avanço da extrema direita não é inevitável.

Reposted by Christopher McCabe, Laurent Dubois, John Palfrey , and 1 more

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 2d
Protest works. Organization is decisive. Draw your own conclusions.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić ousted by student movement in seismic election
Vučić’s 12-year reign looks to have been ended by record turnout of voters in election provoked by student-led protests
www.theguardian.com

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Rafa Sales Ross @rafiews.com · 2d
In his acceptance speech, Lula says he will work to regulate digital platforms in Brazil. “Digital crimes must be dealt with like real-life crimes.” This comes after Meta directly interfered with the Brazilian elections, favouring Flávio Bolsonaro.

Reposted by Laurent Dubois

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eileen chengyin chow @chowleen.bsky.social · 2d
And Serbia!

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Howard French @hofrench.bsky.social · 2d

Reposted by Elizabeth Saunders, Will Jennings, Scott L. Greer , and 6 more

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Tom Pepinsky @tompepinsky.com · 2d
I will not forget that Zuckerberg and Facebook shut down the accounts of the most popular presidential candidate in one of the largest democracies in the world, and he was elected anyway

Reposted by Elizabeth Saunders, Will Jennings, Michael A. Clemens , and 5 more

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stevelevitsky.bsky.social @stevelevitsky.bsky.social · 2d
Today was the best day for global democracy in quite a while.

Reposted by Axel Bruns, Laurent Dubois, Glenn H. Shepard , and 2 more

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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 2d
So how did Lula come from behind to defeat Bolsonaro?

In short, turnout.

Bolsonaro's vote share barely moved. But Lula banked millions of votes from those who didn't vote in the first round & won eliminated candidates' votes.

A remarkable mobilisation. Second round turnout is usually below first.

Reposted by Matthew Bunn, Richard Betts, Laurent Dubois , and 1 more

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Meade Krosby @meadekrosby.bsky.social · 2d
Lula’s re-election isn’t just a victory for democracy, it’s also a huge win for biodiversity and climate change.
How close is the Amazon to a 'tipping point?' Brazil’s election could help shape its future
Brazil’s presidential election could be a turning point for the Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest
www.washingtonpost.com

Reposted by Laurent Dubois

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Musa Okwonga @okwonga.bsky.social · 2d
Maybe the greatest organising I have seen in modern times. Mind blown
douglasbooker.bsky.social Douglas Booker @douglasbooker.bsky.social · 2d
What a day. There’s so much other countries can learn from the political organisation in Brazil’s second round

Reposted by Scott L. Greer, Laurent Dubois, Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò

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Fabiana @fabiruiva.bsky.social · 2d
A foto da derrota 😂
As caras de koo de Flávio, Tarcísio e o chorume bolsonarista

Reposted by Smith, Laurent Dubois, Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò , and 1 more

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Kirsten Bladh @kerstanley.bsky.social · 2d
Over 2,000 alumni from Vivek’s all-boys catholic high school in Cincinnati have signed and circulated a petition demanding that he pull the ad and issue a public apology for “ignoring the moral responsibilities” of his Jesuit education. I think he’s pretty cooked.