I somehow picked tomorrow to talk about torture and rape during the Algerian war in my class. Why did I pick such a topic for an already difficult day? - ThreadSky

profmarylewis.bsky.social • 117 days ago

I somehow picked tomorrow to talk about torture and rape during the Algerian war in my class. Why did I pick such a topic for an already difficult day?

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wayfaringwillow.bsky.social•117 days ago

Must be serendipitous to speak about rape when half the country is about to vote for a convicted rapist on that same day.

8t3f4n.bsky.social•117 days ago

I think that topic fits perfectly with the theme of today. Hopefully we don't have to find out personally.

laustia.bsky.social•117 days ago

Because they need to know why voting is important.

Vote angry

profmarylewis.bsky.social•117 days ago

Yes I thought about that. Algerians had only partial citizenship and that’s largely why they mounted a rebellion.

mguariglia.bsky.social•117 days ago

I’m talking at Georgetown about policing, surveillance, and the future of civil liberties tomorrow—I understand.

janetskwatson.bsky.social•117 days ago

And I’m teaching Germany in the 1930s Wednesday!

profmkbyrnes.bsky.social•117 days ago

I get to do that on Thursday! 🤦🏼‍♀️

profmarylewis.bsky.social•117 days ago

I’ll let you know how it goes. We’re reading Beauvoir and Halimi on Boupacha.

gabriellehecht.bsky.social•117 days ago

Why is Harvard holding class tomorrow? I'm sure the students won't complain if you cancel. And it's always possible to rework the syllabus...

just putting that out there!

profmarylewis.bsky.social•117 days ago

I already told them we’re still meeting. And I said i understood if it was too much for anyone.

We have never canceled class for elections. I recognize this one is exceptional.

gabriellehecht.bsky.social•117 days ago

One thing my employer does well is make election day a no-classes day. There are various Democracy Day events for those who want to participate.

profmarylewis.bsky.social•117 days ago

I like that idea and might suggest it for future.

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