The DDGC Blog
est. 2017
The IHRA Definition’s Global Impact: How Anti-Antisemitism Legislation Threatens Academic Freedom in Germany, the United States, and Canada
Braden Russell provides an analysis of the discourses on anti-antisemitism in Canada, the USA, and Germany.
Statement on the Arrest, Detention, and Deportation of Ali Abunimah in Switzerland
DDGC Germanists for Palestine Research Co-Op and the Coalition of Women in German BDS working group issue a statement of solidarity with Ali Abunimah.
DDGC Mutual Aid Network Log Report: November 2023–October 2024
A report on the work of the DDGC Mutual Aid Network. The report details resource sharing facilitated through the group. It lists information on how to support and join the work of the network.
Rethinking Holocaust Memory Courses and Curricula in German Studies: The Holocaust-Nakba Nexus
Jason Groves reflects on teaching Holocaust studies in the context of the Holocaust-Nakba nexus, drawing on personal experience and asking vital questions for comrades pursuing the teaching of the Holocaust in the future.
Palestine and German Studies
DDGC Germanists for Palestine Research Cooperative on solidarity struggles in our times.
Introducing the DDGC Research Cooperatives: Infrastructures for Relational and Transformative German Studies
The DDGC Research Co-Ops offer new forms for relational German Studies.
“The Hill We Climb”
Nina Simon reflects on translation discourses in Germany and Gorman’s translators.
Working Toward More Just Outcomes in Language and Culture Studies: A Report and Resources from the 2023 DDGC Conference
Report and final outcomes document from the 2023 DDGC Conference dedicated to outcomes and assessments in language and culture studies.
Organizing for Social Change – A Mini Resource Library
Ervin Malakaj writes about community organizing and provides a list of resources to form a collective for social change.
Making Space for Unwellness, Crip Time, and Carework: Resources and Tools for Building Accessibility and Mutual Aid Into the Classroom
Maggie Rosenau shares thoughts and resources for unwellness, crip time, and carework in the classroom.
DDGC Mutual Aid Network Log Report: July 2021–July 2022
The DDGC Mutual Aid Network update on their work.
An Interview with Fulbright Noir
Fulbright Noir is a platform and community that aims to increase representation within the Fulbright Program by featuring the work of and creating a network of Black Fulbrighters.
Resonanzen: Eine Reflexion
Jeannette Oholi’s Bericht über ihre Teilnahme am Schwarzen Literaturfestival “Resonanzen.”
Her View From Work: One Professor’s Thoughts on Burnout and Questions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
It all begins with an idea.
DDGC Mutual Aid Organizing Principles
Kiley Kost reflects on the organizing principles for the DDGC Mutual Aid Network. The post provides a set of critical questions intended to guide others interested in forming their own collective.
BGHRA, DDGC, and WiG Joint Statement Declaring Support and Solidarity with Trans People
BGHRA, DDGC, and WiG leadership express our support of and solidarity with trans peoples within our institutions and fields, our local communities, and beyond.
DDGC Steering Committee Statement in Solidarity with the Peoples of Ukraine
In alignment with our DDGC Guiding Principles, we offer this list of action items to our broader DDGC community and those beyond.