Max Morris

@maxmorris

Green Oxford City Councillor. Senior Lecturer in Criminology & Sociology @ Oxford Brookes Uni focusing on class, gender & sexuality. Views my own. They/them.

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Max Morris@maxmorris· 11d

Just reviewed the proofs for my chapter in the forthcoming SAGE Handbook of Queer Studies. It drew on unpublished data from my recent book to consider post-identity sexual politics in the digital era, with a focus on how social movements for LGBTQ+ people and sex workers overlap in significant ways.

Chapter 14: 'I wouldn't Really Like to Be Labelled or Put Into a Box': The Post-Identity Politics of Queer/Sex Work Social Movements in the Digital Era, by Max Morris

Max Morris@maxmorris· 13d

Some more memorable moments exploring West Cornwall ⛱️

Friends outside the Village Hall (for my mum's wedding reception)

Max's sandy legs and picnic blanket on Porthcurno beach

Max Morris@maxmorris· 15d

💐 Honoured to walk my mum down the aisle and give a speech at her wedding this weekend in Cornwall. 🎉

Max Morris@maxmorris· 28d

Sadly we ran out of time to debate the Green Group's motion on the EHRC Code of Practice and Trans Rights at last night's Oxford City Council meeting, but we did show solidarity with trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people across our city. More to follow. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social

The Green Group in Oxford City Council holding trans and progress pride flags

Max Morris@maxmorris· Jul 7

It's the UK's third heatwave this year and as temperatures reach their hottest from around 3pm I've gone to the 'Cool Space' in the East Oxford Community Centre. Drinking water, tables and chairs allowing people to work here, I'd recommend it for anyone who's more vulnerable or simply uncomfortable.

Max in the Cool Space upstairs at the East Oxford Community Centre

Max Morris@maxmorris· Jun 25

Congratulations to @leejarvis.bsky.social, @michaellister.bsky.social and @apowelllaw.bsky.social for winning The Crick Prize for their article in Political Opinion Quarterly at tonight's #OrwellPrize2026. You can read 'Stop in the Law of the Name!' here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Max Morris@maxmorris· Jun 20

The countryside has some sound advice sometimes. 🚫

A sign reading "POLITE NOTICE: PLEASE DO NOT"

Max Morris@maxmorris· Jun 18

Another highlight to my week in Manchester was seeing the city's art gallery! 🎨🤓🫟

Taking a lift selfie in Manchester Art Gallery

Sculpture: CAPTCHA No. 41 - Dyson by Matthew Darbyshire

Taking a mirror selfie in Manchester Art Gallery

Max Morris@maxmorris· Jun 16

I'm in Manchester for the Alternative Futures and Popular Protest 2026 conference, where I presented this morning on how to resist the capitalist demand to work, work, work by engaging in play, play, play. Also got ID'd on Canal Street so more convinced than ever that being a leftie keeps you young!

Max Morris@maxmorris· Jun 1

Solidarity to everyone who braved the rain for today's demonstration against racist bullying outside Linacre College. We were joined by @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social councillors who represent this area including @drdianneregisford.bsky.social, @alfiedavisox.bsky.social, and @emmagarnett.bsky.social.

Green Councillors Alfie Davis, Emma Garnett, Dianne Regisford, and Max Morris holding "I stand with Joe" signs

Max Morris@maxmorris· May 21

All 13 Green Party Oxford City Councillors at the entrance to Town Hall yesterday! 💚🤩🗳️ @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social

Max Morris@maxmorris· May 21

Had loads of fun for my birthday this week. Got myself some snazzy new glasses that feel very "on-brand", but by far the best gift was a collective card from my friends including lovely messages and amazing drawings! 🤓💚🎨

Max wearing a pink birthday badge and green glasses

Drawing of Max, "happy birth-they to lovely Max the best!"

Drawing of Max inside the newly installed circular bench

Drawing of Max with green rosettes for earrings, "19th May 26"

Max Morris@maxmorris· May 18

Join us for the Magdalen Road Village summer festival on June 6th, always loads of fun! 🎉

Magdalen Road Village summer festival - Sat 6th June 9am - 4pm.

Max Morris@maxmorris· May 18

Always love visiting the area I grew up in! 💚

"What is anarchism? Anarchism is about us looking after each other, having control over our own lives, working towards a world where we don't have bosses, landlords, the state or corporations telling us what to do or making decisions that harm us. Many of us practice anarchism every day without realising it."

Max Morris@maxmorris· May 9

The Oxford Mail knew exactly what it was doing with this headline, but we won't complain about having a front page spread and more control on Oxford City Council! 📰🏛️💚 @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social

Max holding a copy of the weekend Oxford Mail's Local Elections 2026 Special with the headline "Out of Control" above a photo of Green campaigners celebrating in the Town Hall and subheading "Greens Cheer City Success"

Max Morris@maxmorris· May 8

💚 Outstanding result for @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social, holding four and gaining five wards compared to the previous election, bringing us to 13 councillors (the most we've ever had). 🥳 📈 We also came second in several wards without actively campaigning there, showing potential for future growth. 🌱

Green campaigners and councillors in Oxford Town Hall

Map of the 24 election results across Oxford City: 1 Independent, 4 Liberal Democrats, 9 Greens, and 10 Labour

Max Morris@maxmorris· May 6

Campaigning in the local elections requires lots of energy, so remember to keep yourselves well fed. One of mine and @apowelllaw.bsky.social's regular lunch spots is Aleppo's Falafel on Marston Street. 🥙

Max and Alex enjoying their wraps outside Aleppo's Falafel

Max Morris@maxmorris· May 3

Another exciting day knocking doors in Carfax and Jericho ward to get the amazing Sushila Dhall elected to Oxford City Council. 🌳 We need everyone who can to join us for this final push, with just four days left to persuade voters! ❎ Follow @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social for further information. 💚

Green Party campaigners and councillors with Sushila Dhall in Jericho

Max Morris@maxmorris· May 2

Gorgeous morning in Osney and St Thomas ward campaigning to get the brilliant Lois Muddiman re-elected to Oxford City Council. ☀️ Please remember that the election is just five days away on Thursday 7th May. 🗳️ Now's the time to show your support for @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social across our city! 💚

Green Party campaigners with Cllr Lois Muddiman in West Oxford

Max Morris@maxmorris· Apr 27

Busy and beautiful weekend campaigning with @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social in Marston, Donnington, and Cowley to get the brilliant Kate, Rosie, and Edward re-elected to Oxford City Council. Join us for the next one greenoxford.com/events/ 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

Max Morris@maxmorris· Apr 19

Huge thank you to @carladenyer.bsky.social for visiting Oxford today to support our local candidates and councillors, alongside meeting campaigners for UPP and Refugee Resource. 💚

Carla with Oxford Green Party councillors, candidates, and members

Ahalya and Carla talking with Vote Green poster boards in a wheelbarrow behind

Carla speaking to volunteers inside the Ultimate Picture Palace for the 'Save The UPP' campaign

Carla, Ahalya and Alex being given a tour of Refugee Resource by Sushila

Max Morris@maxmorris· Apr 17

Had a lovely time presenting my research on how HIV positive people are represented by media then sitting down to discuss with @matthewhodson.bsky.social for the @thinkhumanfest.bsky.social. Managed to be a very flawed *human* by tripping over and unplugging the clearly marked projector wire twice!!

Max presenting 'Recentring the Human in Representations of HIV' at the East Oxford Community Centre

Matthew and Max sitting down to discuss media representations of HIV positive people at the East Oxford Community Centre

Matthew, Max and friends having dinner after the event

Max Morris@maxmorris· Apr 15

Powerful performances at this evening's @thinkhumanfest.bsky.social event, 'Try Me For Treason', where actors read speeches made by anti-war protesters in Russian courts.

Actors reading translated excerpts from speeches given by Ukrainian and Russian anti-war protesters such as Darya Kozyreva (pictured on the screen)

Max Morris@maxmorris· Apr 13

One of my favourite photos from yesterday's @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social campaign and manifesto launch, just as the hail stones started raining down on us! 🌨️🌱☀️ Soon the residents of St Clement's ward will have an opportunity to be represented by two of the best people I know, Ahalya and Alex! ✊💚🤩

Max, Ahalya and Alex holding a "Vote Green" placard

Max Morris@maxmorris· Apr 10

My mum complimented my makeup skills and asked for advice ahead of her wedding this summer, so that's all the validation I needed thank you very much!

Max wearing makeup, jewellery, and a sequined dress (lying down)

Max Morris@maxmorris· Apr 6

Another FREE event happening in East Oxford next week, the Donnington Community Garden Planting Day led by Donnington Tenants and Residents Association, with new planters funded by Earthwatch Europe. 🌱

'FREE EVENT! Join us for the Donnington Community Garden Planting Day. Location: Next to Donington Doorstep, Townsend Square, Oxford, OX4 4BB. Date: Friday 17 April 2026. Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm'

Max Morris@maxmorris· Mar 28

Brilliant to be out doorknocking with @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social members (new and old) in Cowley and Donnington wards today! 💚

Oxford canvassers holding "Vote Green Party" posters

Max Morris@maxmorris· Mar 25

Brilliant inaugural professorial lecture by @michaellister.bsky.social this evening: 'Who Cares What You Think? Public Voices, Politics and Security'. Highlighted the disconnects between people's attitudes and policy frameworks; complexity of academic researchers and simplicity of political elites.

Professor Michael Lister presenting. 'Key Points: (1) Policymakers mostly don't listen to academics; (2) But they do sometimes listen to people; Therefore (3) it's important to excavate and promote the diversity of public voices'.

Max Morris@maxmorris· Mar 24

Keep an eye out for these posters appearing in cafes, libraries, and other public spaces for my @thinkhumanfest.bsky.social event with @matthewhodson.bsky.social in the East Oxford Community Centre! Please share and register to attend here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recentring... #HIV #UequalsU #Oxford

'Think Human, 16 April 2026, Recentring the Human in Representations of HIV: Join us for a discussion of how public health campaigns and media representations reflect the realities of living with HIV. If you want to learn from people challenging outdated stigma, then this is the event for you!'

Max Morris@maxmorris· Mar 19

Join me and @matthewhodson.bsky.social in the East Oxford Community Centre 4 WEEKS from today for this @thinkhumanfest.bsky.social event on 'Recentring the Human in Representations of HIV' Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recentring... Other events: www.eventbrite.com/cc/think-hum...