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Bangladeshi Textile Workers Speak in Leeds

24-11-2008 15:15

Paid as little as 14p an hour, working up to 18 hour days, the garment workers of Bangladesh are not only some of the most exploited workers on the planet - they are also some of the most militant activists and trade unionists in the world.
Come and hear them tell their courageous story of how the forces of workers solidarity are winning the battle against the sweatshop bosses and the military government of Bangladesh. Thursday 4th Dec 7pm at the Playhouse.

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Reenactment of the Murder of Jean Charles de Menezes

24-11-2008 15:11

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In an extraordinary art event artist Mark McGowan is to reenact the murder of John Charles de Menezes on Saturday 29th November 2008, the event is to start at 2pm outside Stoctwell tube station and finish downstairs on the underground platform.

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Council puts CCTV in couple's bedroom

24-11-2008 14:43

A couple with learning disabilities, living in a 'residential family centre', have had to invoke the Human Rights Act to have CCTV switched off in their bedroom at night.

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Palestine Today 112408

24-11-2008 13:14

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Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center www.imemc.org for Monday November 24 2008

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UK Coal Industry Braced for 48hrs of Protests

24-11-2008 13:07

Today the ‘E.on Face Off’ direct action campaign was officially announced to the press (see press release below). The direct action campaign will start with the 48 hours of action against E.on and New Coal (Friday 28th / Saturday 29th Nov).

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Thailands upper class uprising portrayed as popular

24-11-2008 12:54

The Popular Alliance for Democrcy wants to replace Thailand's one-man, one-vote system with one in which representatives are chosen by professionals and social groups rather than the general electorate& has support from generals in the military & corporations.Rail & garment unions are the only organisations there really standing up for social & economic democracy.

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Further reports from Anomalous Wave rebellion, Italy

24-11-2008 12:52

More news and updates on the ongoing student / education rebellion in Italy. Next dates to watch out for: DAY Of ACTION November 28th and GENERAL STRIKE (sort of!) December 12th. Details of history and analysis of The Anomalous Wave pamphlet at end of updates.

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ID cards, crazy cost, fines, ideas - and if anything is wrong, it’s your fault!

24-11-2008 12:22

With the first of the UK ID cards rolling out this week to foreign nationals, I thought I’d do a quick update of all the lunacy that has gone off lately.

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The rise of the BNP in British politics

24-11-2008 10:42

Is the rise of the BNP in British politics due to increasing racism and dissatisfaction with multicultarilsm by British society? This article briefly explores the argument.

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Around the Campaigns Monday 24th November 2008

24-11-2008 09:20

Isha is a national of Liberia and a resident of Sheffield

'Isha Must Stay' published by Clare Dunne on Nov 21, 2008
There is a very real possibility that Isha would be in danger if deported to Liberia. We are asking the Home Office that Isha be allowed leave to remain on humanitarian grounds.
 http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/isha-must-stay.html

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2nd Working Class Bookfair Success

24-11-2008 08:59

Nice article (3 columns - Top and centre of page) and photo in today's Northern Echo (24.11.08, page 26) about the 2nd Annual North East Working Class Bookfair.

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Food Not Bombs Returns

24-11-2008 01:39

We're back!

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Capitalism in Crisis

24-11-2008 00:05

Some thoughts on the current economic crisis and capitalism

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BNP members under arrest for "racist" leaflets

23-11-2008 23:33

Nov 22 2008

Twelve men were arrested today on suspicion of distributing racist material in a city centre, police said.

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Double Standards From The BNP

23-11-2008 22:52

Whenever anti fascists are being beaten and arrested by the fascist police, the BNP cheer them on, for once, they're at the receiving end of the coppers cuffs so apparently they're hardline Communists. So which is it Nick? Commies or heros?

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Dialect: TMO's Tenants take over management of Council housing stock

23-11-2008 22:46

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Dialect Radio is a Bristol (UK) internet broadcasting Co-operative run by volunteers. Our main activity is our weekly current affairs and arts magazine programme Dialect, which is recorded at our Queen's Square studios and posted for download every weekend. Want to volunteer? Volunteering Bristol, Royal Oak House, Royal Oak Avenue, Bristol. BS1 4GB Tel: 0117 989 7733. Listen on air: 93.2 FM (BCFM), Tuesdays 9:00 PM.  http://www.bcfm.org.uk/

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Manchester Palestine Film Festival

23-11-2008 22:07

Details of film showings for the Manchester Palestinain Film Festival, November - December 2008

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23rd November issue of Manchester Climate Fortnightly out

23-11-2008 21:29

Manchester Climate Fortnightly is a newsletter published by a small collective in Manchester, covering all subjects related to climate change in the Northwest of England (and a few places beyond...)
Below are some samples articles from the November 23rd issue. The rest of the newsletter, and previous editions, are available for download via the following link-
www.manchesterclimatefortnightly.info. You can also subscribe by emailing info [at] manchesterclimatefortnightly.info with "subscribe" in the header

We lead with the story that although Manchester City Council has stated it aims for Manchester to be Britain's greenest by 2010, it has actually slipped further down in the annual rankings of Forum for the Future (these rankings are under review, but a great leap forwards for our sunny city
would be a surprise...)

Our second story is on the “Climate Change Foundation”, a proposal that has so far received scant coverage in the mainstream press.

All the usual features are here too-
a Calendar bursting with events, including Sat 29th's Chomsky at 80, www.chomskyat80.org.uk
a Digest of local, national and global news (with more on the website)
Campaign updates “Read All About it” and other goodies.

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NYCLAW ANTIWAR DIGEST -- 11.23.08

23-11-2008 18:38

This is not change we can believe in.

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Government supplier on BNP list?

23-11-2008 18:35

Is this the same one who is on the list?

 http://beaverbaitboats.co.uk/index.html