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Marie Vesco – 5th anniversary ride

28-05-2013 18:46

In Marie’s memory, and as a tribute to her, we have arranged a bike ride and hope to draw to the attention of the British authorities the lack of safety for cyclists and vulnerable road users in the UK. The ride will take place on 4 – 5 June 2013, from Hickstead to Portsmouth, along the route that Marie was cycling when she was killed.

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Brighton public meeting about the Stop G8 week of action

28-05-2013 17:16

There will be a public meeting about the Stop G8 week of action on Tuesday the 4th of June, 7.30 at the Cowley Club, Brighton.

Come along, find out more and get involved!

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Peace News Summer Camp 2013: Taking a Lead from the Global South

28-05-2013 16:30

This year’s camp is organised by activists of colour/people with a global majority heritage. We invite you to join us and others from across the broad spectrum of the peace and radical social change movements for five days of workshops, participatory entertainment and network building! 25th - 29th July, near Diss, Norfolk.

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Prisons - Most Unlawful Places On Earth

28-05-2013 15:43

The governments Legal Aid and Punishment Act 2012 which came into effect in April 2013 represents one of the Tories most serious and vicious attacks on the poorest and most disadvantaged groups in terms of their relationship with an increasingly more repressive state, removing as it does the right to publicly funded legal redress for the already most powerless in society.

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Direct Action Training/Skillshare this weekend - Brighton

28-05-2013 14:43

Stop G8 is running a direct action skillshare this weekend (1st & 2nd June) at the Cowley Club, 12 London Road, Brighton, to prepare people for the Stop G8 week of action from 10th-14th June. On Sunday there will also be a fundraising BBQ from 2pm to raise money for Stop G8.
Spread the word and see you at the Cowley!
Timetable below:

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Solidarity benefit night for Greek social movements at Easton Community Centre -

28-05-2013 14:14

Due to the economic crisis and other factors the antifa, anarchists, squats and autonomous spaces of Greece are having a really hard time from fascists and the police force. This is a benefit to aid them...

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[Utrecht, NL] The Ubica-eviction: a report

28-05-2013 14:10

Squatters resist the eviction of the 21-year squatted Ubica in the centre of Utrecht. Town hall painted and barricade set on fire in town square. Cops take until following afternoon to cut final lock ons and evict everyone.

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StopG8 Week Event. AGAINST REPRESSION: Solidarity Benefit Night Friday 14 June.

28-05-2013 14:01

ONE COMMON STRUGGLE AGAINST REPRESSION.

The StopG8 week of actions and events ends with a big night of Militant Music. Top hiphop MCs from London and Italy; African sounds; Jungle, Drum n Bass, Dubstep and Reggae through the night.

Featuring: Logic [People's Army]; MC C.u.b.a. Cabbal (Militant rap from Italy); Caxton Press MCs; DJ Leleprox; DJ Steaz; and more acts to be confirmed …

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StopG8 week: events calendar now online

28-05-2013 13:49

The calendar for events during StopG8 week (8-15 June) is now online here:  https://network23.org/stopg8/calendar/

It is still being added to as we speak, with more talks, films, and other happenings being confirmed. And we want even more! Please email  stopg8events@riseup.net if you'd like to run a workshop or organise any kind of event.

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Moments of our thruth

28-05-2013 12:55

The Real Democracy Now Edinburgh [GR] group was started by workers, unemployed people and students living in Edinburgh. Its decisions and political views are formed autonomously within the group using direct democratic procedures.

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Word Is Power - London fundraiser for Anti-raids network and South London Solfed

28-05-2013 11:59

Hip-hop, spoken word and perfomance benefit at
Limazulu
Unit 3J
Omega Works 167 Hermitage Road
London N4 1LZ

Saturday 8 June 2013, 8pm-2.30am

Nearest tube: Manor House
Buses: 29, 141, 341, 259, 279, 254, 253

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£140,000 to make 80 people homeless.

28-05-2013 10:32

Lambeth Council continue their policy of social cleansing.

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EDL Weekend O' Blunders!

28-05-2013 08:31

Oh dear!

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VID (6 mins) - Bradley Manning is in jail for us, We're on the streets for him!

28-05-2013 07:28

VID (6 mins) - Bradley Manning is in jail for us, We're on the streets for him! - Mobilise Sat June 1st
 http://tinyurl.com/nkcbpfm

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Solidarity benefit for Greek autonomous spaces and social fighters

27-05-2013 23:10

BGSG presents a solidarity event in Bristol to raise awareness and funds in an attempt to support social struggles and social movements in Greece.