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Birmingham Newswire Archive

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20-04-2006 15:00

Don't Vote!

A call for a don't vote campaign for the May Day period.

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12-04-2006 06:08

Failed Strategies

The New World will not be dominated by military might or economic strength, it will be dominated by the will of the people – all people everywhere acting in the interests of each other and the planet that sustains them. Analysts are highly paid to determine future directions; recent social history has laid bare the most likely outcome. The recent capitulation of the government to the will of the people in France; the demonstration of six hundred thousand Hispanics in LA, the success of the people against their corrupt leader in Thailand. All these events in very close succession signal with clarity the world ‘government’ of tomorrow.

Full Story | 6 comments >>


11-04-2006 17:21

Birmingham Critical Mass Needs You!

Below are some pictures of April's Critical Mass in Birmingham City Centre where cyclists and other users of non-polluting forms of transport meet up and reclaim some of the City's streets on the first Friday of every month.

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Mass

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07-04-2006 13:12

Black Star 2

Black Star is our regular newsletter, this is our second edition with a large article on 'Red Tuesday' aswell as articles on the CPE revolt in france, the west midlands travel dispute and the situation in bolivia.

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07-04-2006 08:36

Greenpeace activists take on Mcdonalds over Amazon Rainforest

chickens in Mcdonalds On Thursday Morning Greenpeace launched its campaign against Mcdonalds with a series of actions across the UK.

Full Story | 8 comments >>


06-04-2006 13:27

Rotten Borough, Springfield, Birmingham

There are a number of issues that are undermining civic participation, and endangering the effective running and prosperous development of Springfield Ward.

Full Story | 1 comment >>


06-04-2006 13:02

Bus drivers come out over pay

With pay stagnating and conditions under constant review by management workers have voted three to one in favour of industrial action with three days of action planned for 22nd April, 28th April and the 8th May many services across the midlands will grind to a halt causing massive disruption. The workers have taken there demands time and time again to the management but after the last talks broke down the workers have decided to take action.

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06-04-2006 09:40

North Staffs NHS-SOS Needs Your Help!

Upcoming events in the campaign against jobs cuts at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire.

Full Story | 2 comments >>


04-04-2006 15:24

No scouse for Rice!

Thousands of people from Liverpool and other parts of the North-West made their point clear about the infamous vist of Condoleezza Rice to the city.

Full Story | 2 comments >>


04-04-2006 12:03

VPSG Benefit Gig in Digbeth - Sunday 16th April

A benefit gig for the Vegan Prisoner Support Group (VPSG) who do a fantastic job in helping animal rights and vegan prisoners get food and toiletries while in prison.

Full Story | 2 additions >>


03-04-2006 21:49

Critical Mass this Friday 7th April

This is how dark it was at last month's Critical Mass "Everyday, all over the world, people are resisting the problem culture of the car by getting on their bikes and riding, instead of driving. Critical Mass is a celebration of the alternatives to cars, pollution, accidents and the loss of public spaces and freedoms. Not an organisation or group, but an idea or tactic, Critical Mass allows people to reclaim the streets with their bikes, just by getting together and out-numbering the cars on the road"

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02-04-2006 09:14

April 8th Noborders Demo: Get on the bus to Harmondsworth from Birmingham

Before opening the Ads-hell screen with an allen key This Easter marks a global call to action and communication against the Border Regime, refugee detention and destitution. London Noborders has called for a demo at Harmondsworth Detention centre near Heathrow airport on Saturday 8th April. Noborders are calling for a loud and noisy demonstration outside Harmondsworth detention centre, in the hope that those inside will hear our voices and know that they are not alone. Noborders are also calling for as many people as possible to visit detainees inside Harmondsworth after the demonstration to communicate with them directly, hear their stories, and see the conditions inside these detention centres for ourselves.

Birmingham Noborders has arranged transport from Birmingham to Harmondsworth and back. Tickets for the coach to Harmondsworth are going quickly so please get in touch with Birmingham Noborders if you'd like to come to the protest and join the Birmingham Noborders mailing list if you'd like to get more involved.

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30-03-2006 11:22

Street Theatre Raised Awareness of Dairy Cow Suffering

Last Friday morning, 9 members of Redditch Vegetarians & Vegans donned aprons, dressing gowns and cow masks in a Mother`s Day themed publicity stunt! We used an hoover, mop/bucket, brooms and an ironing board to attract the attention of shoppers, and leaflets were handed out which revealed how the dairy cow is the hardest worked of all farmed animals.

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28-03-2006 17:08

"Save Our Pension, No Extension"

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Like in many other cities throughout the country, there was a rally today (28 March, 2006) in Birmingham as part of the Pension Mass Strike. More than 1.5 million workers, across more than 9 different unions, went on a 24-hour strike today in protest at the Labour government’s attack on the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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26-03-2006 22:01

Cross Border Beats: A Social for Asylum Seekers and Refugees

On Saturday, 25 March, 2006, the Birmingham Anti-Racist Campaign (ARC) organised a social in support of refugees and asylum seekers at the Oaklands Centre in Birmingham. It was the 3rd event of its kind, and the biggest so far.

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24-03-2006 17:52

Birmingham ARC presents: Cross Border Beats!

Birmingham Anti-Racist Campaign presents

An afternoon social in support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers.

Saturday March 25th 2pm-6pm

At The Oaklands Centre
Winleigh Road
Handsworth Wood
Birmingham B20 2HN

Admission £5
Refugees/asylum seekers/unemployed free

contact tel 07973 945 873

Brilliant International music from: Africa, Ireland, England, Chile, Iran & Kurdistan and food!

All proceeds to support refugees and asylum seekers

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23-03-2006 18:20

Strike Rallies throughout Britain on 28th March - Red Tuesday!

Red Tuesday - 28th March will see mass strikes against capitalist attacks in both Britain and France.
In Britain, the strike will be to defend workers pension rights, and will involve 1.5 million workers. It could be the largest strike here since the 1926 general strike.

Full Story | 2 additions | 2 comments >>


23-03-2006 13:27

Coaches to No Borders Demo - April 8th

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COACHES are being organised and other transport from around the country.
Please contact London No Borders at:  noborderslondon@riseup.net or call
07944 135 617
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21-03-2006 22:14

In the Crosshairs of Preventive War

March 2006 Update of Bush Pre-emptive War National Security Strategy Targets Iran:
An Interview with Preventive Warriors director Michael Burns

www.preventivewarriors.com

Full Story | 2 comments >>


21-03-2006 19:34

Cops Get Tough On Cuddly Toys

Police look more ridiculous by the day as they try and control actions by the animal rights movement in the UK

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