Manchester Newswire Archive

Fossil Fools Day, April 1st 2008

Rising Tide, 17-12-2007 14:56

Rising Tide International is calling for a day of action against the fossil fuel industry on April 1st 2008...

FOSSIL FOOLS DAY! Read more | 4 comments >>

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Karen Reissman strike suspended

magnifico, 14-12-2007 19:38

150 NHS mental health workers in Manchester who have been on strike since the beginning of November following the sacking of Karen Reissman are to return to work on Monday 17th December, without having secured her reinstatement. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Karen Reissman appeal rejected

magnifico, 13-12-2007 04:39

NHS Trust bosses this week rejected mental health nurse Karen Reissman's appeal against her dismissal. Read more >>

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China Wins Gold Medal for Human Rights Abuses'

Luke, 12-12-2007 13:22

Monday 10th December- International Human Rights Day: Protests at Manchester Chinese Consulate Read more >>

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Demonstrators Blockade Mexican Embassy In London

Manchester Chiapas Solidarity Group, 11-12-2007 23:37

On Monday 10th December demonstrators blockaded both the Mexican
Embassy and Mexican Consulate in London, in solidarity with the Zapatistas and in opposition to the attacks on their communities by the state and paramilitaries. Read more >>

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Policy on Asylum Seekers is ‘harsh and coercive’, enquiry reveals

..., 09-12-2007 23:05

A national citizens’ enquiry into the UK asylum system heard evidence of the desperate measures taken by asylum seekers denied benefits and prevented from working under asylum rules- often forced to sleep rough, raid bins or work illegally just to survive.

On October 17th the Independent Asylum Commission held its sixth public hearing at Manchester Town Hall. The hearing focused on the adequacy of asylum support and the impact of destitution on asylum seekers and communities in the North West.
Read more >>

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Billboards pasted in Manchester

paddington bear, 08-12-2007 18:06

Three airline billboards advertising cheap flights to european cities were subverted today. Read more | 2 comments >>

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All Manchester city centre Flight Centres & Hummer dealership targetted

Manchester Climate Action, 08-12-2007 01:15

For people interested in something a little more direct than the big climate demo in London tomorrow...

Read more | 2 comments >>

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10th December - International Human Rights Day - March for Tibet

TheFactoryShow, 07-12-2007 16:31

December 10th marks International Human Rights Day, At a time when the Chinese government cares more about its international image than ever before, we need to spread the message that China is a human rights failure. Read more | 1 comment >>

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The Tide Is Rising

Bridge, 07-12-2007 16:24

A banner reading: 'THE TIDE IS RISING' with a blue wave across it now welcomes all those entering the city of Manchester on the Princess parkway. This marks the beginning of a number of Climate campaigns this weekend.

Read more | 4 comments >>

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"The NO2ID Pledge" Comes To Manchester

Dave Page, 06-12-2007 21:02

Manchester supporters of NO2ID, the national campaign against identity cards
and the database state, will be inviting the public to pledge opposition to the
Government's schemes in St. Anne's Square this coming Saturday. Read more >>

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Film Night / Mule Fundraiser

The Mule Collective, 06-12-2007 14:20

Monday 10th December, 7.30pm in the University of Manchester Students Union Council Chambers (2nd floor of the oxford road union, turn left at the top of the stairs)...
Everyone Welcome Read more >>

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Buy nothing day 2007.

C Activist, 04-12-2007 13:32

Manchester Climate Action enjoy a day out at The Trafford Centre. Read more | 5 comments >>

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Young People and the Media

Peter Muldoon, 04-12-2007 10:23

Britain’s youth is often dismissed as delinquent, riding roughshod over local communities, vandalising and victimising to its heart’s content. But by providing the opportunity to make their voices heard in the local community, Halton Access to Media (HAM) and its reACT media course is empowering them to become confident, articulate and productive individuals. Read more >>

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Manchester NO2ID December Newsletter

Dave Page, 03-12-2007 22:03

All the latest news and upcoming events from the Manchester NO2ID campaign. Read more >>

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An Injury to One - Film Night, 11th Decemebr

knightrose, 03-12-2007 21:05

An Injury to One is An Injury to All - a film about the iWW organising in Butte Montana in 1917. Read more >>

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Veg*n Climate March update

The Campaign for Eco-Veg*nism, 03-12-2007 17:51

Be part of history in London this Saturday! Be part of the biggest ever mobilisation of vegetarians and vegans on environmental grounds!! Veg*nism is the solution to many of the catastrophies facing the planet - it`s time to tell the world!! Read more >>

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Appeal for left unity in the NUS

Education Not for Sale, 03-12-2007 14:10

Left activists in the student movement have launched this appeal for a united left challenge to the National Union of Students leadership at next year's NUS conference. Please circulate, particularly to members of SWSS/Student Respect! Read more >>

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activism after the cold war

madge.ickle, 02-12-2007 20:47

how does western european activism compare with that of the eastern bloc?

what can we learn from one another's struggle?

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North West Vegan Festival - all welcome

Ronny, 02-12-2007 15:11

Sat 26th January 2008 10am-6pm, Sachas Hotel, Tib St, just off Piccadilly Gardens. A free event with loads of free info and food samples available, aimed at everyone who is exploring the vegan lifestyle as a positive way to reduce their environmental impact. Read more | 3 comments >>

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