Manchester Social Struggles Newswire Archive

Northern March Against Racism 2010

TCAR, 21-10-2010 15:14

20th Novermber 2010
A March from stanhope street in Fenham through to the monumnet Newcastle where there will be a rally Read more >>

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Gay Russians win in European Court

Peter Tatchell, 21-10-2010 12:12

Gay Russians win in European Court

Moscow mayor declared to have acted illegally

Gay Pride parade must be allowed in Moscow, says Court
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Lancaster and Morecambe Against the Cuts!

Lanky, 20-10-2010 21:51

Rally against the cuts at short notice at Lancaster Town Hall, organising meeting after in WMC. Read more >>

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Stonewall gay marriage survey "flawed"

Peter Tatchell, 18-10-2010 09:35

Stonewall gay marriage survey "flawed"

Marriage equality question buried in long list

Question is headed civil partnerships, not gay marriage

Survey method is "biased and unethical"
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Huntington Lane Coal Mine Eviction?

Dawn Chorus, 13-10-2010 13:05

The eviction process at the Huntington Lane coal mine site near Telford, Shropshire appears to have begun, but no eviction notice has yet been served. The National Eviction Team and local constabulary are currently on site but no arrests have been made. Heavy machinery is now on site and breaking ground. Read more | 1 comment >>

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The Gay Liberation Front’s social revolution

Peter Tatchell, 13-10-2010 10:44

Forty years ago, the Gay Liberation Front challenged society's gender system

GLF’s radical critique of orthodox masculinity and femininity
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Oppose English Defence League in Blackburn Lancs Sat 2nd October 2010

anon, 02-10-2010 01:06

The English Defence League [EDL] are going to be protesting tomorrow Saturday 2nd October 2010 outside Kentucky Fried Chicken [KFC]. They are protesting because KFC serve Halal meat. THe protest will be at KFC Haslingden Road Blackburn Lancashire.
 http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=157451460934608 Read more | 15 comments >>

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Siempre Antifascista 2010

Siempre Antifascista!, 30-09-2010 13:03

Remembering means fighting!

Violence, murders and pogroms: These expressions of a right-wing attitude, which has long been officially believed defeated, are flourishing.
Violence against Sinti and Roma, anti-Semitism, racism, and homophobia is accepted silently by major parts of our society and the state. Read more | 2 comments >>

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English Defence League pull EDL clothing following complaints over profits

anon, 21-09-2010 04:02

The English Defence League have stated that they they have pulled the merchandise ie clothing range following accusations from some EDL that Tommy Robinson and Kev Carrol were keeping the money. English Defence League insiders however know that the truth is rather different. The real reason for the clothing line being withdrawn by Tommy Robinson is as follows in the video. Read more | 25 comments >>

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A call out from Amsterdam

amsterdamned, 20-09-2010 12:48

The squatting ban is not a threat - it's an opportunity and a tool. Read more >>

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leeds 2nd Queer Film Festival

queer mutiny, 16-09-2010 18:58

Leeds 2nd Queer Film Festival - 22nd to 26th Sept 2010 Read more >>

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anon

anon, 15-09-2010 20:02

The English Defence League are holding a flash demo in Gateshead. NOW.

One of them has been arrested for burning a Qur'an and they have put a call out for help at the Gateshead police station where they are holding a "flash demo". Read more | 2 comments >>

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Season for change in Britain? Citizen-led democracy

iniref, 28-08-2010 11:31

More citizen-led democracy (the original rule-by-the-people) could become an important tool-kit for positive social and environmental change. Read more | 4 comments >>

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Stop the deportation of 26 year old Raba Hamad to Iraq

anon, 24-08-2010 17:24

Stop the deportation of Raba Hamad to Iraq. It is likely he wil be killed if he is deported to Iraq. He is 16 years old, has no money and will not be able to cope or survive if deported. We have pasted the information from a facebook page made in support of Raba Hamad. See below for details. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Burial of Nuke Waste in Cumbria

Marianne Birkby, 21-08-2010 15:30

A West Cumbrian Councillor has proposed that Allerdale should withdraw from the dodgy process designed to force Cumbria into "geological disposal" of nuclear waste.
The new government like the last is desperate to have been seen to have solved the problem of nuclear waste - to pave the way for new nuclear build.
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While Palestinians die! The BBC Lies!

Filasteen Abdul, 21-08-2010 01:11

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. On 17th August the BBC programme ‘Panorama’ aired 'Death on the Med' a documentary about the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in May 2010.Since shooting nine peace activists dead on the Freedom Flotilla, the Israeli state has led a concerted attempt to rewrite history - making their commandos the victims of an assault by “terrorists”. BBC news coverage of the attack and Panarama’s recent programme clearly show that the BBC is following suit and aligning itself with the Zionist state of Israel. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Cheap as Minibus and Veggie-oil coaches going to Edinburgh Climate Camp/Fring

South Coast Climate Camp, 12-08-2010 19:11

Southcoast Climate Camp has committed to hiring the Big Lemon Bus to travel to Climate Camp 2010 in Edinburgh. Unfortunately many people can't make this trip and we have 18 seats that need to filled.
Read more | 3 comments >>

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J B Spray Squat, Court Hearing Mon. Aug 2nd, CALL FOR RESISTANCE TO EVICTION!

Squatistor Familiarez, 01-08-2010 11:42

The J B Spray squat, in Radford, Nottingham, is facing another court hearing tomorrow in front of Nottingham Magistrates, and so is calling for support, in terms of people joining the squats efforst to resist any attemots at eviction by the bailiffs or the state...PLEASE COME AND JOIN THE RESISTANCE!
CANT GO, WONT GO! Read more | 1 comment >>

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Manchester Antifascist Alliance (MAFA) news, events and actions.

Manchester Antifascist Alliance, 30-07-2010 16:23

MAFA continues the fight against fascism through the summer and beyond. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Stop the English Defence Leaguein Blackpool next week!

anon, 23-07-2010 06:21

The English Defence League are an Islamophobic and racist organisation with links to UKIP, the BNP, Blood and Honour, Combat 18 and the National Front. The EDL have marched on Mosques, pulled off women's hijabs, placed a pigs head on the walls of Dudley Central Mosque and have rioted in Luton, Stoke, Dudely, Bolton...and they intend to go to Blackpool next week and ruin people's holidays. The EDL have made children cry. Read more | 2 additions | 13 comments >>

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