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Oxford community-run bar under threat from local cops

26-03-2008 23:19

East Oxford Community Social Club is a social club run for and by its members, based in a local community centre for which it raises money. It's unique not just for the way it's run but also because of its diverse, inclusive and friendly atmosphere, cheap prices and availability as a community venue.

A personal account and call to action. Corrections and comments welcome!

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Con Dax nel cuore - commemorative events for Davide Cesare in Milan

26-03-2008 19:14

On the weekend of March 15/16 a commemorative concert and demonstration for the murdered antifascist Davide Cesare took place in Milan, Italy.

This article contains a short overview of the events along with some background information and a personal report of our experiences.

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Go Zap 2012

26-03-2008 17:47

Invitation to 2012 Picnic, This Sunday

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South Asian Alliance presents an evening with Jamil Dehlavi

26-03-2008 15:33

Sun 30th March

The MAC Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham

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Help stop devaluation of YOUR state pension: demo & rally Birmingham

26-03-2008 14:43

Join in our state pension demonstration and rally

Saturday 29 March, Birmingham.

Demonstration Assembly point: Victoria Square, Birmingham City Centre 1pm
and march to Carrs Lane Church Centre.

Rally: Carrs Lane Church Centre, 2 ­ 4pm

Programme: Clarion Choir (1/4 hr)

History of State Pension: David Kippest (Unison)

Women & State Pension: Vera Kelsey (CWU)

Banner Theatre (1/2hr live show)

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Network Solutions Pulls Plug on Anti-Islam Website

26-03-2008 14:35

A Dutch lawmaker who produced a 15-minute film critical of Islam has seen his website suspended by U.S. domain registrar and website host Network Solutions Inc.

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What If...The Lights Went Out?

26-03-2008 12:23

Industrial society is built around technology, and that technology needs a constant supply of energy. This article takes a look at what would happen if that electricity supply stopped.

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Kicking them out one door, Bringing them in the other

26-03-2008 11:34

There are known to be 39 refused asylum seekers from Iraq in detention and facing forced removal to Iraq tomorrow Thursday 27th March; 30 in Campsfield, 5 in Colnbrook and 4 in Oakington. We suspect the actual number detained is much higher.

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SOCPA Victory? Demo 1pm April 5th Trafalgar Square

26-03-2008 03:08

Jack Straw announced plans to replace SOCPA sections 132-138, which ban spontaneous demonstrations around Parliament, and make it a criminal offence to demonstrate with police permission - to get maximum positive PR from the ever compliant press, Straw only announced the repeal now, while the need for new laws was hidden in the small print. One battle may soon be over, the struggle continues on the streets.

We are meeting at 1pm at the roundabout on the South side of Trafalgar Square on Saturday 5th April. Come with your mates and discuss with them what you want to do with the day. Bring placards, banners, whistles or anything else you can think of. Let them know you won’t be easily silenced.

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Reproductive Freedoms teach-in, London, 12 April

25-03-2008 21:20

A teach in to lean about and campaign for reproductive freedoms, organised by Feminist Fightback.

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Russian nazis kill punk march 16

25-03-2008 20:17

Alexei
in the Moscow city centre at the exit of Kitai-Gorod metro station a group of about 15 neonazis armed with knives attacked 5 people who were going to a hardcore / punk gig.
Alexei Krylov died as a result of stab wounds

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Nationwide day of action against foie gras, Thursday 27th.

25-03-2008 19:33

A second nationwide day of action has been called for Thursday 27th March against these establishments continuing to support foie gras. This is a limited list of contact details, please look up more easily accessible details relating to these supporters of the cruel trade and duly inform them of the hell these geese and ducks go through.

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17th April: International Day in Solidarity with Political Prisoners

25-03-2008 18:56

Four years have gone by since the International Solidarity with Political Prisoners Conference was held in Donostia, Basque Country.

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Disconnection: How Scientology Destroys Families

25-03-2008 17:14

A Scientologist can become PTS by reason of being connected to someone that is antagonistic to Scientology or its tenets. In order to resolve the PTS condition, he either HANDLES the other person's antagonism (as covered in the materials on PTS handling) or, as a last resort when all attempts to handle have failed, he disconnects from the person. He is simply exercising his right to communicate or not to communicate with a particular person.

(L Ron Hubbard, PTSness and DISCONNECTION)

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One week till Fossil Fools Day

25-03-2008 16:50

OK, this is the last email from us, we promise... well, maybe just one
more on April the 2nd to tell you about all the amazing actions that
happened around the world! We’ll keep it short: resources, contacts and public actions.

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Rochdale doves descend on Aldermaston

25-03-2008 15:01

Rae Street and Mai Chatham fix the doves to Aldermaston's fence
Rochdale and Littleborough Peace Group took cards signed by hundreds of supporters showing doves of peace and CND symbols to hang on the Aldermaston nuke factory fence.

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Fossil Fools Day public actions

25-03-2008 14:32

Although lots of people are keeping their plans under wraps, these three
public demos have been announced (If you know of a publicly announced
action, let us know on  info@risingtide.org.uk and we'll list it on the website.)

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Massive expansion at Farnborough Airport?

25-03-2008 14:30

Following the green light to double weekend and bank holiday flights, TAG Aviation are now seeking massive expansion at Farnborough Airport.

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Sophie’s death leads to campaigns to end prejudice against Alternative subcultur

25-03-2008 10:49

Tragic murder of Goth girl Sophie Lancaster and the trial of her killers has sparked campaigns to fight intolerance motivated by prejudice about how people dress and to a popular petition calling for a law to protect against attacks.

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Save Tibet! Boycott the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

24-03-2008 21:29

EveryOne Group's Boycott Campaign
EveryOne Group ( http://www.everyonegroup.com) is promoting a petition and an international campaign to ask for an immediate halt to the harsh sociocultural repression underway in Tibet, a repression perpetrated by the Chinese authorities towards thousands of innocent people.
The leaders of EveryOne, the authorities and people of goodwill who sign the petition below are promoting the Boycott Campaign of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and sporting and cultural events in the People’s Republic of China. They will also be supporting the “Beijing 2008 Gold Medals for Human Rights” campaign, with gold medals coined by EveryOne Group being awarded to all the athletes who decide not to take part in the Olympic Games out of solidarity with the people of Tibet.