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CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE EMPATHY DEFICIT
13-02-2009 17:47
‘We seem to be suffering from an empathy deficit – our ability to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes, to see the world through those who are different from us.’ – Barack ObamaOccasionally – just occasionally – a mainstream politician says something that is both original and useful. This is the case with Barack Obama’s views on empathy. In a thousand speeches, and in his book The Audacity of Hope, he has put cultivating empathy – learning to see the world from the perspective of others – at the centre of his moral and political vision.
I am inclined to praise him because I believe we should view the problem of tackling climate change not as an environmental issue, or one concerning technology or social justice or markets, but primarily as a problem of empathy. We must learn to see the individuals behind the newspaper headlines about climate change, and imagine ourselves into the uniqueness of their lives, developing an understanding of their most important experiences, beliefs, fears and hopes.Sound far-fetched, wishy-washy or a little too sandals-and-carrot-juice for your liking? Let me explain myself.
Autonomous Space in Headingley
13-02-2009 17:32
Workshops and community activity at a temporary autonomous zone. The space is open for everyone to get involved. This is a provisional list of activities but it is best to come down. Call 07708862651 for more info and location.
This Week in Palestine -Week 07 2009
13-02-2009 16:39
This Week in Palestine, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.imemc.org, for February 7th through February 13th 2009.
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A Technical Guide to Anonymous Posting
13-02-2009 16:32
Recent events have got people talking and thinking about security implications of using indymedia or other online publishing outlets. Below is a guide to how to implement security measures for hiding your identity online.An amazing victory in greece
13-02-2009 15:50
Campaigners in Greece have apparently succeeded in halting plans for the constructions of new coal-fired power plants. Can we pull off the same here? The future depends on it.Emergency Demonstration: Bring Binyam Back! 17 Feb:1pm US Embassy
13-02-2009 15:32
Please join the London Guantánamo Campaign and Brighton Against Guantánamo as we protest outside the US Embassy on Tuesday lunchtime calling on President Obama to deliver on his promises and his commitments to human rights and the rule of law by releasing Binyam Mohamed.Casualisation in energy sector overseen by unions
13-02-2009 14:52
Protests were held Wednesday outside two power stations in England by unemployed construction workers. The demonstrations, at Staythorpe, Nottinghamshire, and the Isle of Grain, Kent, involved several hundred workers.Make mine a large one!
13-02-2009 13:50
The Times reports that bumbling idiots at the Financial Services Authority are to share out 33 million quid in bonuses between them. Boss Hector Sants says it is absolutely critical to enable them to retain their highly skilled staff, you know the ones who couldn´t spot that rather large debt bubble in the global financial systemThe Severn Barrage: It's All About The Money
13-02-2009 13:41
Do you really think that environmental arguments have a hope in hell's chance of stopping the Severn Barrage becoming reality? This is not about renewable energy, this is about money.Demonstration at Brighton Magistrate's Court in Support of the EDO 6
13-02-2009 12:23
13th February 2009Demonstration at Brighton Magistrate's Court in Support of the EDO Decommissioners
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smashedopress@riseup.net OXFORD ST INTIFADA!
13-02-2009 10:38
This Saturday 14 February, we will be holding a special rolling picket, starting at M&S Edware Raod and continuing along Oxford St, picketting various high street companies that support Israel.
NCADC News Service Friday 13th February 2009
13-02-2009 08:55
Raphael & Oluseye have left the UK"I am sorry to have to report that, despite everyone's efforts, Raphael & Oluseye were taken from Yarl's Wood and put on a flight to Lagos yesterday morning. Five-year -old Raphael spent 69 days in immigration detention. Thank you all for all your support for mother and son."
Best wishes, George Heron
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/Newszine103/Raphael.html
Israelis, in Crisis, Vote for a Government of War
13-02-2009 07:54
Dust of Tuesday’s voting battle settled down and the battle of forming the next Israeli government has just begun. With Benjamin Netanyahu poised for premiership and Avigdor Lieberman, leader of a “racist and fascist” party (as condemned by Talia Sasson of the Merez party) very well positioned to be the king or queen maker of the next ruling coalition, the Palestinian people and the whole region will have to brace as from next March for an Israeli government of war.Dialect - Bristol University academic prepares for Gaza convoy
13-02-2009 02:12
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Photos from Agrexco blockade
13-02-2009 01:05
Sorry it took so long to get these up.Latest from Tara
13-02-2009 00:53
We've upload video clips covering our activities over the last few monthsThe Shortwave Report 02/13/09 Listen Globally!
13-02-2009 00:16
A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio. With times and freqs for listening at home. 2 files- broadcast and slow-modem streaming. Free to rebroadcast. China, Netherlands, Cuba, and Russia.Cleaners come together in the city to protest sackings
12-02-2009 23:50
