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Coincidence? Not a chance.
04-11-2011 14:35
Europe now looking for a bailout from China – just as the United States is drowning in debt to China.
November Programme of Events: Space Project LEEDS
04-11-2011 13:31
talks, films, walks, discussions etc at The Space Project in LeedsOccupy London call for welfare assistance
04-11-2011 12:55
After just over two weeks, our tented city standing in the protective shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral is a becoming a real community. But we are still part of London and we share some of the problems of that great city.
London is the 5th wealthiest city in the world and one of the world’s major financial centres – yet, despite this apparent prosperity and technological progress, there are still Londoners without homes, structure and support. What happens in London every day is merely a reflection of the increasing global disparity between rich and poor and unfair distribution of wealth.
At the same time, the austerity measures imposed in the UK where tax revenues have been used to fund bonuses have led to a further decline in the quality of our society. Essential services are being cut or privatised and those with real and complex needs are being left out in the cold. Now more than ever, those who are homeless or have mental and physical health problems or addiction issues need support from the communities they live in. We are all part of the 99 per cent.
OccupyLSX is trying be a welcoming space. We hope that people will take the time to talk to each other, help each other out and overcome their differences to create a better society.
This means that our camp is becoming a beacon for those who feel that they do not have a stake in society, for vulnerable and marginalised people. They and we are all part of the 99 per cent.
It is often said that you can judge a society by how it treats its most vulnerable members; Occupy London aims to create a better society, but we need your help.
We will not abandon or ignore the most vulnerable members of our society. We are aware that many vulnerable people are coming to the camp (including people with mental health issues, alcohol and drug problems) and we believe that we have to address these problems head on rather than the ad hoc fashion we have to date. If this camp is to aim to be part of creating a better and more just society we need to tackle these issues pro-actively.
What we intend to do:
- We will found a Welfare Centre within the bounds of our camp at St Paul’s, staffed and supported by volunteers with specialist expertise
- We will provide access to and signpost mental health advice services, alcohol and drug addition services, rehousing services and more
What we need:
- We appeal to all those with relevant skills and experience in social work, counselling, drug and alcohol services, welfare, housing and mental health issues to donate whatever time they can
- Also, if you have more time available and would like to help out on a daily/nightly basis, please contact us to offer this crucially required support
- We encourage those who are affected by the issues we are discussing to use this as an opportunity to share your own experiences, express your ideas and organise together for a better future. We will be hosting events, discussions and debates looking at the important issues through our Outreach and Tent City University
How can you get involved?
- Phone – 0845 299 6175
- Email: general@occupylsx.org
- Leave a message for Welfare in our Information Tent at OccupyLSX
Bristol Indymedia/Bristol Radical History Group Film Night: The August 'Riots'
04-11-2011 10:55
The August 'riots' were portrayed by the media and politicians as the actions of 'greedy feral youth' within a 'criminal underclass'. Most of these politically loaded explanations were presented before what had happened was even known. Using hard research and the voices of participants, this event will provide an analysis of the 'riots' of August.
A joint event hosted by Bristol Indymedia and Bristol Radical History Group at the Cube cinema, Dove St, Bristol. BS2 8JD, on the 7th November 2011 at 8pm and entry is £3/£4 but nobody refused for lack of funds. Includes a showing of the film 'Rebellion in Tottenham 2011'. All welcome! Full article | www.brh.org.uk
Words of solidarity with Conspiracy Cells of Fire from Russian FAI-IRF cells
04-11-2011 10:43
two letters in response to the open letter of the Imprisoned Members Cell of the Conspiracy Cells of Fire-Informal Anarchist Federation (Greece) by Informal Anarchist Federation \ International Revolutionary Front, Conspiracy of Cells of Fire: Russian Cell and Earth Liberation Front (Russia) / Informal Anarchist Federation - International Revolutionary Front....Letter of Solidarity with Informal Anarchist Federation by Walter Bond
04-11-2011 10:33
by ALF Prisoner of War from the USA in response to open letter of Imprisoned Members Cell of the Conspiracy of Cells of Fire - Informal Anarchist Federation (Greece)Victory for Edinburgh unemployed over A4e
04-11-2011 00:55
Tribunal overturns sanction and upholds right to representation
Claimants in Edinburgh have won a potentially crucial victory in the battle for the right of unemployed people to be represented at DWP provider A4e – thanks to the courageous stand taken by brave ex-miner Peter. An independent Tribunal has ruled that a claimant cannot have his benefits stopped because he “felt the need to have the representative of his choice.”
Occupy LSX – We are the 99% rally & march to Parliament
04-11-2011 00:55
5th November: No Gunpowder. No Treason. No Hidden Plot.
Rally at 2pm on the steps of St Paul’s followed by a peaceful March to Parliament. We will be distributing thousands of leaflets with our 8 point statement in central London.
We stand for progressive alternatives to making the majority pay for a crisis they did not create.
Harsh and psychological torture unit
03-11-2011 23:58
Here I am in the harsh and psychological torture unit (aka Close Supervision Centre CSC) at HMP Woodhill, in a high control cell with a six-officer riot unlock. You will have been reading about CSC recently in MOJUK and FRFI articles by John Bowden, Kevan Thakrar, which are all true.Save squatting exhibition last 3 days visit 2-4 Tufnell park rd.
03-11-2011 23:12
Save squatting exhibition last 3 days visit 2-4 Tufnell park rd. open 3-9pm/ 11 sometimes,ring caretakers number on gate for entryWharf Chambers Licence Misery
03-11-2011 22:55
On Monday the 10th of October Wharf Chambers, a new workers co-operative based in Leeds, had its entertainment license hearing and now the result of the hearing has been made public. The three councillors granted the not-for-profit space a license on the grounds that they closed at 11pm, had two registered door staff and full CCTV throughout the building, full conditions are by seaching the council website or the minuets from the hearing. According to the councillors, "proportionality is just a word".
This is a very regulated entertainment license compared to the license that The Common Place was granted (where sale of alcohol was allowed until 5am). The councillors have imposed very harsh restrictions, in part due to threats right-wing groups had previously made to The Common Place and so punishing the new co-operative.
Lots of clubs in Leeds on a Friday or Saturday night are filled with drunken people and fights are common. There are many times when there is trouble outside Tiger Tiger or Oceana that requires police intervention. The Common Place, which is located in the same building as Wharf Chambers, received a license in 2006 and since that time there was no incident that resulted in police intervention. Many residents of Leeds feel unsafe at the mainstream clubs and spaces such as Wharf Chambers are designed to offer a safer alternative; the council is denying this to the residence of Leeds.
Pragmatic suggestions for improving security at Occupy protests
03-11-2011 22:35
Pragmatic suggestions for improving security at Occupy protests, and a common-sense response to feminist critique/s of Occupy protestsAbout Chabil Utzaj and Polochic Valley
03-11-2011 21:35
Taken from Nuestro Diario, GuatemalaLetters of solidarity to GDC from antifascist prisoner and Irish political prisoners
03-11-2011 20:56
The Glasgow Defence Campaign and Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! are privileged to have received messages of solidarity from some of the many political prisoners incarcerated for their struggle against injustice and the British state.
Dale Farm Audio Report
03-11-2011 20:55
The Dale Farm eviction was the first large time that a large group of settled and traveling people worked together to resist an eviction. At a talk in the Space Project on Wednesday the 2nd in Leeds some of the settled people who went to support give an account of their time at Dale Farm. There was then a phone interview with Perl who is one of the Irish Travelers at Dale Farm.
The first speaker talked about the long legal pcoess and building up friendships with the people living at Dale Farm. Then ending with a discription of the eviction where inculding the police climbing bashing protester's heads against scaffold. (~12 mins long)
Next is an explaination of the legal aspects and planning laws. The laws were such that there were two sisters who lived at Dale Farm where one had to remove her caravan but the hardcore the caravan was on could stay and the other could stay but would have to live on a muddy hole in the ground. (4 mins)
Pearl from Dale Farm explains her fellings about the supporters. Is very grateful and thankful for all the support that the residents at Dale Farm had and how Camp Constant cheered her. (~15 mins)
VIDEO: University of Birmingham Occupation
03-11-2011 20:25
You say “national unity”, we say “loot”! Robin hoodies strike again in Athens
03-11-2011 19:01
You say “national unity”, we say “loot”! Robin hoodies strike again in AthensN9 Anarchist Bloc
03-11-2011 18:55
Students · Sparks · Anarchists
Out on the streets for Nov 9th
Anarchists will be mobilising on November 9 in solidarity with the students and the striking electricians.
Get active, get angry, get visible!
Students
The national demonstration against fees, cuts and privatisation will bring together university, further education and school students from across the country to stage the biggest education protest in the capital since last December. Also planned is a mass walkout of schools, FE colleges and universities by students in support of the demo.
Dubbed “march on the city” thousands will be descending on the streets of London, starting at the University of London Union, Malet st through Trafalgar Square and up the Strand, before passing St Paul’s Cathedral to connect with the Occupy London protest camp and ending at London Metropolitan University Moorgate campus next to the City of London, the heart of the financial capital.
The day of protest is aimed at the government’s education reform bill which is a chaotic and regressive attempt to introduce markets and private companies into education. The poorest will have to compete for ever-decreasing places at university while many others will be denied access to education through lack of funding and the rising cost of tuition fees. Students are either being priced out of the market or turned into commodities!
Sparks
Students will be joined on the day by thousands of striking electricians, who are attempting to prevent the big 8 construction companies from deskilling the industry and overturning long standing agreements, forcing wages down and undermining construction industry workers’ bargaining rights. Sparks across the board are being forced to accept new, imposed contracts by December 7th or face instant dismissal. In true militant style they have responded with a weekly campaign of direct action outside construction sites across the country, blocking entrances and picketing the main gates. Sparks have called November 9th as their big day of action.
Anarchists
Anarchists have been organising to ensure that we have a visible presence on the day, to be an active part of the growing resistance and militant action against the institutions of capital and forces of government, both Tory and Labour, who have sold off our future generations’ right to a free education.
This is our opportunity to join together with those who will not be governed by markets, dictated to by politicians, or accept the conditions being forced upon them.
Solidarity is our weapon!
There will be an anarchist bloc on the march. Meet at Malet Street outside Uiversity of London Union 12.oopm. Look out for the red and black flags and banners. Bring banners, flags, friends, and your best protest gear. Let’s make this a day the government will remember.
contact: n9mobilization@gmail.com
Facebook page: N9 Anarchist Bloc on the Student/Education demo
Website: http://n9anarchistbloc.wordpress.com/
A visit to Plebs' College and photos
03-11-2011 18:51
