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Report back from True Cost of Coal Infotour Leeds
19-03-2012 00:55
Report back from True Cost of Coal and Coal Action Scotland Infotour - The Space Project, Leeds
We had a really inspiring talk from Coal Action Scotland and the Beehive Collective and as numbers were low I thought I'd do a quick write up to share with people who couldn't make it.
Coal Action Scotland have been doing direct action, community organising against open cast in the Douglas Valley and challenging the local council and Scottish Coal. They have had site occupations at Mainshill and Happendon Wood and they're on tour now to drum up posses of people to go up this summer to take action against a new open cast mine planned at Glentaggart East.
Glentaggart East is peatland and mining it would be really destructive, cause carbon dioxide and methane emissions causing climate change and it's ruining the lives of the local community. The council are totally in the pockets of Scottish Coal. But Scottish Coal are having to sell off machines to fund the project - they're getting strapped for cash and need Glentaggart to go ahead so action against this mine is really strategic to stopping the destruction of the Douglas Valley and stopping Scottish Coal and direct action is having effect!
Before we heard from CAS and watched the video where they interview locals on the impact open cast mining is having on their lives Sophie from the Beehive Collective talked us through their poster on mountain top removal open cast coal mining in the Appalacian mountains in the USA. The 'poster' is the size of my bedroom and so detailed that you could study it for weeks on end and still find new details and references.
It tells the story of the Applacian mountains and land rights, coal mining and union organising, climate change and the greenwashing, and the community resistance and sustainable alternatives that are out there. I've bought a copy of the poster which I'll put up at mine and your welcome to come and have a look. It's amazing!
Coal Action Scotland are keen to get groups from around the country to come up and take action. It would be great to get a group going from Leeds if you're interested get in touch.
So for those of you that couldn't make this inspiring meeting, there's going to be another ace talk from the Traveller Solidarity Network at the 1 in 12 in Bradford on Tuesday 20th March so come along to that instead.
http://www.beehivecollective.org/
coalactionscotland.org.uk/
March 31st Anti-Workfare Actions
18-03-2012 23:32
Responding to and International call out for actions against exploitation, austerity and capitalism, Solidarity Federation branches around the country have been organising anti-workfare actions on March 31st.
Hunt saboteurs Association Press Release March 18th 2012
18-03-2012 18:49
Supporters of the Ross Harriers Hunt smashed a vehicle window and attacked hunt saboteurs with an iron bar during a meet at Orcop Hill, west of Ross On Wye, yesterday. The victim of the attack suffered injuries to the leg and head.Bristol Evening Post - Special Edition
18-03-2012 18:38
report and pics on nhs demo and actions yesterday
18-03-2012 14:55
a peaceful protest to save the nhs yesterday became a blockade of whitehall and then a march through the streets of london. as TSG officers were deployed, there were some incidents and injuries, as well as a controversial incident with some gun-wielding diplomatic protection police.
16 March: Report from US Embassy Vigil for Bradley Manning, London
18-03-2012 14:35
Declaration of revolutionary prisoners in support of comrade Tortuga
18-03-2012 13:38
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Jock Palfreeman Solidarity Demo Report:
18-03-2012 00:55
On Thursday the 15th of March a demonstration was held outside the Bulgarian Embassy in London in solidarity with Jock Palfreeman. The Anarchist Federation’s Stormy Petrel flag and banners with ‘Free Jock’ and ‘Leeds Anarchist Black Cross’ were displayed. About 30 people turned-up to the picket including comrades from Brighton, Bristol, Norwich, Reading, London AF, Surrey/Hants AF, Staines Anarchists, Leeds Anarchist Black Cross, London ABC, ALARM and the Traveller Solidarity Network. Leaflets explaining Jock Palfreeman’s case were handed out and a Bulgarian Flag was burnt in front of the embassy.
Fotos:
http://leedsabc.org/report-and-pics-from-jock-palfreeman-demo/
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EDL Brighton: We'll Fight Them Near The Beaches
18-03-2012 00:39
A slightly farcical day out for Brighton's EDL contingent (laughably calling themselves 'The Mighty Brighton Infidels', today (Saturday 17th.)Remploy march and rally, Wrexham.
17-03-2012 21:12
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Cop thug U1632 attacks NHS protest
17-03-2012 20:11
Dissident Island Radio - 100 episodes old!
17-03-2012 16:55
Friday 16 March 2012 marked the 100th episode of Dissident Island Radio marks our centenary, and with that in mind we decided to make it a bit special. Alongside the usual mix of music, banter, and special guests on the mic we be heard an extended piece on the consolidation of neoliberal capitalism in Europe post 'crisis'. The discussion focuses primarily on the situation in Ireland, Spain, and Greece looking at shifts in power and wealth distribution in recent years...[read more]
This episode of Dissident Island Radio marks our centenary, and with that in mind we decided to make it a bit special.
Alongside the usual mix of music, banter, and special guests on the mic we be heard an extended piece on the consolidation of neoliberal capitalism in Europe post 'crisis'. The discussion focuses primarily on the situation in Ireland, Spain, and Greece looking at shifts in power and wealth distribution in recent years.
Also live in the studio we chatted anti-fascism anorak Joe about the historical roots, and current status of fascism and anti-fascism in Europe and Britain. After a musical interlude our good friend Pete the temp popped by with some (rhyming) words of wisdom. George W. Bush was also on the show, but the less said about that the better. Sending us off into the night celebrating 100 episodes of goodness we had an appearance by the one and only DJ Warlock with a nice banging set.
And now you can download the show:
And don't forget to check out our awesome new website:
http://dissidentisland.org/
Enjoy,
D*I
www.dissidentisland.org
The cycle injuries TFL ignored
17-03-2012 14:55
New research shows cyclists' injuries which TFL decided to ignoreCanada, dude, you used to be cool
17-03-2012 14:35
Since thier election in 2006 the Canadian Conservative party, through lies, stealing and cheating, have turned their beautiful country into one of the worst human rights abusers in the world. It´s time for Canadians to say ENOUGH!Stop the fascist NWI - Sat 24/3/2012 (Greater Manchester) Antifascist call-out!
17-03-2012 13:47
The North West Infidels (NWI), a splinter group from the English Defence League with links to many other fascist and extreme-right groups, are planning a demonstration in Greater Manchester on Saturday 24 March.We call on all anti-fascists, anti-racists and organised workers to mobilise in opposition to the presence of these fascists on our streets.We call for a national mobilisation of anti-fascists!
Traveller Solidarity Network brings its Info Night to Cambridge
17-03-2012 13:38
On Sunday 25th of March members of the Traveller Solidarity Network are coming to Cambridge to hold an info night on the issues effecting Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller (GRT) communities. The tour hopes to bring together grass roots activists, human rights groups, and those from travelling communities with the aim of building the GRT civil rights movement.Emergency Meeting to bring together NHS campaigns
17-03-2012 13:09
A meeting to bring together NHS campaigns and campaigners for urgent action to save the NHS - including discussion about a national demo.