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Hero, Actor James Cromwell, Arrested In Animal Rights Action

16-04-2013 20:07

In the U.S., actor James Cromwell, star of Babe and many other movies, has been
arrested at the University of Wisconsin for speaking out against cat torture there.
The University of Wisconsin has also been involved in primate torture, tasering of pigs for the US Justice Department, and furthering the enslaving of cows for their milk.

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The Day I Bombed the House of Commons

16-04-2013 18:29

"Why did you do it?" the copper asked. "I suppose you just wanted to cause a stink, right?"

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„Solidarity Clause”: EU secret service to be reinforced?

16-04-2013 07:07

The „solidarity clause“ regulates the use of police, secret service and military means in case of a crisis within the EU

The EU Commission and the EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy issued a proposal for the structuring of the so-called „solidarity clause” [1]. The document refers to article 222 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) [2].

The EU institutions respectively the member states of the EU are to be bound to assist each other in case of a damaging event. This includes the use of police, secret service and military means. The „solidarity clause” determines that engagement in the territory of another state shall only be allowed at the „request of its political authorities”.

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The roll-out of tasers will make minority groups targets once again

15-04-2013 23:17

PUBLIC MEETING: to discuss new 24hr Taser patrols in every London borough. There has been no consultation and evidence shows they are disproportionately used against ethnic minorities, people with mental ill health and young people. Join us at 7pm on April 22, at Chats Palace, 42-44 Brooksby Walk, Homerton, E9 6DF

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Public Copy: Request for Action and Support

15-04-2013 23:17

Damaged car near home in Bristol (1 of 5 or more) accompanied by junk/voicemails
Public copy of request for action and support regarding ten years abuse of rights in Britain and its background in criminal methods, commercial media and politics.

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Bristol indymedia problems

15-04-2013 22:41

Problems accessing Bristol Indymedia

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Boston/Iraq bombings.

15-04-2013 22:27

White blood, excellent quality, best price.
The US reporting by the BBC is wall to wall, live and full to brimming with close up shots of injuries, endless shots of the injured accompanied with numerous interviews with security consultants keen to engineer the terrorist agenda. The same is true of Sky, RT, al-Jazeera and print and other TV media. There is no coverage at all of the situation in Iraq bar a few lazy, innacurate and badly written print reports on a few newspaper websites.

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Edinburgh East Save Our Services Meeting

15-04-2013 20:55

Our next open organising meeting will take place at 6.30pm on Tuesday 16th April 2013 at the Northfield / Willowbrae Community Centre, 10 Northfield Road, EH8 7PP. All welcome.

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Greater Leith Against The Cuts Meeting

15-04-2013 20:55

Our next meeting will take place at 7pm on Tuesday 16th April 2013 at the Community

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No Bedroom Tax Evictions – Lobby the Council

15-04-2013 20:55

2pm Thursday 18th April 2013                                                                                           Our petition calling on the City of Edinburgh Council to not evict tenants that fall into arreas due to the Bedroom Tax has closed with over 1300 signatures.

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Possible police raids ahead of thatchers funeral over the next 48hrs

15-04-2013 18:10

From the London Evening Standard:
"Known troublemakers are set to be held in dawn raids by police ahead of Baroness Thatcher’s funeral on Wednesday. The activists will be rounded up as part of a huge security operation involving more than 4,000 officers."

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Global Day of Action on Military Spending. Solidarity in Wrexham

15-04-2013 16:49

Half a dozen members and supporters of Wrexham Peace & Justice Forum were out on the streets this morning as part of the Global Day of Action on Military Spending in solidarity with friends past and present who have the perseverance to continue to protest the wars in the face of widespread apathy. There have been actions today at Faslane (47 arrests), in Brighton, London and all over the place.

 http://demilitarize.org.uk/

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Barnardo's, Cedars and the Red Lines

15-04-2013 16:45

Barnardo's, the childrens charity received some support in the liberal media following the breaking of one of their charity shop window's in Brixton last week. When a statement was released explaining the direct action linking it to Barnardos involvement with the UK Border Agency’s new Pre-Departure Accommodation (PDA) at Cedars, West Sussex, some parts of the media were ready with Barnardos own 7 'red lines' which would need to be crossed for the charity to 'withdraw' its 'services' from Cedars

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Can spy cases be investigated objectively in Finland?

15-04-2013 15:50

This follow-up article may explain how influential Russia is in Finland, how people in different bureau may support Russia by making blocking leaks to them, and how some people on government posts are breaking laws either accidentally or on purpose. On the other hand, has this been proofed or ran research on, as Finnish Police and The Guardian of The Law is in charge of such investigations instead of an independent bureau? When found facts are combined to other indicators like spying for Russia, carefully twisted political statements told in mass media for manipulating purposes and systematically made blocking, one may ask who is running the State?

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Attacks on Mitie in Bristol

15-04-2013 15:42

Arson and damage against Mitie vehicles in Bristol

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Stop making a killing from war: #demilitarize now

15-04-2013 15:17

The international peace network, War Resisters' International (WRI) supports the Day of Action on Military Spending taking place worldwide on 15 April.

WRI strives against all causes of war, as affirmed in its foundation declaration: “War is a crime against humanity”. The military-industrial complex is as strong as ever - war profiteers continue to make a killing from war. They do this with support from governments who see military strength as the most useful tool for imposing their influence. The stronger your military power, the more influence you have. This means that governments spend millions to arm themselves. The latests figures from the 2013 Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) annual report show a slight decrease in military spending of 0.5 percent, but in 2012 worldwide, we still spent $1.75 trillion on weapons to kill each other. It's hard to imagine what this money could do if spent more productively. A graphic produced by WRI member AA-MOC will give you some ideas.

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Direct Action at EDO, Brighton, on Global Day of Action on Military Spending

15-04-2013 12:25

Workers at EDO in Brighton arrived to work today to find the front gates drenched with red paint, symbolising the blood of the victims of the weapons manufacturer.

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Calais Info Night. Tonight @ Pogo Cafe, Hackney

15-04-2013 12:21

Free Screening & Discussion: “Welcome”. Tonight (Monday) at 7.30pm @ Pogo Cafe, Hackney

After the screening members of Calais Migrant Solidarity will discuss the current situation in Calais, and what can be done to support the struggle.