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The real motive for the bedroom tax
29-05-2013 00:55
Ever since the Government announced the introduction of the bedroom tax back in 2012 there has been widespread opposition to the plan. Many diverse sections of society have opposed the legislation; from disability rights activists to politicians, from community campaigners to local councils. This opposition hasn’t taken on a uniformed nature however.
Illegal Evictions – Divide and rule
29-05-2013 00:55
Since the start of the recession there has been a rise in illegal evictions, and with the changes to Housing Benefit coming in next year there could be an even bigger rise.
Xingu Under Attack: La Carta n. 7: el gobierno federal (Brazil), nos dirigimos
28-05-2013 22:52
The Brazilian government will end the Xingu communities with the construction of Belo Monte dam. All international support is valid !Marie Vesco – 5th anniversary ride
28-05-2013 18:46
In Marie’s memory, and as a tribute to her, we have arranged a bike ride and hope to draw to the attention of the British authorities the lack of safety for cyclists and vulnerable road users in the UK. The ride will take place on 4 – 5 June 2013, from Hickstead to Portsmouth, along the route that Marie was cycling when she was killed.Brighton public meeting about the Stop G8 week of action
28-05-2013 17:16
There will be a public meeting about the Stop G8 week of action on Tuesday the 4th of June, 7.30 at the Cowley Club, Brighton.Come along, find out more and get involved!
Peace News Summer Camp 2013: Taking a Lead from the Global South
28-05-2013 16:30
This year’s camp is organised by activists of colour/people with a global majority heritage. We invite you to join us and others from across the broad spectrum of the peace and radical social change movements for five days of workshops, participatory entertainment and network building! 25th - 29th July, near Diss, Norfolk.Prisons - Most Unlawful Places On Earth
28-05-2013 15:43
The governments Legal Aid and Punishment Act 2012 which came into effect in April 2013 represents one of the Tories most serious and vicious attacks on the poorest and most disadvantaged groups in terms of their relationship with an increasingly more repressive state, removing as it does the right to publicly funded legal redress for the already most powerless in society.Solidarity benefit night for Greek social movements at Easton Community Centre - 8th June
28-05-2013 14:55
Direct Action Training/Skillshare this weekend - Brighton
28-05-2013 14:43
Stop G8 is running a direct action skillshare this weekend (1st & 2nd June) at the Cowley Club, 12 London Road, Brighton, to prepare people for the Stop G8 week of action from 10th-14th June. On Sunday there will also be a fundraising BBQ from 2pm to raise money for Stop G8.Spread the word and see you at the Cowley!
Timetable below:
Solidarity benefit night for Greek social movements at Easton Community Centre -
28-05-2013 14:14
[Utrecht, NL] The Ubica-eviction: a report
28-05-2013 14:10
StopG8 Week Event. AGAINST REPRESSION: Solidarity Benefit Night Friday 14 June.
28-05-2013 14:01
The StopG8 week of actions and events ends with a big night of Militant Music. Top hiphop MCs from London and Italy; African sounds; Jungle, Drum n Bass, Dubstep and Reggae through the night.
Featuring: Logic [People's Army]; MC C.u.b.a. Cabbal (Militant rap from Italy); Caxton Press MCs; DJ Leleprox; DJ Steaz; and more acts to be confirmed …
StopG8 week: events calendar now online
28-05-2013 13:49
https://network23.org/stopg8/calendar/ It is still being added to as we speak, with more talks, films, and other happenings being confirmed. And we want even more! Please email
stopg8events@riseup.net if you'd like to run a workshop or organise any kind of event.
Moments of our thruth
28-05-2013 12:55
The Real Democracy Now Edinburgh [GR] group was started by workers, unemployed people and students living in Edinburgh. Its decisions and political views are formed autonomously within the group using direct democratic procedures.
Resistance Is Dignity.
28-05-2013 12:55
