London Social Struggles Newswire Archive

26-06-2005 23:21

Photos of G8 info point and Jack Kane centre.

Here are some photos of the G8 info point in Edinburgh. Read more >>

26-06-2005 08:15

Ministers plan to sell your ID card details to raise cash

Personal details of all 44 million adults living in Britain could be sold to private companies as part of government attempts to arrest spiralling costs for the new national identity card scheme, set to get the go-ahead this week. Read more >>

25-06-2005 14:29

boycott caterkiller procession. Brighton.

20 protesters visit brighton shops to call for a boycott of caterkiller until they stop selling D9 bulldozers to the Israeli military. Read more >>

24-06-2005 08:36

autistici/inventati review II

english translation of the second review by autistici/inventati Read more >>

23-06-2005 10:49

MAKING POVERTY HISTORY (Emergency on Planet Earth)

It's not possible to make poverty history. And even if it was a small number of people would get VERY rich doing so therfore creating more poverty. Read more >>

23-06-2005 10:26

Haiti films in London

Ritzy Cinema, London, on 26 June 2005.

The Haiti Support Group, in conjunction with the French Institute, is pleased to announce a special screening of the documentary film:

"When I am Misery, I Sing"
(dir: Juliana Ruhfus, 2005, 59 minutes)

and the UK premiere of the short film

"The Gospel of the Creole Pig"
(dir: Michaelange Quay, 2004, 15 minutes)

Starts: 7pm on Sunday 26 June 2005 @ The Ritzy cinema, Brixton, London SW2. Tickets: 020 7733 2229 Read more >>

22-06-2005 22:02

Shell - a neighbour from Hell? Public meeting, LSE, 23.6.05

A neighbour from Hell?

Shell’s fenceline communities tell their stories

Public Meeting Invite 23rd June 7:30pm

Meet communities who live on Shell’s doorstep and find out first hand what it is like to have Shell as a neighbour. Talks by communities who are in the UK to attend Shell’s AGM on the 28th at ExCel followed by discussion on what we should be doing to hold Shell accountable for its impacts on people’s health and the environment. Read more >>

21-06-2005 14:33

Free Etienne Ndikuyiro - Act now for press freedom in Burundi

Burundian journalists are mobilising to secure the release of Etienne Ndikuyiro, who has been detained without charge after writing an article claiming that Burundi's President Ndayizeye was depressed after losing last week's communal elections. Read more >>

21-06-2005 10:20

Zapatistas on RED ALERT. Internationals Warned of Danger Of Staying

Zapatista Army of National Liberation declares RED ALERT Read more >>

21-06-2005 08:08

Monbiot on G8 Media Spin and Bono + Geldof's Shameful Love Fest with UK Gov

Articles below:

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20-06-2005 19:49

'Common-ication' at KENNINGTON PARK Sat 25th June

A walk and talk on the hidden history of Kennington Park / Common, with a view to marking our mark on the landscape of that day. Bring chalks. Meet at cafe 2pm.
Common-ication chat: Meeting in the cafe afterward around 3pm. How would we map this in the 21st century? The continuing battle of Enclosure versus The Commons

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennington_Park Read more >>

20-06-2005 16:12

G8 Report: Africa Pays Price of G8 Climate Blindspot

AFRICA PAYS PRICE FOR G8 CLIMATE BLIND SPOT SAY TOP AID AND ENVIRONMENT GROUPS

Monday 20th June: New report from a UK aid and environment coalition says act now on climate change or efforts to end poverty in Africa will go Up in Smoke:

http://www.neweconomics.org/gen/news_AfricaUpinSmoke.aspx Read more >>

19-06-2005 17:23

Vans travelling to Scotland: WARNING!

Police are hassling van drivers travelling up to Scotland in advance of the G8 protests. Read more >>

19-06-2005 13:37

Opus Dei cabinet minister supports Plater College closure

Opus Dei cabinet minister, Ruth Kelly, has refused to intervene in the increasing scandal over the closure of Oxford's Plater College.

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19-06-2005 01:50

Stonehenge Solsttice Gathering - Monday 20th June

I am posting the Terms and conditions published by English Heritage, so that everyone can be clearly informed of the parameters of the situation + plus a flyer Read more >>

18-06-2005 10:48

Radical Theory Forum today @I4A London

The Radical Theory Forum will host a series of daytime workshops/discussions followed by a party with film screenings, art, and damn good music. Read more >>

16-06-2005 22:06

Photos of demo at Scottish Parliament on Thursday 16th June with short report.

This is a brief report of the demonstration at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 16th June 2005. 12 photos are attached. Read more >>

16-06-2005 19:35

Birmingham City Council Dictatorship

Birmingham City Council otherwise known as optima on the parc central estate are dictators Read more >>

16-06-2005 18:20

CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES LURE AFRICAN CHILDREN TO LONDON FOR HUMAN SACRIFICES

A 10-month Scotland Yard study has documented ongoing Christian human child sacrifices in London, and a Christian theologian Dr. Richard Hoskins of Kings College acknowledges that this is true but asks that it be dealt with "sensitively". Contrast this demand for sensitivity with the everyday psychotic mistreatment of Muslims over "issues" like polygamy. Read more >>