London Social Struggles Newswire Archive

08-04-2006 12:06

noborders demo 3

detainees talking to us thru mobile and megaphone Read more >>

08-04-2006 11:54

noborders demo2

the crowd still listening to talks of former detainees and calls from inside detention. Read more >>

07-04-2006 02:58

Critical resistance Survey for people in prison, and

CR hopes that this survey reaches as many people most impacted by these issues as possible. We would like you to share this survey with your families, communities, faith communities, and any other people or places where those of us who have been impacted by this crisis are Read more >>

06-04-2006 22:34

English Partnerships Invited To Support Evicted Family’s Social Justice Campaign

English Partnerships has appointed John Callcutt as their new Chief Executive Officer, former Deputy Chair and Chief Executive Officer, of Crest Nicholson Plc. By way of ‘open letter’, the Shalom Family has invited English Partnerships to join with them in their Family Campaign for Social Justice. Read more >>

06-04-2006 15:41

Viva Zapatero! media wars tonight!

In just a few more days Italy will have what some people are describing as the most important election in the history of the country. For five years the country has suffered plundering intimidation and sadness. Berlusconi, a multi billionaire media tycoon is turning the full force of his media empire to the efforts of winning a second term. Opposing him is the majority of the population and a growing alternative media movement from Indymedia, pirate TV, social centres and bloggers. Read more >>

05-04-2006 22:32

struggle against the CPE - view from a french young protester

the movement is rising day after day. the demo of the 04 april has been considered by everyone in France as the summit of the contestation. direct actions are now occuring every day in all important cities : road and streets blockades, train station occupations ...

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05-04-2006 12:53

MAYDAY 2006 (London) - HIT THE STREETS!

1 MAY 2006 :: MAYDAY PARADE
Meet 12noon Clerkenwell Green to join the Autonomous Bloc on the TUC march! Read more >>

05-04-2006 11:12

Arts and Business Awards infiltrated & disrupted by London Rising Tide, 3.4.06

The 28th Annual Arts & Business Awards gala ceremony was held at the (BP-sponsored) Barbican Centre in London on Monday April 3rd 2006. It consisted of free drinks, schmoozing, mutual pat-on-the-backs concerning the 21st Century snake oil that is 'Corporate Social Responsibility', followed by an vain attempt to raise the tone with a performance by the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO). Read more >>

05-04-2006 11:08

Cross-party support for IDAHO before launch, 7th April

Statements of support from UK Political parties have provided a major boost to campaigners for an International Day Against Homophobia, in time for the big launch of IDAHO-UK on April 7th. Read more >>

05-04-2006 03:12

Naming the Dead - some pictures

Myself and a couple of friends were privileged to take part in the NAMING THE DEAD - MASS CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE AGAINST THE OCCUPATION OF IRAQ -SUNDAY 2 APRIL 2006 in PARLIAMENT SQUARE. Read more >>

04-04-2006 14:54 | 1 addition

Closure of Clapham Pool

Please help to fight closure of our swimming pool! Read more >>

04-04-2006 10:00

Anti-CPE Solidarity Benefit at the SQUARE

Solidarity with Anti-CPE movement (France) feat. talks and music
BENEFIT EVENT

Over the last months, the struggle against the new labour laws and the hard fights on the streets with the french riot police has led to many arrests of youths, students and workers. Tonights event will be an evening of discussion, debates, films and also a fundraiser featuring Live Bands, DJ's and Visuals from the demonstrations and occupations of French Universities. More tba! Read more >>

03-04-2006 22:33

Coca-Cola- Sucking communties dry

Coca-Cola is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. The company claims to adhere to the “highest ethical standards” and to be “an outstanding corporate citizen in every community we serve”. Yet Coca-Cola’s activities around the world tell a different story. Coca-Cola has been accused of dehydrating communities in its pursuit of water resources to feed its own plants, drying up farmers’ wells and destroying local agriculture. The company has also violated workers’ rights in countries such as Colombia, Turkey, Guatemala and Russia. Only through its multi-million dollar marketing campaigns can Coca-Cola sustain the clean image it craves. Read more >>

03-04-2006 13:51

RED WHEELS - Theatre Film And Music - this weekend!!

RED WHEELS - Theatre Film And Music - this weekend!!

Please come and support the INTERNATIONAL RED WHEELS AGAINST RACISM
In the Former British Empire - this weekend:
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03-04-2006 12:22

Community mount protest outside Plumstead Police Station

An innocent young man is dead – Woolwich Somali community is met with silence from the police and the Independent Police Complaints Authority

Protest took place outside Plumstead Police Station, London SE 18 on Saturday 1st April at 1.30pm Read more >>

03-04-2006 11:07

ACTIVISTS BLOCKADE BAA IN RUNWAY PROTEST

Protestors from direct action group, Plane Stupid, this morning blockaded BAA HQ on Heathrow's 60th Birthday. 6 arrests were made. BAA now in "premier league of climate change criminals." Read more >>