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JoNina and Lorenzo Ervin on Dissident Island Radio

Episode 128 on 18 October 2013, the night before the annual London Anarchist Bookfair, featured two seasoned activists from the USA.

Drying up Ideological Wellsprings of Arab – Israeli Conflict

30-10-2013 10:07 | Analysis | Anti-racism | Palestine | World

The “wellsprings” of “perpetual wars” and “extremism” in the Middle East during most of the past twentieth century until now could easily be detected in the unholy combination of real politics and the “radical ideology” of the secular - turned - religious Zionism.

Is the Zamboanga Uprising more than a Spark in the Darkness?

29-10-2013 12:12 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Social Struggles | World

There is no clear definition what it is in its own view, but from the perspective of a distance it appears to be Asia´s fourth subcontinent, or its first one, depending on the direction of counting. The chain of volcanic peninsulas and islands along the tectonic line between East Asia and Australia is increasingly plagued by the same neoliberalist woes as its three subcontinental brethren. In addition to that, or more precisely as the cause of that consequence, it is affected by a sort of oceanic backlash where a weakening of the destructive forces harboured by the Americas on one side is resulting in their increased destructivity on the other, and in a different form also vice versa. In the recent weeks, as rebels on Mindanao began an offensive that could only succeed through crystallising a large amount of external attention in its early stages, this geopolitical focus has appeared as the most remarkable blind spot on the surface of the commercial narrative. In the rule of lies which is reporting about every little incident in West Asia, the MNLF seems to be operating on another planet. Yet at light speed the occurrence of its activity coincided with a major disruption of the imperialist narrative demanding explanation, the so-called "government shutdown."

UG#668 - Big Oil At Home And Abroad (How The 7 Sisters Took Us For A Ride)

28-10-2013 23:54 | Repression | Social Struggles | Sheffield | World

This week, a successor show to episode 664, using 3 documentary films to trace a bigger picture carefully avoided by commercially-controlled media. Firstly, "Secrets Of The 7 Sisters" which retells the recent history of the Middle East focusing on its oil reserves. Secondly, we hear "Taken For A Ride", a 1996 documentary on how the logic of capitalism dictated the destruction of cheap mass transit in the US, in favor of a more resource intensive method:- the automobile. We conclude with the end of The Hidden Life of Garbage on the effect of petrochemical waste on the environment.

The Future Of Farming

24-10-2013 11:47 | History | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Current methods of land trading and farming are not sustainable.

San Sebastián Bachajón, 6 months after the assassination of Juan Vázquez Guzmán

24-10-2013 06:06 | Zapatista | London | World

The ejidatarios of San Sebastián Bachajón denounce the murder with impunity of their leader Juan Vázquez Guzmán, and request the intervention of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation to protect their rights and the integrity of their territory.

UG#667 - Community Successes (Restoring Our Connection To The Land)

23-10-2013 09:29 | Ecology | Social Struggles | Sheffield | World

A cheerier show this week than last week's look at the issue of violence. A range of voices, old and new inform us of successful local initiatives to reconnect with the land and rebuild community in their neighborhood.

The Rise of FEMA

The Rise of FEMA

Banner on Parkinson Building (Leeds) steps in solidarity with Brazil's protests

22-10-2013 08:56 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Today a huge banner appeared on the steps of Parkinson Building (University of Leeds) proclaiming “Freedom for Political Prisoners.” The group “Solidarity and Action Mobilization with Brazil Activists - Leeds” (SAMBA_Leeds) prepared this action in order to bring to the public attention the current violation of human rights occurring in Brazil as well as the group’s support and solidarity with the occurring popular protests. In particular they are calling for the immediate release of the people unjustifiably arrested during the protest on the 15th of October (300 arrested, 12 still in jail on 21st October) and the end of the violent state repression of a genuine and heavily supported popular movement.

Anniversary of Tower Hamlets Council being changed for the worse

Dated 16 October 2010, the London 'satirical fortnightly magazine' 'Private Eye' carried a 'Rotten Boroughs' entry that summed up the problem that the Labour Party in Tower Hamlets, East London, faced.

Syria Peace Vigil this Tuesday as foreign ministers meet in London

This Tuesday (22 October 2013), 11 foreign ministers and representatives of some Syrian opposition groups will meet in London to discuss the ongoing conflict in Syria and the upcoming Geneva peace talks:

http://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-announces-syria-ministerial-meeting-in-london

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/17/syrian-opposition-pressure-geneva-peace-conference

All peace-loving people are warmly invited to join an all day peace vigil (non-partisan) outside the Foreign Office, to put forward the following demands:

I Have A Confession to Make

20-10-2013 00:40 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Ocean Defence | World

Emerging threats analyst and author Robert Marston Fanney on new frontiers of climate change. Plus Dr. Alex Rogers of Oxford: State of the Oceans 2013.

LaDIYfest Sheffield 2013 - Saturday 30th November

Sheffield’s anti-capitalist, feminist festival LaDIYfest returns for its third Birthday this November, taking over the city for a day and evening of practical activities, discussion workshops and live music. All funds raised at the event will go to the National Ugly Mugs, a sex worker safety scheme.

Abused Childrens Concert

Celebrity Concert at the o2 Arena 2014 to raise funds for he safe houses.

Speech (in English) by S'bu Zikode of Abahali baseMjondolo

19-10-2013 07:03 | Repression | World

In this talk S'bu Zikode of Abahlali baseMjondolo gives a clear outline of the recent repression that has seen 3 activists murdered, three shot and many evicted, arrested and beaten in Durban, South Africa.

Bedouin As Well As Palestinians Suffer Under Netanyahu's Rule

thousands deported, homes bulldozed, villages 'disappeared'

Refugee Strike Berlin: Call for Solidarity

17-10-2013 21:15 | Anti-racism | Migration | Social Struggles | World

At this moment about 25 refugees are in 'dry hunger strike' in Berlin in front of the Brandenburg Gate.

UG#666 - The Cancer in Occupy (What is Violence?)

After the last show on Chris Hedges, this week we hear a discussion about his controversial 2012 Truthdig article in which referred to "Black Bloc anarchists" as "the cancer of the Occupy movement". He debates with Crimethinc on just how violent is it acceptable (or advisable) to be. Along the way we discuss the purpose of occupy and who defines what violence is anyway?

Happy Birthday Veggies!!!!

16-10-2013 17:24 | Culture | Health | History | World

Veggies food in court,McBurgers V's Veggies burgers(McLIbel Trial),Rain,sun,snow,blood,sweat,tears,love,laughter,exhaustion,Brighton to Scotland and more....

Call for decentralised action for the first anniversary of ZAD evictions

14-10-2013 17:09 | Ecology | Free Spaces | World

Unedited translation:

# Press Release from the ZAD: 12th October ======================

World Newswire Archive

JoNina and Lorenzo Ervin on Dissident Island Radio

Drying up Ideological Wellsprings of Arab – Israeli Conflict

Is the Zamboanga Uprising more than a Spark in the Darkness?

UG#668 - Big Oil At Home And Abroad (How The 7 Sisters Took Us For A Ride)

The Future Of Farming

San Sebastián Bachajón, 6 months after the assassination of Juan Vázquez Guzmán

UG#667 - Community Successes (Restoring Our Connection To The Land)

The Rise of FEMA

Banner on Parkinson Building (Leeds) steps in solidarity with Brazil's protests

Anniversary of Tower Hamlets Council being changed for the worse

Syria Peace Vigil this Tuesday as foreign ministers meet in London

I Have A Confession to Make

LaDIYfest Sheffield 2013 - Saturday 30th November

Abused Childrens Concert

Speech (in English) by S'bu Zikode of Abahali baseMjondolo

Bedouin As Well As Palestinians Suffer Under Netanyahu's Rule

Refugee Strike Berlin: Call for Solidarity

UG#666 - The Cancer in Occupy (What is Violence?)

Happy Birthday Veggies!!!!

Call for decentralised action for the first anniversary of ZAD evictions

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