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Global Systematic Discrimination against the Poor

States are due to sign a UN protocol which by its exclusion of core obligations will allow States to discriminate against the poor. This will give more credibility to those terrorists who claim to be fighting on behalf of the poor. The protocol by also excluding the empowerment rights to development et al will allow States to create a more dependent population unable to help themselves. Many States are already following such policies.

Goriletti (by Latuff)

23-09-2009 16:49 | Anti-militarism | History | Repression | World

Honduran coup leaders are popularly known as "gorillas" and Roberto Micheletti as "Goriletti".

Pittsburg G20 protests beset by cop hassle before main events

23-09-2009 16:43 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Pittsburgh plays host this week to the G-20 summit, a gathering of leaders of the world's largest national economies and the European Union. And, as with many past international summits, protest groups are embroiled in legal battles over their ability to voice opposition to international political and corporate elites.

The One-Sided War on the Streets of Honduras

23-09-2009 13:53 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Workers' Movements | World

“We will continue the struggle for democracy,” said Zelaya, as the crowd voiced their desire for a new constitution. “This time I won’t be caught napping,” joked Zelaya, referring to the episode on June 28, when the military accosted him in his pajamas.

Later, when the lights were cut, there were fears the authorities might storm the gates at any moment, and side arms were handed out to security guards. The lights soon returned courtesy of the compound’s generator (and gas supplied by La Resistencia). The expected attack didn’t come until dawn, when police launched tear gas shells into the courtyard, and forcibly occupied neighboring buildings."

Solidarity protest outside Brighton UK Borders Agency

Last few hours been spent educating staff at the Brighton UK Border Agency Identity and Passport Service office (snappy title eh!)

Stop Camden Bio Hazard Lab - letter from UCL provost Malcom Grant regarding lab.

There are plans to build a deadly virus containment facility and animal testing lab in Camden on a Camden council house estate, Somers Town. The lab could be level 3 facility which means that it could contain deadly pathogens such as anthrax and bird flu. Foot and Mouth disease was leaked from govt facility Pirbright in Surrey. We wrote to Malcom Grant provost for the UCL and asked that the UCL provide education services for vulnerable young people in place of a lab.

We come to banish the spirit of corporate greed from these walls

23-09-2009 13:03 | World

Last Friday a group of 'christianarchists' nexorcised several banks in Bristol involved in financial and climate crisis, the arms trade and the overall destruction of our planet and its inhabitants.

Save Our Herbs; the Campaign for the Protection of Herbal Medicine

23-09-2009 10:13 | Culture | Globalisation | Health | World

Without your support our traditional herbal medicines could become obsolete, inaccessible and your freedom of choice taken from you.

Calais update

Last night activists stayed in different squats and 'jungles' around Calais ahead of the ongoing raids.

Will the Dalai Lama Speak Out against the Alberta Tar Sands in Calgary?

23-09-2009 07:48 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Social Struggles | World

Protesting Vancouver Peace Summit and Spiritual Dream Team

Will the Dalai Lama Speak Out against the Alberta Tar Sands in Calgary?

Filipino workers say "Never Again"

23-09-2009 02:59 | Globalisation | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Workers belonging to the Coalition Against Contractualization (KONTRA) today marched to Mendiola to mark the anniversary of the signing of Proclamation 1081 that imposed Martial Law 37 years ago and to reaffirm their vows to never again let the country slip into darkness.

Honduran coup leader Roberto Micheletti (by Latuff)

23-09-2009 00:56 | Analysis | History | Repression | World

Copyleft artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

Save Romell Broom / Romell Broom: a different man

22-09-2009 23:43 | Repression | World

The Romell Broom case shows that capital punishment is a barbaric act, unworthy of a civil society. Romell Broom has already died 18 times. It is only right that he is spared, now.

fotos and report from titnore woods picnic

The family picnic was a very sociable day, blessed by amazing weather. Here's a report from the action bit...

How to Get to Vestas - go there now!

It's really important that people get down to Vestas ASAP to prevent the last few Wind Turbine Blades remaining in the St Cross Business Park, Newport, IOW factory, and in Southampton Docks, from leaving to America. This is a really good piece of leverage to argue for reinstatement of sacked workers, better redundancy packages, installation of the blades on turbines in the UK, a buyout of the factory and worker control of it, and better Energy and Climate Change policies from govt, businesses, trade unions, individuals etc. Get on it!

The President Has Returned: All Hell Breaks Loose in Honduras!

22-09-2009 16:52 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Repression | World

"This is a textbook example of what we've referred to before as "dilemma actions." It puts the coup regime on the horns of a dilemma, in which it has no good options. It can leave Zelaya to put together his government again from the Brazilian embassy with the active support of so many sectors of Honduran civil society, or it can try to arrest the President, provoking a nonviolent insurrection from the people of the kind that has toppled many a regime throughout history. Minute by minute, hour by hour, and, soon, day by day, the coup regime is losing its grip. At some point it will have to choose either to unleash a terrible violent wave of state terrorism upon the country's own people - which will provoke all out insurrection in response (guaranteed by Article 3 of the Honduran Constitution) - or Micheletti and his Simian Council can start packing their bags and seeking asylum someplace like Panama."

Cases of abuse taking place in the Italian CIE

22-09-2009 13:14 | Anti-racism | Migration | World

In the CIE (Centre for Identification and Expulsion) of Bari Palese the reports of ill-treatment, abuse of power, and inhumane and degrading treatment towards immigrants awaiting expulsion are getting more and more frequent.

Pride Parade cancelled in Serbia due to "security risks"

22-09-2009 12:37 | Gender | Repression | Social Struggles | World

This morning organisers Belgrad Pride held their final press conference before tomorrows pride parade. Except pride will not be held, due to high security risks and a lack of cooperation on the part of state and police to secure the event. Serbian police have cancelled permission for the pride to be held in its planned location in the centre of the city.