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Fuel Protestors Set for Saturday

20-02-2001 16:38

People Awareness day to show the public we are still paying too much tax on fuel. Peaceful Demonstration on 24th February 2001 in Wales. See web site for more information of areas and dates.

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Leaflet for March 3 "Stop Plan Colombia" Demonstration, Boston

20-02-2001 15:43

Leaflet for March 3 "Stop Plan Colombia" Demonstration, Boston
Click on URL listed below to download pdf version of March 3rd "Stop Plan Colombia" leaflet.

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Bush, Aerospace Pals Eager to Launch New Arms Race in the Heavens and on Earth

20-02-2001 06:07

Far more than just missile defense, the U.S. plans to control the "ultimate high ground of space and dominate the planet below" with high-tech weapons and a space corps. Karl Grossman examines the drive to build a national missile defense system and the danger that it will undermine global and regional balance and stability. Listen to the RealAudio version of the interview on Between The Lines www.btlonline.org for week ending 2/23/01. To receive our weekly Q&A and Summary, write  btlqa-subscribe@topica.com and/or  btlsummary-subscribe@topica.com

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Photo montage II from Terror Act action

19-02-2001 22:05

Photo montage II from Terror Act action
For more info on the act see:  http://www.blagged.freeserve.co.uk/ta2000/

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Photo montage from Terror Act action (parliament)

19-02-2001 21:21

Photo montage from Terror Act action (parliament)
After the mornings delivery of parcels containing genetically modified crops (time bombs) to government offices, people gathered outside parliament, holding a press conference, handing out leaflets, parading a large 'Terrorist' banner through the streets and presenting Emmeline Pankhurst with a 'terrorist sash' in recognition that the suffragettes could have been tried for terrorism under the new laws had they existed then.

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Statement about Terrorism Act (audio - read outside parliament)

19-02-2001 21:01

This is an audio recording of the statement read out today at the actions against the new terrorism act. A 'press conference' was held outside the gates of parliament, putting the dangers of GM crops, the direct action people take against them, and civil liberties into context when taken next to this draconian law.
The text is at:
 http://uk.indymedia.org/display.php3?article_id=1807

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Police have anti-nuclear protestor's numbers

19-02-2001 20:59

The Ministry of Defence has opened an internal inquiry into the extraction of mobile phone information from a nuclear protestor.

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Terorism Act - Emmeline Pankhurst a Terrorist (pic)

19-02-2001 20:41

Terorism Act - Emmeline Pankhurst a Terrorist (pic)
As part of today's actions against the new terrorism act statues of famous figures from history, who would no doubt fall foul of the terror law were visited by protestors.

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PROJECT ELF TRIAL HIGHLIGHTS U.S. FEDERAL STRATEGY AGAINST ACTIVISTS

19-02-2001 19:47

Bonnie Urfer and Michael Sprong stand trial in US District Court tomorrow in Madison, Wisconsin for cutting down part of the antenna of the US Navy's Project ELF transmitter. The case highlights the struggle by activists to bring illegal US policy to public forum through the courts.

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Photo montage from Terrorism Act actions (Mandela statue)

19-02-2001 19:08

Photo montage from Terrorism Act actions (Mandela statue)
As part of today's actions against the new terrorism act statues of famous figures from history, who would no doubt fall foul of the laws (as well as their supporters) were visited by protestors.

Leaflets were given out to curious passers by, before people moved off towards parliament.

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Groove Embassy Records joins fight for Mumia with new MP3

19-02-2001 18:57

Groove Embassy Records (www.grooveembassy.com) has released "Freedom of Speech," a song written by hip hop group Buddha Mind about the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal. The single is out on CD for US$5 and in MP3 format for free. All proceeds from sales of the CD single will go to Mumia's defense fund.

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Terrorism Act - Nelson Mandela a Terrorist (pic)

19-02-2001 18:47

Terrorism Act - Nelson Mandela a Terrorist (pic)
As part of today's actions against the new terrorism act statues of famous figures from history, who would no doubt fall foul of the laws (as well as their supporters) were visited by protestors.

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Terrorists and Mayday media propaganda continues...

19-02-2001 17:37

'Monopoly' anarchists plan May Day havoc in bid to wreck polling... by David Bamber, Home Affairs Correspondent

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Network Against The Terrorism Act

19-02-2001 17:19

18 February 2001: for immediate release media enquiries & fax: 07092 033376

NEW LABOUR, NEW TERRORISTS?
DON’T SPIN THE LAW - SAY PROTESTERS

MEDIA RELEASE

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"New terrorists" protest in front of Parliament

19-02-2001 16:03

Anti-genetics and Reclaim the Streets activists have today protested against the new Terrorism Act.

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World Bank Picketed In Oxford

19-02-2001 14:52

The World Bank representative came to Oxford to talk about new debt relief policies. Despite less that 20 hours notice, OGA managed to pull off a sucessful picket of the venue.

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Thousands of immigrants occupy in Spain, 20,000 march to protest new laws

18-02-2001 23:51

Immigrants occupy in protest against new racist immigration laws. Solidarity is overwhelming.

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Downing Street demo protests Friday's airstrikes on Iraq

18-02-2001 09:38

Voices demo outside Downing Street protests bombings, Patricia Hewitt, New Labour MPs office redecorated

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Protest for Ocalan in Trafalgar Square

17-02-2001 14:48

As of 14:30, Kurdish protesters are occupying Trafalgar Sq in a sit- down protest.

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Viva Zapatista!

16-02-2001 17:15

Viva Zapatista!
Forthcoming protest planned in Mexico
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