01-03-2012 11:39
Homeowners: the gravediggers of capital
In the previous issue of SHIFT, we launched a series of articles discussing the relevancy of lifestyle choices for radical politics. In the first article from the latest issue (Issue 14) to go online , TOM FOX continues the series with a critical look at housing cooperatives, arguing that networks such as Radical Routes have all too often tended to miss what exactly it is - or what could be - that's radical about coops in general, and housing coops in particular.
23-11-2011 19:16
We are in the midst of a decisive battle in the face of a potentially terminal crackdown. Over the past 72 hours the army has launched a ceaseless assault on revolutionaries in Tahrir Square and squares across Egypt. Over 2000 of us have been injured. More than 30 of us have been murdered. Just in Cairo alone. In the last 48 hours.
Urgent From Tahrir: Join our struggle for the survival of the revolution
We are in the midst of a decisive battle in the face of a potentially terminal crackdown. Over the past 72 hours the army has launched a ceaseless assault on revolutionaries in Tahrir Square and squares across Egypt. Over 2000 of us have been injured. More than 30 of us have been murdered. Just in Cairo alone. In the last 48 hours.
03-11-2011 05:42
Our source who was present in the spot during the attack of police on peaceful Tibetan said Tibetan exiles held a memorial service at Jawalakhel Settlement on the outskirts of Kathmandu. Before that there was a notable presence of intelligence officials on that area. Police surrounded the venue for the religious service and blocked the entrance before the service started.
Nepal :Police crackdown on the peaceful assembly of Tibetan exiles
Our source who was present in the spot during the attack of police on peaceful Tibetan said Tibetan exiles held a memorial service at Jawalakhel Settlement on the outskirts of Kathmandu. Before that there was a notable presence of intelligence officials on that area. Police surrounded the venue for the religious service and blocked the entrance before the service started.
13-07-2011 17:42
Options for Dealing with Squatters
The folks at the Ministry of Justice have today launched their 'consultation' document about new laws how to 'deal with' squatters. It asks for the views of "anyone affected by squatters or [who] has experience of using the current law or procedures to get them evicted." They don't seem too interested in what the squatters have to say.
19-05-2011 09:27
Got any positive, funny or random stories from your squatting experiences?
Calling All Squatters! - Old and New
Got any positive, funny or random stories from your squatting experiences?
11-05-2011 20:45
As promised- more notice this time...
After one seriously wet night, followed by one lovely sunny morning, followed by another night of rain- it has been decided, NOT to move the next camping trip one week forward- to this coming weekend (as previously stated) but two weeks forward. The MET - after failing us over the weekend - promises the weather will be more hospitable then.
Glos Eco-village camping trip, mark 2!
As promised- more notice this time... After one seriously wet night, followed by one lovely sunny morning, followed by another night of rain- it has been decided, NOT to move the next camping trip one week forward- to this coming weekend (as previously stated) but two weeks forward. The MET - after failing us over the weekend - promises the weather will be more hospitable then.
06-05-2011 13:44
The Gloucestershire eco-village group will be meeting for a weekend of camping, live music, swimming in the river, and relaxing around the campfire- debating how we might go about resolving the complex, seemingly insurmountable problems we all face. Whilst enjoy the sun, and each others company amongst the natural splendour and beauty of the forest of dean, gloucestershire.
Glos Eco-village Camping trip!
The Gloucestershire eco-village group will be meeting for a weekend of camping, live music, swimming in the river, and relaxing around the campfire- debating how we might go about resolving the complex, seemingly insurmountable problems we all face. Whilst enjoy the sun, and each others company amongst the natural splendour and beauty of the forest of dean, gloucestershire.
04-03-2011 11:01
Dissident Island Radio and Green & Black Cross present:
Dissident Dental Work - Benefit Party - March 5th 10pm
Dissident Island Radio and Green & Black Cross present:
27-02-2011 18:17
Free Talk - 2nd March - Watching the watchers, the Surveillance State Exposed
Presentation at Keynes Hall, Kings College Weds 2nd March on the surveillance state and how to fight it
20-12-2010 18:40
Here are some of the logisitical and political details of the upcoming gathering
Network X Gathering updated details
Here are some of the logisitical and political details of the upcoming gathering
27-11-2010 17:13
The occupation of the Cambridge University administrative center coincides with a graduation ceremony. Militant students responded to the universities accusations that the graduants and their guests cannot used the occupied space, by inviting everyone in and by bringing coffee and biscuits to them on the lawn.
Tea & biscuits at the Cambridge Occupation
The occupation of the Cambridge University administrative center coincides with a graduation ceremony. Militant students responded to the universities accusations that the graduants and their guests cannot used the occupied space, by inviting everyone in and by bringing coffee and biscuits to them on the lawn.
27-11-2010 14:07
Students continue their occupation in Cambridge in opposition to fees and cuts. A small gathering outside the building noisily supported them by distributing leaflets and giving speeches through megaphones. A graduation is now taking place in the same grounds as the occupation, and new graduates are welcome for tea and coffee with their guests.
Latest from Cambridge occupation & solidarity
Students continue their occupation in Cambridge in opposition to fees and cuts. A small gathering outside the building noisily supported them by distributing leaflets and giving speeches through megaphones. A graduation is now taking place in the same grounds as the occupation, and new graduates are welcome for tea and coffee with their guests.
26-11-2010 23:25
Way more than 100 students and others are still occupying the Cambridge University Senior Combination room -- at the heart of the Cambridge University administrative headquarters. There are groups of people around town spreading leaflets and advertising the demands, as well as a significant number of people at the occupation playing music, watching moving and writing reports on-line.
Tomorrow (Saturday 27 Nov) a solidarity demonstration is scheduled at 12 noon in solidarity with the occupation and against all cuts and fees -- meet at Great St Mary's.
Inside the Cambridge University occupation
Way more than 100 students and others are still occupying the Cambridge University Senior Combination room -- at the heart of the Cambridge University administrative headquarters. There are groups of people around town spreading leaflets and advertising the demands, as well as a significant number of people at the occupation playing music, watching moving and writing reports on-line. Tomorrow (Saturday 27 Nov) a solidarity demonstration is scheduled at 12 noon in solidarity with the occupation and against all cuts and fees -- meet at Great St Mary's.
06-11-2010 18:15
Three activists were arrested today outside a Cambridge Vodafone store during a peaceful protest against Vodafone's £6bn tax exemption. The arrests were made at approximately 3.00pm this afternoon, as activists leafleting outside Vodafone's central store in the Grand Arcade shopping centre were harassed by security guards and police officers.
Arrests at Cambridge Vodafone Shutdown
Three activists were arrested today outside a Cambridge Vodafone store during a peaceful protest against Vodafone's £6bn tax exemption. The arrests were made at approximately 3.00pm this afternoon, as activists leafleting outside Vodafone's central store in the Grand Arcade shopping centre were harassed by security guards and police officers.
07-06-2010 12:46
Despite plenty of black propaganda in the local press from the local police after they forced Strawberry Fair to close this year, about 200 people still turned up to have a peaceful and friendly protest on Midsummer Common on the day SF would usually happen, Saturday June 5th.
200 blow a collective Raspberry on Saturday June 5th.
Despite plenty of black propaganda in the local press from the local police after they forced Strawberry Fair to close this year, about 200 people still turned up to have a peaceful and friendly protest on Midsummer Common on the day SF would usually happen, Saturday June 5th.
06-06-2010 16:35
Autonomous 'Strawberry Fair' A Massive Success
Despite criticism from official fair organisers who told people not to go, the autonomous fair was a massive success!
31-05-2010 11:10
This Saturday we will be resisting the local plods effort to stop the annual free association of people on common land.
Strawberry Fair Fight Back
This Saturday we will be resisting the local plods effort to stop the annual free association of people on common land.
18-05-2010 19:35
Strawberry Fair – Open letter to Cambs Cops
Open letter to the cops about Strawberry Fair. This letter is published by Cambridge Anima who promote cross movement solidarity between the human, animal and earth movements.
25-03-2010 15:52
Strawberry Fayre Fight Back!
In an act of utter shamefaced prudishness and class warfare the actions of the cambridgeshire constabulary have led to the Cambridge cultural event the strawberry fayre to be called of by the organisers for fayre.
23-03-2010 11:13
Police Stop Strawberry Fair
The annual Cambridge Strawberry fair has been cancelled for this year, after police appealed the decision by councillors to grant it a licence to run in 2010.
17-01-2010 18:52
day of massed action aginst h l s supporters
despite the best efforts of netcu and police and astrazenec securitey protesters were not detered
04-11-2009 11:57
The Art of Insurrectionary Imagination
A slide talk by artist-activist John Jordan (Laboratory of Insurrectionary Imagination). A feast of images and anecdotes about forms of creative resistance where art and activism merge to create moments of intense pleasure and effective direct action.
08-09-2009 20:32