10-07-2005 01:34
G8Bikeriders return to London, Offer Cycling Lessons to George W. Bush.
A reponse to the most recent calamity to afflict the Leader of the Free World from the tired but beautiful folk of the G8 Bikeride
28-06-2005 11:35
New Warning on Climate Change
New Warning on Climate Change [from Prof. Bill McGuire, Benfield Hazard Research Centre, University College London’s] The UK could be transformed into a string of different islands due to climate change and rapidly rising sea levels, according to new research.
08-06-2005 11:51
Corporate Watch guide to the G8 in Scotland - map available NOW!
This is a colourful, informative, double-sided map exposing corporate agendas at the G8 summit and Scotland Plc.
07-06-2005 18:26
BLACK SUN OVER GENOA
Theatre Workshops latest production Black Sun over Genoa tells the human story behind the anti-G8 demonstrations Genoa 2001. Based on documentary accounts, the play portrays the hope, the passion, the dedication of the protestors in the face of overwhelming opposition, and the tragedy of a young man, Carlo, who made the ultimate sacrifice for his belief in a better world.
29-04-2005 06:49
Thıs ıs a short account of my vısıt to Istanbul wıth 7 labelled photos.
Report from Istanbul wıth 7 photos
Thıs ıs a short account of my vısıt to Istanbul wıth 7 labelled photos.
18-03-2005 02:13
1996 the peace accords were signed, before only the armed struggle was an alternative to oppose the military dictatorship.
Today atrocities are still not talked about, the paramilitary forces and the intellectual authors of massacres not convicted nor do they stand in court, and many mass graves have not yet been exhuminated.
Jesus Tecu Osorio is one of the few human rights activists in Guatemala who has been able to give evidence against and the only one to thereby convict three paramilitary perpetrators of some of their crimes - linking them directly to at least one of the five massacres occuring to his community during 1981 and 1982.
He spoke at an event hosted by Amnesty International in Edinburgh, on Thursday, 17th of march 2005.
Guatemala massacres in the 1980s: My soul will not die!
Guatemala has seen over 36 years of military dictatorship, initiated and supported by the US with technical advisors, equipment and funding, and 250 000 civilians, particularly children and women, were massacred by the paramilitaries during the civil war. Thousands of clandestine mass graves are still all over the country.1996 the peace accords were signed, before only the armed struggle was an alternative to oppose the military dictatorship.
Today atrocities are still not talked about, the paramilitary forces and the intellectual authors of massacres not convicted nor do they stand in court, and many mass graves have not yet been exhuminated.
Jesus Tecu Osorio is one of the few human rights activists in Guatemala who has been able to give evidence against and the only one to thereby convict three paramilitary perpetrators of some of their crimes - linking them directly to at least one of the five massacres occuring to his community during 1981 and 1982.
He spoke at an event hosted by Amnesty International in Edinburgh, on Thursday, 17th of march 2005.
08-02-2005 08:10
This is a 1,300 word report with photos of the Glasgow Première of Danny Schechter's new film `WMD weapons of mass deception` .
Report of Glasgow Première of `WMD weapons of mass deception` with photos.
This is a 1,300 word report with photos of the Glasgow Première of Danny Schechter's new film `WMD weapons of mass deception` .
21-12-2004 06:14
This is a 1,600 word report of the launch of the film `Dear Mrs Blair` at the Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) on Sunday 19th December 2004. Five labelled photos of the night are attached.
Report of the Glasgow Film Theatre launch of `Dear Mrs Blair` . Sunday 19th.
This is a 1,600 word report of the launch of the film `Dear Mrs Blair` at the Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) on Sunday 19th December 2004. Five labelled photos of the night are attached.
21-12-2004 01:09
Rose Gentle Calls for Blair to Be Sacked - Report Back from 'Dear Mrs Blair'
Camcorder Guerillas screened UK premiere of 'Dear Mrs Blair' a film and message to the wife of the warmonger in charge of the country from a mother grieving the loss of her son in a war for capitalism
04-12-2004 12:47
http://wwwyes2nus.com the campaign for voting “yes” to join the NUS is presented, whilst on http://www.saneonline.org.uk the opposition is mobilising.
Currently the EUSA- the Edinburgh Union Student Association- is not affiliated to the NUS, though the two organisations were historically connected. It has not been a member since 1979, when students voted in a referendum to leave. A referendum in 1984 decided to maintain that position.
http://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/news/story.cfm?article=241
Voting was also possible online under http://www.esp.ed.ac.uk.
Neutral informative website: http://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/nus
Do students in Edinburgh become more politicised?
Edinburgh University is having a referendum on affiliating to NUS, the National Union of Students. In the website http://wwwyes2nus.com the campaign for voting “yes” to join the NUS is presented, whilst on http://www.saneonline.org.uk the opposition is mobilising. Currently the EUSA- the Edinburgh Union Student Association- is not affiliated to the NUS, though the two organisations were historically connected. It has not been a member since 1979, when students voted in a referendum to leave. A referendum in 1984 decided to maintain that position.
http://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/news/story.cfm?article=241 Voting was also possible online under
http://www.esp.ed.ac.uk. Neutral informative website:
http://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/nus
15-11-2004 23:58
Glasgow Autonomous Project, Coffee Mornings at the Harmony cafe
The Harmony cafe at the PI will be open for two hours each Saturday morning. You care welcome to drop in for a cup of something, or discover the topic of the day. Each week we will attempt to give some insight into various topics and community interests. Also walks around the city can be organised. Starts this Saturday, and then from the 20th Nov.
17-10-2004 22:09
Anarchist Dayschool: A day of discussion and workshops which focus on the ideas behind anarchism and the organisational issues facing the anarchist and grassroots anti-authoritarian movement.
Where?
12PM onwards, Saturday the 6th of November @ the Kinning Park Centre in Kinning Park
(Just outside Kinning Park Underground).
Anarchist Dayschool in Glasgow
Glasgow Anarchist Dayschool, 6th of November, 2004Anarchist Dayschool: A day of discussion and workshops which focus on the ideas behind anarchism and the organisational issues facing the anarchist and grassroots anti-authoritarian movement.
Where?
12PM onwards, Saturday the 6th of November @ the Kinning Park Centre in Kinning Park
(Just outside Kinning Park Underground).
15-06-2004 18:31
IGC-European Constitution
Assembly of European Regions deplores UK government decision to grant the Union exclusive competence in Health & Education Policy
ICG-UK Position
Press releaseIGC-European Constitution
Assembly of European Regions deplores UK government decision to grant the Union exclusive competence in Health & Education Policy
15-05-2004 20:53
Around about a fifty people joined the Kyoto March and Dinosaur Party in Edinburgh today, 15th of may. Starting at the Russian embassy at about 11 am, via Princes and Rose Street furry and fluffy dinosaurs were accompanied by "George Bush" with drums and slogans: SWhat do we want: Sign Kyoto! When do we want it: Now; as well as "1-2-3-4 we don't want your fossil war!" . Longer article will hopefully follow here soon -here are pictures and the original call for action.
Kyoto March and Dinosaur Party in Edinburgh
Around about a fifty people joined the Kyoto March and Dinosaur Party in Edinburgh today, 15th of may. Starting at the Russian embassy at about 11 am, via Princes and Rose Street furry and fluffy dinosaurs were accompanied by "George Bush" with drums and slogans: SWhat do we want: Sign Kyoto! When do we want it: Now; as well as "1-2-3-4 we don't want your fossil war!" . Longer article will hopefully follow here soon -here are pictures and the original call for action.
24-01-2004 19:28
Help needed with Balata Refugee Camp installation tour
Balata Refugee Camp is one of the most repressed and impoverished communities in the West Bank, Palestine. An installation composed of materials from the people of Balata will be coming on tour in the UK during March and April.
14-12-2003 13:50
Anarchist Dayschool in Glasgow
A quick note about the Anarchist Dayschool event in Glasgow yesterday, with workshops, speakers, stalls, gigs and films.
09-12-2003 17:15
fair chances for child authors with asperger syndrome
A hate mailer working on self appointed behalf of the Luke Jackson machine - I don't accuse the Jacksons themselves of backing her - is working to suppress autistic organisations from carrying website articles speaking out for child authors whose chance was ruined by abusive school homework.
18-11-2003 20:54
Ancient 'Whistling Language' Facing a Revival/ Canan Aosta Feadalaich ri Fas
An ancient and idigenous language of the Canary Islands based on whistles is undergoing something of a revival/ Tha canan aosta duthchail sna h-Eileanan Canaraidh a' dol am feabhas
20-10-2003 14:46
http://chavezthefilm.com
However, tomorrow,
BBC Frontline Scotland investigative program on the Glasgow housing stock transfer - tomorrow, Tuesday 21st October on BBC1 at 9:30pm
BBC Scotland: the ups and downs of the current program!
BBC Scotland did not broadcast the "Revolution will not be televised" under the new title "Chavez- inside the coup" in the rest of Britain, an increidbly powerfull and educating documentary about the failed coup in Venezuela. http://chavezthefilm.com However, tomorrow,
BBC Frontline Scotland investigative program on the Glasgow housing stock transfer - tomorrow, Tuesday 21st October on BBC1 at 9:30pm
