Oxford Social Struggles Newswire Archive

16-11-2006 20:21 | 0 comment(s)

Public Meeting: Our World is Not for Sale

Oxford World Development Movement (WDM) is hosting a public meeting to discuss possible ways forward in the fight against global poverty in the Long Room, Oxford Town Hall, on the 22nd November from 7:15-9:15pm . The topic for discussion is, 'The World Bank and International Monetary Fund: Reform or Abolition?' Read more >>

11-11-2006 17:21 | 2 comment(s)

Shell Disrupted & Protested Again in Reading

Inspired by last weeks action, and by the struggles of the people of Rossport and Niger, activists have again targetted Shell with protest and direct-action in Reading.

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10-11-2006 19:21 | 3 comment(s)

Meeting on World Bank & IMF in Oxford

Our World is not for Sale: The World Bank and the IMF - Reform or Abolition?

‘They no longer use bullets and ropes. They use the World Bank and the IMF’
Jesse Jackson

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09-11-2006 16:10 | 7 comment(s)

RECLAIM THE NIGHT March- Oxford- Tues 28th November 2006!

Oxford University Student Union is organising a Reclaim The Night march on the 28th November, protesting against violence against women and demonstrating for the right of women to walk the streets at night without fear. All women from Oxford and the local area are warmly invited to join the march- we want to unite the local community of Oxford for this march. The march will start at 6.30 on Cowley Place, progress across Magdalen Bridge, and end in a candlelit vigil on Broad St at 8. Read more >>

07-11-2006 14:12 | 2 comment(s)

Travel agents disrupted in Reading!

As part of yesterdays day-of-action against short-haul flights, called for by Plane Stupid, there were direct-actions and protest against travel agents in Reading.

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03-11-2006 19:31 | 4 comment(s)

Tear Down THe Wall!

Palestinian Solidarity Graffiti..... Read more >>

02-11-2006 18:14 | 3 comment(s)

Shell disrupted in Reading! Solidarity with Rossport and Niger!

12 protestors blockaded a Shell garage in Reading last night, effectively stopping business for an hour. This action was taken in solidarity with communities struggling against destruction caused by Shell in Rossport, Ireland and the Niger Delta, Nigeria. Read more >>

23-10-2006 13:51 | 1 comment(s)

Nobel Peace Prize nominated activists speaking in Bristol

Nobel Peace Prize nominated Israeli Activists speaking in Bristol.

Monday 30th October, 8pm

Bristol University Students' Union building Click
here for map. Read more >>

22-10-2006 14:00 | 0 comment(s)

Remember Afghanistan and Iraq - Troops Out Now!

The Oxford Stop the War Coalition has organised a rally with speakers around the theme: Remember Afghanistan and Iraq -- Troops Out Now! It will take place on Broad Street in the Oxford city centre on November 11, 2006 starting at 1 pm. All are welcome. Read more >>

16-10-2006 08:10 | 0 comment(s)

ALF Press Officer Injuncted in High Court

UK ALF Press Officer loses in High Court Read more >>

07-10-2006 14:34 | 1 comment(s)

Eye-witness account from Palestine

talk: Palestinian, Manal Omar, from Oxfam, will be give an eye-witness account of her recent stay in Palestine. Read more >>

04-10-2006 13:19 | 0 comment(s)

RUGRATS launch at Reading University

Ever had the feeling that all politician’s are liars? Maybe when they tell you that thousands of pounds of debt just for getting an education is a good thing, or that it really was about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq? Ever thought that capitalism sucks, making the rich richer and screwing everyone else? Ever felt like staying in bed instead of going to work? Read more >>

29-09-2006 20:41 | 3 comment(s)

London - Jack Boot City - Demo report, Weds 27th September

An insight into the extreme behaviour of the police in their attempts to break the animal rights movement Read more >>

22-09-2006 10:34 | 0 comment(s)

Mining in Colombia - An Eyewitness Account, 3rd October

British companies are profiting from masacres, human rights abuses and environmental destruction in the most blood-soaked country in the Western hemesphere. Read more >>

20-09-2006 00:17 | 0 comment(s)

A Dirty Business - Oxford University & the Dogs of War!

It’s difficult to imagine Oxford University professors having cosy chats with seasoned mercenaries. It’s even more difficult to believe that there is a strong link between leading Oxford University academics and men who are paid to go to war and whose only loyalty is to their bank accounts. Or is it? Read more >>

11-09-2006 14:03 | 0 comment(s)

Is Venezuela A Threat To US Security?

A brief analysis of United States' influence and interference in the domestic affairs of Venezuela since the coming to power of President Hugo Chavez Frias in 1998, in light of recent allegations that Venezuela is harbouring terrorists. Read more >>

06-09-2006 12:30 | 2 comment(s)

Willow Walker

A gig to raise funds for the Willow Walker will be held at the Guildhall in Cambridge. It starts at 8 oclock Read more >>

28-07-2006 22:27 | 0 comment(s)

DEMOLISHING LEBANON - PART 2

Sorry about the delay of the analysis. This report is not of my creating and the recomendations are not my own. Evenso it is an useful analysis of the mainstream media. Treat it as such Read more >>

27-07-2006 21:25 | 2 comment(s)

Help Win New East Oxford Community Garden!

A one-off chance exists to create a true community public space & genuine vibe in Dawson Steet off the Cowley Road East Oxford.....
Instead a planning application to turn Dawson Street into an outside cafe and cycle park by local cafe owner has been submitted, despite immediate local objection to the further commercialisation/privatisation of our area. This call to action offers actual potential to make a real difference with one email from you! Read more >>

27-07-2006 19:28 | 0 comment(s)

US Network Continues To Promote Glaxo

In the US some say NPR is National Pentagon Radio while others say
it is National Pharmaceutical Radio Read more >>