Oxford Social Struggles Newswire Archive

13-12-2009 21:40 | 0 comment(s)

Newbury Bypass Walk, 11am Sunday 10th January 2010

The annual Newbury Bypass Walk commenorating the fight to stop the Newbury Bypass will take place on Sunday 10 January 2010 at 11am. Anyone who was involved in the campaign are welcome to attend. Read more >>

30-10-2009 20:35 | 3 comment(s)

26/10/09: A day to remember in the fight against coal

We defeated E.On’s plans to build the first coal-fired power station in over 30 years, which is definitely something to be proud of. But, as this week’s actions have shown, the fight against coal is far from over and concerned individuals are showing no sign in slowing down their activities. Read more >>

27-10-2009 18:46 | 5 comment(s)

The Didcot action reminded me of the importance of activist media

Why do activist media: Read more >>

22-10-2009 15:06 | 2 comment(s)

Oxford climate activists strike again!

Shell's high-profile annual recruitment event at Oxford's Randolph Hotel was disrupted last night when members of the audience invaded the stage and took over the event. Around 20 campaigners from Thames Valley Climate Action [1] targeted the 6.30pm event in protest at the company's major involvement in Canada's Tar Sands, as well as their collusion in human rights abuses in Nigeria and Ireland, their destructive drilling in the Arctic, and their contribution to climate change. Read more >>

16-10-2009 10:09 | 5 comment(s)

BP recruitment event taken over by Oxford climate campaigners

BP's flagship annual recruitment event at Oxford's Randolph Hotel was disrupted last night when members of the audience jumped on the stage and took over the event. Around 20 campaigners targeted the 6.30pm event in protest at the company's recent decision to extract oil from Canada's Tar Sands. Read more >>

16-08-2009 16:58 | 2 comment(s)

A day to remember in Codnor as anti-fascists drown out the BNP’s festival of rac

People from Oxford helped to peacefully but determinedly occupy one of the roads leading to the BNP's festival of hate for 5 hours on Saturday in Codnor, Derbyshire in spite of police efforts to clear the road and one very weak attempt by a group of BNP thugs to get through - the rest kept there distance and eventually turned back. So much for the master race. Below is a more report from the Unite Against Fascism website on the protest Read more >>

09-08-2009 21:31 | 1 comment(s)

Urgent Action - Support the Oxford 6

Saharawi students due to attend a course in the UK have been prevented from travelling, interrogated and violently assaulted by the Moroccan police. Please contact the Moroccan Ministry of Justice and the British Ambassador to Morocco to help ensure their safety. Read more >>

06-06-2009 10:05 | 0 comment(s)

AID TO GAZA Public Meeting on Tuesday June 9th 7.30pm at Oxford Town Hall

OXFORD PALESTINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN AND VIVA PALESTINA
INVITE YOU TO A PUBLIC MEETING

AID TO GAZA

7.30pm, Tuesday 9 June
Oxford Town Hall

Drivers who participated in the Viva Palestina aid convoy to Gaza will be telling us about their experience of travelling to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid in the aftermath of the Israeli onslaught earlier this year.

We will also hear about the ongoing importance of this work in the face of the continuing blockade of Gaza and the long term effects of the war.

ALL WELCOME
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24-02-2009 17:42 | 0 comment(s)

Oxford Fair Trade Banana Flash Mob

Leading supermarkets have stopped selling bananas that exploit workers in the developing world. But Tesco refuses to follow suit. Support low paid farmers during Fairtrade Fortnight - join Ctrl.Alt.Shift's flashmob demo at your local Tesco Metro. 03.03.09 Read more >>

24-02-2009 17:16 | 3 comment(s)

More charges of union complicity in mass sackings at BMW’s Oxford plant

Workers reported for shifts at the BMW plant in Cowley, Oxford, on Monday after a one-week shutdown, still uncertain as to the future of some 500 agency staff. Read more >>

17-02-2009 08:50 | 12 comment(s)

"God Hates Fags!" picket in Basingstoke

A group from the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas plans to travel to the Central Studio Theatre in Basingstoke to picket a production of The Laramie Project by local youth group Freedom Youth. Read more >>

16-02-2009 19:01 | 0 comment(s)

Direct Action; Spain, Italy & Mexico

14th-16th February

DOG RESCUED FROM ABUSE, IN HONOR OF IMPRISONED ACTIVIST (Spain)
THOUSANDS OF MINK FREED FROM CAGES (Italy)
MESSAGE LEFT FOR OWNER OF LEATHER COMPANY (Mexico)
FLAMING BARRICADE BLOCKS HIGHWAY (Mexico) Read more >>

25-01-2009 20:16 | 0 comment(s)

BAD NEWS: The story we are not being told

Debate on the disastrous state of the media with Nick Davies, author of best seller FLAT EARTH NEWS. Date:Thursday 29th January at 6:30pm. Venue: Oxford Town Hall. Read more >>

30-12-2008 17:43 | 1 comment(s)

SHAC > Demo At Harlan In Bicester

HLS' animal breeder gets an evening visit. Read more >>

15-12-2008 22:41 | 0 comment(s)

Christmas strikes could hit Royal Mail

Workers in Coventry, Crewe, Liverpool, Stockport, Bolton and Oxford are threatening 24-hour strike action on Friday over the proposed merger of some depots. The Communication Workers Union says 500 jobs could be lost and has challenged Royal Mail to negotiate. Read more >>

27-11-2008 23:30 | 0 comment(s)

Cuban Film Screening

Lista de Espera, an enchanting film by Cuban film maker Juan Carlos Tabio, will be shown at the Ultimate Picture Palace on Sunday, 30 November. Read more >>

30-09-2008 20:33 | 0 comment(s)

West Papua night - Reading 17th Oct

Celebrate the culture and spirit of the West papuan people in the face of oppression and indifference. Hear their story from native West papuans and Caroline Lucas, leader of the Gren Party. Read more >>

30-09-2008 19:49 | 4 comment(s)

Problems for ultra leftists and pure anarchists

We are constantly told Labour are doomed and the BNP are doing well on some bulletin boards by wadicals, but here is an election result which fucks that point of view right over. Read more >>

26-08-2008 17:58 | 3 comment(s)

Common Ground Community Garden Celebrates Success with Party!

After a year and half of green-fingered, community-spirited direct-action, we - the organisers of Common Ground Community Garden - are celebrating success … and we invite all our friends, neighbours and supporters to join in the fun!
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20-08-2008 11:37 | 0 comment(s)

Balochistan: Baluchi Ha'al launched in Washington D.C.

Baluchi Ha'al launched in Washington D.C. Read more >>