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26-06-2005 11:23
Please distribute widely
Radical Radio Coalition at G8 in Scotland
Announcement and call for participation - locally and internationally - in the Radical Radio Coalition during and before the G8 summit (1-9 July).Please distribute widely
25-06-2005 10:10
G8 Media Planning to Hype Violence (short info report) Fox TV + Dailies
Not that this will come as a shock to anyone who knows the priority of some media corporations. However it's worth noting the following:
25-06-2005 09:38
Most laughable, and indeed most malicious, is an article by The Scotsman claiming that "splinter groups" (implying exteme groups as opposed to just groups) are planning "disruption" of the Make Poverty History march on 2nd June. But who are these groups that plan to "infiltrate" (er attend i think is the right word) the MPH march? Well the terrifying list of groups is the rebel Clown army, the Disco dancing bloc, and the Fairy Army! All groups who like to dress up in colourful costumes, do street theatre, dance and prance about... Many groups who are part of the Dissent network have always said they will attend the MPH march, mostly to hand out leaflets about the protests in the following week (hence "radicalising")...
Other articles have focused on Glasgow with two examples of gutter journalism. An empty warehouse that is on the route of a planned road and which will be demolished has been used as an accomodation centre - but in the words of the press it becomes "condemnded". Then as press photographers chase people down to road or call at their houses to take pictures of people on their doorsteps, the newspapers revel in the fact that people do not like being photographed - especially when they know the photos are due to end up in an article branding them as extremists. This is becoming a growing trend with newspapers publishing names and photos of individuals.
Sadly this is part of the landscape in the run up to any large protest - demonise the protestors, spread alarm and fear, justify a clampdown by police. Selling newspaperrs is one thing, spreading lies and fear another.
Anti-Protestor Propaganda In Newspapers
After a long period with fairly starightforward newspaper reporting about protest worries and news of different demonstrations - the last few days has seen a resurgence in anti-protestor propaganda.Most laughable, and indeed most malicious, is an article by The Scotsman claiming that "splinter groups" (implying exteme groups as opposed to just groups) are planning "disruption" of the Make Poverty History march on 2nd June. But who are these groups that plan to "infiltrate" (er attend i think is the right word) the MPH march? Well the terrifying list of groups is the rebel Clown army, the Disco dancing bloc, and the Fairy Army! All groups who like to dress up in colourful costumes, do street theatre, dance and prance about... Many groups who are part of the Dissent network have always said they will attend the MPH march, mostly to hand out leaflets about the protests in the following week (hence "radicalising")...
Other articles have focused on Glasgow with two examples of gutter journalism. An empty warehouse that is on the route of a planned road and which will be demolished has been used as an accomodation centre - but in the words of the press it becomes "condemnded". Then as press photographers chase people down to road or call at their houses to take pictures of people on their doorsteps, the newspapers revel in the fact that people do not like being photographed - especially when they know the photos are due to end up in an article branding them as extremists. This is becoming a growing trend with newspapers publishing names and photos of individuals.
Sadly this is part of the landscape in the run up to any large protest - demonise the protestors, spread alarm and fear, justify a clampdown by police. Selling newspaperrs is one thing, spreading lies and fear another.
24-06-2005 20:44
Join the Carnival : Edinburgh 4 July
The Carnival for Full Enjoyment will burst onto the streets of Edinburgh at high noon on 4th July, as the demos against the G8 get into full swing. Here the carnivalistas reveal what is behind the Fiesta cries of "No wage slavery, No benefits slavery, No army slavery, No Debt slavery....
24-06-2005 17:58
African Woman – W8 conference, Edinburgh
Yesterday saw the W8 conference in Edinburgh, where 8 women from Africa discussed issues of debt, trade, poverty, health and the situation of woman throughout the African continent. Invited by the council and as special guests of the Mayor of Edinburgh, café The Hub saw a day of debate and speech ‘For and About Women in Africa.’
24-06-2005 14:16
protest and antiglobalisation videos and speakers
Saturday, 25 June 2005
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
local film society launch event on Saturday, 25th of june, 11am to 4pm
Launch of local North Edinburgh Documentary Film and Video Society with G8protest and antiglobalisation videos and speakers
Saturday, 25 June 2005
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
23-06-2005 14:31
Third World Debt
Debt is not an act of generosity on behalf of the lender, it is a tool of subjugation.
23-06-2005 11:49
CCTV. Perimiter Fence. 24 Hour Security. Possible Search on Entry.
Water + Toilets
Capacity 15,000
Near Craigmillar, a bus ride from town.
Estimated Cost £10 for the week
G8 Council Provided Campsite Info (Jack Kane Centre - Hunter's Hall Park)
Open from Friday 1 July to Friday 8 July.CCTV. Perimiter Fence. 24 Hour Security. Possible Search on Entry.
Water + Toilets
Capacity 15,000
Near Craigmillar, a bus ride from town.
Estimated Cost £10 for the week
23-06-2005 10:35
Iain MacWhirter June 22 2005
The Herald
http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/41699.html
Good article on G8 media manipulation and some of the effects
First you scare them and then you play on their fearsIain MacWhirter June 22 2005
The Herald
http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/41699.html
22-06-2005 23:13
Hi peoples,
I hope it's OK to write with a wish list...
Art Not Oil heads to Scotland - update & call for help
Hi peoples,
I hope it's OK to write with a wish list...
22-06-2005 10:47
22 June 2005
New report from the Control Arms Campaign: Amnesty International, Oxfam, IANSA
The G8: global arms exporters
Failing to prevent irresponsible arms transfers
http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGPOL300072005
G8 arms exports fuelling poverty and human rights abuses (new report)
22 June 2005
New report from the Control Arms Campaign: Amnesty International, Oxfam, IANSA
The G8: global arms exporters
Failing to prevent irresponsible arms transfers
http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGPOL300072005
22-06-2005 09:57
For other spaces see:
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/06/313845.html
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/06/314556.html
Edinburgh Potterow University G8 Infospace
Adding to the expanding list of G8 related spaces in Edinburgh is another large University based infospace - see below.For other spaces see:
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/06/313845.html
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/06/314556.html
21-06-2005 09:08
Monbiot on G8 Media Spin and Bono + Geldof's Shameful Love Fest with UK Gov
Articles below:
20-06-2005 22:09
gives immunity for war criminals.
G8 Immunity for Heads of State
New Statutory Instrument in force from 1st Julygives immunity for war criminals.
20-06-2005 21:15
G8 Retreat on Climate Change
LONDON - A new leaked document on the current stage of negotiations on the G8 position on climate change shows a further retreat from consensus on many fronts.
20-06-2005 21:13
Pilger: NUJ 'Partnership' w/ Government
The National Union of Journalists and the Blair government are planning a "launch" ceremony, at which they will announce their "partnership". According to John Fray, the NUJ's deputy general secretary, this collaboration will "promote awareness among journalists of the issues that surround the struggle against poverty on a world scale... We want to help the media to tell it like it is."
20-06-2005 17:51
To the Gates of Gleneagles Hotel
Making the Noises Politicians Don't Want to Hear
By TARIQ ALI
http://www.counterpunch.org/ali06202005.html
To the Gates of Gleneagles Hotel by Tariq Ali
June 20, 2005To the Gates of Gleneagles Hotel
Making the Noises Politicians Don't Want to Hear
By TARIQ ALI
http://www.counterpunch.org/ali06202005.html
20-06-2005 17:12
Monday 20th June: New report from a UK aid and environment coalition says act now on climate change or efforts to end poverty in Africa will go Up in Smoke:
http://www.neweconomics.org/gen/news_AfricaUpinSmoke.aspx
G8 Report: Africa Pays Price of G8 Climate Blindspot
AFRICA PAYS PRICE FOR G8 CLIMATE BLIND SPOT SAY TOP AID AND ENVIRONMENT GROUPSMonday 20th June: New report from a UK aid and environment coalition says act now on climate change or efforts to end poverty in Africa will go Up in Smoke:
http://www.neweconomics.org/gen/news_AfricaUpinSmoke.aspx
20-06-2005 16:58
Medic Trainings before the G8
The Action Medics have a few trainings left befor the G8 protests start, a weekend course in Glasgow, two one day courses, and several two hour courses.
20-06-2005 11:05
http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,1509192,00.html
The First Embedded Protest - Guardian
Two Dissent! activists manage to get a decent criticism of MPH into the mainstream media. http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,1509192,00.html
