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ICOPA X1: International Conference on Penal Abolition

28-04-2005 01:34 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

We will be linking with the ANZSOC criminology conference happening from 7-9th of February 2006 in Tasmania. They haven't finalised the program yet, but do plan to have four plenary sessions around the theme of Human Rights:

LONDON BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: Must read for disabled

27-04-2005 20:09 | Analysis | Anti-racism | Health | World

Greetings from England. This is not about Queensland or children but I’ve been asked to put it here by an Aussie friend, a good friend and just about the only one I’ve got right now. Yes, it’s how to be a non-person! You only have to upset very, very, very important people. Prime Ministers, for instance. Of course I have no proof. You think Mr Blair is stupid or something?

Howard's election pledge on gays goes bust

27-04-2005 19:28 | Social Struggles | South Coast | World

An advisor to Tory leader M.Howard,standing in Dewsbury uses anti-gay sentiments in her election literature.
(M.Howard signed up to gay lobby group Stonewall's pledge that no-one in his party would use anti -gay lit in this election.) Now, shown to be worthless (not unexpected really)

NOTTING HILL HOUSING TRUST

27-04-2005 19:25 | Analysis | Globalisation | Repression | World

NOTTING HILL HOUSING TRUST - abuse of tenants continues

Why does the well paid newly appointed Chief Executive not take any action concerning all the very many complaints from tenants of the trust.

C4News gets Goldsmith's war advice.

27-04-2005 19:03 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Channel 4 News has obtained a copy of the Attorney General's 'Iraq war' advice (summary).

Social Justice and Social Policy

27-04-2005 17:51 | Social Struggles | World

We run the risk of making economic success absolute. However economic success is a means to an end.. Economic success is only legitimate when it improves the living conditions of citizens..The social foundations of democracy fade when poverty, unemployment and social insecurity grow.

Let's share together

27-04-2005 15:55 | Manchester | World

the hopeful expansion of lets.

(UK) Help Stop Lambs to Slaughter

27-04-2005 15:39 | Animal Liberation | World

A classic case of being born in the wrong place at the wrong time. Two healthy new born Lambs are to be slaughtered "just because they were there" and for what? petfood? Still time to save them and make DEFRA look at this law in more depth.

Max hastings longs for direct activism...!?)

27-04-2005 14:48 | Social Struggles | World

establishment journo Max Hastings has a column in The grauniad bemoaning the lack of radical activism from the young.
Sad git just cant bring himself to acknowledge what's been going on right under his nose on the anti capitalist front etc...

Protestors to shut top UK military base before G8 Summit

This is the first press release from the Faslane G8 Team

Turkish activists in court – supporters call for international solidarity

27-04-2005 05:28 | Repression | World

On 27 April, 46 men and women will go before the Turkish ‘special main criminal court’, charged with ‘terrorism’. They were arrested in 2004 while demonstrating against proposed new laws to impose stringent restrictions on the living conditions of Turkey’s political prisoners.

sans-papiers: hungerstrike and occupation

27-04-2005 05:14 | Migration | World

(translation from indymedia germany)
Paris:On march 4th 15 sans-papiers (refugees without staying permission/papers)
occupied offices of Unicef Paris.
Since the 17th, eleven of them are in hungerstrike.
On march 19th, Unicef let evict the building.
The hungerstrike continues.

Call for Art- Theme 9-11 Truth for Peace and Justice

27-04-2005 02:24 | Culture | World

The Northern California 9-11 Truth Alliance has issued a call for art- theme "9-11 Truth for Peace and Justice." Over a thousand dollars in cash awards and many additional prizes. Entries will be posted online and winners art will be published. Youth Category and Adult Category. Deadline July 1st

State of the Prison System

27-04-2005 01:32 | Anti-racism | Repression | World

The city's first jail was a 7-by 5-foot cage built in 1693 for the detention of miscreants. Criminals convicted of minor offenses were sentenced to banishment, branding and public whipping. Charges such as counterfeiting, treason, spying, desertion from the Army, burglary, robbery, piracy, rape, sodomy and murder were considered capital offenses, and convicts were subject to execution by hanging.

photos from BP banner drop

26-04-2005 16:47 | Ecology | Globalisation | Health | World

Okay, it was perhaps the longest banner drop in the history of banner drops (over 8 hours to unfurl) but it was worth it...

Candlelit vigil at Rochdale Town Hall...

A candlelit vigil is to be held outside Rochdale Town Hall on Thursday 28th April from 8pm. Organised by Greater Manchester hazards Centre, this is to commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day. Its purpose is to remember all those who have died in Rochdale, Britain and throughout the world as a result of their work.

Americans believe "they are coming to get us"....

26-04-2005 14:47 | Globalisation | Indymedia | Social Struggles | World

The lies mount and mount...the followers of Messiah Bush still don't listen...what is wrong here?

Piles of crushed asbestos factory of immediate concern...

Spodden Valley, Rochdale:

Official concern has been raised about large piles of crushed rubble on the site of the former Turner Brothers asbestos factory.

Israel Shamir exposed! A fake or a plant?

26-04-2005 11:21 | Analysis | Anti-racism | Globalisation | World

Israel Shamir, the "Israeli-Jewish" enemy of Zionism (and now of Judaism too) has a secret identity which he won't deny or speak about. He just smears his critics. Here is photgraphic evidence that Shamir, the darling of White Supremacists, the BNP and other racists is a Swedish bloke called Joram Jermas.

Landless Movement against Green Desert needs support

26-04-2005 06:38 | Ecology | Repression | Social Struggles | World

letter from a friend travelling in South America; concerning a settlement of the Movimento Sem Terra (MST, landless workers' movement) in Brasil that is fighting the growing ecological menace of eucalytpus monoculture as part of their own struggle for land and justice. We all need to know about this situation, and they all need our support. thanks.

World Newswire Archive

ICOPA X1: International Conference on Penal Abolition

LONDON BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: Must read for disabled

Howard's election pledge on gays goes bust

NOTTING HILL HOUSING TRUST

C4News gets Goldsmith's war advice.

Social Justice and Social Policy

Let's share together

(UK) Help Stop Lambs to Slaughter

Max hastings longs for direct activism...!?)

Protestors to shut top UK military base before G8 Summit

Turkish activists in court – supporters call for international solidarity

sans-papiers: hungerstrike and occupation

Call for Art- Theme 9-11 Truth for Peace and Justice

State of the Prison System

photos from BP banner drop

Candlelit vigil at Rochdale Town Hall...

Americans believe "they are coming to get us"....

Piles of crushed asbestos factory of immediate concern...

Israel Shamir exposed! A fake or a plant?

Landless Movement against Green Desert needs support

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