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dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Monday February 20, 2006 22:47 by Anarchist Youth
Calling all Libertarians and Anarchists, Don't Just March - Do Something! http://www.indymedia.ie/article/74382 read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / news report Monday February 20, 2006 22:06 by Anarchist Youth
On March 18th the Irish Anti-War Movement will march to mark the 3rd anniversary of the invasion of Iraq and to call on our government to withdraw support for the US/UK led occupation. Thousand’s of people will march from Parnell Sq. What impact will this have? Could we be doing more? read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Monday February 20, 2006 17:02 by Houzan Mahmoud
The recent controversy over some caricatures of Mohammed gave the Islamists an opportunity to wage a hysterical protest internationally. In many cases, this took a violent form and was clearly aimed at silencing those who dared to even portray Mohammed. In these demonstrations - across the world and in London, the very heart of Europe - many of the banners on show were emblazoned with shameful slogans. These included - “Those who insult Islam must be beheaded” and “Freedom go to hell” plus various other fatwa’s and threats against cartoonists and others who have the temerity to “insult” Islam. This is not the first time these forces have attacked people’s rights in the Middle East and Europe. Many writers, singers, even barbers and doctors have been targeted in the last 30 years let alone the enslavement of women in the Middle East under the pretext of the defence of the ‘honour’ of Islam. The furore over these caricatures is simply an excuse to stage another worldwide campaign to attack the right of freedom of expression. They want to turn Europe into yet another battlefield for their foul ideas. read full story / add a comment
mayo / anti-capitalism / feature Monday February 20, 2006 16:13 by William
A roundup of actions in support of the Shell to Sea Campaign from around the country - and beyond read full story / add a comment
international / sci-tech / event notice Monday February 20, 2006 13:10 by diamat
The FOSS Means Business conference will take place in Belfast on the 16th March 2006. It will focus on the adoption and use of Free Software/Open Source Software (FOSS), with particular emphasis on the economic and competitive benefits for both the public and private sector. read full story / add a comment
international / sci-tech / feature Monday February 20, 2006 10:44 by James O'Brien
Stephen Baxter has written a novel for the long haul – we humans are notorious for believing that our brief existence is of pressing importance, so any novel that spans 600 million years can reasonably be described as taking “the long view” read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Sunday February 19, 2006 22:02 by hs
This whole episode started in what appeared to be a harmless way. Danish author Kĺre Bluitgen wanted to write a children’s book on the life of Mohammed, but was unable to find an artist prepared to illustrate it for him (ironically the book has since been published, complete with illustrations, although the artist insisted on anonymity). The editors of Jyllands-Posten claim they decided to test out this unwillingness to depict the prophet by asking 25 cartoonists to send then an image of Mohammed “as they saw him”. Thirteen refused, but the other 12 were all published in the newspaper. There seems little doubt that the exercise was intended as a provocation. read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / news report Sunday February 19, 2006 19:08 by Noise Hacker
WE’RE FROM THE BARN read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / news report Sunday February 19, 2006 01:48 by Elaine
... and other peace activists join forces to resist war! read full story / add a comment
dublin / racism & migration related issues / news report Sunday February 19, 2006 01:06 by Elaine
This Tuesday at 10.30 in the Four Courts, Olivia has a Judical Review coming up. Members of Residents Against Racism will be there, at the main entrance, to support her and her children. See Link for details of her story... Every Saturday, between 12.30 and 2pm, Residents Against Racism hold an Information Stall opposite Trinity College on College Green. Please feel free to come along, get some information or sign the petition. read full story / add a comment
international / environment / news report Saturday February 18, 2006 23:06 by Sky
Today 40 activists from Rising Tide, Rhythms of Resistance and other groups shut down a Shell petrol station in Islington, London in solidarity with the International Day of Action against Shell's onshore pipeline in County Mayo, Ireland. read full story / add a comment
dublin / crime and justice / opinion/analysis Saturday February 18, 2006 22:23 by Katie mcDermott
The 25th anniversary of the Stardust conflagration was chosen to open a new pub on the site of what was perhaps Irelands most horrific tragedy in recent times. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / news report Saturday February 18, 2006 20:37 by Noise Hacker
A big shout to all Dublin Graffiti artists. Some beautiful street art happening on the streets of the capital at the moment. Respect! read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment / news report Saturday February 18, 2006 20:07 by JM
The ongoing situation at the proposed Bellanaboy gas refinery site has become an environmental concern. No work is progressing on construction as agreed by Shell and their partners, with local observers maintaining a day to day vigil. However, on-site visitors have been witness to a criminal display of arrogance and neglect regarding the condition of the site at present, and the aluminium contaminated surface/ground water running directly into the drinking water supply for the whole region. Shell continue to drag their heels operating a new treatment system, which was admitted by John Egan (a Mayo man!?) on MidWest radio last Thursday (16/02/06) as not operational yet, and with no date set for installation completion. read full story / add a comment
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Saturday February 18, 2006 19:27 by Tommy Donnellan
In an effervescent glorious Spring day , Shell to Sea activists were out again after a long winter siesta on William st working towards Shell's Groundhog Day, where every turn they take with their new hatchet man, Loftus, will a nightmare/cul-de-sac revisited. Besides the info table, the Statoil Service Station at Cemetery Cross roundabout was picketed, true to form, the bloody minded proprietor there called the Gardai (true to form, well humoured and genial) when, due to lack of numbers, we were'nt even blockading it. read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment / news report Saturday February 18, 2006 18:55 by Alan Smith
After blockading one Shell petrol station for an hour we moved on.... read full story / add a comment
dublin / crime and justice / event notice Saturday February 18, 2006 16:51 by Cosantoiri Siochana (group authorship)
Concerned citizens and activists are planning to hold a vigil next Thursday, 23 February at 5.30pm at The Diamond, Ranelagh, Dublin (and, if possible, also outside Justice Minister McDowell's constituency office) in a bid to force him to implement the law regarding aircraft landing at Shannon Airport. Those planes MUST be searched for suspected torture victims and radioactive weapons. Furthermore, there will be a call to stop the harassment of peace activists who monitor Shannon. Cosantoiri Siochana invite people to join them for this candle-lit vigil which will terminate by walking in single-file procession to Rathmines Garda Station to hand in a signed letter to the Superintendent commemorating the event. Candles will be supplied but please, if possible, bring a along a jamjar or other suitable receptacle in case of breezy weather! read full story / add a comment
international / environment / news report Saturday February 18, 2006 15:48 by lumsk
This morning a critical mass ride in Notingham, England, rode through the city and blockaded Shell petrol stations in solidarity with the stuggles against shell around the world. read full story / add a comment
international / summit mobilisations / news report Saturday February 18, 2006 10:56 by Aubonne Support Group
The facade of a trial against the police ended in a not guilty verdict with little chance of their victims ever receiving compensation. As the verdict was read out this lunchtime the activists walked out of court shouting that they had had enough of this bullshit. The whitewashed trial of two police officers in Switzerland, acquitted of the charges of causing severe bodily harm. The two victims narrowly escaped with their lives after a police officer cut a climbing rope during a protest action against the G8 in Evian, France in 2003. Despite clear video evidence that the police officers had cut the rope the judge supported police impunity by ruling that they had made mistakes but that these were understandable in the context of the stress they were under! read full story / add a comment
international / housing / other press Saturday February 18, 2006 05:30 by Dominion Post (NZ)
IT IS billed as a David-and-Goliath struggle – the young and poorly paid pitched against wealthy multi-nationals – and new union Unite is there, making sure the slingshot is fully loaded. read full story / add a comment |
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