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international / anti-war / imperialism Friday February 24, 2012 - 12:54 by LCW
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Seven Catholic Workers, a Quaker, a doctor and a priest were detained and searched following the marking of the M.O.D. Buiding in Whitehall in an anti-nuclear weapons action on Ash Wenesday ... read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment Wednesday February 22, 2012 - 22:54 by j debender
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On Tuesday Shell to Sea spokesperson Terence Conway was handed two 3-month prison sentences for protesting against Shell's Corrib Gas Project. Throughout the week local residents have been protesting on the roads while many of their supporters are up in court in Belmullet, which so far has resulted in fines totalling 5,825 euro. ... read full story / add a comment
international / environment Wednesday February 22, 2012 - 16:47 by Joe Mc
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The right-wing Heartland Institute think-tank , which produces anti-scientific propaganda for climate change denial purposes , has often been criticized for its links to mining, oil and mineral extraction industries . These links would seem to have been confirmed by the publishing of documents on the Desmogblog site on February 14 that , if authentic, reveal much of the "inner workings " of Heartlands . ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Wednesday February 22, 2012 - 14:59 by Paul Gavan
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This short video gives a summary of reasons why workers employed in the Community Sector need to organise in order to defend the vital services they provide. It's time for all Community Workers to demand their right to collective bargaining, and have their say over the future of the Community and Voluntary Sector! Join us on the Road to Recognition! ... read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment Tuesday February 21, 2012 - 11:20 by j debender
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In Belmullet district court on Monday 20th February, 6 campaigners were convicted of a total of 13 charges between them with fines totaling 3,035 euros. While this went on, local residents blocked Shell's haulage route between Bellanaboy refinery and the compound in Glengad. ... read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment Monday February 20, 2012 - 20:13 by Shell To Sea
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Music, dancing, games and a bit of trespassing. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / environment Monday February 20, 2012 - 18:14 by Nico
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Today (19-2-12) the Dublin Citizens Defence Committee carried out a second weeks work on a communal garden in Charlemont Street, Tom Kelly Flats. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday February 20, 2012 - 01:01 by Diet Simon
The Australian Labor government is planning more assaults on the rights of Aborigines. It plans to extend for another ten years onerous conditions on income quarantining, education, alcohol and land rights. And moves to dump nuclear waste on Aboriginal land have advanced with a deal between government and opposition. ... read full story / add a comment
antrim / environment Sunday February 19, 2012 - 23:59 by No To Fracking
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The prospect of Fracking moves one ominous step closer in the North Coast. Join the No To Fracking campaign! ... read full story / add a comment 
mayo / environment Sunday February 19, 2012 - 23:28 by j debender
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On Monday February 20th the Belmullet courthouse in Co. Mayo will be full of campaigners opposing the Corrib Gas Project. Nineteen people are facing 80 charges between them for civil disobedience, and this week has been set aside as a special sitting for the campaigners. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday February 19, 2012 - 22:18 by Shell to Sea
At 10.30am this Monday 20th of February nineteen campaigners will arrive at Belmullet District Court to face 80 charges arising from protests against Shell’s Corrib Gas Project in Co. Mayo. This unprecedented volume of civil disobedience charges is all scheduled to be dealt with within one week. ... read full story / add a comment |
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