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international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Saturday July 26, 2008 18:43 by pat c
Ben Lewis argues that the threat to Iran from Imperialism is still very real. He also analyses developments within various anti-war groups. Full story at link. Within the context of Barack Obama attempting to prove himself a reliable statesman by dropping in on occupying forces in Iraq, and with Gordon Brown’s speech to the knesset underlining his readiness to “stand firmly by Israel’s side” and call for “further sanctions and isolation” if Iran does not halt its alleged nuclear weapons programme, it is quite clear that the Geneva talks have not reduced the threat of a military strike. Things are precariously balanced and even the slightest incident, accident or diplomatic faux pas could trigger another bout of destruction and slaughter. read full story / add a comment
international / environment / event notice Saturday July 26, 2008 13:19 by Pauline Hadaway and Siobhan O Dwyer
Surely no right-minded individual could admit to being against 'sustainability'. Or in favour of 'unsustainable' development. End of argument? Not according to Austin Williams, author of a new book, The Enemies of Progress, who argues that the drive for sustainability is killing creativity and holding back development. But with the days of plentiful, cheap oil gone and with international terrorism and food security back on the agenda, has necessity truly become the mother of invention? And, anyway, isn't creativity about finding solutions which overcome restraints? Come along on Tuesday 29 July at 7p m, meet the author and join the debate read full story / add a comment
OZ Catholic Workers Acquitted for Criminal Damage Charges Arising from Exorcism of Raytheon Brisbane
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Saturday July 26, 2008 13:00 by Jim Dowling
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An hour after a Wynnum magistrate found Lisa Bridle and I not guilty of "disobeying a police direction", police rang my home to let me know that Raytheon did not wish to proceed with willful damages charges resulting form another (our third) exorcism at their Brisbane offices. read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Saturday July 26, 2008 11:44 by soldierofdestiny
There is great trepidation among farmers that their stranglehold on the price of basic foodstuffs within the EEU is under threat from Peter Mandelson read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / event notice Friday July 25, 2008 14:31 by pat c
Saturday August 9, 2pm - 4.15pm Iran: fighting on two fronts Yassamine Mather Critique and HOPI Chris Strafford CPGB a speaker from Permanent Revolution 4.45pm - 7pm Ireland and the evolution of Sinn Fein's politics Kevin Bean author of the book The New Politics of Sinn Fein read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Friday July 25, 2008 14:23 by antifa
video of anti-Shell demo at Shell HQ London read full story / add a comment
galway / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Friday July 25, 2008 11:36 by Galway Alliance Against War
Galway Alliance Against War BENEFIT GIG Wednesday August 6th – Hiroshima Day – An Púcán, Forster St. Galway INTINN – IRELAND’S NO.1 REGGAE BAND Tickets: €10. Door 10pm. read full story / add a comment
clare / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Friday July 25, 2008 01:03 by John Lannon
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The regular Shannon vigil to oppose complicity in human rights abuses and war will take place from 5 to 6pm on Sunday August 10th. Meeting place is the small roundabout before the entrance to the airport. read full story / add a comment |
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