Events
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Roger Waters Webinar August 8, 2022
RSVP to get Zoom info to join this free public webinar on matters of war, peace, art, and activism with Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters. There will be a presentation by Roger Waters, followed by Q&A. The event begins August 8 at 9 a.m. in Honolulu, noon in Los Angeles, 2 p.m. in Mexico City, 3 Continue reading
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Register: War and the Environment Online Course
Thank you to everyone who helped raise the issue of military pollution around COP26. While the conference itself was a major COPOUT, vastly more people now know and care about military climate destruction. Continue reading
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Black Agenda Report: Glen Ford Memorial Gathering
The Glen Ford Memorial Gathering will take place on Saturday, September 18 at 2pm ET. Live streaming can be viewed on Youtube or the Black Agenda Report Facebook page. Continue reading
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Rent debt and evictions info & solidarity meeting
Are you in debt to your landlord? Are you worried about eviction? Have you faced housing issues during the pandemic? Continue reading
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NHS IN CRISIS – FIX IT NOW!
Emergency Demonstration 12pm, Saturday 3 February Assemble Gower Street Central London WC1 We’re calling on everyone; all campaigns and local groups, all round the country – to come down to London and demand proper funding, beds and full staffing levels on fair pay. Continue reading
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John Pilger – The Power of Documentary – Selected life works at the British Library
John Pilger’s films have been credited with drawing public attention to human rights crises, the impacts of wars and abuses of power by governments and corporations. John will be speaking on both days. Due to demand, tickets are now bookable for single or half days or for the whole weekend Continue reading
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NOT ONE DAY MORE – #ToriesOut National Demonstration, London 1 July 2017
29 June 2017 — People’s Assembly Only two more days till we take our protest and party to the streets of central London. Major artists will perform along side leading campaigners and politicians. NOT ONE DAY MORE – #ToriesOut National Demonstration Sat 1 July – Assemble 12pm, BBC Broadcasting House, London, W1A 1AA March to Continue reading
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Welfare not Warfare, Don’t Bomb Syria – Sat 28 November / March for Climate Justice / Stop Austerity
The government tells us there’s no money for our welfare state, education and public services but billions can always be found for war. The proposed vote in Parliament on bombing Syria by British forces is likely to take place within the next week. A vote to bomb is more likely following the terrible events in… Continue reading
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Jack Agüeros
29 August 2014 — williambowles.info I worked with Jack for around six years, designing and building El Museo del Barrio in East Harlem, of which he was the director. A good friend with a big heart and a wonderful poet. Jack’s smile sums it all up. Continue reading
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March for Gaza Saturday 19 July 2014, London
Israel’s invasion of Gaza is not the act of a government looking for peace, compromise or any agreement. This is the act of a government committed to pitiless war against a whole people. This is why we need to use the last 24 hours to spread the word even further about tomorrow’s Gaza demonstration. Continue reading
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UK 10 July 2014- Nationwide strikes expected
This Thursday, on 10 July, up to 2 million people will be out on strike in a co-ordinated strike action across the trade unions. There will be huge demonstrations and protests up and down the country. Continue reading
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Course: Youth- Demand the Impossible 2014!
Time for a plug: As well as co-editing NLP I’ve helped to found and run Demand the Impossible, a summer school on radical politics and activism for London youth. Applications for this year’s course, which will be at City University from August 4-8, are now open. Here’s the trailer for the course: Continue reading
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Sun Ra’s Solar Archestra Live in London!
This year marks the centenary of Sun Ra’s birth and these four nights promise to be a very special celebration of one of the greats. Operating under the direction of saxophonist Marshall Allen – who himself is celebrating his 90th year, the Arkestra have made Cafe OTO their home in London and this will be… Continue reading
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Housmans Books June 2014 Newsletter
27 May 2014 — Housmans Books NEWS 1. Peace News 2014 Summer Camp2. Campaign against Climate Change Cabaret Fundraiser3. Thousands needed to join Human Peace Scarf protest Continue reading
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Event: People’s Europe versus Corporate Europe: What should the Left be demanding of Europe?
From the proposed TTIP trade deal, to fracking and the privatisation of our NHS, the EU too often operates in the corporate interest. Across Europe we are faced with the choice of neoliberal technocrats or far-right nationalists. Event Tuesday, 20 May 2014, House Of Commons Continue reading
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Housmans Books Newsletter May 2014
29 April 2014 — Housmans NEWS 1. London Radical Bookfair & Alternative Press Takeover 2014 2. Left Book Club run for sale 3. Zed Books Competition 4. Petition to stop recruitment of 16 year olds into the UK armed forces Continue reading
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Event: Prepare for Troublemakers
Throughout history there have been those who sought to change the world and in doing so were labelled troublemakers. But are they always radical, extreme, revolutionary or even violent? Are they always anti-establishment or left-wing? Has social media changed the way people protest? Discussion: Protest in a Digital Age; The Evolution of Feminism and the… Continue reading
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Housmans Books Newsletter April 2014
28 March 2014 — Housmans NEWS 1. Agit Disco: a benefit shindig for Housmans2. London Radical Bookfair & Alternative Press Takeover 20143. Shop closures Continue reading
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Join Susan George Discussing the Class War
Susan has a world wide reputation as a searing critic of capitalist globalisation and as an activist for international social justice. Her latest book, titled How to Win the Class War, is the sequel to her popular Lugano Report. Continue reading
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