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Next ORG London event 17 June
Join us Monday 17 June at Goldsmith’s University of London for a talk by Open Rights Group’s Executive Director Jim Killock about the Government’s new plan to address “online harms” on social media and other online platforms. Continue reading
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Initial Grenfell fire inquiry report to make “withering criticism” of London Fire Brigade By Tom Pearce
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is set to face heavy criticism from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, aiding the Conservative government in shifting blame from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) and other guilty corporate parties. Continue reading
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HOUSMANS BOOKS NEWSLETTER MAY 2019
5 May 2019 — Housmans NEWS /ACTIONS 1. Feminist Book Fortnight and Anarchist Festival 2019 2. Land Justice Camp & Occupation, 10-13th May, Hebden Bridge 3. Housmans will be closed on Bank Holiday Mondays, 6th and 27th May Continue reading
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LIVE EVENT: Imperialism on Trial – Free Julian Assange from London May 1st
“The state of imperialism in general, and the case of Julian Assange in particular, will be presented by an esteemed panel of speakers. All monies from ticket sales will go to Julian’s defense team.” Continue reading
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Housmans Books Easter 2019 Update
18 April 2019 — Housmans HOUSMANS NEWSLETTER EASTER UPDATE 1. Vacancy: Housmans Events Co-ordinator. 12hrs/month 2. Housmans / Peace House 60th Anniversary: your memories and anecdotes wanted! 3. The Little Rebels Children’s Book Award Shortlist 2019 4. Easter Closures ___________________________________________ Continue reading
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Housmans Books Newsletter 6 March 2019
6 March 2019 — Housmans Books IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT FRIDAY 8th MARCH CONTENTS 1. Women’s Strike – Friday 8th March – Housmans Closed from 10am – 6pm 2. ‘Switchboard Lgbt+ Helpline’s 45th Birthday’ with Natasha Walker and other Switchboard members Continue reading
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HOUSMANS NEWSLETTER MARCH 2019
28 February 2019 — Housmans NEWS /ACTIONS 1. Dream Nail’s Live Album – recorded at Housmans 2. No Pasaran – A European Conference 3. Bread & Roses – New Workers Beer Company bar & venue in King’s Cross 4. AFest 2019 – Get involved! Continue reading
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Confronting the Rise of the Far Right
The far-right is on the offensive: the biggest upsurge since the 1930s. They are increasingly internationalised, well-funded and well-organised. Bolsonaro’s victory in Brazil extends this wave into Latin America. Continue reading
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HOUSMANS NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2019
31 January 2019 — Housmans Books NEWS /ACTIONS 1. Bernard Franks Memorial Book Sale 2. No Pasaran – A European Conference Against the Rise of the Far-Right Continue reading
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Extinction/Rebellion Meeting, London 9 January 2019
8 January 2019 — Extinction/Rebellion [ Not sure where this thing is going. Is it another Occupy? What’s the programme? WB] Dear London Rebels, The XR London meeting will be this Wednesday 9 January at 7pm, SOAS, University of London Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG. It will be in the Brunei Gallery, opposite… Continue reading
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HOUSMANS NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2019
4 January 2019 — Housmans Books NEWS /ACTIONS 1. A series of new year book sales at Housmans, first one starts Thursday 10th January 2. Self-care as an Act of Warfare: A Black Women’s Reading Group – new monthly group Continue reading
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Labour’s London mayor Sadiq Khan plans to demolish 8,000 council homes By Charles Hixson
Residents in working class housing estates are organising in opposition to the Labour Party mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s proposed social cleansing “regeneration” schemes. Continue reading
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Still no justice as phase one of Grenfell Tower fire inquiry closes By Paul Bond
Almost 18 months after the Grenfell Tower fire of June 14, 2017, which resulted in the deaths of 72 people, the warnings of the Socialist Equality Party and the Grenfell Fire Forum that the official inquiry would be a whitewash have been confirmed. Continue reading
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City of London Corporation reneges on its social housing pledge By Charles Hixson
21 November 2018 — WSWS The City of London Corporation announced in 2015 that they would build 3,700 new council homes by 2025. So far just 62 have been built! The London Evening Standard reported that only 900 structures, less than a fourth of the goal, would be completed by 2025. This projection, quietly released in… Continue reading
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HOUSMANS NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2018
30 October 2018 — Housmans NEWS /ACTIONS 1. Housmans Peace Diary 2019 + White Poppies 2. No More War: Let’s Make Peace Happen – Sunday 11th November 3. Autonomy Now series at Housmans 4. Protest: Together For Climate Justice Continue reading
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Housmans Books Newsletter October 2018
29 September 2018 — Housmans Books NEWS /ACTIONS 1. Housmans Peace Diary 2019 2. #nottheanarchistbookfair INSTORE EVENTS 3. ‘Kettling the Unions?’ with Alan Tuckman 4. David Rovics and Jack Harris Unplugged at Housmans 5. ‘Fault Lines’ poetry with Laura Taylor and Janine Booth Continue reading
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Trump has just arrived in the UK. Will you join the Carnival of Resistance tomorrow?
12 July 2018 — SumOfUs Here’s what you need to know: Date: Friday 13 July 2018 Time: 14:00 – Meet outside the BBC Headquarters in Portland Place March to Trafalgar Square 17:00 – 19:00 – Rally in Trafalgar Square Continue reading
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HOUSMANS NEWSLETTER JULY 2018
July 2018 — Housmans Books NEWS /ACTIONS 1. Celebrate and Demonstrate #OurNHS70 2. 1968-2018: A Celebration of 50 years of Resistance 3. Together Against Trump Continue reading
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HOUSMANS NEWSLETTER JULY 2018
25 June 2018 — Housmans NEWS /ACTIONS 1. Celebrate and Demonstrate #OurNHS70 2. 1968-2018: A Celebration of 50 years of Resistance 3. Together Against Trump Continue reading
The New Dark Age 