Tag: democratic protest

Palestine Action proscription: Criminalising effectiveness

The proposed ban, rooted in colonial counter-insurgency law, could end up demystifying direct action and increasing public resolve A Palestinian man carries away the body of a relative killed in the Israeli strike on al-Baqa cafe. Photograph: Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP/Getty Images The State isn’t only targeting disruption. It’s trying to discipline public consciousness. Palestine Action has become… Read More Palestine Action proscription: Criminalising effectiveness

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Ten Thousand demand pardon for the Suiza 6 “Trade Unionism is not a Crime!”

Various unions and organisations joined the protest in Xixón against the bakery workers’ conviction~ Guillermo Martínez, La Marea ~ Following the court’s refusal to suspend their sentences, the streets of Xixón (Asturias, Spain) once again chanted, “the Suiza 6 will not go to prison”. The protest on Sunday (29 June) drew around 10,000 people, according… Read More Ten Thousand demand pardon for the Suiza 6 “Trade Unionism is not a Crime!”

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‘The idea was to crush his spirit’: family of jailed British-Egyptian man describe awful prison conditions

As Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s mother remains on hunger strike, supporters say activist’s continued detention is campaign of vengeance by Egypt’s president… Mahmoud Shalaby, a researcher at Amnesty International says: “The whole thing is about making an example of him. He’s already been brutally punished. He has spent almost 10 years in prison solely for practising… Read More ‘The idea was to crush his spirit’: family of jailed British-Egyptian man describe awful prison conditions

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Free speech target or terrorist gang? The story of Palestine Action and the plan to ban it

It started as a group of activists on a budget – now it could be banned under terrorism laws. But were lobbyists behind the proposed ban? Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent If this interview had taken place in a week’s time, Huda Ammori might have been arrested. If this interview had been published in a week’s… Read More Free speech target or terrorist gang? The story of Palestine Action and the plan to ban it

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After Singer Neha Singh Rathore, FIR Against Dr. Medusa Over Posts on Pahalgam Attack

Both the FIRs, against folk singer Neha Singh Rathore and Dr. Medusa, have been lodged under multiple charges including “endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India” New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh police have registered an FIR against folk singer Neha Singh Rathore under multiple charges including “endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India”. Shortly… Read More After Singer Neha Singh Rathore, FIR Against Dr. Medusa Over Posts on Pahalgam Attack

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Jeff Bezos alters Venice wedding plans after threat of inflatable crocodiles

NB: Truth be told the happy couple look like inflatable crocs themselves. DS Angela Giuffrida in Venice Campaigners in Venice have claimed victory after Jeff Bezos was reportedly forced to change the venue for his wedding celebrations in the city as his guests started arriving on Tuesday for the three-day jamboree. The main reception for the wedding of Bezos… Read More Jeff Bezos alters Venice wedding plans after threat of inflatable crocodiles

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Seyla Benhabib: Breaking Silence, Hannah Arendt, and Martin Luther King

“If America’s soul becomes totally poisoned, part of the autopsy must read Vietnam” – M. L. King “Civil disobedience arises when a significant number of citizens have become convinced either that the normal channels of change no longer function, and grievances will not be heard or acted upon, or that, on the contrary the government… Read More Seyla Benhabib: Breaking Silence, Hannah Arendt, and Martin Luther King

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Japanese Protest Art in the 1950’s: the forgotten reportage painters

Linda Hoaglund NB: The artwork here has an ominous, surreal beauty; and it touches the soul. To me, it reflects what is happening in Gaza today, where ordinary people are burnt like grass and the world looks away. Hiroshi is now 92 years old, and was 12 when the firebombing destroyed Hamamatsu, his native town.… Read More Japanese Protest Art in the 1950’s: the forgotten reportage painters

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