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international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Saturday August 18, 2012 11:14 by Anthony Ravlich
Top academics are rebelling against State capture by being prepared to discuss the ethical approach to human rights, development and globalization to replace neoliberalism as well as the omitted children's rights. The ethical approach emphasizes a bottom-up approach which unleashes human potential while neoliberalism is top-down approach which, in my opinion, crushes human potential. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Saturday August 18, 2012 00:23 by Perri Fowler
This is a feeling about life, or more so the absence of life. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Friday August 17, 2012 23:18 by James Justice
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If there were a lightening rod to energize political apathy in this heavily propagandized world democratic right of dissent, such as to challenge corrupt government practice, should be it. But certain U. S. leaders’ apparent intention to incarcerate and punish Julian Assange for leaking U.S. secrets puts our black methods in the limelight. What were his motives and equally what has been the character of U.S. foreign policy? It seems revelations were meant to highlight U.S. corruption as people around the world have come to fear American brutality. Many around the globe know the United States as a rogue bully of an empire that regularly uses intimidation to get its way. It takes a real macho government to push around countries like Ecuador, Sweden and lapdog England. As has been shown over and over the United States does not respect law, legal distinctions or diplomatic norms. read full story / add a comment
wicklow / anti-capitalism / news report Friday August 17, 2012 11:02 by Wolfie
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Early on Saturday morning [August 11], activists from the socialist republican party éirígí and the Independent Workers Union [IWU] joined with local anglers in a fish-in protest on the shoreline on Mizen Head in County Wicklow. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday August 16, 2012 11:18 by pat c
More evidence of Israeli plans for war against Iran. Full tyext at link. A leaked memo that surfaced Wednesday provides a detailed blueprint for an unprovoked Israeli war against Iran. The publication of the memo coincides with multiple Israeli media reports indicating that such an attack may be imminent. The memo was first published by US blogger and journalist Richard Silverstein and was subsequently picked up by the BBC and other media. Silverstein said that the document had been passed by a member of the Israel Defense Forces to a politician, and then on to him. He said it had been prepared for the eight-member Israeli Security Council as part of a bid by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak to convince other members of the government to support an early and unilateral Israeli strike. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Thursday August 16, 2012 00:13 by john throne
Left sectarianism is putting the interests of the left group in front of the interests of the workers movement. It seriously damages the struggle of the working class. The struggle to eradicate this scourge. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Wednesday August 15, 2012 21:54 by pat c
Dave Lindorff writes on how sanctions are affecting the Iranian people, especially childrren. Is this going to be a rerun of Iraq? Full text at link. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright should be a happy camper: Another campaign of sanctions and embargoes by the US is about to start killing children, this time in Iran. Albright, as President Bill Clinton’s Secretary of State, when interviewed on CBS’s news magazine program “60 Minutes” back in 2000, was asked by reporter Lesley Stahl about reports that US sanctions on Iraq had led to the deaths of some 500,000 Iraqi children because of shortages of medicine and things like chlorine for treating water supplies. Stahl asked Albright if such a dreadful toll was “worth it.” Albright famously responded, “I think this is a very hard choice, but the price–we think the price is worth it.” read full story / add a comment
national / crime and justice / opinion/analysis Wednesday August 15, 2012 16:03 by Gale Vogel
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Ongoing, challenging and confrontational development of justice faces many obstacles. The development of Law faces few. Who are the beneficiaries of decisions made by our leaders? read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Sunday August 12, 2012 12:35 by pat c
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The threat level of Imperialist attack on Syria rises as the US and Turkey threaten to impose unilateral no-fly zones. Full text at link. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu are considering implementing no-fly zones for Syria after holding Saturday talks in Istanbul.. According to Reuters, Clinton said that Ankara and Washington need to plan ways to assist the rebels fighting to topple President Bashar al-Assad – including possibly implementing a no-fly zone. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Saturday August 11, 2012 21:23 by pat c
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The conditions under which Bradley Manning was held in didn't just originate with low level guards, the orders came from the top. But from Private to General they all collaborated in the maltreatment of Bradley Manning. Full text at link. An order to submit WikiLeaks suspect Bradley Manning to harsh and allegedly illegal treatment in prison apparently came from the upper echelons of the Marine Corps. According to military e-mails released to Manning’s defense, a three-star general was the force behind the marching orders to hold Manning as a maximum-custody detainee under prevention-of-injury watch, or POI — orders that resulted in severe conditions at the Marine Corps brig in Quantico, Virginia, that left Manning isolated and repeatedly mistreated by his guards. read full story / add a comment
galway / miscellaneous / event notice Saturday August 11, 2012 07:10 by John Coyne
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This talk till try to throw a light on the dynamics of the IFSC, in particular the shadow banking system of which the IFSC is a hub, and will discuss the nature of Ireland’s ‘middleman’ capitalism which secures its wealth from its role as an intermediary between international finance and the resources of the Irish State. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Thursday August 09, 2012 18:49 by Dublin Film Qlub
◙ The Dublin Film Qlub is looking for LGBTQ-themed short films. ◙ The selected films will be screened introducing one of our feature films at the Film Qlub. ◙ Each filmmaker will get two free tickets to the event. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday August 08, 2012 14:17 by LASC
Community Employment Post based in the LATIN AMERICA SOLIDARITY CENTRE - LASC Applicants must be in receipt of state benefit for 52 weeks or longer City Centre Voluntary Groups has a job vacancy in the following position based in LASC, 5 Merrion Row, Dublin 2 Volunteer and Membership Development Officer LASC (Latin America Solidarity Centre) LASC’s mission is to expose and challenge the current injustices in Latin America and in Ireland, through public awareness raising, development education, information exchanges and campaigns in solidarity with the people of Latin America who are resisting oppression and are struggling to create a fair and inclusive society. Send your CV and letter of motivation to: Sharon Fitzpatrick – [email protected] City Centre Voluntary Groups Ltd., Office 16, 29/30 Dame St., Dublin 2 Telephone: 01 6772308 Fax: 01 6772312 Closing date for applications: Friday 24th August 2012 read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Wednesday August 08, 2012 13:47 by Tony Greenstein
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Despite Western hypocritical attacks on Political Islam, the true enemies of Zionism and the Israeli state have always been secular and radical Palestinian and Arab nationalism. The Muslim Brotherhood have often provided a cover for imperialism, as in Egypt. In Gaza, where the PFLP is strong, Israel prefers Hamas to a secular regime (unless of the quisling Abbas type). Ahmad Sa’adat was kidnapped from Jericho Prison, where he was held under guard by British and foreign forces and effectively handed over to Israel. He was imprisoned for being leader of a group which assassinated the leader of the Moledet-Transfer Party, General Rehavam Zvi. Targeted assassinations are regular Israeli activities but the oppressed are not supposed to indulge in similar actions. Ahmad Sa’dat’s statement below on how negotiations only serve as a camouflage for occupation and conquest are a message for all Palestinian groups and those in the West who choose, despite the evidence, to foster such illusions. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Tuesday August 07, 2012 18:56 by pat c
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Turkey is massacring Kurdish resistance fighters yet at the same time it is shedding crocodile tears over potential massacres in Aleppo. Its threat to invade Syria to deal with Kurds is a cover for a NATO invasion of Syria. Full text at link. On the eve of an expected major offensive in Aleppo by the Syrian regime, Turkey has threatened to invade Syria, using the pretext of Kurdish groups seizing control of northern border areas. Such a move could pitch Ankara directly into war against Syria, after it has long sought to dictate events through control of the opposition Syrian National Congress and Free Syrian Army. This would be done with the full support of the United States. read full story / add a comment
down / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday August 07, 2012 17:13 by Gerry Rice
Hello everybody, I have just uploaded my updated website www.gerryrice.com If you have seen my older version and still have it on your computer, right-click on, especially, the HomePage at least, and in the drop-down menu left-click on the "Reload" link or the "Refresh" link to load the updated site. This is the price a whistleblower has to pay for his trouble in Northern Ireland - 35 years and counting.... You will know that you have accessed my website update when you see the following first line at the top of my HomePage and under the title Prologue: Voltair said, "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong." Please let me know what you think :-) Gerry. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / event notice Monday August 06, 2012 23:34 by Fusion Sundays
Fusion Sundays -World Culture Market will offer you international stalls, workshops, activities for kids, and live music!!! read full story / add a comment
galway / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Monday August 06, 2012 10:40 by GALWAY ALLIANCE AGAINST WAR
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GALWAY ALLIANCE AGAINST WAR SUMMER 2012 BULLETIN DUE TO THE RAID ON THE HOME OF GAAW'S PRO AND THE SEIZURE OF HIS COMPUTER, WE ARE WITHOUT THE DATABASE OF 800+ SUPPORTERS, WHO WE REGULARLY EMAIL THE GAAW BULLETIN. SO WE WOULD APPEAL TO YOU TO PASS ON THIS BULLETIN TO PEOPLE YOU KNOW ARE SYMPATETIC TO THE CAUSE OF PEACE. IF YOU WISH TO BE INCLUDED ON OUR MAILING LIST, JUST CONTACT US AT [email protected] OR JOIN US ON OUR FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/312442090965/ OR BEFRIEND US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/#!/galway.antiwar GAAW SUPPORTED PEACE EVENT PEACE VIGIL SHANNON SUNDAY 12TH AUGUST. 2-3PM AT THE ROUNDABOUT BEFORE THE ENTRANCE TO SHANNON AIRPORT AGENDA 1. NEVER FORGET: IRELAND IS AT WAR 2. THE GARDAÍ AND GAAW 3. THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA: a) Somalia & The Real Pirates b) MALI: “Collateral damage of the Libyan crisis” read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Monday August 06, 2012 01:19 by Elric
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Dublin demo , Monday 6th August @ 1pm. A Shell To Sea solidarity demonstration with the Rossport community will be held tomorrow (Monday 6th August 2012) at 1pm (One pm) at the Spire in O'Connell Street , Dublin. If you can't make it yourself (and apologises for the late notice) please pass this message on to others. read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice / other press Sunday August 05, 2012 19:51 by pat c
Reminds me of how Andreas Baader committed suicide in his prison cell by shooting himself in the back of the head. Full text at link. A 21-year old man was fatally shot in the head while handcuffed in the back of a police car in Arkansas. The police claim it was a suicide but victim's family has a hard time believing it. Chavis Carter was arrested by two officers for carrying marijuana, after being detained at a traffic stop last Saturday. The officers say they searched him twice before placing him in the back of a police car wearing “double locked” handcuffs. Carter allegedly called his girlfriend while at the traffic stop, telling her he’d call later from jail. But shortly thereafter, the young man was found slumped over in the back of the police car with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The officers claim they were nowhere near the car when the gun was fired. read full story / add a comment |
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