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The UK’s democratic heart is at Risk, we must act now and stop the #PolicingBill

The UK is bringing in a new “Crime, Sentencing and Courts” Bill that will make protest more legally dangerous, limit the rights of citizens and further increase the rights of police. There are many problems with this bill: The powers will disproportionately affect specific minority and ethnic communities and is likely to be in conflict… Read More The UK’s democratic heart is at Risk, we must act now and stop the #PolicingBill

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Our system is the disease, humans are the cure, and Coronavirus has little to do with it.

On March 25th, the world woke up quietly: humans staying in their homes wherever possible and avoiding physical contact. Some humans took it as a way to be compassionate for others and for themselves: staying indoors in order to save lives. Other humans took it as a way to feel fear: staying indoors because other… Read More Our system is the disease, humans are the cure, and Coronavirus has little to do with it.

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Oxford University Students Occupy College in Climate Protest

A collaboration of university students from various climate action groups – including Oxford Direct Action for Divestment, Oxford Climate Justice Campaign, Fossil Free Oxfordshire, and Extinction Rebellion Oxford University – have set up a camp on the grass in St. John’s college, demanding that the college withdraw its fossil fuel investments.  St. John’s has come… Read More Oxford University Students Occupy College in Climate Protest

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Critiques of Extinction Rebellion are vital – they help those working to make the movement intersectional

The following article was originally published on London Student, in response to J. Simons’ important critique of XR and it’s race and class issues. Within a question of race and class, I feel it is important to first layout my positionality. I am white. I am middle-class. I am male. I never used to feel… Read More Critiques of Extinction Rebellion are vital – they help those working to make the movement intersectional

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University of Manchester climate occupation a success- Fossil free Manchester statement.

On 25th November 2019, the occupation of the Finance Boardroom by the Fossil Free UoM campaign, run by the People and Planet society, ended after 7 days. The decision to end this occupation was taken after a joint statement was agreed between senior members of the University of Manchester and the Students’ Union. In this… Read More University of Manchester climate occupation a success- Fossil free Manchester statement.

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Register to Vote and help save the climate

This election is the MOST important election in the UK than ever before because politicians are not doing enough for climate and global justice. Register to vote link https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/register-vote-and-update-your-details Why is it important? Historically, the youth have been severely underrepresented by governing politicians. This is because not many young people actually turn out to vote,… Read More Register to Vote and help save the climate

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Inside the People and Planet’s Occupation of the University of Manchester

I don’t know how many of you have taken part or planned an occupation, but the first rule is SECURE A TOILET. Seriously. Two members of our group were separated from us by security for 25 hours with no access to the loo. Pissing in a pot noodle is alliterative but not ideal. The fossil… Read More Inside the People and Planet’s Occupation of the University of Manchester

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