I was offline almost all of the past two days, so I had no idea about the murder of a soldier in Woolwich when I finally logged on at some point late last night. The feed that met me on Facebook was pretty much mental. By then, people had stopped sharing articles about what had happened as they all knew (I still didn't), and were instead mostly passing around messages telling Muslims to stay indoors, to not go anywhere, that Muslim students should make sure to stay in groups as they prepare for exams over the coming days, which safety precautions they ought to take etc.
Newcastle Prepares to Counter the EDL
Anti-fascists in Newcastle are gearing up for a stream of human filth to trickle through the streets on May 25th when the EDL hold a national demo in their town. The EDL demo's ain't what they used to be, but it's fair to say that about 300 hardcore hangers on and racists will probably show up to get pissed in a moving police kettle.
Stitched up: The Scottish Anti-Bedroom Tax Federation
The first Scottish Anti-Bedroom Tax conference took place on 27th April in Glasgow, its aim to unite local groups across the country into one campaign with greater strength and resources. I'm surprised it hasn't received more coverage and criticism. I suspect that's because people are holding their tongues and focusing on organising locally and in other campaigns. However, I would argue that we need to discuss what's happening nationally so that we can be more effective in challenging the Bedroom Tax, and any government cuts, but also to ensure that a campaign like this is controlled by working class people themselves.
Judean People's Front (M-L)
[en] An overview of Italy’s anti-fascist gyms and boxing clubs
Politics has never been far from the surface in the world of combat sports. Whether we think of the boxer Primo Carnera, an icon of fascism in the 1930s, or Muhammad Ali, an icon of black power in the 1960s. Or of the predominance of Jews in East London’s boxing clubs before and immediately after World War 2, often using their training against Mosley’s British Union of Fascists.
From the Terraces to the Streets!
Aston Villa Ultra's, Brigada 1874, got creative last night whilst watching their team destroy Sunderland 6-1. Sunderland are still managed by Italian fascist Di Cannio.... Good result all round!
A couple of weeks back we asked if anyone had any photo's of antifascist 'street art' in their area, here's what we got! No jokes about Rolf Harris please!!
To the streets for May Day 2013
Update: Facebook Event
This year Bristol Trades Council is pulling out all the stops and attempting to throw their biggest May Day March in years. Whilst they may not have said it themselves, we'd like to think the effort of everyone who got involved with the 1st of May Group last year and the success of our demos, actions, and saturday march…
Autonomy Films for International Workers Day presents on Sat 4th May in Bridport:
7.00pm for 7.30pm Saturday 4th May 2013
W.I. Hall, North Street, Bridport
Entry £3 (less if you can’t afford it) + Vegetarian soup for sale from 6.30 pm
Also…
Some other interesting local events organised by others:
Friday 26th April 7.00pm Unity Hall, opp. Bus station, Yeovil
Banner Theatre’s entertaining live show ‘Fighting the Cuts’ presented by Yeovil Trades Council Entry free
Friday 26th April 8.00pm Town Hall, Bridport
‘Or, the Whale’ talk on the economic and mythic significance of the sperm whale by Philip Hoare. 42nd Lecture on Everything
£6, under-18s free
Monday 6th May 7.00 pm for 7.30pm The Corn Exchange, High St Dorchester
Ken Loach’s film ‘Spirit of ’45’ presented by Dorchester Trades Council Entry by donation
Thursday 9th May 8.00pm (venue to be confirmed)
‘Art practice, natural sciences and ecology to address issues of future sustainability of the planet’ talk by Angela Cockayne 43rd Lecture on Everything £6, under-18s free.
The Daily Mail's Slander Has Fanned the Flames of Anti-Thatcher Rage
If anyone had any doubts over attending their local Thatcher death celebration they should be swept away by the Daily Mail's recent treatment of two people they largely falsely accuse of being behind the recent joyous merrie-making.
The downmarket tabloid has decided to make it both personal and political this week after launching a string of vile misogynst smears on Romany Blythe whilst attempting to cost another party-goer his job.
Gearing Up For March For England - Brighton 21st April
As most people will already be aware, every extremist, far right nut job and, in some cases, out of the closet Nazi, will be heading to Brighton on the 21st April for their annual 'family friendly' parade hosted by the front group 'March for England'.
The reason they are heading to Brighton is because last year the people of Brighton came out to block the march, and sent a clear message to the demo that bigotry is not welcome in their town.
Work Temporarily Halted due to Bat Disturbance!!
So we got word on Thursday evening that demolition had begun at the Northern United colliery to make way for a spine road to hotels we don't need, a college that will be moved from another town in the Forest to its detriment, shops when we already have a town that desperately needs regenerating and housing - all on a site that has been heavily deep mined!
Folk against fascism
Anti-Fascist Network
Come and meet the Anarchists!
