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WSM activity in the Spring of 2009
Date: Sun, 2009-07-05 12:47
In the aftermath of the racist attacks that forced over 100 Romanians to flee their homes in South Belfast, the local Workers Solidarity Movement branch is hosting an afternoon of discussion about how we can tackle racism. This will be happening in the city centre on Saturday July 18th. Watch out for posters or check www.wsm.ie for the time and venue.
Free Ronnie Biggs
Date: Fri, 2009-07-03 16:32
The refusal by British Justice Secretary Jack Straw to grant the great train robber Ronnie Biggs parole exposes the extent of injustice and corruption which underpins the class system.
Statement against racist attacks in Northern Ireland
Date: Thu, 2009-07-02 15:38
The recent racist attacks in Northern Ireland against migrant workers are an indictment of the status-quo which thrives on blaming minorities for the problems inherent in capitalism. It is the political class and sections of the tabloid press who constantly provide the ammunition for racist attacks.
The Shadow over Erris: Shell, IRMS and Bolivia
Date: Wed, 2009-07-01 16:43
In any country with a half way critical media, the last few months would have been disastrous for Shell. In a crucial period in Shell’s imposition of an experimental gas pipeline on the people of Erris it emerges that Michael Dwyer, one of the security guards on this project, was part of an attempt to trigger a civil war in Bolivia. Soon after that it became clear that at least three others who had worked as security guards at the Shell compound had travelled to Bolivia with Dwyer and were wanted there for questioning. Some, it emerged, had links to fascist organizations in Eastern Europe.
Sundays road blockade against Shell in Erris - Audio
Date: Wed, 2009-07-01 16:15
This is a 10 minute interview with Fin conducted as a lock on was in progress on the road blocking a Shell convoy.
Dublin: "Real Life' Rally
Date: Wed, 2009-07-01 10:08
Counter demonstration against anti-choice march through Dublin this Saturday supported by Choice Ireland, RAG, Lash Back, other feminists, friends and allies
Race Hate Attacks in Belfast
Date: Wed, 2009-07-01 10:01
At the time of going to press, only 14 of the 115 Romanians targeted in racist attacks in Belfast earlier this month have decided to remain in the country. The rest are returning home. The 22 families had sought refuge in a church hall and then temporary accommodation in vacant student houses after they were driven out of their homes in a sustained and co-coordinated week-long hate campaign.
Snouts in the Trough
Date: Wed, 2009-07-01 09:59
Elections have passed, faces change but the corrupt political class remains. MPs of all parties made common cause in attempting to delay and minimise the disclosure of their fraudulent behaviour and life of grandeur and wealth, subsidised by the taxpayer.
10 facts about the Battle Against Shell in Mayo
Date: Wed, 2009-07-01 09:58
1. The Corrib Gas field is worth over 30 billion euro. Enough to get Ireland working again.
2. Under the deal signed by the corrupt Minister, Fianna Fail’s Ray Burke, the taxpayer has no stake in the gas field and gets no royalties.
Anarchism & the WSM
Date: Wed, 2009-07-01 09:55
In the aftermath of the racist attacks that forced over 100 Romanians to flee their homes in South Belfast, the local Workers Solidarity Movement branch is hosting an afternoon of discussion about how we can tackle racism. This will be happening in the city centre on Saturday July 18th. Watch out for posters or check www.wsm.ie for the time and venue.