Month: Nov 2015

Smash Patriarchy: 150 feminist groups hold Mass Demo Sat 7th

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We invite all civilians to join this  march, as the eradication of male violence and violence against women is an issue that concerns the whole of society.    # YoVoy7N.

Not one more femicide! We have had enough of male violence and inaction from Justice and Governments!7N-rpoducto

More than 60 women representing feminist organizations and platforms have been meeting in Madrid on Saturday to advance in the call for the March Against Violence sexist next 7N, from more than 150 groups, associations and groups of the 17 autonomous communities who acceded to the call of the Feminist Movement, which also has the support of political parties and unions. Continue reading “Smash Patriarchy: 150 feminist groups hold Mass Demo Sat 7th”

‘Arson’ in Massive Fire at Monsanto Research Facility

by True Activist

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(ANTIMEDIA) Maryland — Earlier this week, a Monsanto research facility in France was burned to the ground. Monsanto and investigators suspect an arsonist was responsible for the blaze.

Monsanto representative Jakob Witten told Reuters that investigators“strongly suspect it was a crime as no electrical or other sources were found.”He added that “No Monsanto sites in Europe have so far been the victim of fires of criminal origin, this is unprecedented violence.”resize

The fire had multiple points of origin, meaning it is unlikely the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction or other natural causes. Investigators also noticed a strong smell of gasoline in different areas of the site.

France announced in June that it was banning sales of Roundup, Monsanto’s flagship herbicide, amid public pressure and the World Health Organization’s announcement that the product is probably carcinogenic. Continue reading “‘Arson’ in Massive Fire at Monsanto Research Facility”