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Femicides in Brazil Hit Civil War Proportions

By Fabiola Ortiz |En español from IPS with thanks

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 28 2013 (IPS) – The number of femicides – gender-related murders – in Brazil has reached civil war-like proportions. In just 10 years 40,000 women were killed in this country merely for being women.

Every year, between Nov. 25 and Dec. 10, the international community and women’s rights groups organise 16 days of activism against gender violence. Continue reading “Femicides in Brazil Hit Civil War Proportions”

God Goofs Up: Christmas Star crashes into Sun

Looks like the Christian God has missed his big chance.

The comet ISON was billed to shine day and night over Christmas, coming closest to Earth on 26th December. (One day late but the date of Christmas has always been an approximation.)

All round Earth priests and clergy were gearing up to make a killing.

This would be proof that God exists and business would be booming!

They looked up and saw a star shining in the east, beyond them far;
And to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night

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Spain: 30 anti-fascists held. New law fines up to 600,000 euros for demos

Spanish activists arrested in dawn raids:

Vampire State shows its Fangs

All those arrested have now been released with charges .
Público reported : ” The 19 antifascists arrested in police operation Thursday demonstration at the Complutense University of Madrid on 20 – N have been released with charges after giving evidence at the headquarters of the Courts of the Plaza Castile .
Surrounded by a thousand people , who came to the court in a demonstration from Genoa street , the 17 young people have been released , although the judge imputes a crime against fundamental rights . Continue reading “Spain: 30 anti-fascists held. New law fines up to 600,000 euros for demos”

Amina with Feminism Attack: Anarcha-Feminism in Tunisia

Anarcha-Feminism in Tunisia

Below I reproduce an unattributed translation from the French anarchist publication, Le Monde Libertaire, of an interview with the Tunisian anarchist feminist group, Feminism Attack! I follow that with an earlier report about the Tunisian feminist activist, Amina Sboui, leaving the Femen group and declaring herself an anarchist. Femen is a radical feminist group founded in Ukraine which has captured some media attention through its topless protests where Femen activists paint various political slogans across their chests.

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Singing Solidarity: Video Song Collection ..updated.

SONGS OF THE STRUGGLE

now updated 30th Nov 2013

A growing collection of songs about poverty, wealth and desperation, about the class-system, exploitation, capitalism and greed. Songs about freedom and liberation and hope. Songs about rebellion and revolution. Songs about oppression and solidarity. Anti-war songs, anti-money songs – looking forward to the money-free world to come

CLICK ON THE TITLES TO SEE SONG VIDEOS

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‘Fracking Capitalism : Action Plans’ – just out. Get it now!

For The Eco Social Crisis

Fracking is coming to a neighbourhood near you soon. From Brent to Balcombe, to Patagonia and Pungesti, the frackers are moving in. Communities are resisting but they are up against an alliance of the state and big corporations.

Drawing on authoritative sources, this concise, up-to-date and information-packed handbook analyses the dangers of fracking. There are a range of proposals to tackle the eco-social crisis facing us all.