The activist is a specialist or an expert in social change. To think of yourself as being an activist means to think of yourself as being somehow privileged or more advanced than others in your appreciation of the need for social change, in the knowledge of how to achieve it and as leading or being in the forefront of the practical struggle to create this change.
Category: #Occupy
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet Now how we gonna get there, we don’t even have boats And how we gonna get there when we’re not winning votes We will never get there while the pollys speak their spokes Garden party circus clowns wooing kids with their jokes Another death in custody to a suicide fatality This … Continue reading Are we there yet?
Battle for Musgrave Park continues …
1982 Commonwealth Games Commemoration 4-6 October 2013 Musgrave Park [organised by Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy (BASE) Contact for more info: 0424 610 492] Last year (2012) the 30th Anniversary of 1982 Commonwealth Games protests were held in Musgrave Park a traditional place for struggle. A new generation of activists have stepped forward to take up … Continue reading Battle for Musgrave Park continues …
Striking it Richer
The Evolution of Top Incomes in the United States (Updated with 2012 preliminary estimates) Emmanuel Saez, UC Berkeley September 3, 2013 The recent dramatic rise in income inequality in the United States is well documented. But we know less about which groups are winners and which are losers, or how this may have changed over … Continue reading Striking it Richer
Who is poorer – the deserving or the undeserving?
[PShift (4zzz fm102.1 fridays at noon) 12 noon Friday 30 Aug] Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, … Continue reading Who is poorer – the deserving or the undeserving?
What has the anti-globalisation movement achieved?
'First they globalised management and now they've globalised workers' - long time unionist and economic refugee I attended the inaugural anti- G20 meeting at Trades & Labor Council (QCU) Building in South Brisbane on Thursday 18 July 2013. A couple of people at the meeting asked what the G20 was and what the meeting was … Continue reading What has the anti-globalisation movement achieved?
“Three weeks people, three weeks!” — one year on from Occupy Brisbane
[Editor's Note: It is timely to remember our struggle at occupy of one year's past – especially since people are trying so hard to keep the sacred fire alight in Musgrave Park. This is a defining speech at Brisbane Occupy given by KC Newnam in King George Square, Brisbane, prior to our march to each … Continue reading “Three weeks people, three weeks!” — one year on from Occupy Brisbane
Occupy and aboriginal nations passports
occupy sydney will be holding their first anniversary from saturday 13 to monday 15, see attached for full details. in solidarity with the aims and the comrades involved isja will be in attendance at the plt. house end of martin plaza from midday to 6pm on the saturday and sunday only to continue to issue … Continue reading Occupy and aboriginal nations passports
Supreme Court hearing: ‘You Cannot Trust the Public Trustee’
This is to let you know that there is a hearing in the new Brisbane Supreme Court tomorrow (Wednesday, 12 Sept 2012) at 10 am about the Public Trustee’s handling of financial affairs at AHIMSA house. Importantly it is about saving an elderly person’s family home that the public trustee wants to give to an … Continue reading Supreme Court hearing: ‘You Cannot Trust the Public Trustee’
Support the Workers at the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH) Site
Queensland Children's Hospital Dispute Leader Bob Carnegie will be Speaking at the Socialist Alternative Public Meeting on Tuesday (11 Sept 2012) The community protest at the Queensland Children's Hospital (QCH) site has lasted for 38 days. The workers are fighting for two things. The first is demanding Abigroup sign a union EBA, thereby replacing their … Continue reading Support the Workers at the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH) Site
From Melbourne to Barcelona: housing in crisis
[Editor's Note: Broadcast on Paradigm Shift (4zzz Fm 102.1 Friday 10 Aug 2012 at Noon)] From Melbourne to Barcelona there is a housing crisis — this affects the poor, the young, the 'differently-abled', the aged and infirm. The crisis takes the form of high rents and poor accommodation, lack of security at home. One response … Continue reading From Melbourne to Barcelona: housing in crisis
Minister liquidates low cost housing
The Queensland government says that it should not be in the business of running low cost accommodation like caravan parks. Yet the Monte Carlo Caravan Park is more affordable housing than any other, more affordable than units nearby or privately run caravan parks — or it was until the public trustee outsourced the management of … Continue reading Minister liquidates low cost housing
e-Books by Bernie Dowling — a Review
Some new release eBooks are worth having a look at. Thanks to the author, these reviews preserve the rich content that readers obtain when they use eReaders [hyperlinks, YouTube] I have turned off embedded 'text enhance' messages which I do not like (sic). All three books are available on Google Books. 7 Shouts is by … Continue reading e-Books by Bernie Dowling — a Review
The shocking truth about the crackdown on Occupy?
Editor's Note: I have included the full article "The shocking truth about the crackdown on Occupy" by Naomi Wolf below. There has been blind acceptance of such analysis. Nevertheless, the article by Corey Robin argues Why Naomi Wolf got it wrong: In the US, political repression - such as the crackdown on Occupy protests - … Continue reading The shocking truth about the crackdown on Occupy?
Dave, Eden (“Lovers Electric”) Auburn & Shazza Celebrate Bradley Manning’s Birthday in Adelaide :) – YOUTUBE (1 min 41 secs
YOUTUBE (1min 41 secs) "Lovers Electric" and friends in hometown Adelaide, South Australia celebrate Bradley Manning' 24th. birthday & his nonviolent resistance to the war and spread the word! F5 2011 YOUTUBE by Radfax (3 mins 48 secs) - "Lovers Electric" perform a song for Bradley Manning at Giuseppe Conlon House" London Homepage: http://www.loverselectric.com/ Ciaron … Continue reading Dave, Eden (“Lovers Electric”) Auburn & Shazza Celebrate Bradley Manning’s Birthday in Adelaide 🙂 – YOUTUBE (1 min 41 secs
Man on Roof to Challenge Bank Sale of Community Centre
Friends of Ahimsa House Press Release At 10am on the morning of Wednesday 14th December 2011 Friend of Ahimsa House activist, Bernie Neville, will climb onto the roof of AHIMSA (Peace) House, 26 Horan Street, West End and hang a banner in opposition to the impending sale of this community space, slated to be finalised … Continue reading Man on Roof to Challenge Bank Sale of Community Centre
‘Poultry’ pay not OK: Baiada workers on why they’re striking
'Poultry' pay not OK: Baiada workers on why they’re striking By Sue Bolton From Green Left Weekly, Saturday, November 19, 2011 The main slogan on the Baiada workers’ picket line in Melbourne’s western suburbs is “No more $10! No more cash in hand.” This is because the Baiada poultry processing plant in Laverton is progressively … Continue reading ‘Poultry’ pay not OK: Baiada workers on why they’re striking
Democratic Rights and Occupy Brisbane
Local Brisbane Solicitor Terry Fisher spoke at Occupy Brisbane this afternoon - this is what he said: Sorry, I did not catch all the questions in the session - however Terry's responses give listeners a clear idea of what was asked. I think his comments should be taken as a brief guide of how we … Continue reading Democratic Rights and Occupy Brisbane
You Cannot Trust the Public Trustee
This is a long story with a bad ending. The bad ending was that Mr Justice Martin ratified the legal theft of Ross Taylor's family home by his accountants, the Xxxxxx Family Trust. On 12 September 2012 Martin J ordered that: "A Deed of Agreement between the Public Trustee as financial administrator for Carl Ross … Continue reading You Cannot Trust the Public Trustee
Occupy Brisbane – a new strategy?
And would some Power the small gift give us To see ourselves as others see us! It would from many a blunder free us, And foolish notion: What airs in dress and gait would leave us, And even devotion! — Robert Burns I wish to address the tactical questions that others have raised (at this … Continue reading Occupy Brisbane – a new strategy?
The Occupy movement: views from the left
The Occupy movement: views from the left A public forum The Occupy movement is inspiring people all over the globe to stand tall against corporate greed, and giving us hope that we can change society and the world. From what we've seen at Occupy Brisbane in the last month, there are a lot of questions … Continue reading The Occupy movement: views from the left
The Tall Man
the link below takes you to the preview of the film documentary, the tall man, based on the book by chloe hooper that andrew boe had requested she write on the killing of mulrunji doomadgee by then sen, sgt. chris hurley during november 2004. many many words have been written on this homicide and the … Continue reading The Tall Man
#Occupy Brisbane Volunteers Wanted for Refugee Rights Stall
REFUGEE ACTION COLLECTIVE, QLD Volunteers wanted for refugee rights stall at Occupy Brisbane demonstration. When: Between 12 midday and 3pm, Saturday 12th November. Where: Brisbane Square, top of Queen St Mall. If we get enough volunteers we can run the stall for the whole 3 hours. It's a good way to help the campaign if … Continue reading #Occupy Brisbane Volunteers Wanted for Refugee Rights Stall
YOUTUBE – And lo I beheld Rev.Billy Rock Occupy London SX last night
I was at Occupy London last night, in the cold wet surrounds of St. Paul's Cathedral, in need of a morale booster when I beheld an apparition of one of my all time heroes! Dressed in white, with the quif and the pointy white cowboy boots it was none other than Rev Bill of New … Continue reading YOUTUBE – And lo I beheld Rev.Billy Rock Occupy London SX last night
Christians for Occupy
Howdy! The Occupy Together movement has captured imaginations around the world, inspiring hope and action as well as loathing and violent crackdowns. In London it has forced discussions about the crossovers between Christianity and Occupy due to the Occupiers being on church land. Yet discussion about this in the rest of the world has not … Continue reading Christians for Occupy
‘We are Hope’
Blackfella, whitefella Yellafella, any fella It doesn't matter what your colour As long as you are true fella Are you the one who's gonna stand up and be counted? — Warumpi band 'Black Fella, White Fella' In Tahir Square in Cairo, in Damascus and Baghdad they shoot you if you call out for freedom, in … Continue reading ‘We are Hope’
REMINDER: 17 Group Wed the 2nd of November
The next Meeting of the 17 Group will be held on Wednesday the 2nd of November in unit 6 at 20 Drury St West End at 7pm on the rather unusual topic: Why are there histories of reading? Some thoughts and reports. The speaker will be Professor Pat Buckridge. Here is Pats summary of the … Continue reading REMINDER: 17 Group Wed the 2nd of November
#Occupy London – ‘sermon on the steps’
On Saturday Oct 29th. I was invited to take part as a Catholic Worker in the "Sermon on the Steps" of St. Paul's Cathedral organised by Occupy London.Here's some youtube of "Sermon on the Steps".... Occupy London protected by ring of prayer.... http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/oct/29/christians-def...otest Here's the Anglican Bishop of London and Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral … Continue reading #Occupy London – ‘sermon on the steps’
Try Out Your Voice
"I am strong because I am weak. I'm beautiful because I know my flaws. I'm a lover because I am a fighter. I'm fearless because I have been afraid. I'm wise because I have been foolish. & I can laugh because I Have known sadness" The first Zine has come out of #Occupy Brisbane - … Continue reading Try Out Your Voice
Occupy your life
By Andy Paine Around the world, the “Occupy” movement has captured people’s imaginations, leading countless people in thousands of cities into city squares to make a statement about their dissatisfaction with the state of our society, especially the distribution of wealth. The pure size has caught everybody by surprise. Here in Brisbane, I’ve spoken to … Continue reading Occupy your life
