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international / environment / news report Friday February 27, 2009 17:02 by dunk
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Al Gore: "I believe we have reached the stage where it is time for civil disobedience to prevent the construction of new coal plants." Next Monday The largest act of civil disobedience will happen against global warming in the US. A large protest has been called at a coal-fired plant in Washington, D.C, 11,000 people are expected. In the days leading up to the protest, youth climate activists are organizing a conference called Power Shift ’09. Thousands of student activists plan to lobby lawmakers on Capitol Hill, urging them to rebuild the economy through bold climate and clean energy policy. Looks like the "climate camp movement" is continuing to grow globally and momentum is building in the lead up to COP15... Ireland too are organising thing for this summer. Also Greenpeace´s "lawful excuse" court battle win might open the flood gates for more direct action... read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues / event notice Friday February 27, 2009 16:33 by Michael O'Callaghan
Friday 20 March, 11:00 – 13:00. €50 ENFO Centre, 11 St. Andrews St, Dublin. 50 EU Regions have adopted Quality Agriculture strategies to add value to their livestock and food produce by avoiding the use of GM animal feed and GM food. Irish agri-food operators need a GM-free certification and labelling scheme to compete in this market. This expert workshop provides stakeholders with an unique opportunity to explore the benefits of a GM-free supply chain. read full story / add a comment
sligo / anti-capitalism / event notice Friday February 27, 2009 13:35 by J. Dunne
The Legacy Of Che Guevara read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Friday February 27, 2009 11:44 by Events Officer
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5 Years Under Military Occupation: What Has the Future in Store for Haiti? read full story / add a comment 
international / history and heritage / other press Friday February 27, 2009 11:16 by TaraWatch
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Smithsonian Institution, based in the US, is the world's largest museum complex and research organization composed of 19 museums, 9 research centers, and the National Zoo. The March 2009 issue features "Some of the world's most precious historic and artistic sites can be visited today—but might be gone tomorrow" read full story / add a comment
national / eu / press release Friday February 27, 2009 08:21 by Frank
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Fundamental Change Is Needed read full story / add a comment 
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Thursday February 26, 2009 22:15 by Grupo Raíces
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COLOMBIA Solidarity Meeting on Thursday 5th of March in Liberty Hall, room 207 at 19.30 read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday February 26, 2009 16:39 by WSM
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The anarchist bookfair weekend opens with a film screening in the Seomra Spraoi social centre. read full story / add a comment
national / eu / opinion/analysis Thursday February 26, 2009 15:39 by Kieran O'Sullivan
The Campaign Against the EU Constitution has conducted research to show that RTE's coverage of the Lisbon treaty was unbalenced in favour of the Yes Side. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Thursday February 26, 2009 15:36 by mickburke
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Indymedia contributors should start to think now about how this site will report the strike called for March 30th. There is no certainty that the strike will go ahead, some deal may yet be done to avert it, but if the stoppage does go ahead we need to report it in a way that befits the occasion. A national strike would have profound significance both nationally and internationally. Up to a million people will be involved one way or the other, the world will be watching Ireland. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday February 26, 2009 15:02 by Caoimhghin Ó Croidheáin
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Paintings based on a Gaza demonstration read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Thursday February 26, 2009 14:45 by pat c
Cracks are emerging in the edifice of the ICTU leadership.Blair Horan of the CPSU which has opposed the levy from the start has said: that the CPSU was seeking to have the pension levy scrapped. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0226/...3.htm However in todays Irish Times, ICTU General Secretary David Begg said: the first is that our campaign is not for the elimination of the pensions levy but rather for a fairer sharing of the burden of adjustment. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2009/0226/1....html read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Thursday February 26, 2009 12:27 by ISM Gaza Strip
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24th February 2009 Khoza'a, Khan Younis , Gaza Strip: Palestinian farmers, accompanied by international human rights workers, were fired upon by Israeli forces in the village of Khozaa, near Khan Younis, this morning. The farmers and human rights workers were attempting to work on land around 300m from the Green Line. read full story / add a comment 
national / eu / other press Thursday February 26, 2009 12:10 by redjade
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The Government will not opt out completely from European security and defence policy (ESDP) in response to last year’s rejection of the Lisbon Treaty, according to Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin. read full story / add a comment 
armagh / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Thursday February 26, 2009 11:13 by Sean Matthews
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THE recent publishing of the report by the Consultative Group on the Past demonstrates the simmering sectarian tensions and hostility beneath the surface.The 190 page report by the group, chaired by ex-Church of Ireland primate Lord Eames and former Policing Board vice chairman Dennis Bradley marked 18 months of consultation with victim groups and others that have been bereaved through the conflict. read full story / add a comment 
waterford / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Thursday February 26, 2009 11:01 by James McBarron
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The workers at Waterford Crystal occupying the plant are an example to us all. Rather than accept the closure of the business, the loss of all the jobs and the destruction of the area’s premier industry; workers seized the buildings making liquidation impossible for the receiver. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday February 26, 2009 03:18 by pl
Under the title: The "proconsul" is leaving, but he is continuing with subversion, the newspaper said the mentioned figure has left his post, after enjoying two years of salary, to join Creative Associates International, a company of the gloomy CIA. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Thursday February 26, 2009 03:09 by Aquiles Magana
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Update on the current situation in the Salvadoran presidential election. read full story / add a comment
derry / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday February 26, 2009 02:30 by Richard Walsh
The annual Seán Keenan Commemoration will take place in Derry City on Sunday, 1st March at 3p.m., assembling at the Keenan memorial (Celtic Cross) on Fahan Street in the Bogside. read full story / add a comment 
galway / arts and media / event notice Thursday February 26, 2009 01:24 by Over The Edge
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Over The Edge and Salmon Poetry present the launch of Seaway: New and Selected Poems by Todd Swift & Poetry: Reading It, Writing It, Publishing It (Edited by Jessie Lendennie) plus readings by Patrick Chapman, Edward Boyne & Megan Buckley at Sheridan’s Wine Bar, 14-16 Church Yard Street, Galway on Friday, March 13th, 8pm. read full story / add a comment |
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