Articles by Andrew Butler
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Campaigners block access to quarry supplying material to fracking industry, calling on suppliers to 'break the chain' that enables fracking against the wishes of locals.
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In a world where some of the most unimaginable shitheads keep getting elevated to positions of authority and influence, it's gratifying to see them taken down a peg or two... or in this case, shrunk to doll-size and put in a box. 21st...
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After Donald Trump's inauguration declaration that "from this day forward it's going to be only America first", many in Europe were left wondering if perhaps they were second. In an attempt to win favor with the new President, many...
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Catalonian artist Xavi Bou draws his inspiration from long childhood walks with his grandfather. In his latest work, Ornitographies, individual sequential images of birds in flight are combined and layered to produce a...
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During the US Presidential Debate on October 9th the candidates were asked about the consequences of Islamaphobia. Trump answered by saying “Muslims must report when they see something going on" while Clinton said American Muslims...
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Wherever you are, you've probably seen people glued to their phones looking for Pokémon to capture - perhaps you're a Pokémon trainer yourself? Not to take anything away from the pursuit of these virtual creatures, but it is in the real...
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Anarchism is often used as a synonym for chaos, but as a political philosophy it is a way of organising our society through cooperation and mutual aid, without elected leaders or hierarchy. Surely that's something we can all get behind?
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There may well come a time when walking away from the EU is the right thing to do, but that time is not now.
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There's a lot of mythology around outlaws, with some viewed as heroes and some as villains. Here are 6 legendary outlaws who you might not have head of.
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Hear arguments from both sides and then vote in our poll
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A report on the peaceful direct action that shut down the Ffos-y-Fran coal mine in Wales
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Greenpeace have leaked 248 pages of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiating texts, confirming worst fears of environmentalists and social justice activists
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Sometimes when you are living within a system of oppression it is difficult to even see that the system exists, let alone imagine alternative ways of living and organising. Thankfully the system of capitalism, and its coke-fuelled...
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On Saturday over a hundred meetings of misogynists for "legalised rape" were planned by puke-up artist Roosh V. The push-back was fierce, immediate and completely unsurprising given that virtually no one agrees with his mad manifesto...
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To create the conditions for equality and justice, to end the wanton destruction of the environment and begin the process of restoring ecosystems, we need to understand the root causes of the problems we face and strive for systemic change.
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8th March is International Women's Day, to celebrate here are six incredible poems written and performed by women.
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Twelve nations have signed a trade agreement that puts corporate profits before the needs and rights of citizens
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Do you despair when people fleeing war, poverty and disasters are met with hostility or indifference? Fed up with the dispassionate and downright inhumane response from governments and the media? You're not alone. Citizens of many...
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There is an increasing global movement to change colonial place names that refelect changing attitudes toward colonialsim and imperialism and a wish to throw off the schackles of that legacy. In India, the city of Bombay has become...
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For the last few years Bradford born and based artist Mohammed Hamza has been putting out some of the best revolutionary art around under the Intifada Street banner. As the name of the project would suggest, the struggles of the...
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Donald Trump has made an entire career out of being an odious bile merchant. So it came as no surprise that during his presidential campaign announcement this little turd came plopping out of his mouth:
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Every age has its protest music, from blues to rock and roll, folk to punk. Today hip hop is leading the charge, challenging the staus quo and shining a light on the injustices that dominate our social landscape. There's also an...
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Subvertising: noun, the practice of making parodies of corporate and political advertisements in order to make an alternative statement.
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In the UK calls are growing to end sponsorship of the arts by fossil fuel companies. Members of the Art Not Oil coalition have been staging incredible interventions at institutions sponsored by oil companies, notably BP. Representing “...
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We're excited to announce that Films For Action is planting roots in Bristol. For those that are new to Films For Action, we're a local and international organisation dedicated to providing you with the information and perspectives...
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Lauryn Hill has released a recording of a song she's been performing live for the last few years and has dedicated it to the people of Missouri. On her website she writes:
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Everyday Rebellion is a fantastic film that premiered in Berlin in September 2014. The filmmakers also have a website full of great resources, including video blogs. Here are some of the best:
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Idle No More is an indigenous peoples movement born in Canada. Their mission is described as follows:
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