Tag Archives: Globalisation
Daesh, Imperialism, and Rojava
The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923) united much of the Arab World for centuries. In the 19th century, however, it began to decline, and the imperial powers of Europe tried to ensure their own political influence in the region. The UK, for … Continue reading
Posted in Anarchism, Arab Nationalism, Assad, Autonomy, Ba'ath, Ba'ath Party, capitalism, CIA, Democracy, dignity, Education, Environment, Europe, Exploitation, Iraq, ISIS, Islamic State, Kurdistan, Kurds, Libertarian Communism, Libertarian Socialism, PKK, PYD, revolution, Rojava, Saddam Hussein, Salafism, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, Wahhabism, YPG
Tagged Anarchism, Assassination, Authoritarianism, Autonomy, Bad Government, Bourgeois Democracy, Capitalism, Change, Colonialism, Communism, Community Police Forces, Counterinsurgency, Counterrevolution, Death, Democracy, Dignity, Education, Europe, Exploitation, Extremism, Fascism, France, Freedom, Globalisation, Government, History, Imperialism, Impunity, Independence, Injustice, Iraq, ISIS, Israel, Justice, Kurdistán, Libertarian Communism, libertarian socialism, PKK, PYD, Qatar, Rojava, Salafism, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, UK, USA, Wahhabism, YPG
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UK: March for the NHS (06/09/14)
Popular opposition to austerity and privatisation are on the rise in the UK, and unions, left-wing political parties, and civil society groups have all come together to assert that the NHS will not be given away to corporations. Today’s march … Continue reading
MEXICO: Indigenous People of Chiapas Oppose Megaprojects
Communique from September 1st, 2014 To the people of Mexico and the world, To the national and international press, To national and international civil society groups, To human rights organisations, To adherents of the Sixth Declaration, To social organisations, … Continue reading
Posted in Anarchism, Autonomy, Bourgeois Democracy, capitalism, capitalismo, Democracy, dignidad, dignity, Enrique Peña Nieto, Environment, Exploitation, EZLN, Imperialism, Impunity, independence, Injustice, International Relations, justice, Latin America, Libertarian Communism, Murder, Neoliberalism, Oppression, politics, PRI, rebellion, revolution, Sexta Declaración de la Selva Lacandona, Sixth Declaration of the Lacandona Jungle, socialism, The Media, Zapatismo, Zapatistas
Tagged Anarchism, Authoritarianism, Autonomy, Bad Government, Bourgeois Democracy, Capitalism, Chiapas, Colonialism, Communism, Counterinsurgency, Death, Democracy, Dignity, Education, Exploitation, EZLN, Freedom, Globalisation, Government, Imperialism, Impunity, Independence, Injustice, Justice, Latin America, Libertarian Communism, libertarian socialism, Media, Mexico, Murder, Neoliberalism, Oppression, PAN, Peña Nieto, Politics, Poverty, PRD, PRI, Proletariat, Rebellion, Repression, Resistance, Revolution, Self-Defence, Self-Government, Socialism, Solidarity, State, Uprising, Violence, War, Zapatismo, Zapatistas
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MEXICO: Six Reasons Why Indigenous Communities Are Opposed to the San Cristóbal-Palenque Motorway
July 31st, 2014 In Chiapas, Mexico, there are plans to build a motorway between San Cristóbal de Las Casas and Palenque – two of the most important tourist sites in the state. The Department of Infrastructure and Communications in … Continue reading
Posted in Anarchism, Assassination, Autodefensas, Autonomy, Bourgeois Democracy, capitalism, capitalismo, Climate Change, Democracy, dignidad, dignity, Education, Enrique Peña Nieto, Environment, Exploitation, EZLN, Imperialism, Impunity, independence, Injustice, International Relations, justice, Latin America, Latinoamérica, Libertarian Communism, Neoliberalism, Oppression, Policías Comunitarias, politics, PRI, rebellion, revolution, Sexta Declaración de la Selva Lacandona, Sixth Declaration of the Lacandona Jungle, socialism, socialismo, The Media, transport, transporte, War, Zapatismo, Zapatistas
Tagged Anarchism, Assassination, Authoritarianism, Autodefensas, Autonomy, Bad Government, Bourgeois Democracy, Capitalism, Catholic Church, Change, Chiapas, Colonialism, Community Police Forces, Counterinsurgency, Counterrevolution, Democracy, Dignity, Exploitation, EZLN, Freedom, Globalisation, Government, Imperialism, Impunity, Independence, Injustice, Justice, Latin America, Mexico, Neoliberalism, Oppression, Organised Crime, PAN, Peña Nieto, Politics, Poverty, PRD, PRI, Proletariat, Protests, Rebellion, Repression, Resistance, Revolución, Revolution, Self-Defence, Self-Government, Solidarity, State, Violence, War, Zapatismo, Zapatistas
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SPAIN: Open the Wall … Close the Wall
“Avalanche”; “Invasion of Foreigners”; “80,000 Sub-Saharans Hoping to Jump the Fences of Ceuta and Melilla and Cross the Straits into Europe”; “Is It Too Much to Ask That They Don’t Come Illegally?” Above are some of the phrases used … Continue reading
Posted in Bourgeois Democracy, capitalism, dignity, Europe, Exploitation, Imperialism, Impunity, Injustice, International Relations, Neoliberalism, Oppression, politics, socialism, Spain, The Media, War
Tagged Bourgeois Democracy, Capitalism, Europe, Globalisation, Hypocrisy, Immigration, Injustice, Neoliberalism, Poverty, Spain
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Bishop Samuel Ruiz on Injustice, Political Consciousness & the Zapatista Uprising
Speaking in 2004 about the Zapatistas, Bishop Samuel Ruiz echoed what Raúl Vera said in the article https://ososabiouk.wordpress.com/2014/02/27/bishop-vera-on-the-ezln-their-proposal-is-peace/ about the injustices perpetuated by the Mexican government and the role of progressive Catholics in encouraging a greater political consciousness among indigenous communities. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1994 Uprising, Anarchism, Capitalism, Catholic Church, Chiapas, Christianity, EZLN, Globalisation, Imperialism, Indigenous Communities, Injustice, Justice, Latin America, Liberation Theology, Mexican Government, Mexico, Neoliberalism, Politics, PRI, Proceso, Progressive, Rebellion, Revolution, Samuel Ruiz, Socialism, Zapatistas
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10) Calle 13 on Emigration
Working with Orishas, the Cuban group who themselves know the pain of leaving their country, Residente wrote “Pa’l Norte” as a homage to all those immigrants in Latin America, and the world, who see themselves forced to search for a … Continue reading
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Tagged Calle 13, Capitalism, Colonialism, Emigration, Globalisation, Hip-Hop, Immigration, Imperialism, Letra, Lyrics, Migration, Poesía, Poetry, Puerto Rico, Rap, Revolución, Revolution
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Interview with Julián Gómez del Castillo
Presentation of the ‘Campaign for Justice in North-South Relations’ Elche (Alicante) 1990 “At this moment, for every 100 people in the world, 74 suffer from hunger. The causes are very clear and internationally recognised. Firstly, the system of … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitalism, Christianity, Economic North, Economic South, Globalisation, Imperialism, Injustice, Justice, Socialism, Spain
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Resistance Is Fertile 