Ecuador remains paralyzed, as mobilisations against the government of president Lenin Moreno intensify. The cause is unrest over the imposition of austerity measures, and allegations of corruption and repression. Continue reading Videos: Ecuador protests force president to leave capital and in Colombia students march against corruption and repression
The success of the Spring Rebellion and its implications
By Joe Montero
Drought, no doubt made worse by climatic change brought about by the emerging effects of human induced global warming, ignites destructive fires in New South Wales. Continue reading The success of the Spring Rebellion and its implications
Privileged can’t admit why most Australians distrust politicians and political institutions
By Joe Montero
It’s no big surprise, that that the study of the Museum of Australian Democracy and the University of Canberra have, after four years research, found that satisfaction with what is called Australian democracy, is at the lowest level than it has ever been since serial data has been available. Continue reading Privileged can’t admit why most Australians distrust politicians and political institutions
Video: Jonathan Pie talks about Extinction Rebellion
When it comes to the climate crisis you are either a hypocrite or an arsehole. The time has come to decide which you’d rather be.
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Video: Extinction Rebellion actions are taking place across the planet
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Prime minister Scott Morrison insisted at the United Nations last week, that Australia is on track to meet the Paris agreement commitments on global warming. Nobody believed him. The data clearly shows that emissions are going up. Continue reading Video: Extinction Rebellion actions are taking place across the planet
More climate arrests in Melbourne in second day of rebellion
By Joe Montero
Second day of the spring Rebellion in Melbourne has come and gone. The big event was a swarm and blocking the end of Collins Street and the beginning of Spring Street. Continue reading More climate arrests in Melbourne in second day of rebellion
First Day of the Spring Rebellion was a major success
by Joe Montero
Day one ( 7 October) of Extinction Rebellion’s Spring Rebellion took off to a flying start. It was the first day of a week of ongoing disruption around Australia. Continue reading First Day of the Spring Rebellion was a major success
Why the labor strike is back in the United States
The United States is experiencing the biggest across nation strike that has been seen in a long time. Forty-nine thousand workers at General Motors have ben on strike for almost three weeks. This is the latest in a series of major strikes that have involved teachers, nurses and others. Bryan Schatz writes (Mother Jones 30 September 2019), the strike is back.
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Peter Dutton’s shaming call for Extinction Rebellion activists reveals his and his government’s weakness
From Queensland
Peter Dutton’s outburst last Wednesday, where he called for the public shaming of those involved in actions carried out by Extinction Rebellion is telling. Continue reading Peter Dutton’s shaming call for Extinction Rebellion activists reveals his and his government’s weakness
The American economy really is in trouble
By Joe Montero
The worrying rumbles threatening a storm within the American economy are getting louder, and we’d better all watch out. Continue reading The American economy really is in trouble