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'Stop the Great Fuel Robbery' protest at Dept. Of Energy - 16.02.2013
A coalition of campaign groups gathered on 16th Feb 2013 at the Dept. of Energy and Climate Change on Whitehall to protest against ongoing excessive fuel price rises and proposed cuts in Winter Fuel Payments. Millions of poor, sick or disabled people are already experiencing extreme fuel poverty as they are faced with the stark choice of either eating or keeping warm, and deaths by hypothermia amongst disabled benefit claimants, pensioners and the sick have increased alarmingly as subsistence benefits are slashed by David Cameron's government.
Groups represented at the protest were UK Uncut, Fuel Poverty Action, Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC), Disabled Activists Network (DAN,) WinVisible, Greater London Pensioner's Association, Global Women's Strike and All African Women's Group.
As a grand finale the protesters set up a blockade of wheelchairs - one with someone handcuffed to a wheel - across one carriageway of Whitehall, disrupting Southbound traffic for over an hour before peacefully dispersing.
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Hundreds of Marin activists, community leaders and elected officials gathered in San Rafael for “Families Belong Together”, a protest against the Trump administration’s immigration policies. In recent months, thousands of immigrant children have been separated from their parents at the border, causing a worldwide uproar about this cruel and immoral violation of human rights.
This evening vigil was organized by Indivisible Marin and their partners, and took place in front of San Rafael’s Civic Center on June 20, 2018. Participants of all ages and backgrounds participated in this hour-long event, which featured many fine speakers -- including Marin Supervisor Damon Connelly, community organizer Fernando Barreto of Canal Alliance, activist Olivia Beltran of the Canal Welcome Center and many more. It was a good opportunity to hear members of latino community speak up and share their views.
Many of our friends joined this rally, including Jean Bolte, Howard and Judy Rheingold, Susan Bolle, as well as members of the Freedom Singers: Marilyn Price and Wayne Lechner, who closed the evening by leading a sing-along of “De Colores”, with everyone holding hands.
"Families Belong Together" brought us all closer together, inspired and informed us, and energized us to push back against hate and racism -- through love and peaceful resistance. Photos and videos by Fabrice Florin.
See more pictures in my photo album for this event:
www.flickr.com/photos/fabola/sets/72157696555022141
For more info about the event, check out this fine news report by the Independent Journal:
www.marinij.com/general-news/20180620/san-rafael-proteste...
See also this short video of Fabrice Florin by the IJ’s Adrian Rodriguez: www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=130&v=ELWpCurNC7w
#familiesbelongtogether #resist
A sculpture made from melted down, seized guns was unveiled yesterday to honour influential peace activist Dr Erinma Bell MBE DL.
Erinma co-founded the Community Alliance for Renewal, Inner South Manchester Area (CARISMA) to offer life chances for young people by giving them positive alternatives to street and gun crime. She was awarded an MBE for voluntary services to the community in 2008 and she has been made a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester in 2011. She is the subject of the opening chapter of Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s book ‘Britain’s Everyday Heroes’, and recognised as one of the most influential people in Greater Manchester. Erinma is Executive Director of Chrysalis Manchester, a Rotary Peace Fellow and sits on the North West Regional Committee of Crimestoppers, UK.
The bust, made to immortalise the woman who fought to rid Moss Side streets of gun crime,was unveiled by Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd at Manchester Cathedral on International Women’s Day to mark her contribution to Greater Manchester’s communities. It has been produced by Guns to Goods, an arts based initiative converting illegal firearms into sculpture to celebrate inspirational stories and champions of peace. It has been sculpted by Manchester-based artist Karen Lyons.
Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “It is totally appropriate to unveil this sculpture on International Women’s Day. Erinma is an inspiration to local people, showing what can be achieved when communities take a stand and work together with police and other agencies to make our neighbourhoods safer and stronger.
“I’ve seen the devastation gun crime leaves in its wake – it has no place on our streets. Today we celebrate how far we have come in taking firearms off our streets and how, thanks to the people of Moss Side and South Manchester, and people like Erinma, we are building a safer future for our children.
“This is an achievement we should remember, not just today, but every day.”
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: “The number of firearm-related incidents remains incredibly low in comparison to its peak in 2007/2008, and the public should be reassured that we are working hard every day to deter and dismantle this selfish and reckless criminal behaviour. We can’t do it alone however, which is why inspiring individuals such as Erinma are so crucial to supporting our communities, reducing gun crime and saving lives.
“The sculpture is symbolic, showing items that were once used in such a destructive way transformed into a representation of those who have fought to safeguard our future, one free from gun crime and violence.
“We will continue to work to make the streets safer. Community vigilance is pivotal in our work and we urge people to come forward and work with police and people like Erinma to help us tackle something that has no place in our towns and cities.”
Karen said: “I wanted to use my sculpture to honour the great work that women do. Erinma is an important example of the diverse and distinct voices of women in the city. We wanted to unveil the sculpture on International Women’s Day 2016 as the theme is ‘Women’s Voices – Changing Manchester’, and is a celebration of the enormous roles that women play. This seems like an incredibly fitting tribute to that theme.”
Guns to Goods received support from Arts Council England to produce the piece, which will be on display at Manchester Cathedral until May. It will then be exhibited at the Peoples’ History Museum and the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK campus later in the year.
The unveiling saw the artist talk about her motives and inspiration, Erinma Bell share her thoughts about her current and future work, Tony Lloyd recognise Erinma’s contribution and Chief Constable Ian Hopkins discuss the importance of celebrating activism within Greater Manchester’s communities.
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
"CALEBS HOPE presents Art 4 GULU supported by Ron Sombilon Gallery"
Caleb's Hope presents ART 4 GULU- a benefit 4 the refugee women & children of the NYARA Project in Northern Uganda.
Wear the Beads - Save A Life - Join the Movement!
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Greenpeace activists don radiation suits and parade through some of Jakarta's most crowded locations to highlight the inherent dangers of nuclear energy, before assembling in front of Indonesia's Ministry of Research and Technology. During the Global Day of action to commemorate the first anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Greenpeace is urging the Indonesian government to drop their plans for nuclear energy and instead concentrate on enabling the rapid uptake of this region's abundant clean, safe, renewable energy resources.
Greenpeace is calling on the ASEAN to divert from the nuclear path it laid down in the Treaty of Bangkok and repeal the nuclear development provision in the ASEAN Energy Cooperation Plan for 2010-2015. It is also calling on the Japanese government to not restart any nuclear plants, and for a global phase out of inherently dangerous nuclear reactors.
A group of musicians and activists gathered at Mr. Smalls in Pittsburgh, Pa., for the Rock Against the TPP tour on Thursday, November 3.
A sculpture made from melted down, seized guns was unveiled yesterday to honour influential peace activist Dr Erinma Bell MBE DL.
Erinma co-founded the Community Alliance for Renewal, Inner South Manchester Area (CARISMA) to offer life chances for young people by giving them positive alternatives to street and gun crime. She was awarded an MBE for voluntary services to the community in 2008 and she has been made a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester in 2011. She is the subject of the opening chapter of Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s book ‘Britain’s Everyday Heroes’, and recognised as one of the most influential people in Greater Manchester. Erinma is Executive Director of Chrysalis Manchester, a Rotary Peace Fellow and sits on the North West Regional Committee of Crimestoppers, UK.
The bust, made to immortalise the woman who fought to rid Moss Side streets of gun crime,was unveiled by Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd at Manchester Cathedral on International Women’s Day to mark her contribution to Greater Manchester’s communities. It has been produced by Guns to Goods, an arts based initiative converting illegal firearms into sculpture to celebrate inspirational stories and champions of peace. It has been sculpted by Manchester-based artist Karen Lyons.
Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “It is totally appropriate to unveil this sculpture on International Women’s Day. Erinma is an inspiration to local people, showing what can be achieved when communities take a stand and work together with police and other agencies to make our neighbourhoods safer and stronger.
“I’ve seen the devastation gun crime leaves in its wake – it has no place on our streets. Today we celebrate how far we have come in taking firearms off our streets and how, thanks to the people of Moss Side and South Manchester, and people like Erinma, we are building a safer future for our children.
“This is an achievement we should remember, not just today, but every day.”
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: “The number of firearm-related incidents remains incredibly low in comparison to its peak in 2007/2008, and the public should be reassured that we are working hard every day to deter and dismantle this selfish and reckless criminal behaviour. We can’t do it alone however, which is why inspiring individuals such as Erinma are so crucial to supporting our communities, reducing gun crime and saving lives.
“The sculpture is symbolic, showing items that were once used in such a destructive way transformed into a representation of those who have fought to safeguard our future, one free from gun crime and violence.
“We will continue to work to make the streets safer. Community vigilance is pivotal in our work and we urge people to come forward and work with police and people like Erinma to help us tackle something that has no place in our towns and cities.”
Karen said: “I wanted to use my sculpture to honour the great work that women do. Erinma is an important example of the diverse and distinct voices of women in the city. We wanted to unveil the sculpture on International Women’s Day 2016 as the theme is ‘Women’s Voices – Changing Manchester’, and is a celebration of the enormous roles that women play. This seems like an incredibly fitting tribute to that theme.”
Guns to Goods received support from Arts Council England to produce the piece, which will be on display at Manchester Cathedral until May. It will then be exhibited at the Peoples’ History Museum and the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK campus later in the year.
The unveiling saw the artist talk about her motives and inspiration, Erinma Bell share her thoughts about her current and future work, Tony Lloyd recognise Erinma’s contribution and Chief Constable Ian Hopkins discuss the importance of celebrating activism within Greater Manchester’s communities.
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
"Grace Abbott was a well-known American social reformer, teacher, and writer during the first half of the twentieth century. Abbott was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on November 17, 1878. Grace Abbott is the sister of Edith Abbott, who is also a well-know social reformer. Both sisters were influenced by their mother's avid belief in equal rights for women (Lengermann& Niebrugge-Brantly 1998). This gives obvious reasoning to the fact that both sisters made a tremendous impact on social welfare, during this time period when social living was not at it's highest standards.
Abbott attended the Grand Island Baptist College, and went on to teach high school in Grand Island and in Broken Bow, Nebraska. In 1907, she left for Chicago to continue her education at the University of Chicago. In 1909, Abbott received her master of philosophy degree from the University of Chicago.
Abbott began her social work career in 1908, working with immigrants at the Hull House in Chicago, where she was a resident from 1908-1917. For nine years, she worked as the director of the Immigrants Protective League, which was a program designed to help immigrants adjust to their new life, and protect them from mistreatment. She held this position until 1917. From this experience with working with immigrants, she wrote several books, including The Immigrant and His Community, which was published in 1917 (Lengermann& Niebrugge-Brantly, 1998).
Concerned about the welfare of children and infants, particularly the low pay and long hours required of children working in factories, Abbott became a leader in the fight for federal legislation protecting children's rights. In 1917, she became the director of the Industrial Division of the Children's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor. This position made her responsible for developing enforcement plans for the first federal child labor law passed by Congress in 1916. After being given proper authority, Abbott directed an investigation of a majority of the shipbuilding plants on the Atlantic coast, Gulf of Mexico, and the Great Lakes. This inspection was performed in 1919.
Her concern for the welfare of children also enabled her to get the Sheppard-Towner Act passed into law. This act allowed for federal and state aid for mothers and children. This law provided the first federal grants to aid the social welfare of children. This law also authorized government cooperation with the states in promoting maternal and child health. In 1921 President Warren Harding appointed Abbott as head of the Children's Bureau in the Department of Labor. As head of the Bureau, Abbott administered the Sheppard-Towner Act provisions. She continued as head of the Bureau until 1934 when she resigned and became a public welfare professor at the University of Chicago.
Abbott's concern for child welfare inspired her to write a book entitled Child and the State. This book, written by Abbott herself, concentrates on dependent children and the aid the state is liable to pay. Not only does it look at what the state was currently responsible for, but also how they can more adequately meet the needs of dependant children.
Another important aspect the book covers is state aid to single mothers' of dependant children. Abbott states the fact that aid should be provided for low-income women with children. She believed that with proper financial aid, women would be more likely to raise and educate their children (Abbott, 1938).
Abbott was also responsible for including social statistics and research into legislative policy- making. Her leadership helped fund more than one hundred social research investigations and publications, usually administered by the School of Social Service Administration. Some of the important research includes: "Maternal Morality in 15 States", " Children in Agriculture", " Children in Street Work"' " Illegally Employed Minors and Workmen's Compensation"' and " Youth and Crime". Abbott also took advantage of television and radio to make others informed about the best methods of childcare and kept the public informed about the state's responsibility for child welfare.
Another accomplishment achieved by Abbott was the development of systems for collecting data from the state child labor, juvenile delinquency, and statistics on the work of local private and public agencies. In 1920 Abbott responded to the depression by advocating for federal aid for relief, and was responsible for collecting and distributing relief reports from 203 cities, to national agencies.
From 1922 to 1934, Grace Abbott served as the official representative of the U.S. on the League of Nations' advisory committee on child welfare. She was the President of the National Conference of Social Work in Paris. This was the first conference on social work ever held. From 1930 to 1931, Abbott established wide spread support for the position as Secretary of Labor in the President's cabinet and in 1931 she was named one of the "Twelve Greatest Living American Women" in a nation wide poll conducted by a popular women's magazine.
In 1934, Grace Abbott resigned as chief of the Children's Bureau. Upon her resignation, Franklin D. Roosevelt portrayed her career as one of "inestimable value to the children, the mothers, and the fathers of the country, as well as to the Federal and State governments."
From 1934 until her death, Abbott remained active in the field of social work. She held a professorship at SSA and was the editor of the Social Service Review. During these years Abbott also served on President Roosevelt's council on economic security and helped to draft the Social Security Act. She also continued to chair international labor conferences and state committees dealing with the issue of child labor.
On June 19, 1939, Grace Abbott died in Chicago (Kirkland, 1989). For thirty years Abbott fought for child labor, juvenile delinquency, and for the immigrants in our country. Abbott had been named one of America's Most distinguished Women by Good Housekeeping in 1931. Also a children's playground park in Grand Island was named in the honor of Grace Abbott. Abbott was also voted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame in 1976." - www.webster.edu/~woolflm/gabbott.html
In San Francisco there is never an end to a campaign. Someone is for this or against that. Here a handful of anti-circumcisionists are protesting the Jewish religion's mandate and the convention of most American doctors to circumcise male children early in their life. I wonder how many of these folks are pro-life, too.
The Umbrella Movement or Umbrella Revolution (佔中), began in September 2014 when activists in Hong Kong protested outside the Hong Kong Government headquarters and occupied several major city intersections after China's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC) announced its decision on proposed electoral reform. In disallowing civil nominations, the NPCSC made it clear that a 1200-member nominating committee, in which the composition remains subject to a second round of consultation, would elect two to three electoral candidates with more than half of the votes before the general public could vote on them.
The movement got its name when the protesters used umbrellas to shield against the pepper spray, hence the umbrella becomes one of the "must have" tools during the protest.
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Behold the Earth Bike, a unique parade float created by artist and activist Fabrice Florin, to engage more people to go green and fight climate change. The Earth Bike features a 6-foot inflatable globe pulled by an electric bike, with signs inviting people to use clean energy, ride clean transportation, eat sustainably and take more climate actions featured on GreenChange.net.
Fabrice and the Green Change team presented this fun climate art project to thousands of people at the Fourth of July Parade in Corte Madera and Larkspur, Marin County. Throughout the parade, we sang environmental songs with our friends the Freedom Singers. We encouraged participants to take care of Mother Earth and go green in their own lives. Many people responded enthusiastically to our call to action and some walked over to pet the Earth and/or have their photos taken in front of it.
Green Change led a cohort of environmental groups at the parade, including these partners:
• Cool the Earth drove different models of electric cars
• The New Wheel rode with us and loaned some of their ebikes
• Marin County Bicycle Coalition showed their cool Alto Tunnel float
• Climate Now marched with a group of young activists
We’re grateful to all our friends, neighbors, partners and community members for joining forces with us to help more people go green. Thanks to our Green Change event crew, led by Fabrice Florin, Tom Flynn, Geo Monley and Marilyn Price, with Chris Brown, Diana Connolly, Kelly Horner and Paul Marmaro. Thanks as well to the Freedom Singers: Greg Brockbank, Deirdre Fennessy, Luisiana Gale, Angela Giacomini, Laura Giacomini, Joe Hiney, Rena Kay, Lillie Kocher, Gailya Morrison. And kudos to our partners in this environmental parade: Carleen Cullen, Robin Moller and Annika Osborn at Cool the Earth; Karen Wiener at New Wheel; Dwayne Price at the Marin Bicycle Coalition; and Sarah Goody at Climate Now.
This Earth Bike float was a great way to connect with people who were not yet engaged in climate action: through this fun outreach, we think we made an impression, raising people’s awareness about how we can help fight climate change, and getting a few of them to commit to taking action. Just as importantly, we started relationships with some great partners and team members. We look forward to collaborating on more community engagement projects with Green Change.
View more photos of the Earth Bike and July 4 Parade:
www.flickr.com/photos/fabola/albums/72157709457826406
Learn more about Green Change:
#activism #artfloat #climateaction #climatechange #earthbike #fourthofjuly #greenchange #gogreen #july4 #marin #parade
Citizens United and Congressman Jeff Duncan are teaming up to bring grassroots activists from across South Carolina and the surrounding area to hear directly from national conservative leaders at the South Carolina Freedom Summit on Saturday, May 9, 2015. With the critically important South Carolina Primary less than a year away, the Summit will be a launch point for conservative ideas as we head towards 2016.
The Freedom Summit will focus on how we can get America back on track by focusing on our core conservative principles of pro-growth economics, social conservatism, and a strong national defense. This must-attend Summit in the Palmetto State is free to the public and will be held at the beautiful Peace Center in Greenville.
Stay tuned for further updates as we announce more nationally recognized speakers in the weeks ahead. Since the Summit is free, we encourage you to sign up early because we have a limited number of seats. Please tell your family and friends about this important grassroots event. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 9th in Greenville for the South Carolina Freedom Summit!
Donald John Trump Sr. (born June 14, 1946) is an American business magnate, investor, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner, and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have made him a well-known celebrity who was No. 17 on the 2011 Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
Trump is the son of Fred Trump, a wealthy New York City real-estate developer. He worked for his father's firm, Elizabeth Trump & Son, while attending the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and in 1968 officially joined the company. He was given control of the company in 1971 and renamed it The Trump Organization.
In 2010, Trump expressed an interest in becoming a candidate for President of the United States in the 2012 election, though in May 2011, he announced he would not run. Trump was a featured speaker at the 2013 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).[16] In 2013, Trump spent over $1 million to research a possible run for President of the United States in 2016.
A sculpture made from melted down, seized guns was unveiled yesterday to honour influential peace activist Dr Erinma Bell MBE DL.
Erinma co-founded the Community Alliance for Renewal, Inner South Manchester Area (CARISMA) to offer life chances for young people by giving them positive alternatives to street and gun crime. She was awarded an MBE for voluntary services to the community in 2008 and she has been made a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester in 2011. She is the subject of the opening chapter of Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s book ‘Britain’s Everyday Heroes’, and recognised as one of the most influential people in Greater Manchester. Erinma is Executive Director of Chrysalis Manchester, a Rotary Peace Fellow and sits on the North West Regional Committee of Crimestoppers, UK.
The bust, made to immortalise the woman who fought to rid Moss Side streets of gun crime,was unveiled by Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd at Manchester Cathedral on International Women’s Day to mark her contribution to Greater Manchester’s communities. It has been produced by Guns to Goods, an arts based initiative converting illegal firearms into sculpture to celebrate inspirational stories and champions of peace. It has been sculpted by Manchester-based artist Karen Lyons.
Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “It is totally appropriate to unveil this sculpture on International Women’s Day. Erinma is an inspiration to local people, showing what can be achieved when communities take a stand and work together with police and other agencies to make our neighbourhoods safer and stronger.
“I’ve seen the devastation gun crime leaves in its wake – it has no place on our streets. Today we celebrate how far we have come in taking firearms off our streets and how, thanks to the people of Moss Side and South Manchester, and people like Erinma, we are building a safer future for our children.
“This is an achievement we should remember, not just today, but every day.”
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: “The number of firearm-related incidents remains incredibly low in comparison to its peak in 2007/2008, and the public should be reassured that we are working hard every day to deter and dismantle this selfish and reckless criminal behaviour. We can’t do it alone however, which is why inspiring individuals such as Erinma are so crucial to supporting our communities, reducing gun crime and saving lives.
“The sculpture is symbolic, showing items that were once used in such a destructive way transformed into a representation of those who have fought to safeguard our future, one free from gun crime and violence.
“We will continue to work to make the streets safer. Community vigilance is pivotal in our work and we urge people to come forward and work with police and people like Erinma to help us tackle something that has no place in our towns and cities.”
Karen said: “I wanted to use my sculpture to honour the great work that women do. Erinma is an important example of the diverse and distinct voices of women in the city. We wanted to unveil the sculpture on International Women’s Day 2016 as the theme is ‘Women’s Voices – Changing Manchester’, and is a celebration of the enormous roles that women play. This seems like an incredibly fitting tribute to that theme.”
Guns to Goods received support from Arts Council England to produce the piece, which will be on display at Manchester Cathedral until May. It will then be exhibited at the Peoples’ History Museum and the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK campus later in the year.
The unveiling saw the artist talk about her motives and inspiration, Erinma Bell share her thoughts about her current and future work, Tony Lloyd recognise Erinma’s contribution and Chief Constable Ian Hopkins discuss the importance of celebrating activism within Greater Manchester’s communities.
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
240 activists are taking action across Europe to highlight the risk of ageing nuclear reactors. We demand that reactors older than their initial design lifetime should be closed immediately, and calls on nuclear regulators not to grant any lifetime extensions beyond that point.
France - Bugey
crédit : (c) Greenpeace / Pierre Baelen
More info: www.craftivist-collective.com/Mini-Fashion-Statements
PRESS RELEASE 16.2.17:
Will you find a Mini Fashion Statement in your pocket this April?
As the world remembers the Rana Plaza disaster on 24 April, the Craftivist Collective will be launching a new craftivism kit to make and gently challenge people to think about how their clothing is made.
The collapse of a Bangladeshi factory in 2013 saw 1,138 garment workers killed and over 2,500 injured. There had been signs of structural failure the previous day, but workers were ordered to return to work regardless.
The Mini Fashion Statements kit is being launched in support of Fashion Revolution, a global movement born in the wake of the disaster, which calls for greater transparency, sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry.
The kit feature small scrolls on which makers all over the world are encouraged to write - slowly and in their neatest handwriting on their own or in groups - one of three provocative but not preachy messages designed to get both writer and reader thinking about the true cost of fashion and inspire them to play their part in improving the ugly side of the industry.
Shop-droppers not shop-lifters
The finished scrolls, tied with a pretty bow and featuring an invitation to “please open me”, a smiley face and a kiss, can then be ‘shop-dropped’ into the pockets of garments in fashion stores, or clothes worn by family, friends and colleagues.
This deliberately non-confrontational form of ‘guerilla activism’ using handcrafts is a designed as an alternative to some the more traditional aggressive types of activism.
Sarah Corbett, founder of the Craftivist Collective, said: “We help people learn the art of ‘gentle protest’. We want every part of the fashion industry to be beautiful, not just the clothes. Our pocket-sized scrolls are powerful and poignant little reminders of the role we can play as consumers. They’re designed to make us think about how the clothes we buy and wear are made, and how we might be able to help tackle problems like poor conditions for workers or the use of materials that are damaging to the environment.”
Asking #whomademyclothes
Orsola de Castro, co-founder and Creative Director of Fashion Revolution, said: “We want to unite the fashion industry and ignite a revolution to radically change the way our clothes are sourced, produced and purchased, so that what the world wears has been made in a safe, clean and fair way.
“The Craftivist Collective’s Mini Fashion Statements are a really simple, fun and creative way to be part of the Fashion Revolution. Made with love and placed into a pocket on a store's clothes rail, they surprise shoppers with a message that reminds us to be more curious about our clothes.
“They may be small, but they have the power to make shoppers stop and consider the people who make our clothes, their working conditions and human rights issues. This shows that activism doesn't need to shout from the rooftops, it can gently provoke from our pockets!”
The Mini Fashion Statement kits were pioneered by Sarah during workshops at Stockholm Fashion Week and Helsinki Design Week, and are the first non-stitched Craftivist Collective project. Sarah will be holding further workshops in London and Lincoln in early April to introduce people to the kits and teach them how to do ‘shop drops’ to distribute their mini fashion statements.
[Subhead:] Editor’s notes
CRAFTIVIST COLLECTIVE: Founded in 2009, the Craftivist Collective produces projects, products and kits to help individuals and groups across the globe change the world one stitch (or sentence) at a time using slow, gentle, beautiful activism. You can find out more at www.craftivist-collective.com
FASHION REVOLUTION: Fashion Revolution is a global movement calling for greater transparency, sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry. Fashion Revolution Week runs from 24-30 April 2017. For more information visit www.fashionrevolution.org
RESOURCES / CONTACT: Logos and product imagery, as well as quotes and interview opportunities, are available on request - please email press@craftivist-collective.com.
MINI FASHION STATEMENT KITS: Each kit features: a roll of high quality scrolls, each with an embossed Craftivist Collective logo; three different colours of ribbon (enough for 10 scrolls) to help make your messages stand out; ‘Crafterthought’ questions to reflect on as you write; two small free gifts; tips and message templates. They will available from 24 April at <a href=www.craftivist-collective.com/shop.
EVENT: Hackney, London: Thursday 6th April, Showroom Studio, 6.30-8pm. £10 You will learn the art of gentle protest, create beautiful small fashion statements supporting the organisation Fashion Revolution to put into the world as catalysts for change and practice the skill of shopdropping (the opposite of shoplifting).
Climate Emergency. Activists protest climate change and the Government and Corporate institutions that fuel Climate Change.
Tea Party Patriots STOP THE IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL RALLY on the US Capitol West Lawn in Washington DC on Wednesday morning, 9 September 2015 by Elvert Barnes Protest Photography
Group of young IMMIGRATION ACTIVISTS with DONALD TRUMP IS A RACIST banner removed from event for heckling during Donald Trump's speech
Tea Party Patriots STOP THE IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL website at www.teapartypatriots.org/stop-the-iran-deal-rally-septemb...
Elvert Barnes PROTEST PHOTOGRAPHY at elvertbarnes.com/protests2015
Greenpeace activists in Times Square after picketing at a LEGO Store in Rockefeller Plaza, New York, July 29, 2014. Greenpeace is calling on LEGO to end its marketing relationship with Shell. Shell, one of the most environmentally destructive companies on earth, plans to drill for oil in the Arctic, one of the most vulnerable places we have left. Photo by Joel Caldwell/Greenpeace
Activists hang under the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, Oregon, July 30, 2015, In an attempt to block the Shell leased icebreaker, MSV Fennica from passing under the bridge to join Shell's Arctic drilling fleet.
Really amusing sign at parking lot in the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) - warning people that the trespassing tree-sitters might drop stuff from their perches up in the trees.
The tree-sitters are environmental activists who are protesting the plans to cut down a few of the trees in order to build a new building on campus. The tree-sitters installed platforms and tree houses way up in the trees, and have been living there for months in order to try to keep the trees from being chopped.
The signs are very funny to me, because they're so formally done -- and they would seem to suggest that the university expects the tree-sitters to be a longterm fixture. But, the fact that they seem to feel they need to warn people would indicate that they believe there's very real/significant danger of passers-by getting hurt by stuff falling, and this sort of warning sign usually only occurs when an establishment feels that they need to reduce legal liability through posting warning disclaimers.
Mainly, it seems amusing to me because the signs feel like a subtle criticism of the tree-huggers -- trying to emphasize and exaggerate the danger they're causing by being up in the trees.
Why should the university feel the need to warn people about something that they are not responsible for? If something were to fall and damage a car or person, the liability would all be on the part of the protestors, right?
Check out my pic of the protestors' treehouse, also.
Jon Cooksey, on the left, created the fun Boil A Frog video I just reviewed for the Energy Bulletin. EB editor, Bart Anderson, on the right, invited me to join them for breakfast. Jon lives in Canada, but works in the LA TV producing scene.
I was stunned to learn that he spent $300,000 to produce his little video and says he needs nearly as much to see that it gets distribution and that's going to be hard because he used so much copyrighted material. He also pitched to us an idea for a TV series with post collapse scenarios which I thought had a better chance of putting same message across given that he is involved in TV already. He says he only got one offer to buy the pilot of his idea which I gather is not much.
It was fun meeting with him. He's very knowledgeable, but not a numbers guy like most peak oil writers, so we had a bit of a brainstorming session on how to get away from numbers and get people to invest more time in preparation both psychological and in actual skills. The conclusion of Boil a Frog (after he delivers all the bad news very humourously) is to reduce consumption and grow food in your backyard.
We talked about the strangely myopic ASPO conference, where all the peak oil numbers people get together and hash out whether peak oil will happen 5 minutes from now or 20 years from now, or what, based on models they spend their lives perfecting. After our meeting Jon wrote up an alternative ASPO conference agenda which kindly included me as a speaker contributing my collapse scenario visions based on LGBT (ie: AIDS community die-off and recovery experience) and Thailand (developing country post globalization collapse experience). Apart from this very respectful inclusion, it was a hilarious send-up, so Bart posted it as a hoax style alternative. Bart and I both felt like we had just been transported to an LA sidewalk cafe to listen to pitches for entertainment industry. We were actually at the now defunct Printer's Ink bookstore space where the only thing left is the coffee shop. Ironically Jon had mentioned the Hollywood adage that no one reads anymore.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 2, 2011
People gathered on Lake Street to protest against United States military operations in Libya that started March 19. They say that the the military action against the Gadhafi government is not humanitarian intervention but a war to control the oil resources of the region.
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October 15, 2019. Boston, MA.
Peace activists will rally today at the Turkish Consulate in Boston to demand an end to the Turkish invasion of Syria. They will call on the U.S. to cut off arms shipments and support for the Turkish army.
Protesters will gather at 5pm at Boylston and Arlington Streets in the Back Bay, then march to the Turkish Consulate on St. James Avenue for a rally. The protest is sponsored by Massachusetts Peace Action and and co-sponsored by the New England Kurdish Association; Kurdish Students Association of UMass Boston; Boston Democratic Socialists of America; United for Justice with Peace; Cambridge Friends Meeting's Peace and Social Justice Committee; Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment; and Newton Dialogues on Peace and War.
"Turkey has begun a military invasion of Syria. The U.S. should join the EU in formally calling for Turkey to end its offensive. The United States should throw its full weight behind diplomatic efforts to replace the offensive with a ceasefire in northeast Syria," said Brian Garvey of Massachusetts Peace Action.
"As a NATO ally, the Turkish military is supplied with state-of-the-art weapons by the U.S., now being used against the Kurds. The U.S. should immediately cut off all military assistance and weapons sales to Turkey. "Trump appears to be basing Turkey policy on his long-time personal relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a relationship developed alongside decades of Trump family business dealings in Turkey," Garvey pointed out.
"Legitimate concerns about the Kurds should not be allowed to lend support to those making excuses for endless U.S. interventions. More U.S. troops stationed around the world in conflict zones is not the solution," said Paul Shannon of the American Friends Service Committee. "Foreign intervention in Syria has only prolonged the civil war, leading to the deaths of thousands and the displacement of millions. All foreign forces must leave Syria immediately."
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The George Bernard Shaw statue, designed by sculptor Elizabeth Bradford Holbrook and commissioned by Si Was Lai in 1996, sits outside the Shaw Cafe at 92 Queen Street. Niagara-on-the-Lake has held a festival devoted to Shaw since 1962. George Bernard Shaw, known at his insistence simply as Bernard Shaw, was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist.
EDINBURGH, UK - 25th August 2015: Campaigners from Friends of the Earth Scotland gather on Nicolson Street to demand clean air after the zone failed to meet Scottish Air Quality Safety Standards. Edinburgh Council has announced plans to formally extend its city centre Air Pollution Zone by 3.5 kilometres to the South and West of the city, an area which regularly breaks air safety standards. (Photograph: MAVERICK PHOTO AGENCY)
A Greenpeace activist entertains participants before the People's Climate March in New York City on September 21, 2014. The march, two-days before the United Nations Climate March, is billed as the largest climate march in history. Photo by Michael Nagle/Greenpeace
Keiko, 26
tee: Sr.Craneo
shirt: Swagger
jeans: Cheap Monday
belt: Neighbothood
sunglasses: Ray Ban
hat: Vintage
sneakers: Nike
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Helmut Smits (1974) is a multidisciplinary visual artist based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Title: Drum kit
Year: 2003
Materials: tin cans, metal wire
Environmental activists paddle in the path of Shell's Drilling Rig Polar Pioneer as it leaves Seattle's Elliott Bay bound for the Arctic on June 15, 2015. The Polar Pioneer is one of two drilling vessels heading towards the Arctic for Shell this year. The second, the Noble Discoverer, is one of the oldest drill ships in the world. Photo by Greenpeace
Activist holding a STOP CASHING IN ON COAL sign in Times Square
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EDINBURGH, UK - 25th August 2015: Campaigners from Friends of the Earth Scotland gather on Nicolson Street to demand clean air after the zone failed to meet Scottish Air Quality Safety Standards. Edinburgh Council has announced plans to formally extend its city centre Air Pollution Zone by 3.5 kilometres to the South and West of the city, an area which regularly breaks air safety standards. (Photograph: MAVERICK PHOTO AGENCY)