Mandelson, Labour's most neo-liberal minister says to keep the Royal Mail public, it must be (partially) privatised (!). He today also accused the unions of "fighting an ideological battle" - now, remember everyone, we all decided ages ago capitalism is great. read full story / add a comment

Come and flashmob for exploited banana producers during fairtrade fortnight in Bristol. The UK's largest supermarket refuses to follow the example of other supermarkets in only selling fair trade bananas. We'll be hitting one of their city centre stores with a fun banana based prank to highlight this fact, and demand they get with the times. read full story / add a comment

A chance to explore issues of borders, migration, and freedom of movement and work out how these issues relate to climate change, the economic crisis and social control. Hosted by Trapese Popular Education Collective read full story / add a comment

This discussion follows last months discussion meeting 'What is Class?' in which we looked at and discussed ‘class’ through the ages. For this discussion we are looking at the modern economy in more detail. There will be a brief introduction to the meeting outlining the role of the state and the international economy. Following this will be a facilitated discussion of the economic and social relations in society today and the potential for social change arising from various sectors of the economy.

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The EU accuse the Obama rescue plan of protectionism. Gordon Brown warns that bank's are retrenching behind national borders. British construction workers are driven to wildcat strikes. (see http://www.bearfacts.co.uk)
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taddressing the recent wildcat strikes read full story / add a comment

Free entry
Doors open at 7pm, film starts at 7.30pm.
Thursday 15th Jan at
Kebele Social Centre
14 Robertson Rd
Easton
BS5 6JY read full story / add a comment

Audio and slides from Paul Bowman's talk 'Anarchist analysis of the global capitalist crisis'. read full story / add a comment

This Saturday I am going to be at the 10th Anniversary commemoration for the cluster bomb bombardment that killed 18 people, including 7 children in the town of Santa Domingo, Arauca.

This Thursday people in Bristol are organising another protest against Raytheon.

Can we link this up?

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A monthly meeting at kebele social centre, robertson road, where we collectively discuss and try to understand current events in the world economy. Everybody welcome/ none of us are experts/ we try to keep it simple! read full story / add a comment

A public debate to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Wednesday 10th December: 6pm-8pm: Watershed read full story / add a comment

I have walked for two days. Thousands of indigenous have been walking since Octboer 11th 2008. They are in ‘Minga’ and over the past 6 weeks more social organisations have joined in. The indigenous started from their ancestoral territories. I started from Soacha, a poor neighbourhood on the outskirts of Bogota where I glimpse the realities built by thousands of refugees who have struggled to arrive here with nothing but their lives.
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A discussion of developments in the world economy over the last month - and the economic prospects for the Obama presidency. We provide an chance to discuss the world economy in a way that everyone can understand. No prior knowledge required! read full story / add a comment

Redwood Cinema, Redwood Hotel & Country Club
Beggar Bush Lane, Failand, Bristol BS8 3TG
Tel: 01275 393 901 http://www.foliohotels.com/redwood read full story / add a comment

Woodlands Centre
Belgrave Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2AA
http://www.woodlandschurch.net read full story / add a comment

An inspiring documentary with a message for all of us! read full story / add a comment

ePassport hacked, and groups all over Europe will be taking part in events to protest about the growing Database/Surveillance State and more. read full story / add a comment

From our MoneyWatch desk - and boy-o-boy have they been busy dumping bad stocks and buying gold. However we collared them to give us an update for the South West - and it's bad news folks. The South West is being hit by a wave of repossessions. read full story / add a comment

An online action for interested parties. read full story / add a comment

This is a monthly public discussion group looking at aspects of the world economy - particularly those that relate to questions of resources and sustainability. This month we will be discussing world population issues. None of us are experts and we aim for the discussions to be comprehensible and interesting. read full story / add a comment