International… The Wobblies 10 Sep 201212 Sep 2012 The 1979 documentary The Wobblies telling the story of the International Workers of the World. It includes some great footage, Wobblies art and interviews with past members. While the film offers…
Culture… The British Ideology 3 Sep 201226 Nov 2012 By Jim Slaven So the Olympics are over and it is time to reflect on the significance of London 2012. While the coverage has been extensive, none of it has…
International… Vietnamese Declaration Of Independence 2 Sep 20123 Sep 2012 On September 2nd 1945 Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence from France and Japan. He read the declaration of independence to crowds in Hanoi. "All men are created equal. They…
Events… Sean Cole and Alfie Collie 29 Aug 201216 Sep 2012 Footage of a very good speech from Brian Leeson of Eirigi on the 90th anniversary of the execution by Free State forces of Fianna Eireann volunteers Sean Cole and Alfie…
International US Arms Sales Make Up Most Of Global Market 27 Aug 201211 Oct 2012 By Thom Shanker (Image: Arms sales via Shutterstock)Washington - Weapons sales by the United States tripled in 2011 to a record high, driven by major arms sales to Persian Gulf allies concerned…
Ireland… Hang Up Your Brightest Colours – Michael Collins 22 Aug 201227 Aug 2012 Michael Collins was shot dead 90 years ago today. Below is the 1973 Kenneth Griffiths film Hang Up Your Brightest Colours, which was originally suppressed by British censors. Also below…
International… Wars, Disinformation, And COINTELPRO In The Year 2012 19 Aug 201211 Oct 2012 By Larry Pinkney “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”—Benjamin Franklin “We are now faced with the fact that…
Culture… James Kelman — Why I Withdrew from the Edinburgh World Writers’ Conference 17 Aug 201219 Aug 2012 By James Kelman On a recent Sunday the Herald had a twenty page full colour supplement in association with the Scottish Tourist Board. Stories from the land that inspired Disney Pixar’s Brave. That’s…
International The Geopolitics of Asylum 16 Aug 201211 Oct 2012 While Julian Assange has proved a very divisive figure the actions of the British state in this case are deeply worrying and dangerous. Here is an article written by Tom…
International… Happy Birthday Fidel 13 Aug 201216 Aug 2012 Today is Fidel Castro's 86th birthday. Here, in 1994, is an hour of Comandante Fidel in his prime addressing an international audience in Havana.
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