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Protesters can’t disown the ‘violent minority’

The state sees anyone who publicly opposes its policies as a threat. Protesters, violent or otherwise, are all in this together.

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An Australian in Visegrad

Australian actress Kym Vercoe keeps memory of Visegrad victims alive.

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Maltese priest aids refugees from Libya

For refugees fleeing Libya, arriving in Malta is not the end of the journey

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On the Chilean student protests

Why has there been such a marked difference between the student movements of Chile and the UK?

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No more blood, no more fear

VIDEO: This is the second in a series of films for Amnesty International and the current Syrian struggle.

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We have the right to be safe

The third in the latest set of films by Leah Borromeo for Amnesty International on Syrian exiles in the UK. From the Amnesty bumph: Amnesty International UK joined with over 2000 Syrians in the UK for...

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Olympic ideal puts money before democracy

A series of Home Office proposals could ban protests during the London 2012 Olympic games. This is a slight to democracy and free expression.

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[FILM] What would Jesus buy?

An examination of the commercialization of Christmas in America while following Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir on a cross-country mission to save Christmas from the...

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Occupy evicted – free speech ends where the profit margin begins

The evictions of Occupy London sites at St Paul’s Cathedral and the School of Ideas show a systemic contempt for the right to protest if that dissent threatens profit.

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[Video] Eyes on Syria: One year on

A film by Leah Borromeo for Amnesty International on the one year anniversary of the Syrian uprising. For more information: http://www.eyesonsyria.org

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Ten reasons why the London 2012 Olympics are worth protesting

The Space Hijackers are proud to announce we are the Official Protesters of the London 2012 Olympic Games. To this end, we would like to release our top ten reasons why the London 2012 Olympics are...

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Local heroes: the unheard voices of the Olympics

The motto of the Games is "inspire a generation". However, not everyone is enthused. Londoners from the poorest parts of the city facing major upheavals from losing their homes, livelihoods and public...

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