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Northumbria IWW @northumbriaiww.bsky.social · 26d

Passed on to us by some dear friends. Be there if you can! Help us spread the word 🏴

Kick the racists out of Newcastle! On the 27th September, Tommy Robinson is planning to lead the far-right on a march through Newcastle, joined by Nick Tenconi from UKIP. Anti-racists need to be on the streets. Let's show that NEWCASTLE IS ANTI-FASCIST!! Counter-demo 27th September, location TBA.

Northumbria IWW @northumbriaiww.bsky.social · Aug 6

Join the counter demonstration this Saturday 9th August from 11am.
Thank you to @CornwallResists whose graphic on grey bloc we have borrowed 🫶

Counter demo against the far right, meet at the Laing Art Gallery Ne1 8AG, Saturday 9th August @ 11am

Why wear a mask? Harder for the cops to gather information + work out connections, prevents indentifiable photos circulating amongst far-rights communities online. Makes facial recognition technology less effective. Helps keep everyone safe. Even if you don't think being identifiable puts you at risk, creating a culture of protest anonymity minimises the isolation of individuals more likely to be targeted.

What is grey bloc? Grey bloc is a softer version of black bloc. Instead of wearing all black, protesters in grey bloc wear anonymous looking clothing such as rainwear, sportswear and a mask. It's a good idea to bring a change of hat and a jacket just in case you need to disappear.

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Northumbria IWW @northumbriaiww.bsky.social · Aug 6

Dawn raids station support needed today 1pm forth banks NE1 3PH

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Northumbria IWW @northumbriaiww.bsky.social · Aug 2

Newcastle today

Two people hugging and holding Palestinian flags in the foreground with the fash in the background

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Northumbria IWW @northumbriaiww.bsky.social · Jul 31

r/post @/redstorm on insta

Counter demo against the far right, meet at the Laing Art Gallery, NE1 8AG. Saturday 2nd August, 12pm. bring a mask, don't talk to cops, come with a friend

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Northumbria IWW @northumbriaiww.bsky.social · Jul 28

We're asking for your help in raising money for legal costs for one of the Armstrong 2, "D.". D. is set to attend an initial court hearing in July following a protest at Rafael Advanced Defence Systems (Pearson Engineering Site) in Newcastle upon Tyne that took place in May. This factory, owned by the state of Israel, produces critical technology amongst other military items that are used by the IDF, who are committing genocide in Gaza. At the time of writing, 62,614 Palestinians have been killed in this genocide since October 2023. We believe that by slowing down production at these weapons factories, the Armstrong 2 have saved lives in Palestine and at the same time, helped to ensure that international laws are not broken here in the UK. D. is required to pay legal costs of nearly £1000 a month for 5 months. He's at an early stage in his career and would struggle to make these payments out of pocket. We're looking to raise £4.6k to cover this. Every contribution, no matter how small, will show how united we are in this struggle and all of it will go directly towards his legal aid. We have a strong Palestine solidarity movement in Newcastle - let's demonstrate this strength and the unwavering commitment we all share to ending the suffering in Gaza. Your generosity means everything to us. Get behind the Armstrong Two and help our friend with his legal fees as much as you can. No one should have to pay for taking action against genocide. Thank you so much for your support, and Palestine will be free.

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Northumbria IWW @northumbriaiww.bsky.social · Jul 12

Thank you to everyone who came to our stall today! And a special thanks to the organisers at Durham Gala for their hard work in making it another great day.

An IWW gazebo with four faceless individuals within

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Netpol @netpol.org · Jul 4

Left the court to find a huge demonstration outside!

Demonstration on the Strand, seen from the steps of the Royal Courts of Justice

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Corpse-us @corpus.bsky.social · Jul 2

With the proscription of Pal Action I want to say this is a dark time in our country's history but were the British Empire so it's only uniquely bad domestically.

You would think the government would learn what banning peaceful protest leads to but that's not the way the machine operates.

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Anarchist Memes @anarchistmemes.org · Jun 30

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Northumbria IWW @northumbriaiww.bsky.social · Jun 29

In solidarity with Palestine Action
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IWW in Solidarity with Palestine Action - Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)

IWW, stand in complete solidarity with Palestine Action and with all activists who resist the Government’s extrajudicial threats of proscription. In the face of the genocide of Palestinians by Israel,...

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Anarchist Art Ⓐ @anarchistart.net · Jun 27

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Northumbria IWW @northumbriaiww.bsky.social · Jun 23

Northumbria IWW stands in unequivocal solidarity with Palestine Action and all actionists who have flung a spanner into the international war machine in the face of Israel's genocide of Palestinians. Ordinary people putting their liberty on the line to stop this genocide are not terrorists - they are our friends and comrades and we support them without any qualification. We will never condemn resistance to genocide. Taking direct action for Palestine is a selfless act, and the most effective way to dismantle the genocidal British war machine. Every second of disruption saves lives. History has shown us that appealing to the establishment is not enough. Long live Pal Action, and Palestine will be free 🇵🇸

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Freedom Press @freedompress.bsky.social · Jun 20

In a press release the group said two activists broke in using electric scooters, and targeted the planes with crowbars, and red paint sprayed from repurposed fire extinguishers “symbolising Palestinian bloodshed”. Both activists appear to have made their escape.
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Palestine Action target military planes at RAF Brize Norton - Freedom News

Air base linked to UK and US complicity with Israeli genocide in Gaza ~ Stanton Cree ~ Palestine Action say its activists entered RAF Brize Norton, the largest air force base in Britain, and damaged t...

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Freedom Press @freedompress.bsky.social · Jun 12

It was a day of solidarity, enjoyment, and dedicated planning and organising for future actions and initiatives. All of this was done not just for the cause of anarchism, but also in loving memory of Ewan Brown, a local anarchist who we sadly lost and deeply miss.
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Report from Newcastle Ewan Brown Anarchist Bookfair - Freedom News

The stalls, workshops, and after-party gig made for an event to be remembered ~ Don B ~ On Saturday (June 7th) the fourth annual Newcastle Ewan Brown Anarchist Bookfair was held at the Star and Shadow...

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Jun 9

This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊

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Freedom Press @freedompress.bsky.social · Jun 10

BBC offices in Newcastle attacked early this morning to protest the corporation's biased pro-Israel news reporting

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mattie lubchansky @mattielubchansky.com · Jun 9

GUY WHO, IF PRESSED, TURNS OUT IS DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED TO YOUR CAUSE: are you sure *those* tactics help your cause

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Northumbria IWW @northumbriaiww.bsky.social · Jun 8

Aiming to reach the stylish heights of @uniondrip.bsky.social
at the Ewan Brown Bookfair in Newcastle!

A stall featuring iww merch such as hats and t-shirts

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Radical Poster Collective @radicalposters.bsky.social · Jun 7

We're getting ready to set off to the Newcastle Ewan Brown Anarchist Bookfair today - 10am to 5pm at the Star and Shadow Cinema, with an after party with loads of bands.

photograph of a foot smashing a swastika on a cobbled street, with the words "Let's smash fascism" in Catalan across the bottom.

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Antifascist Research Collective @arc-161.bsky.social · Jun 5

An important resource to take note of. While we often focus on the far right, reactionary and conspiracist circles, we feel its important to protect our spaces and oppose the very dangers that enable abusers to thrive.

leftistcheatsheet.bsky.social @leftistcheatsheet.bsky.social · Jun 5

A non-exhaustive look at organisations on the UK Left that have known problems with abuse and bigotry (last updated 2023)
network23.org/leftistcheat...

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Vincent Ledvina @vincentledvina.bsky.social · Jun 5

Watermelon aurora during a full moon in Alaska

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Boo!-story (disturbingly absent) @withouthistoryband.bsky.social · Jun 2

Thought we were done with "weighty articles about how anarchists are bad at dealing with abuse that are blatantly subposts about one particular situation" but here we are. My former org continues to suck, despite most of the worst people leaving to suck even harder.

Organise Magazine @organisemag.bsky.social · May 30

Two anarchists discuss one of the most difficult topics we all face and challenge the realities we as individuals, organisations, and as a movement face when people choose power and punishment over safety and healing.

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Abuse // Trauma

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Using Abuse | Theory and Analysis - Organise Magazine

When People Choose Power and Punishment over Safety and Healing The authors of this piece (Agata and Garden) are long-time participants in anarchist movements and a variety of projects for collective ...

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I'm a lohse baby, so why don't you kill me 🤷‍♀️🏴 @lohse.bsky.social · May 31

non-violence protects the patriarchy

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Northumbria IWW @northumbriaiww.bsky.social · May 28

About time one of our fellow workers got stuck in. Well done to all involved yesterday. We are so proud, and so tired.

Pal Action bestie #1 outside police station

Pal Action bestie #2 outside police station

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