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The Rohingya Activists Facing Abduction Threats from Myanmar for Fighting for the Truth
With Aung San Suu Kyi due to appear at the UN’s highest court tomorrow to face questions over Myanmar’s persecution of its Rohingya Muslims, Tasnim Nazeer explores why the international community must stand up against its intimidation of those fighting for justice.
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Housing First Manifestos: Labour Inspired by Europe – Conservatives by Landlords
With Conservative landlords profiting from homelessness, Iwan Doherty explains how the Labour Party takes inspiration from Finland
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My Local Labour Party Candidate Took in a Homeless Family – That’s Why I’m Supporting Her Campaign
Natalie Bloomer explains a personal experience which convinced her that journalism and campaigning can mix – and that Sally Keeble is best placed to become Northampton North’s next MP.
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The Populist Right Weaponising Animal Rights
With the 2019 Conservative Party Conference focusing on animal welfare, Nick McAlpin warns that unscrupulous elements are currently preying on animal welfare.
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How Donald Trump Became a Vision of Hope for the Hong Kong Protestors
Steve Shaw sat down with political activist Edward Chin in Hong Kong to discuss how the protests taking the island by storm have a different feel from those which occurred five years ago.
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Can Barcelona Provide Answers for Britain’s Housing Crisis?
The Spanish Government has legislated to limit rent increases to match inflation – thanks to an energising new housing strategy being implemented by Barcelona’s Mayor.
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Brexit from Abroad: The Language of a Country Falling Apart
Chris Keulemans has spent the past three years at our sister organisation, Byline Festival, listening to a great national debate – going nowhere as truth crumbles.
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Marching for Freedom in Hong Kong
Steve Shaw reports from Hong Kong on the revolution sweeping the streets of the island and its fight for democracy.
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Byline Times at Byline Festival
Our sister organisation Byline Festival will be kicking off tomorrow, with four days of thought-provoking talks, workshops and performances.
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Young People Need to Transform Performative Activism on Social Media into Real Action Offline
Molly Greeves on why online platforms should be the beginning, not the end, for those wanting to get involved in the political and social issues of our time.
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OUR NETWORK: How Campaigners are Putting the Public Back into Public Transport
The struggles over Manchester’s expensive and inaccessible bus services show the public can have an impact. When Andy Burnham announced his plan to bring bus services in Greater Manchester (a recently devolved authority of nearly 3 million people and an economy bigger than Wales) back into public control, the bus companies immediately threatened to sue…
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BREXIT: “The Greatest Electoral Heist in History” – How to Safeguard Our Democracy
Kyle Taylor of the Fair Vote campaign says the war of words between Scotland Yard and the Electoral Commission over electoral law breaking proves Britain needs urgent legislation.
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Love Island and Number Ten – a Beauty Contest for Toxic Masculinity
Salena Godden writes the sixth episode of Pessimism for Lightweights on Bravery in Peckham, Dystopia on Love Island and Comfort in Books
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From Protest to Party: Why Corporate Brands Need to Stop Hijacking Pride and Let Us Riot
Molly Greeves on why the iconic festival celebrating the LBGT+ community must return to its roots to have a real impact on social change.
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Banned, Banished, Bullied and Bankrupted: Breaking the Male Stranglehold of Football
Lewes FC is leading the world in refusing to accept the myths about women’s football.
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Armour, Kimonos and a Moment of Peace – a Testing Week for Salena
Salena Godden writes her third episode of ‘Pessimism is for Lightweights’ about a testing week that had a precious moment of solidarity
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Nationwide Celebrations Planned to Mark the End of Tenant Fees
The Renters’ Union, ACORN will ‘put letting agents on notice’ with actions across the country. By Ross Morris On Saturday 1st the government will introduce the Tenant Fees Act that will make it illegal in England for letting agents to charge tenants with letting fees for administration, inventory or guarantors. ACORN will mark the date with…
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Youth Strike for Climate: Student Climate Protestors take over Central London
By Ross Morris Student climate protestors came out en masse in central London this Friday, 24 May, to demand government action on climate catastrophe. Young people were striking from schools and universities all around the world, with an estimated 1.6 million on strike in over 100 countries. In the UK, student climate strike organisations at…
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Journalists Under Threat: Defending Free Speech Needs Actions, Not Words
Why the work of a small group in London, Prisoners of Conscience, is sadly becoming more relevant than ever for persecuted journalists across the world.
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A Moment of Peace in Trump’s Visit: When they Go Low, We Go High
The Women’s Peace Council is inviting everyone to share a ‘People’s Banquet’ in Parliament Square as an alternative form of protest to Donald Trump’s state visit.
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The UK contradicts Climate Emergency by planning to extract 20 Billion Barrels of Oil from the North Sea
‘UK must stop drilling new oil and gas fields in the North Sea,’ says new report. By Ross Morris A joint report from Platform, Oil Change International and Friends of the Earth Scotland outlines how consumption of the UK’s current oil reserves would result in failure to meet the goals set out in the 2015…
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SCIENCE HOOKER: Understanding Extinction – the Facts Behind the Global XR Movement
Adi MacArtney shines some detailed light on the heated debate about the collapse of biodiversity in our ecosystems.
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How War could be Prevented Globally for Just $2 Billion – and with the Help of More Women
Stephen Colegrave interviews Dr Scilla Elworthy about her business approach to peace, and the qualities of feminine intelligence for women and men as essential skills in building a safer world.
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Rebels without a Pause: Activism won’t rest this Bank Holiday Weekend
Here’s how you can get involved over the weekend.
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The Global South – a New Focus after Extinction Rebellion London Protests
Climate debate focus shifts to the Global South as thousands gather in Parliament Square to demand a climate emergency
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Extinction Rebellion Meets the Establishment: Showdown, Sell Out, or Something Else?
Extinction Rebellion is meeting London Mayor Sadiq Khan today, and tomorrow Environment Secretary Michael Gove and Shadow Chancellor John Mcdonnell. But the hope lies in fearless cities, not tepid symbolism.
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‘Tell the Truth’ – Journalism, Activism and Extinction
Byline Times will never let activism lead our journalism, but our journalism will sometimes – we hope – lead to activism.
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Kurdish Hunger Strikers Occupy Amnesty International HQ
Kurdish Hunger Strikers Occupy Amnesty International HQ to Demand Action on Turkish State Torture
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Unpaid Labour – How Climate Change Protests are leading to a ‘Birth Strike’
The threat of environmental catastrophe has led a growing group women to become so concerned about bringing that they have gone on birth strike.
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Neo-Darwinism and Neuro-Bigotry: Toby Young’s Hit Job on Greta Thunberg
Louise Raw argues that the commentator and former free schools boss Toby Young has a track record attacking people with special educational needs.
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Met Commander Hints at Tougher Stance Towards Extinction Rebellion Protests
A today’s session of the UK parliamentary committee on Human Rights, Commander Adrian Usher made a surprise shot across the bows of the growing climate change protest movement.
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Government Shows More Disdain for Greta Thunberg and Climate Change
After the PM refused to meet Greta Thunberg yesterday, the Treasury shuns an important committee Inquiry about climate change this morning
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What the Papers Don’t Say about Extinction Rebellion
Stephen Colegrave argues that the media is both uninformed and under-estimating this radical new activist movement.
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Rebel Cities: Kurdish Hunger Strikes Report
As part of our Activist Hub, Ross Morris reports on how hundreds joined Kurdish Hunger-Strikers to protest against the Turkish State in Central London
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REBEL GUIDES: HOW TO LIVE THROUGH CRISIS TOGETHER
The Activist Hub. The place where you can hear about the latest action on the scene, fill up your calendars and maybe even do something to help from the comfort of your screen.
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EXTINCTION REBELLION: Four Faces of Direct Action
Meet four very different hands-on activists behind the Direct Action Environmental Movement which wants to Save the World
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Rebel Cities: Rebel Reports 2019
Byline Times is happy to team up with Rebel Cities to provide a weekly news and calendar service for activists.
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Rebel Cities: Activist Hub – Calendar 2019
In the vein of constructive journalism, Byline Times is happy to team up with Rebel Cities to bring latest reports of activist events from around the country.
