The author reflects on their 28th birthday, exploring the complexities of healing from chronic illness and the emotional struggles tied to self-worth and receiving love. They recount various stages of their life, highlighting the ...
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The post reflects on the author's journey with Roger Hallam, highlighting the evolution of Extinction Rebellion and the shift towards community-focused activism amidst personal and societal challenges.
A personal reflection on living with chronic illness and PTSD, highlighting the importance of love, support, and resilience in the face of suffering.
The author recounts a challenging week marked by a severe migraine cluster due to Long Covid, leading to a period of rest and introspection. During this time, they found solace in art, nature, and community activism, particularly ...
The author traveled to Brussels to launch a report on the shrinking of civic space across Europe. They met with the Secretary General of NATO, MEPs, and other civic organizers to discuss the challenges faced by civil society. The ...
The text is a personal story of survival, healing, and choosing joy in a difficult world, from dealing with migraines and depression to finding solace in nature and community.
The author discusses their vision for the future after the end of Just Stop Oil, including giving talks and organizing workshops to rebuild the movement. They emphasize the need for collective action, citizen assemblies, and mass ...
The text discusses the intersection of masculinity and sustainability, criticizing the dominance of men in environmental discussions and the marketing of sustainability as an extension of masculinity. It explores the fragility of ...
Roger Hallam, a jailed revolutionary, is serving a 5-year prison sentence for organizing peaceful protest. He remains focused on the mission at hand, calling for people to go into resistance and join the movement for a new society...
0 A Hotbed of Rebellion
2024-10-01 •
Lord Leathers visits Joan Pickington at the Sixth Extinction Offices to persuade her to publish her memoir, A Hotbed of Rebellion. Joan refuses, citing her reasons and the impact on the movement. Lord Leathers leaves, humiliated.
The blog post highlights the story of Larch Maxey, a climate activist sentenced to three years in prison for his peaceful resistance against the fossil fuel industry. The author recounts their personal connection with Larch, their...
The article discusses the rise of the far-right in liberal democracies, attributing it to neoliberalism and colonial racism. It warns that unchecked, the far-right could capture liberal regimes, as seen with leaders like Trump and...
The author advocates against extractivism and hyper-consumption, promoting a simpler, more sustainable way of living in harmony with nature. He highlights the destructive impact of mining projects on communities and the environmen...
0You Can't Lock Up The Truth
2024-07-23 •
The author discusses the imprisonment of peaceful protestors in the UK, highlighting the erosion of democracy and the right to protest. The #WholeTruthFive received prison sentences for organizing resistance to fossil fuel use, de...
0A Handshake and An Egg: Protesting For Palestine
2024-02-16 •
The author shares their experience protesting against Barclays Bank's investments in arms companies supporting the Israeli massacre. They discuss the importance of unity and nonviolent resistance in advocating for peace in the Mid...
0How does he do it? The Habits behind Noam Chomsky
2023-12-10 •
The blog post discusses the influence of Noam Chomsky on the author, highlighting key habits behind Chomsky's success. It also touches on recent student protests and legal consequences faced by activists. The post emphasizes the i...
0️Shaping the Storm: 5 Reasons to Not Leave Twitter/
2023-10-13 •
The blog post discusses the importance of staying on Twitter despite the challenges of disinformation and climate denial. It highlights the potential for community organizing, agenda-setting power, media criticism, ignoring denier...
The blog post discusses the crisis of ecological disaster and social deprivation, attributing it to the wild west economics of Neoliberalism. It proposes solutions like democratization, universal public services, wealth redistribu...
0A World Without Magic: The Tale of a Dying Ocean♂️
2023-09-25 •
The blog post discusses the Ocean Rebellion movement in Portugal, focusing on the impact of destructive fishing practices and water scarcity. The author describes their involvement in a performance as a mermaid corpse to raise awa...
The blog post discusses the aerosol masking effect, where aerosols from greenhouse gases cool the planet at high altitudes but have terrible health impacts at low altitudes. It highlights the importance of addressing this issue fo...
The text discusses extreme weather events, the shortcomings of the net-zero approach, and the influence of the fossil fuel industry on climate action. It also highlights Project 2025, a plan to obstruct climate legislation, and ad...
0If the sea dies, we die.
2023-07-20 •
Ocean Rebellion delivered a letter to the Portuguese Environment Ministry demanding urgent action on ocean protection, stating 'If the sea dies, we die.' The movement calls for truth about ocean conditions, emissions reduction, an...
0The Portuguese Rebellion
2023-07-12 •
Robin Boardman, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, discusses the importance of global climate action, the need for a national movement to address the climate crisis, and the upcoming actions planned in Portugal. He emphasizes the...
The blog post provides a legal guide for activists in Portugal, focusing on civil disobedience. It includes information on the arrest process, migrant rights, and legal consequences of disobedience. The post emphasizes the importa...