http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/newswire.rss Sheffield Independent Media Centre (IMC) — independent grassroots news from Sheffield and beyond! IMC UK Open Content License, http://www.opencontent.org 2013-06-19T22:55:33+00:00 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510569.html We hear a variety of alternatives to the ideas and practices of modern materialist monoculture, noting that historically speaking, it has existed only for the blink of an eye. Our main speakers are author academics Jared Diamond and Augustin Fuentes and we hear a compilation of research on spanking put together by Stefan Molyneux. 2013-06-17T20:50+02:00 2013-06-17T20:50:06+00:00 Analysis Culture Gender Sheffield UK World Robin Upton en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510484.html Attached are audio recordings and slides from the &quot;Building our Response to the Climate Challenge&quot; public meeting which was co-organised by Sheffield Climate Alliance and Sheffield City Council on 13th June 2013. 2013-06-15T14:28+02:00 2013-06-15T14:28:00+00:00 Analysis Climate Chaos Energy Crisis Sheffield UK World Chris en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510478.html Attached is an audio recording of the Stop G4S public meeting which was held in Sheffield on 12th June 2013. 2013-06-15T11:34+02:00 2013-06-15T11:34:57+00:00 Globalisation Policing Repression Sheffield UK World @StopG4S @SheffieldPSC @naposouthyorks en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510473.html This time we hear a combination of voices contradict the story of the selfish-maximising skin-encapsulated ego. Aided by Mark Sundeen, we hear from Suelo on how he decided to 'make the universe his employer' and give up money. Then an interview with Charles Eisenstein on stepping into the gift, together with a short speech by Amanda Palmer on connecting with fans and the benefits of giving her music away free. 2013-06-15T09:22+02:00 2013-06-15T09:22:03+00:00 Analysis Sheffield Social Struggles UK World Robin Upton en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510452.html Special first chance to watch this urban land reclamation documentary adventure film; about the rise and fall of 'Kew Bridge Eco Village' and Parliament Square's 'Democracy Village.' Also featuring a panel discussion chaired by Dr. Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed (the Guardian), including Maria Gallastegui from Peace Strike and other activists from the film. 2013-06-13T23:52+02:00 2013-06-13T23:52:42+00:00 Anti-militarism Ecology Free Spaces London Sheffield UK ecovillager en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510369.html <p>Join the annual Independence FROM America demonstration at NSA Menwith Hill, N. Yorkshire organised by the <a href="http://www.caab.org.uk/">Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases</a> (CAAB).</p><p>Speakers to include <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salma_Yaqoob">Salma Yaqoob</a>, <a href="www.andyworthington.co.uk/">Andy Worthington</a>, <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pp569">Martin Wainwright</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/mizan-the-poet">Mizan the Poet</a>. Food provided by the 1 in 12 cafe</p> 2013-06-11T07:34+02:00 2013-06-11T07:34:00+00:00 Anti-militarism Sheffield Technology Terror War UK for CAAB en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510259.html After kettling most the anti-fascist protesters on West Street the police escorted the EDL past the top of the Moor and down paternoster Row to Sheffield rail station where they were allowed to slowly disperse. 2013-06-08T21:20+02:00 2013-06-08T21:20:00+00:00 Anti-racism Policing Promoted Sheffield UK Photographer en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510255.html Another philosophical episode this week, featuring a range of reflections from the wise on what life has taught them, and how (and why) the world has changed since their youth. Our main readings are books by Wendell Berry, John Taylor Gatto and Henry David Thoreau. 2013-06-08T20:54+02:00 2013-06-08T20:54:41+00:00 Analysis Ecology Education Sheffield UK World Robin Upton en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510234.html Some photos on the policing in and around the EDL West Street pub crawl in Sheffield on 8th June 2013. 2013-06-08T20:19+02:00 2013-06-08T20:19:56+00:00 Anti-racism Policing Promoted Sheffield UK Photographer en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510221.html Part of the, police facilitated, EDL pub crawl up West Street on Saturday 8th June 2013 made it to The Harley, Glossop Road, from where they hurled abuse, glasses and cans at anyone in range. 2013-06-08T19:46+02:00 2013-06-08T19:46:21+00:00 Anti-racism Promoted Sheffield UK @HarleySheffield en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510205.html “He gave his life for the land” <br/><br/>Another indigenous leader has been assassinated in the struggle to defend the land and natural resources from depradation and destruction. <br/><br/>Article from the June edition of Peace News 2013-06-08T05:32+02:00 2013-06-08T05:32:10+00:00 Repression Sheffield Social Struggles UK World Zapatista viva bachajon en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510176.html A stark contrast with UG#644, we look this week behind the facade of the separation of powers in USA. Do any effective checks remain on how the US government behaves itself? Or is the external threat of massive dissent the only check left to the ongoing rollout of the totalitarian state's surveillance and control grid. 2013-06-07T09:03+02:00 2013-06-07T09:03:57+00:00 Policing Sheffield Social Struggles Technology UK World Robin Upton en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510125.html UK citizens must stand united if we are to be effective as a peace movement 2013-06-06T12:09+02:00 2013-06-06T12:09:44+00:00 Anti-militarism Anti-racism Sheffield Terror War UK Wales Peace Strike en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510115.html A carpe diem show this week which asks &quot;Do you have a personal philosophy?&quot; If you are one of the many people who have not given the matter much thought, Professor William Irvine cautions against accepting the 'default philosophy' of hedonistic consumerism. Now is the time to decide what you stand for and to refuse to stand for anything less! 2013-06-06T09:10+02:00 2013-06-06T09:10:48+00:00 Analysis Sheffield Social Struggles UK World Robin Upton en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2013/06/510108.html Investigating claims of near-term extinction for humans. Clips from Guy McPherson, John D. Cox, Dr. David Archer. Interview w. John Michael Greer. Analysis of predictions by Malcolm Light of the Arctic Methane Emergency Group (AMEG). Radio Ecoshock 130605 2013-06-06T06:10+02:00 2013-06-06T06:10:28+00:00 Climate Chaos Ecology Sheffield UK Alex Smith en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8