UK Newsletter #5: Speak up and be Heard

November 15, 2019 By Extinction Rebellion

Dearest rebels, winter is almost upon us. The nights are drawing in, the frost is rising, and a general election is looming. To some, this is an exciting chance for change. To others it’s merely another sign of the chaos and state of flux of this country (and to a greater extent, the world.) Scenes from an action outside Blackrock this afternoon. As members of XR, our aim is not to focus on politics, or point-scoring, or who is – or is not – in power. Instead we must remember that there are more important questions in…

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Newsletter 31 – A Season of Change

November 05, 2019 By Extinction Rebellion

(Sign up to the International Newsletter here) There’s change in the air. This change takes many shapes. Indians can see it with their eyes and feel it with their lungs. For many others, from Romania to indigenous land in Brazil it appears as an absence: of trees, of food, of loved ones. Sri Lanka.  It can be for the better as well as the worse: the UK government has put a hold on fracking, while our story on XR Austria (below) is enough to fill the weariest rebels with hope. Change is coming for all of us – even world leaders have…

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Newsletter 30: A roadblock on Memory Lane

October 27, 2019 By Extinction Rebellion

(Sign up to the International Newsletter here) This rebellion is by no means over: the past week has seen continued actions in Austria, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Berlin, Sydney… as ever, more than we can count! But for many of those reading, this week was the beginning of some well-earned rest, and the start of a reflection process. In this first of several retrospective issues, we begin to look back together on the October Rebellion. We bring you exclusive accounts that could only be articulated once the heat of action had cooled a little. Berlin…

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Post-Rebellion Blues: a practical guide to coming down to earth

October 20, 2019 By Extinction Rebellion

Getting ‘back to normal’ isn’t always easy. We’ve got you covered – read on for our best advice on looking after yourself and others as we come back down to earth; complete with bundles of free resources from the Regen Culture UK team! This period of rebellion has been both a growthful and challenging time for Extinction Rebellion. The movement has had to learn on its feet and adapt to a continuously changing landscape whilst experiencing new tactics from the police. Many conversations have been brought to light in the critiques of XR and we have seen some of the…

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Rebel Daily 9: Rebellions don’t end – they regenerate

October 19, 2019 By Extinction Rebellion

(Sign up to the International Newsletter here) Photo by Arkadiusz Kasperczyk It’s difficult to imagine the number of rebels currently feeling exhausted, disorientated, and proud. Though we know it’s not over for everyone, this week saw the conclusion of high-intensity rebellion phases in Paris, Berlin, New York, London, and countless other cities and nations. A truly inspiring number of those involved are new to the experience of Rebellion – small surprise, since there’s very little like it. The most obvious exertions are physical: long days spent roaming streets or (every bit as vital!) glued to screens,…

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XR Unchained 9

October 17, 2019 By XR Newsletter

XR Ireland Junior rebels march Italy Italian Rebel on day 6 of his hunger strike Rome Extinction Rebellion Hellas is feeling excited. Brussels. XR speaking on a panel at the European Parliament on the climate and ecological breakdown. Credit: The Brussels TimesBrussels. Youth For Climate started a sit-in in the European Parliament on Wednesday, and held out for two days until they received assurance of a pro-climate vote by MEPs Youth for Climate Belgium did a sit-in in the Europea Parliament “No new commission until it’s a socially justified, climate commission!” Greta in America.  “Again…

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XR Unchained 8

October 16, 2019 By Extinction Rebellion

Police kettle XR art outside the Tate Modern in London. German protestors ‘return’ the climate package to the SPD party on the basis that it is inadequate to prevent mass extinction and climate crisis. Amsterdam. Rebels on Blauwbrug bridge  On Indigenous Peoples’ Day XR NYC focused attention on their 4th demand – a just transition that prioritizes the most vulnerable people and establishes indigenous sovereignty. Rahajeng Nurrahmani in Jakarta – ‘The government has failed me and everyone. So that’s why I’m rebelling.’  In the window of Archie Brown’s Health Food Shop & Cafe, Truro, Cornwall. Belgian rebels piled reclaimed…

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London Newsletter: Day 9

October 16, 2019 By XR Newsletter

Tuesday saw a flurry of activity from rebels in London, who responded with renewed vigour and momentum following the divisive blanket protest ban by police.   As many prominent lawyers, politicians, human rights charities, and others publicly criticised this attempt to undermine the right to peaceful protest, media across the globe put Extinction Rebellion firmly back on the front pages – The Guardian, Daily Mail, CNN, Bloomberg, BBC, The Telegraph, The Week, Sky News, Huff Post, Yahoo, Vice, France 24, Deutsche Welle, Evening Standard … the list…

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Rebel Daily 7: A fire they can’t put out

October 15, 2019 By Extinction Rebellion

(Sign up for the International Newsletter here) Change takes time: even at the rate we’re going – and need to be going – it’s never going to happen all at once. But things are changing. The past week has been a moment in history: to simply list the thousands of arrests, the many tens of thousands undertaking civil disobedience, would not do it justice. We have proven to the world that this rebellion is a truly global movement, growing rapidly within and between nations, and comprised of people with the selflessness, the creativity and the courage to…

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XR Unchained 7

October 15, 2019 By Extinction Rebellion

Germany Climate Camp, Berlin Day and night blockade of Stresemannstrasse, Berlin. 48 hours car free! Sweden XR Sweden: “Most of us are now heading home to Sweden from #BerlinBlockieren. Thanks to @XRBerlin @ExtinctionR_DE @XR_Aufstand and everyone else for an inspirational and well-organised week of actions! We are unstoppable — another world is possible.” Netherlands Rebel at Blauwbrug blockade, Amsterdam Italy Final steps for the #RebellionWeek in Rome but #InternationalRebellion won’t stop  until @ExtinctionR demands are met everywhere Eastern Europe Poland Red Rebelsl in Poznan, Sunday. Photo: Łukasz Gdak/Poprzednie Następne  Czech Republic…

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