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Friday, 23 May 2008 05:40 |
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After the protests in March, there has been a lot of concern all over the world for the plight of the people of Tibet, which has been under Chinese occupation since the early 50s. As Tibetans protest and demonstrate on the streets of Lhasa and around the world, people are quite rightly concerned that they don’t enjoy the same rights and freedoms that we do in the west. Additionally, Tibet holds something of mystical significance for many westerners who are profoundly disturbed by the dreary mechanical-ness of “modern life”. As usual, the truth there’s a reasonably solid germ of truth in people’s instincts here, but it’s somewhat more complicated. Tibet is an extremely oppressed nation, and certainly deserves freedom! But it’s no Shangri-La. The question then, is how can Tibet actually be liberated, and what significance does this have for ordinary people in the rest of China, in the West and indeed the rest of the World? |
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Tuesday, 06 May 2008 03:44 |
Sick of trying to live on $150 per week? Got an escalating student loan? Its time to take action!!! The next meeting of the Education Action Group will be at 12pm (midday) on Thursday the 8th of May, in the Practice Room at Clubs and Socs. The EAG is a collective dedicated to fighting for free education, zero fees and a universal living allowance through direct action. If you're keen to see some action taken around this issue, come and get involved! Education Action Group meeting:Thurs. 8th MayMidday in the Practice Room,Clubs and Societies (Albany Street). |
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Tuesday, 06 May 2008 05:15 |
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As most of you will know, last Friday was ANZAC day. A day when we’re told we should remember fallen heroes and all the rest. I guess it’s fitting then that just days later – today in fact - is May Day, also known as international workers day: a day to celebrate the social and economic achievements of the international working class. However, unlike ANZAC day, May Day is a day when workers can not only look back on what has been achieved in the past, but also draw wisdom and inspiration from previous victories to fight on in the present. |
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