A letter to the Sheffield Star and Telegraph Dear Editor Politicians and journalists who refer to Israel as a democracy are wrong. Actually, Israel is one of the most undemocratic countries in the world and uses a system of Apartheid. Jason Hickel explained this and I have summarised his argument. In South African apartheid, AfricansContinueContinue reading “Israel is not a democratic country”
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Plastic-wrapped food? Not if I have a choice!
A guest blog by Karine Nohr Previously, food could not be stored for long periods and so was available only at harvesting times. It was eaten fresh and seasonally, with limited use of preserving methods, such as bottling, fermenting or drying. But now, food preservation includes chemical processing, preservatives and packaging. The development of plastics,ContinueContinue reading “Plastic-wrapped food? Not if I have a choice!”
Bees call on Dr Who, the Council, the Government and the public to do more to protect them.
Photos by Roan On World Bee Day, Monday 20th May, people dressed as bees swarmed to the police box next to Sheffield Town Hall. Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly threatened by human activities. Pollination is a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of theContinueContinue reading “Bees call on Dr Who, the Council, the Government and the public to do more to protect them. “
Protesters commemorate Nakba day as Councillors gather for the AGM.
The immigration system is hostile by design
As floods hit Brazil, Afghanistan and Kenya, Sheffielders call for an end to the hostile immigration system and the cruel threats of deportation to Rwanda,
Palestine supporters march from Endcliffe Park on Nakba day.
The Coat of Hopes is on its way to Sheffield
Last Saturday I spoke at the Act Now Conference in Acomb, York. ACT Now! for a Better World explored how individuals and churches can work together to create a brighter, greener future. The workshops looked at the range of actions we can take at a local and national level, from effective campaigning to going vegan,ContinueContinue reading “The Coat of Hopes is on its way to Sheffield”
Sheffield protests as Israel rejects ceasefire and bombs fall on Rafah.
Nakba “The Catastrophe”: the roots of the current genocide in Gaza.
Sheffield Palestine Coalition against Israeli Apartheid have sent me the following. Wednesday 15th May is AL-NAKBA DAY. This day marks the time in 1948 when 750,000 Palestinians were driven out of their homes and villages by the Haganah [armed Zionist groups], and into tents in refugee camps in Gaza, in the West Bank and in nearbyContinueContinue reading “Nakba “The Catastrophe”: the roots of the current genocide in Gaza.”
Sheffield doctors speak up for suspended Dr Benn.
Doctors in Sheffield and throughout the country have been outraged by the decision of the General Medical Council (GMC) to suspend Dr Sarah Benn for 5 months.
