People & Power

Everything on politics, protest and resistance.

Post image for Blockupy Frankfurt: taking the struggle to the next level

Tens of thousands descend upon the continent’s financial capital for one of the most anticipated pan-European demonstrations since the G8 in Genoa.

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Post image for 15M: a year on, the struggle of the indignados continues

Anniversary of 15-M movement marked by deepening crisis, massive bank bailout and fears of eurozone break-up. The indignation only grows stronger. 

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Post image for ROAR presents: #12M — The Sun Rises Once More (video)

A year since we first took the square, the global crisis has only deepened. But in Madrid, on May 12, the sun rose once again. Let it shine forever more.

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12M: Barcelona once again becomes a revolutionary hub

by Leonidas Oikonomakis on May 13, 2012

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With the re-occupation of Plaça Catalunya, the movement in Barcelona once again finds itself on the front-line of a Global Spring of resistance.

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Post image for Indignados take back square on movement’s anniversary

Hundreds of thousands flock into Puerta del Sol as part of a global day of action to commemorate the first anniversary of the 15-M movement.

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Post image for The meaning and necessity of revolution in the 21st century

The global day of action on May 12 will mark the resurgence of our resistance. But what is the way forward for our movement in these times of crisis?

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Post image for Why Hollande won’t make a big difference for Europe

If the French Socialist candidate is to do anything for the continent, it will be to legitimize an inherently unstable and profoundly unjust European capitalism.

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Post image for Felip Puig: the psychopath who keeps Barcelona on lock-down

With Barcelona on lock-down over a European Central Bank meeting, the Minister of the Interior of Catalonia is making a name for himself as a tyrant.

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Post image for Occupy May Day: the march on Wall Street — in pictures

Tens of thousands descended upon Manhattan this May Day to join the first nationwide wildcat strike in US history. Dozens were arrested by police.

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Post image for Mayhem 2012: gearing up for a global spring of discontent

In May, the 99 percent will open up new avenues of resistance as activists around the world gear up for the intensification of popular protest and direct action.

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