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Mike Treen, Petition

To: The New Zealand Government – End the US Blockade of Cuba

On December 20, the world witnessed large and determined demonstrations across Cuba, where the Cuban people came together to demand justice and dignity in the face of ongoing hardships. These hardships are exacerbated by the decades-long economic blockade imposed by the United States, a policy that restricts Cuba’s access to essential goods, financial resources, and international trade opportunities. The blockade is not just an economic … Continue reading To: The New Zealand Government – End the US Blockade of Cuba

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Events

Public Meeting – Auck. Sat., 14 Sept., 4pm: Demand the Removal of Cuba from the U.S. ‘State Sponsors of Terrorism’ List!

Ambassador Luis Ernesto Morejon Rodriguez and members of parliament Teanau Tuiono and Steve Abel evaluated the current state of bilateral relations between Cuba and New Zealand Dear All, We invite you to an important public meeting to discuss and advocate for an end to the U.S. embargo and sanctions on Cuba. Now is the time to lift the economic and travel restrictions that have unjustly … Continue reading Public Meeting – Auck. Sat., 14 Sept., 4pm: Demand the Removal of Cuba from the U.S. ‘State Sponsors of Terrorism’ List!

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Local News, Opinion

Cuba and New Zealand: a relationship worthy of strengthening by Ian Powell

Ian Powell, the author of this blog is a leading left commentator in Aotearoa. He has a particular expertise on health matters through working for an important health union for several decades. The blog is reprinted from his blogsite Political Bytes and you can subscribe to it there. A list of progressive websites available in Aotearoa is provided at the top of this page under … Continue reading Cuba and New Zealand: a relationship worthy of strengthening by Ian Powell

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Global News, Mike Treen

The need to end US-imposed austerity in Cuba

Wall art created at a community youth cultural centre with the visiting Australasian solidarity brigade in January 2024 By Mike Treen, Spokesperson for the Auckland Cuba Friendship Society Over the last few weeks, the Western news media has been full of stories of “unrest” in Cuba including protests over food and fuel shortages. From Western media reports, you would think that the Government of Cuba … Continue reading The need to end US-imposed austerity in Cuba

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Global News, Newsletters

GPJA #442 (Part 2): International news & Analysis – 28/9/12

QUOTES OF THE WEEK “… the spirit of the market steals life from the vulnerable” Sir Paul Reeves quoted in Anne Salmond: Shifting New Zealand’s Mindset “The economic anarchy of capitalist society as it exists today is, in my opinion, the real source of the evil. We see before us a huge community of producers the members of which are unceasingly striving to deprive each … Continue reading GPJA #442 (Part 2): International news & Analysis – 28/9/12

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Events, Global News, Newsletters

GPJA #434: National protests against asset sales this Saturday

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 434, July 13 , 2012 Asset sales protests planned in twelve cities: Twelve protests are planned across Aotearoa for 14 July against National’s privatisation and corporatisation programme. Thirty protesters auctioned off John Key’s mansion this afternoon as street theatre and creative opposition spreads. There is continuing pressure in the courts from Iwi after a landmark Supreme Court decision … Continue reading GPJA #434: National protests against asset sales this Saturday

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Global News, Newsletters

GPJA #433: Part 2. International news & Analysis – 6/7/12

QUOTES OF THE WEEK   “What remains of democracy is largely the right to choose among commodities. Business leaders have long explained the need to impose on the population a ‘philosophy of futility’ and ‘lack of purpose in life’ to ‘concentrate human attention on the more superficial things that comprise much of fashionable consumption’. Deluged by such propaganda from infancy, people may then accept their … Continue reading GPJA #433: Part 2. International news & Analysis – 6/7/12

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GPJA #432: Part 2. International news & Analysis – 29/6/12

CULTURAL DISSENT The Violent Visions of Slavoj Žižek http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2012/jul/12/violent-visions-slavoj-zizek/ QUOTES OF THE WEEK “This is the world’s biggest banks stealing money that would otherwise have gone toward textbooks and medicine and housing for ordinary Americans, and turning the cash into sports cars and bonuses for the already rich. It’s the equivalent of robbing a charity or a church fund to pay for lap dances.” Matt … Continue reading GPJA #432: Part 2. International news & Analysis – 29/6/12

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GPJA #431: Part 2. International news & Analysis – 21/6/12

QUOTES OF THE WEEK “Economic inequality feeds into inequalities of political power, leading to still more economic inequality.” Joseph Stiglitz, The vicious cycle of economic inequality, Politico, June 11, 2012 “When the rich make war, it’s the poor that die” – Jean-Paul Sartre “The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.” – George Orwell “Every … Continue reading GPJA #431: Part 2. International news & Analysis – 21/6/12

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GPJA #429: Part 2. International news & Analysis – 8/6/12

QUOTES OF THE WEEK “Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we’re being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I’m liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That’s what’s insane about it.” – John Lennon “When a well-packaged web of lies has been sold gradually to the masses over generations, the truth will seem … Continue reading GPJA #429: Part 2. International news & Analysis – 8/6/12

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