While one black man was deservedly (thankfully, I might add) nominated president in the USA, in Australia another black man was the victim of a justice system that resembles the US's deep south under segregation. RD spoke once again to Lauren Mellor from the Aboriginal Rights Coalition about this Friday's International Day of Action in solidarity with Palm Island man Lex Wotton. There are actions happening all around Australia and in Aotearoa (NZ), the UK, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Colombia.
Radio Democracy – all of 4ZzZ, in fact – will continue to cover this story, and bring you information on how you can get active. The Brisbane rally is taking place outside the District Court at 9:30 am tommorrow, as Lex is being sentenced in Townsville. His legal team are reported to be mounting an appeal against the guilty verdict.
Sailing the seas of donations please
We then heard from Ben, who's aboard the good ship Steve Irwin with the rest of the Sea Shepherd crew while they're in Brisbane. The Sea Shepherds are having a benefit gig at the Arena on Friday the 21st of November and are also putting out a call for some donated supplies
while they're in our fine waters.Shh... don't mention the war
The Federal Government this week announced a $250 levy on all Australian university students – just don't call it compulsory student unionism. Actually, there's no danger of that happening; the NUS-ALP love-in that has been happening since Ruddy came to power has taken the teeth out of the NUS's 'repeal VSU' campaign. National Prez Angus Mc Farland was nice enough to remove himself from the US election coverage to tell us nothing about what this meant for student unions in the future.
The Obama Show
The Federal Government this week announced a $250 levy on all Australian university students – just don't call it compulsory student unionism. Actually, there's no danger of that happening; the NUS-ALP love-in that has been happening since Ruddy came to power has taken the teeth out of the NUS's 'repeal VSU' campaign. National Prez Angus Mc Farland was nice enough to remove himself from the US election coverage to tell us nothing about what this meant for student unions in the future.
The Obama Show
We had a look at a few stories to come out of the US election where people got grumpy about voting annoyances. Bazza went on to win as you well know, but there were at least a couple of incidents, including famous lefty actor Tim Robbins saying he'd be arrested before he would be denied his vote.
Music
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised – Gil-Scott Heron
Police Brutality – Combat Wombat
We've Got a Bigger Problem Now – Dead Kennedys
I Chase the Devil – Max Romeo
Can't Wait to Finish School – Kicks
Singie – Dubmarine
Demolition Girl – The Saints
Babylon – Dubbly (under the community notices)
Imagine This – Wax Audio (for George)
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