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  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 19, 2019 at 6:48 PM

Rebel Daily 9: Rebellions don't end - they regenerate

We made it! Major actions cycles across the world are winding down. The news, however, never sleeps: read on for updates from Palestine, New Zealand, Tasmania, London and more... (See here for web version, sign up here) Photo by Arkadiusz Kasperczyk It’s difficult to imagin…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 8:37 PM

Today's tube action

Today was not easy for many of us. We hear you. Let's get through it together. This morning, members of Extinction Rebellion climbed onto trains at Stratford, Canning Town and Shadwell. At Canning Town, members of the public pulled two rebels from the roof of the train. …
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 12:39 PM

Rebel Daily 8: The rules must be broken

Featuring rebellious knitting grannies in Australia, a kayak race in Dublin, a silent march in India, and brave actions from rebels in Hong Kong. (See here for web version, sign up here) Credit: John Paul Brown Day 9 in Extinction Rebellion across the world was a day of con…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 15, 2019 at 12:16 PM

Rebel Daily 7: A fire they can't put out

Featuring people’s assemblies in India, actions in London’s financial district, marches in Jakarta and Gambia, and four different flavours of delicious Klim-Ade. Read on for all this and more! (See here for web version, sign up here) Credit: Raquel Natalicchio Change takes …
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 14, 2019 at 12:37 PM

Rebel Daily 6: Brutality in Belgium

Police in Brussels expose a vicious streak, while rebels in Prague and Amsterdam rock the boat with over 300 arrests. Read on for news of Slovakia’s youth, naked Australians, and XR Ireland’s first arrests. (See here for web version, sign up here) It’s been quite a weekend…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 12, 2019 at 3:23 PM

Rebel Daily 5: Non-violently hitting our stride

It’s runaway rebellion! Five days in, and we’re seeing more colour, creativity and courage than ever: from a welcome surprise in Berlin to nation-wide climate conversations in Israel, nifty manoeuvrings in Paris and London, and a whole lot more! (See here for web version, sign up he…
  Extinction Rebellion Legal Support · [email protected]
October 12, 2019 at 10:02 AM

Support our arrestees

Our rebels are facing charges Help with legal fees Dear Rebel, The brave XR folk being arrested right now in London need our help with their legal costs. More than 1,100 have now been taken from the capital’s streets this week, offering up their liberty for the future of ou…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 8:43 AM

Rebel Daily 4: Planes, boats and automobiles

London City Airport, New York's Times Square, and roads in Berlin and Vienna are brought to a standstill. Also featuring Rebels in Rio, roadblock in Gambia, and a Mexican climate carnival! (See here for web version, sign up here) Day four of the Rebellion saw rebels acting out of…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 10, 2019 at 8:45 AM

Rebel Daily 3: They gave their lives

A global wave of solidarity marked day three of the Rebellion. Also, a mothers' nurse-in, a birthday party in Quebec, and new blocks taken in Berlin. (See here for web version, sign up here) Empathy begins at home. Many of those reading this will, in the past days and months, ha…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 9, 2019 at 5:47 PM

Donations back online

If you couldn’t give yesterday, please try again Dear Rebel, Yesterday so many beautiful people tried to donate that we may have crashed the website! But our crowdfunder is back online and the rebellion needs each of us more than ever. Throughout today, police have been seizing…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 9, 2019 at 8:27 AM

Rebel Daily 2: The Rebellion Takes Root

Quebecois bridge climbers, Colombian video projectors, Sri Lankan traffic jammers, and London tree-planters. Catch up on Day 2 of International Rebellion. (See here for web version, sign up here) The seeds have been sewn. Compassion; awareness; courage. They landed in cities, sub…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 5:32 PM

We need you to sustain the Rebellion

Show them that we won't back down Dear rebel, The Rebellion is in full swing. We hold eight sites, there are thousands of us on the street, over 530 brave rebels have been arrested. And it’s only Day 2! However, police confiscations have left us short of some essential equipment a…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 9:47 AM

Rebel Daily 1: The Sun Rises on a New Wave of Rebellion

International Rebellion is here. And it’s bigger and more beautiful than we dared to imagine. This is what mass civil disobedience looks like. (See here for web version, sign up here) It’s happening. It can’t be ignored. It’s only growing stronger. It’s a rebellion. We’re ba…
  XR UK · [email protected]
October 5, 2019 at 10:30 PM

You can’t confiscate an idea

This morning, police seized equipment and amenities from a warehouse in London. The Emergency isn’t going away, and neither are we! Earlier today, London police appeared at a warehouse in Lambeth, arrested ten people, and confiscated XR equipment. It's not the plan, but this is not…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 4, 2019 at 6:37 PM

Essential Rebellion Info - Ready or not, here we come

London’s calling. We’re two days away from International Rebellion. Read on for everything you need to know. (See web version, sign up here) Illustration by Janice Chang Our rebellion in April launched Extinction Rebellion onto the world stage. We brought London to a halt, capt…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
October 2, 2019 at 5:39 PM

Newsletter 29: Get Ready to Change the World

We're just days away from what could be the biggest wave of civil disobedience the world has ever seen. Read on for advice, enjoyment and inspiration! (See web version here; sign up here) Pack your bags, secure your phone - it’s just days until our International Rebellion! We’…
  XR Feedback · [email protected]
September 28, 2019 at 10:15 AM

Share your views to help us build the movement

    Share your thoughts! Extinction Rebellion needs to better understand what moves people into action so we can grow our movement. Whether you are an experienced rebel or are only just getting involved, you can help us enormously by taking this short survey. Love and …
  XR UK · [email protected]
September 27, 2019 at 6:56 PM

Announcements #2: The Season of Change Begins!

Greta’s speech is only the beginning; this will be an Autumn to never forget. Featuring a 101 for rebelling in October, guides, trainings and all your questions answered (See web version, sign up here) Welcome to our second UK announcements newsletter! This week, we reflect on th…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
September 19, 2019 at 8:04 PM

Announcements #1: “What’s the point?”

It’s time - October 7 is just around the corner. Get ready by reading up on all the latest software and services, trainings and events, which we’ll be using to make sure the world hears our message of emergency loud and clear. (See web version, sign up here) Dear rebels, “What’s t…
  XR-UK Rebel Ringers · [email protected]
September 9, 2019 at 11:03 AM

XR-UK Needs Your Voice Now!

Dear John, XR-UK want to hear from Rebels who are comfortable on the phone and especially those with Call Centre experience.... we need your skill to help us spread the word, grow the movement and get as many people on the streets in October as possible! This is an inclusi…
  XR UK · [email protected]
September 8, 2019 at 5:19 PM

October 7th is coming: Get Ready for Rebellion

It’s one month before we take it to the next level of International Rebellion - let's prepare and spread the word like mad. Read on for essential news and information (See web version, sign up here) A Rebel in NYC climbed the 12+storey Unisphere to hang a banner over Brazil, highli…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
August 23, 2019 at 7:38 PM

Newsletter 28: Murder in the Amazon

With 'the lungs of the Earth' on fire, it's clear things can't go on like this. There's only one thing to do... rebel!! Read on for our latest exploits, and some extra-exciting upcoming events (See here for web version, sign up here) Welcome to our 28th newsletter! Rebels all ov…
  XR UK · [email protected]
August 16, 2019 at 8:16 PM

It's time... get ready for Rebellion!

We're holding massive days of training all around the country to prepare for October - join us! Rebels, get ready! A rebellion is coming… It’s going to be bigger than ever before…. It’s time to get together and get set. All across the nation, our movement will gather at The Rebel Ri…
  Extinction Rebellion with Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
August 13, 2019 at 9:41 AM

⌛ International Rebellion is coming: Begins October 7th. Save the Date ⌛

Time is running out. We are rebelling for our future and our children's future. Join us on the streets in October. The International Rebellion is less than 2 months away. From October 7th at 10am, we will be in full-blown rebellion against our governments in multiple cities and con…
  Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
August 8, 2019 at 9:45 AM

Newsletter 27: Crikey! Disobedience down under!

Featuring rebel tangerines from Australia, Latin light shows, and more die-ins than you can shake a stick at. (See here for web version, sign up here) Welcome to our 27th newsletter! Mysterious symbol crops up in UK countryside Congratulations, you made it through the hottest m…
  XR UK Strategy Stewardship Team with Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]
August 4, 2019 at 7:44 PM

Strategy Process: The Next 3 Weeks

XR UK needs a clear strategy as we head into the October Rebellion. We want it to be as inclusive as possible. We don't have long. Here's the plan. Dear Rebels, The Strategy Stewardship Team (SST) is embarking on a process to create an overarching strategy for XR UK that will bring us …
  Extinction Rebellion UK · [email protected]
July 22, 2019 at 2:22 PM

The Summer of our Discontent: Summer Uprising highlights

A special issue to celebrate the vibrant Summer Uprising this week, with highlights from Bristol, Leeds, London, Cardiff and Glasgow (Web version here, sign up for the newsletter here) The boats are back! In April, our beloved pink boat caused quite a stir in Oxford Circus. This t…