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September 26, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Volunteer with XR

Roles Fayre on 6th Oct - Join us to build a bigger, better movement. Hello John,XR is shaped and powered by people like you. Find your perfect role on Sunday 6th October.Ever thought about joining an XRUK team and wondered what they all do?Come to the Roles…

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September 22, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Will you stand for justice?

As the real climate criminals cash in, climate activists are threatened with jail sentences Hello John,It’s an all too familiar tale... we speak the truth about who the real climate criminals are but nothing happens. Instead the truth tellers risk facing ja…

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September 18, 2024 at 3:47 PM

What is EACOP? Can we stop it?

Habitat of Eastern Chimpanzee and the African Elephant under threat. Hello John, The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a heated oil pipeline currently under construction. Once completed, it will stretch for almost 1,443 kilometres across Tanzania a…

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September 12, 2024 at 8:42 PM

Insurance action is winnable!

Get ready for a massive week of nationwide actions focussed on the insurance industry. Hello John, Our strategy works, insurance action is winnable.After a week of action in February, giant insurers Zurich and major underwriters Probitas announced they woul…

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September 6, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Survey time! - your opinion matters

Give your feedback from Upgrade Democracy action Hello John, Now Upgrade Democracy is over, it is time to reflect and learn.This was a different style of action than we have done before. Whether you attended the action in Windsor or not, whether you were in…

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September 3, 2024 at 9:32 AM

Photos of Upgrade Democracy at Windsor Castle

Three days to demonstrate the broken system, upgrading democracy for a better future for everyone. Hello John,Last weekend we highlighted the corruption in our current political system and how Citizens' Assemblies could provide the way to upgrade our democracy. The action…

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September 1, 2024 at 6:32 PM

It’s the final countdown

Only a few hours left… Hello John,It’s been the last day of Upgrade Democracy - but there’s still time to double your money! Marching through the streets. The crescendo of drums and calls to action. Hundreds of rebels coming together for an Assemb…

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August 31, 2024 at 5:31 PM

How incredible was that?!

Oil slicks and a hot pink letterbox! Hello John, What a full-on couple of days! Donate now We’ve been showing how oily money & corporate finance controls our world. We’ve demanded change by delivering a hot pink postbox full of …

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August 30, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Where's your pent up rage?

Hello John, READ ALL ABOUT IT! WINDSOR CASTLE IS BESIEGED BY OIL SLICK! Yes, I support XRUK Sounds unrealistic, right? Well.... erm, no. This is what business-as-usual is like. It's exactly why XR rebels are curren…

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August 29, 2024 at 11:33 AM

Have fun storming the castle

There are rumblings throughout the streets - Extinction Rebellion is arriving! Hello John, The freshly painted banners and print works are being loaded in the vans alongside dazzling costumes - Upgrade Democracy is happening! Y…

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August 27, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Information you can't miss

Everything you need to know to help you join us this week. We need you. Rebel against extinction. Hello John, We hope you've already received this - but we couldn't risk you missing out. Here's what you need to know about XRUK's upcoming mass occupation! …

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August 26, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Double down and escalate

It's not every day an opportunity like this comes along. We need you. Rebel against extinction. Hello John, From today, the first ?30,000 raised will be matched pound for pound. Oh yes, you read that right. Thanks to some incredible rebels, it's as simple…

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  XR Global Support · [email protected]

August 23, 2024 at 11:22 AM

Global Newsletter 91: The Biggest Death Project in Human History

Our world is closer to collapse than scientists thought, yet activists are imprisoned, while carbon capitalism is free to keep killing. Web versions: English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Polish. Portuguese coming soon. Letzte Generation Austria stages a messy si…

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August 21, 2024 at 5:49 PM

What is a Massembly?

Take part from home or at Windsor to discuss - how might we take meaningful steps to upgrade democracy? Hello John, The climate and ecological crisis stems from a flawed system driven by greed, exploitation and inequality, benefiting only a few. Our current…

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August 19, 2024 at 6:33 AM

The work of XR Being the Change

A message to XRUK from Dr Gail Bradbrook about the work of XR Being the Change Hello John, XR Being the Change began in 2022 as a project to bring together a growing network of communities of resistance in unifying people's power to win true planet repairs. Gail Bradbrook…

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August 15, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Choose your role for Upgrade Democracy

We need you to help make this action a success. Volunteer for one shift or more, all contributions welcome Hello John, Volunteering for a role is one of the best ways to take part in an action and get to know other people in XR.Bea, a steward volunteer said…

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August 13, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Four ways to Upgrade Democracy

Whether you can travel to Windsor or not, here are some options to get involved. Hello John, There are various different ways to get involved with XR. No matter where you live, what your skills are, or how much time you can give - your input is always valua…

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August 7, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Let’s recall our love for the whole of humanity

XRUK have always followed nonviolent principles with our actions and we invite you to a peaceful, creative occupation in Windsor. Hello John, The rioting and looting scarring our streets and terrorising some of our most vulnerable communities has shocked us…

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August 4, 2024 at 3:34 PM

What’s the plan for Upgrade Democracy?

Three days of focus on upgrading democracy with actions, talks, training and some creative fun. Hello John, XRUK will come together at Windsor to focus on ways to upgrade democracy - going from the world as it is, to the world we need, from powerless to emp…

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August 1, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Stop Jailing Truth Tellers

Five friends from our movement have been jailed for 4-5 years Dear John,   The prisons are full, violent criminals are to be released early, the police are warning of a breakdown in law and order. And yet, almost 200 people have been imprisoned for protesti…

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July 30, 2024 at 6:32 PM

This isn't anger, this is rage

When the truth doesn't deliver justice, we turn to our resilience to defy the systems before us Hi John, What happens when oligarchs feel threatened? They clutch at straws to silence you. They use wealth to gain power and their greed will…

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July 27, 2024 at 8:49 PM

Help from home! - Cut the Ties action on Monday

We need you to help support and amplify the action on Monday morning. Dear John,   Behind the fossil fuel industry lies a shady network of corporations and organisations that legitimise and enable the activities of an industry that is killing us. These can…

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July 18, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Pomp and pageantry, but what for the climate?

There definitely won't be a King's speech on a dead planet but are traditions like this meaningful anymore? Hi John, So, it’s official… the King has spoken! But does this grand and over the top spectacle mean anything? Does th…

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July 16, 2024 at 10:09 AM

Volunteer Roles for Upgrade Democracy

Your time and skills are valuable and we'd love to find you a role. Hello John,The excitement is building for this summer's big action: Upgrade Democracy from the 30th Aug to 1st Sep in Windsor. You will be able to stay and camp for the whole weekend or vis…

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  XR Global Support · [email protected]

July 13, 2024 at 9:37 AM

Global Newsletter 90: No Nature, No Future 🪲

Rebels in the UK and Finland launched actions of record-breaking size to demand better protections for nature. (Web version in English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Polish & Portuguese!) Rebels young and old join the world’s biggest march for the environment i…

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