Category Archives: Follytricks!

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JUNE 8th: Strong And Stable My Arse… Jeremy Deller!

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Paul Brad

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Kate Tempest meets kennardphillipps

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Paul Brad

​ Strong and stable into ruin School-kids on the hunt for lunch Cut the apron strings. Least it keeps the bastards lean And gets the scroungers off the couch. Murdoch headlines; leeches for the letting of our bloodlust. Blame it … Continue reading →

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STAND FIRM! Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Paul Brad
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Climate Change: A World Action – Thanx to Avaaz

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Paul Brad

A few months ago, the Avaaz community decided on a crazy goal – the largest mobilisation on climate change in history – and on Sunday, around the world, it actually happened. This radical event opens a new chapter in global … Continue reading →

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“HANDS UP DON’T SHOOT!”… TALIB KWELI ON THE FRONTLINE… LAURYN HILL EXPRESSES ‘BLACK RAGE’

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Paul Brad

“HANDS UP DON’T SHOOT!”… “I CAN’T BREATHE!” … THAT’S WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE CHANTING ON THE STREETS FROM FERGUSON TO NYC … TALIB KWELI IS ON THE FRONTLINE… LAURYN HILL EXPRESSES ‘BLACK RAGE’… MEANWHILE PHILOSOPHER, ACADEMIC, ACTIVIST & AUTHOR, DR.CORNEL … Continue reading →

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Late Summer readzzz Pt. 2 The Lacuna + We Need New Names,

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Paul Brad

I first read a review of this book when it came out in paperback and as I scanned the array of players involved in the story – Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Leon Trotsky and Natalia Sedova – … Continue reading →

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EMORY DOUGLAS: Free Palestine

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Paul Brad

Great to see that Emory Douglas is still hard at work in his neighbourhood. Here’s a nice shot of the legendary revolutionary artist, who gave us the Black Panther Party’s most evocative artwork, standing next to his contribution to a … Continue reading →

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Finding Fela – The Movie

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Paul Brad

A couple of nights ago I had the privilege of taking in an advanced screening of Alex Gibney’s ‘Finding Fela’ documentary and I came away thinking, “Yeah, yeah….Fela Anikulapo Kuti… people need to see this film.” Over the years I’ve … Continue reading →

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GAZA – A 21st Century Tragedy

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Paul Brad

Everyday I get up and read the news from Gaza. I think about my old man who served in North Africa in WW2 and was a fervent supporter of the state of Israel. He admired the spirit that was invested … Continue reading →

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Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2013: David Simon – Some People are More Equal than Others

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Paul Brad

Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2013: David Simon – Some People are More Equal than Others When I read about this contribution to the Festival Of Dangerous Ideas in Australia by David Simon I thought I’d love to hear it in … Continue reading →

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