Dear rebels, We hope you’re keeping well in these strange times. It’s been a difficult month for many of us, with Covid-19 dominating the global conversation. Perhaps the most difficult aspect of C-19 is the struggle to live in this new world of distancing and isolation. It’s important to remember…
(Sign up to the newsletter here) Dear rebels, We have entered our second week of lockdown, and the threat of coronavirus still overshadows so much of our lives. It would be easy to imagine a movement built on actions of mass civil disobedience to falter under such strained conditions…
(Sign up to the newsletter here) Dear rebels, As Covid-19 spreads and we all slow down to support our communities and NHS, our movement is taking stock. There can be no doubt that this pandemic will mean major change for all of us. We share…
Dearest Rebels, This issue, we celebrate the incredible courage and kindness of women everywhere, from the Republic of Congo to the bridges of London, who are standing strong to honour each other and the Earth. If you haven’t already, check out this powerful video of women performing the protest dance called ‘Un Violador en Tu…
Dear rebels, As spring begins, and we start preparing for our third wave of change-making, we’re delighted to bring you a stirring and inspiring History of XR (video). In a movement so based on compassion, and faced with such painful times, it can be easy to forget how far…
(Sign up to the newsletter here) Dear rebels, With two storms in two weeks causing widespread disruption and flooding, 2020 didn’t take long to bring the climate crisis to our doorstep. But our rebels are hot on the case, taking to the streets with ever more…
Dearest rebels, Whether you swoon for Valentine’s Day or think it represents everything that’s wrong with the world, we hope you’ll accept this newsletter as a message of affection from us to you; putting the ‘love’ into ‘Love and Rage’. Today, we are proud to announce…
Dear Rebels, It’s only February but already things are hotting up. Our next UK-wide mobilisation is now set to begin on May the 23rd (book time off work!), and the strategy for 2020 is due to be released in the next few days. As we build momentum for another round…
Disruption in Brussels, disappointment in Davos. Spain declares a climate crisis, but where is the action? Another issue bursting with announcements and news from XR activity around the world.
Dear rebels, Happy new year (as happy as starting another year in a climate crisis can be ..) and welcome to our first UK newsletter of 2020! The start of a new year and a new decade brings with it a momentous opportunity to start on a new journey towards…