Manchester has been home to the Alternative Futures and Popular Protest conference for 30 years. Originally organised by Colin Barker in the 90s, it continues to inform how activists and academics all over the world understand and create change through social movements.
Greater Manchester Tenants Union: two years of successful campaigns and fighting for housing rights
Over two-fifths (45%) of England’s private renters have been victims of illegal behaviour from a landlord or letting agent. Greater Manchester Tenants Union (GMTU) have spent the past two years fighting for renters’ rights so that everyone has access to an affordable, secure and decent home.
Dream Weavers Gathering: ‘striving for a liberated world healed by justice and equity’
Four-day festival in Manchester, 19-22 June, aims to reconnect and invigorate activists and campaigners across the Greater Manchester region.
Mark Thomas loves Manchester for its ‘radicalism and creativity’
Outspoken comedian, activist and anarchist Mark Thomas is bringing his current show, ‘Check Up: Our NHS @ 70’ to HOME, Manchester, 8 pm on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 March. The Meteor spoke to Mark on his previous visit to Manchester when he performed at the Lush Showcase. He talked about his thoughts and feelings […]