Aug 17, 2019 | Rebel voices
Photo by Steve from @strutphotography by Sue It’s a bit like I have opened a can of worms. I have conducted interviews, both spoken and written, with a lot of people about the barriers they may face in joining mainstream groups generally. People of different cultures,...
Aug 12, 2019 | Rebel voices
By Rosie M Just thinking about creating disruption makes my chest feel a bit tight and my stomach fluttery. I do not like breaking the rules. As a woman, I have been trained my whole life to move over on the footpath and let others past, to keep my bag on my lap on...
Jul 19, 2019 | Newsletter
Hello rebels, Australia is swiftly becoming a pariah within the international community. A consequence of the inaction and climate skepticism of our political leaders and our increasing contribution to global emissions. Pop culture icons Rolling Stone magazine and Sir...
Jul 16, 2019 | Rebel voices
By Gary Clark the man who weeps ignores us, and cries out of his writhen face and ordinary body not words, but grief, not messages, but sorrow, hard as the earth, sheer, present as the sea— Les Murray, An Absolutely Ordinary Rainbow. In her...
Jul 6, 2019 | Rebel voices
by Harald Ehmann This short discussion outlines the principle that at each difference of view or experience with others we need to seek out cooperation rather than confrontation, conflict, or competition. We need to give cooperation a much greater priority than...
Jul 4, 2019 | Rebel voices
Painting by XR rebel Sue Michael https://www.suemichael.art/sue-michael By Gary Clark Since the Liberal Party, in 1996 under the leadership of John Howard, increased Australian immigration levels, the number of immigrants to Australia has steadily increased with...
Jun 21, 2019 | Newsletter
Hello rebels, The recent Adani approvals have been heartbreaking for many, yet it is only one in a series of many decisions that threaten our existence. Our governments continue to ignore climate scientists, traditional owners and public sentiment on climate and...
Jun 1, 2019 | Rebel voices
By Mij Tanith, XRSA member and Safe Harbour Coordinator When I was asked to write an article on climate refugees, I thought “Oh, rising sea levels. Small, low-lying Pacific islands. What a perfect fit between my long-term support for refugees and my XR activism.” But...
May 27, 2019 | Rebel voices, Uncategorized
Many have expressed their sense of disappointment at the recent re-election of the Morrison government. However, we may be overlooking the opportunity this result presents to a movement like Extinction Rebellion. It is important to emphasise that we are an...
