Ward Churchill (Keetoowah Band Cherokee) is one of the most outspoken of Native American activists. In his lectures and numerous published works, he explores the themes of genocide in the Americas, historical and legal (re)interpretation of conquest and colonization, literary and cinematic criticism, and indigenist alternatives to the status quo. Churchill is a Professor of Ethnic Studies and Coordinator of American Indian Studies. He is also a past national spokesperson for the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee. His books include Agents of Repression, Fantasies of the Master Race, From a Native …

LABOUR GOVERNMENT plans to deny asylum seekers access to healthcare are in disarray as almost the entire health profession signal their opposition.
At risk: asylum seekers to be denied NHS treatmentBlink has discovered that on the final day of the Department of Health consultation a host of medical bodies have come out against the plans which many believe will turn NHS staff into ‘immigration officers.’
Opposition includes Royal College of General Practitioners, the Community Practitioners and Health Visitors Association, and the Medical Practitioners Union.
Campaigners such as the …

Transcript of the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation – Draft Community Radio Order 2004.
The Community Radio Order 2004 was accepted in parliament on Tuesday 13 July 2004 paving the way for applications from Community Organisations for long term licences to broadcast. The Committee discussion ranged from the definition of Community Radio through to the ways in which the funding and maintenance of Community Stations should be carried out. Following the successful pilot Access Radio scheme sanctioned by the Radio Authority, Ofcom has now worked fast to develop the …

MINUTES OF EVIDENCE TAKEN BEFORE THE LIAISON COMMITTEE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER – RT HON TONY BLAIR MP – July 6 2004
Evidence heard in Public Questions 144 – 288
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The text of prime minister Tony Blair’s speech opening Tuesday’s debate on the Iraq crisis in the house of Commons, as released by 10 Downing Street.

Robin Cook, former UK foreign secretary and leader of the House of Commons, made a personal statement in parliament following his resignation on Monday.
On Tuesday night Cook won an unprecedented standing ovation after he called on MPs to reject Blair’s call for the use of “any means necessary” to disarm Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
The following is the full text of his speech:

The Radio Authority is delighted that Government has agreed to extend the period of the Access Radio pilot scheme. This will help to inform Parliament, Government, and Ofcom further about how to introduce this exciting new third tier of radio services.
Licence extensions will be subject to frequency availability, and to the Authority being satisfied that the licensees have the ability to continue and are able to meet their promises of delivery.