Callout for Submissions for Liberate #5
We want your contributions for the next issue of Liberate, your views, news, letters, art and articles!
The deadline for the next issue is 5th September 2010.
Sections in Liberate:
* Books not Bombs (book, CD and zine reviews and excerpts)
* My first time (descriptions of first time experiences related to animal rights activism e.g. first time on a pig factory farm, slaughterhouse etc.)
* Activism and the (in)justice system (send us details of your brushes with the law and issues relating to prisoner support)
* Security (practical tips or discussions on security culture)
* Activist Toolkit (useful tips for effective activism)
* Direct Action Gets and Goods (reporting on ALF, Open Rescue and other rescue/direct action activity in Aotearoa)
* Know Your Enemy (get to know animal and activist enemies better)
* Know Your Friends (get to know your animal friends better)
*Actions Speak Louder Than Words (Coverage of national actions, regional campaigns and interesting actions)
*International Solidarity (a NEW permanent section with news and views from outside of Aotearoa)
Please send all submissions to liberatemagazine@yahoo.com, upload your article or file in the "contact" section of this website or via snail mail to Liberate, PO BOX 7523, Wellesley Street, Auckland.
Love and solidarity,
Liberate Editorial Collective
The deadline for the next issue is 5th September 2010.
Sections in Liberate:
* Books not Bombs (book, CD and zine reviews and excerpts)
* My first time (descriptions of first time experiences related to animal rights activism e.g. first time on a pig factory farm, slaughterhouse etc.)
* Activism and the (in)justice system (send us details of your brushes with the law and issues relating to prisoner support)
* Security (practical tips or discussions on security culture)
* Activist Toolkit (useful tips for effective activism)
* Direct Action Gets and Goods (reporting on ALF, Open Rescue and other rescue/direct action activity in Aotearoa)
* Know Your Enemy (get to know animal and activist enemies better)
* Know Your Friends (get to know your animal friends better)
*Actions Speak Louder Than Words (Coverage of national actions, regional campaigns and interesting actions)
*International Solidarity (a NEW permanent section with news and views from outside of Aotearoa)
Please send all submissions to liberatemagazine@yahoo.com, upload your article or file in the "contact" section of this website or via snail mail to Liberate, PO BOX 7523, Wellesley Street, Auckland.
Love and solidarity,
Liberate Editorial Collective
Issue Four Is OUT NOW!
We find ourselves at the dawn of a new year, and a new decade. The coming decade will no doubt see much focus on issues of the environment, most notably climate change and peak oil. There is a direct link in Aotearoa between the agriculture industry and environmental destruction. With over 30 million sheep and 10 million cows, the damage is measurable.
The industry is responsible for approximately half of all greenhouse gases emitted. Most of this is methane emitted by livestock. The proposed Emissions Trading Scheme gives exemption to the agriculture industry. This pattern of behaviour has also been witnessed many times when farms have been found as responsible for river pollution, but given stupidly long periods of time to stop their actions. ‘Our’ economy depends upon their profits. ‘Our’ economy is soaked in the blood of cows, sheep, deer, chickens, lab animals, etc that are seen as tools to sate our desires. ‘Our’ economy is also destroying Aotearoa’s environment. And those who presently profit from it are unwilling to change their ways if the alternative leaves them a bit out of pocket - or possibly because of their ego.
The links between human rights, animal rights, and environmental sustainability are there for all to see. We need to take personal responsibility, and then we must hold those unwilling to change as accountable for their actions. We must point out the hypocrisies, the atrocities and the outright lies. We must make all of our actions count, and keep ourselves true to the ideals of equality.
This issue is packed full of inspiring accounts, practical information, the beginning of an exciting three part security guide, and our newly founded ‘Letters to the Editor’. We wish to thank everyone for their support during 2009, and may 2010 be a productive and safe year for us all - I know we’re feeling good about it.
To view the articles in this issue click here, you can also download a copy of the magazine.
If you would like a hard copy check out our 'Ordering Liberate' page.
Love and Solidarity
Liberate Editorial Collective
The industry is responsible for approximately half of all greenhouse gases emitted. Most of this is methane emitted by livestock. The proposed Emissions Trading Scheme gives exemption to the agriculture industry. This pattern of behaviour has also been witnessed many times when farms have been found as responsible for river pollution, but given stupidly long periods of time to stop their actions. ‘Our’ economy depends upon their profits. ‘Our’ economy is soaked in the blood of cows, sheep, deer, chickens, lab animals, etc that are seen as tools to sate our desires. ‘Our’ economy is also destroying Aotearoa’s environment. And those who presently profit from it are unwilling to change their ways if the alternative leaves them a bit out of pocket - or possibly because of their ego.
The links between human rights, animal rights, and environmental sustainability are there for all to see. We need to take personal responsibility, and then we must hold those unwilling to change as accountable for their actions. We must point out the hypocrisies, the atrocities and the outright lies. We must make all of our actions count, and keep ourselves true to the ideals of equality.
This issue is packed full of inspiring accounts, practical information, the beginning of an exciting three part security guide, and our newly founded ‘Letters to the Editor’. We wish to thank everyone for their support during 2009, and may 2010 be a productive and safe year for us all - I know we’re feeling good about it.
To view the articles in this issue click here, you can also download a copy of the magazine.
If you would like a hard copy check out our 'Ordering Liberate' page.
Love and Solidarity
Liberate Editorial Collective
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Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Liberate Editorial Collective. We do not intend to encourage any unethical/illegal activity or behaviour. The information herein is solely intended for entertainment, education, research and other lawful purposes and is from sources independent of Liberate.