So this is exactly why I started this proportional representation project.

This is a super-district of 4 Republican, very White (more than 70% White) districts, but combined between them are 40% of Democratic voters that have no representation. Zero. None.

Almost 600,000 voters with no voice because of our system. How is having 4 Republicans represent an area that is 40% Democratic fair?

The Battle of Lewisham 1977 – Forty years on

radical-madre:

“Forty years ago this August, …… Saturday 13th August, 1977 helped set back the fascists for a generation.
The far right had become, pre Lewisham, mainstream in the media, in political life and often, in popular culture. In 1977, the National Front received over 100,000 votes in London elections.
The historic day in Lewisham, itself, saw trades unionists, socialists, Labour Party members, and crucially, many people from Lewisham itself, come together to say enough is enough.
Up to 10,000 people joined in to oppose the NF. All the fascists possible routes were continually blocked, NF banners were burned, and Bob Marley was played. The counter demo became a great example of black and white unity….”

Hosted by Unite Against Fascism
http://uaf.org.uk/2017/07/the-battle-of-lewisham-1977-40-years-on-2/

See also the commemorations being organised by Goldsmiths College – here:
http://sites.gold.ac.uk/battle-of-lewisham/2017/01/04/remembering-the-battle-of-lewisham-40-years-on/“

yesterdaysprint:

Bismarck Tribune, North Dakota, November 2, 1883

Source: yesterdaysprint

awwww-cute:

Caught this little one on the streets and gave her a bath. I think she’s happy to have a home. (Source: http://ift.tt/2uW0EXt)