Syria: Both Assad and the demonstrators announce ‘no compromise’
After “the Friday of the no-fly zone”, Alex Hern assesses the possibility of external help for the Syrian protesters.
Alex Hern
Website Alex graduated St Peter's College, Oxford, in 2011 and is a former Parliamentary researcher. He is currently working as Left Foot Forward's intern. Alex is an avid comic aficionado and critic. You should follow him on twitter.
The movement to evict Occupy London gains pace
Alex Hern covers the latest developments on Occupy London, including the tenuous claims of Paul Staines.
The privatisation of public space is harming our ability to protest
Alex Hern argues that the creeping privatisation of areas which used to be private is leading to more and more difficulties in protesting peacefully and legally.
The English Democrats welcome ‘ex’ BNP members into the fold
Alex Hern talks about how the English Democrats are fast becoming a front for the BNP, as “ex” members come over in droves.
Republican tax plans put the myth of conservative economic prowess to bed
Alex Hern covers the economic incompetency of the hard-right republican Tea Party’s presidential candidates and Herman Cain and Rick Perry’s crazy tax plans.
The Mail’s rent-a-rev called for gays to be tattooed with health warnings
The Daily Mail’s rent-a-rev, Reverend Peter Mullen, who has attacked the St Paul’s Occupy London protests, called for gays to be tattooed with health warnings.
A Syrian civil war is becoming ever more likely
Alex Hern writes about reports of strong pro-Assad demonstrations in Damascus, raising the possibility of a Syrian revolution devolving into a fully fledged civil war.
Top five reasons why you can’t protest (according to the right)
Alex Hern details the ridiculous arguments used against Occupy London by people on the right seeking to discredit them.
What the fox does Cameron agree with Widdecombe on?
Alex Hern runs over why it is concerning David Cameron fawned over right-wing nut job Ann Widdecombe at Prime Minister’s Questions today.
Cameron continues Gideon’s race to the bottom
Alex Hern rebuts Adrian Beecroft’s claim that cutting employment rights will increase employment.