Neal Rockwell

Greenhouses in Almeria, Spain: Agriculture Post-Nature

neal rockwell — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:35:56 +0000

I passed through Almeria, Spain the other week. It is the world’s largest concentration of greenhouses. Almost all of the land is covered in a dystopian sea of plastic where fruits and vegetables are grown hydroponically, completely detached from season or natural cycle of any kind.

100th Night March in Pictures

neal rockwell — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:29:30 +0000

The student strike seems to be back on. Thousands marched yesterday, beat drums and confronted the police at various points. The march attracted both young and old alike, but also a sense of fearlessness and militancy towards the police.

F1 Demonstrations in Pictures

neal rockwell — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:48:08 +0000

Photographs of the multiple demonstrations that took place on June 7th as part of the ongoing Quebec students strike. These events were timed to coincide with the opening of the Montreal F1. The first demonstration was targeted at a very expensive "charity" cocktail / lavish VIP opening party held in Griffontown. The demonstrators were quickly kettled by the riot squad.

Montreal May Day 2012 In Pictures

neal rockwell — Wed, 02 May 2012 04:20:27 +0000

May Day rally against capitalism in Montreal. More than 100 were arrested. The Black Bloc contingent was very large.

Student Night March, April 28, 2012

neal rockwell — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:07:28 +0000

Saturday’s night march was slightly different from other night marches that took place this week in that the police did not break it up with tear gas, flash-bang grenades or pepper-spray. Near Place Des Arts the police public address truck ordered protestors to walk only in the direction of traffic and to turn onto Bleury Street, which they ignored.

Demonstration Against The Plan Nord In Pictures

neal rockwell — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:13:55 +0000

Police were overwhelmed by demonstrators Friday, before receiving reinforcements from the Sûreté du Québec.

City Claims Winterized Structures at Occupy Montreal Pose Fire Risk

neal rockwell — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:57:22 +0000

The city of Montreal claims that winterized structures at Square Victoria built of insulation foam and wooden lattice pose a fire risk and must be taken down despite repeatedly being approved by rank and file employees of the fire department. On Saturday I went down to the site with Carla Flournoy where we discussed this issue as well as took a look at the overal infrastructure of the camp.

Media Co-Op Segment on Off The Hour

neal rockwell — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:09:03 +0000

Media Co-Op on CKUT Nov. 1, 2011

Racism and Dangerous Working Conditions Part of Business as Usual for Montreal Temporary Employment Agencies and Their Clients

neal rockwell — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:27:07 +0000

On October 6, I attended a tour and discussion of exploitive temporary employment agencies and their clients organized by the Immigrant Workers' Centre and Au Bas de l'Échelle.

Rude Mechanical Orchestra Supports Abousfian Abdelrazik

neal rockwell — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:31:17 +0000

Rude Mechanical Orchestra plays in front of the UN Plaza on June 16th in Support of Abousfian Abdelrazik.

Abousfian Abdelrazik's Statement to the UN 1267 Committee

neal rockwell — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:31:33 +0000

Abousfian Abdelrazik delivers a message to the UN 1267 list committee about the hardships he endures daily.

Abousfian Abdelrazik Speaks at Montreal Press Conference June 15th

neal rockwell — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:27:59 +0000

Abousfian Abdelrazik shares some thoughts on being listed on the UN 1267 blacklist.

Project Flyhome Delegates Discuss Meeting With UN German Mission Concerning Abousfian Abdelrazik's Status on the 1267 List

neal rockwell — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:24:28 +0000

Karl Flecker and Sameer Zuberi discuss Abusfian Abdelrazik's case and the Project Flyhome meeting with the German UN Mission regarding the 1267 List.

Flood Waters in St-Jean Sur Richelieu

neal rockwell — Sat, 14 May 2011 19:38:21 +0000

I spent Saturday afternoon walking around St-Jean getting an idea of the floods. Wind had pushed the water level up and people were bracing for another round of flooding as rain was in the forecast. This is the worst flooding in the region since at least 1869.

10 Arrested at Alliance Sociale Demonstration Released Today

neal rockwell — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:26:59 +0000

the protesters arrested on saturday are now out of jail

Ten people arrested on Saturday at a protest against provincial austerity measures and organized by the Alliance Sociale have been let of detention today.