JJ, Author at Black Triangle Campaign

Amputee asked to prove he is unable to work

A disabled man who lost both legs and four fingers to diabetes has been asked to prove he is unable […]

by JJ

on Aug 17

Watchdog finds ‘weaknesses’ in sickness benefit system

By Andrew Fagg BBC News Auditors have found “weaknesses” in the contract between the government and Atos, the […]

by JJ

on Aug 17

Slideshow: ‘The End of Our Illusions’ ~ Cuts ~ Disabled People in the Eye of the Storm

The End of Our Illusions from The Centre for Welfare Reform A presentation given at an event on Supported Living […]

by JJ

on Aug 16

Banking Vs Democracy: How Power Shifted from Parliament to The Banking Sector

There cannot be meaningful democracy without transparency and without open public discourse of vital issues that affect the lives […]

by JJ

on Aug 15

Sovereign Currency: A “Plan A” for The New Scottish Pound

The Black Triangle Campaign supports taking the ‘issuing power’ of money back from privately-owned banks (and central banks who serve […]

by JJ

on Aug 15

‘Mister ATOS and the London 2012 Paralympics’ : Video by ‘The Artist Taxi Driver’ Mark McGowan – WARNING! EXTREMELY STRONG LANGUAGE

PLEASE DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO IF STRINGS OF ANGLO-SAXON EXPLETIVES OFFEND YOU. MARK IS LIVID AND TELLS IT HOW […]

by JJ

on Aug 15

Anti-cuts demo targets Atos HQ

By Paddy McGuffin, Home Affairs Reporter, Morning Star Disability and anti-cuts groups have vowed to shut down the headquarters of […]

by JJ

on Aug 15

Fun and games for hated Paralympic sponsor Atos

Issue: 2316 dated: 18 August 2012 News & Reports Posted: 5.44pm Tue 14 Aug 2012 Disabled activists and supporters are organising a week […]

by JJ

on Aug 15

Disability hate crime: is ‘benefit scrounger’ abuse to blame?

See also: https://blacktrianglecampaign.org/2012/06/14/is-anyone-listening-is-this-how-the-nazis-got-away-with-so-many-atrocities-by-fiona-goffe/ Ahead of the Paralympics, figures reveal disability hate crime is at its highest level, yet few incidents are […]

by JJ

on Aug 15

The number of recorded incidents of disability hate crime in England and Wales rose in 2011 to almost 2,000, its highest total since records began. In the same year there were just 523 convictions for the offence
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by JJ

on Aug 15

Mail online embarrassed by writer's extraordinary lapse in taste

by JJ

on Aug 14

As disability hate crimes rise, the Paralympics are a reminder that difference and diversity should be celebrated, not targeted

by JJ

on Aug 13

Benefit fraud – the levels are very low: A pre-emptive blow to tonight’s benefit claimant-bashing C4 Dispatches’ ‘Secrets of the Benefit Cheats’

Earlier this year, we published this blog from Richard Exell which looked at the very low levels of benefit fraud. We’re reposting […]

by JJ

on Aug 13

‘Unemployment, The Cuts and the EU’ ~ by John Foster of the Scottish Campaign against Euro-Federalism

Brussels and the European Union may seem far removed from the British government’s attack on public services, employment and welfare […]

by JJ

on Aug 13

Daily Heil Online to unemployed graduates: “Arbeit Macht Frei” – “work sets you free” – still has something serious to commend it

‘There are easier phrases to rehabilitate’ BY ALEX HERN PUBLISHED 13 AUGUST 2012 11:44 RightMinds, the Mail Online’s comment hub, contains a piece […]

by JJ

on Aug 13

BBC airs ‘far right propaganda’ before Olympic 200m final ~ ‘Eugenics is a major part of far right and fascist ideology.Its promotion in any way is extremely serious & should NEVER go unchallenged’

From Our Comrades at the Labour Representation Committee Chaired by Black Triangle and DPAC supporter John McDonnell MP 10th August […]

by JJ

on Aug 12

Daily Heil reports on tomorrow’s C4 Dispatches’ ‘benefit cheats’ bonanza’ ~ ‘Jobcentre Plus staff pay out even though claimants’ documents are just shopping lists and letters saying ‘don’t give me a job’ ‘

This attack shall not go unchallenged A group of us should march on Channel 4 and send a delegation in […]

by JJ

on Aug 12

Where is the Shame and Anger as UK Govt’s Unbridled Assault on Disabled People continues? – Eurasia Review OpEd

By Andy Worthington First Published in The Eurasia Review August 10, 2012 What has happened to my country? I grew […]

by JJ

on Aug 12

News from Our Battlelines : One week left until first wave of Remploy closures PLEASE Join Birkenhead Remploy Workers Protest On Monday!

Join Birkenhead Remploy Workers Protest On Monday There is just one week left until the first wave of Remploy factory […]

by JJ

on Aug 11

Prison labour is part of a sustained Tory assault on incomes

Workfare and other cuts may be driving people off welfare, but not necessarily into jobs By Richard Seymour, Friday 10 August 2012 […]

by JJ

on Aug 11

'Down With All That' In-depth background reading on the shambles of the (rapidly disappearing) welfare state
Aktion T4 The T4 Program was responsible for the murder of over 100,000 German citizens…babies, children, adults, and elderly…who had physical and mental disabilities. Developed in 1938 and carried out at six different sites throughout Germany and Austria, the T4 P
AtoS Healthcare User Group (Closed Group – Request to Join) “How do you feel about the Government’s move in scrapping Income Support and Disability Living Allowance and the organisation calling itself AtoS ‘HEALTHCARE’ ?”
Atos Miracles Find out where your nearest Atos Miracle Cure Center is on this fantastic web site.
Atos Miracles A place for the sick and disabled to share stories of how ATOS have cured them. Many sites on this subject have been threatened with legal action by the company and this is a place of satire – which we are hoping is not yet outlawed in the UK.
ATOS VICTIMS GROUP “Telling it How it IS” – Staunch alllies and fighters against the UK’s genocidal so-called welfare ‘reform’ programme
Benefits Claimants Fight Back
Boycott Workfare Workfare – compulsory work for benefits – is being rolled-out across the country. We call on public sector bodies, voluntary organisations and businesses being offered these placements as well as union branches to join others in signing a pledge to boycot
Crippen Cartoons The website of David Luton-Crippen, renown disabled cartoonist and a member of The Black Triangle
Crippen Cartoons Blog David Luton-Crippen’s blog
Diary of a Benefits Scrounger Sue Marshes excellent blog that shares information on Welfare cuts, illness, disability and general, current, political thought.
Disability Arts Online A ‘must read’! Not to be missed.
Disability History Month Scotland The official website of Disability History Month Scotland – 22nd November to 22nd December 2011
Disability History Month Scotland Held annually in the Autumn to celebrate our history of struggle and to build for a better future
Disabled People Against Cuts DPAC is about disabled people and their allies. DPAC is UK based but we know that disabled people in other countries are suffering from austerity cuts and a lack of fundamental rights. We welcome all to join us in fighting for justice and human rights for
Double Karma Ania Waterman’s blog on everything to do with disabled people’s activism
Down With All That Bigleyma’s excellent blog that chronicles the farce that the WCA assessments are and the major players involved in it’s execution.
DWP Examinations Forum A friendly online community for those undergoing an Atos Medical Assessment or appeal full of loads of information and valuable advice.
Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty Practical advice and solidarity for all those facing benefit difficulties and hardship. Excellent campaigning organisation
Good Advice Matters Guides that haven been produced in an effort to simplify the various processes involved when trying to claim benefits.
Inspired By Atos Origin A Facebook Group for people to post their artwork that is inspired by Atos Origin.
Ouch Too A disability support forum founded from the ashes of the BBC’s Ouch Board after they closed it.
Paralympics 2012 Boycott Website Dedicated to exposing AtoS’s hypocrisy as disability deniers and sponsors of the Paralympic Games! Paralympians: SPEAK OUT AND PROTEST!!!
Rolling with the Punches Blog “33 year old with lupus since 17 and a variety of other weird awkward symptoms!” Campaigner who co-authored the Spartacus Report
soiniciulacht – 'Taking the fight to this Morally Disabled Government' Cuts right to the heart of all that’s wrong with the neoliberal tyranny we endure today …
Solidarity Federation Advice on what to do if you ‘fail’ your DWP/ATOS Work Capability Assessment
The Broken of Britain Non-partisan UK-based Disability campaign. Advocacy for people with invisible illness and/or physical & mental health conditions. Also Carers, their Families and Friends. Our individual voices are too quiet to be heard, but collectively we can shout
The Dawn Willis Blog Dawn Willis sharing the news & views of the “Mentally Wealthy”
The New Republic The daily tabloid of the “Age of Austerity”
The Void Narking off the state since 2005
Unum Insurance Blog An excellent website that exposes advisor to the UK Government on welfare reform, Unum, for what they are.
Using the Law to Fight Cuts to Disabled People’s Services A practical guide for campaigners – disabled people and their families; carers and local groups (Updated July 2012)
Victims of Atos Corrupton They tried to silence Atos Register of Shame and it back as Victims of Atos Corruption.
Where's the Benefit A blog on all things that affect sick and/or disabled people under the ConDem jackboot
Why Wait Forever – DWP ATOS Veterans An amazing website containing interesting detailed research carried out by Mo Stewart into Atos & Unum Insurance
YOUR CALL – National Freephone Telephone Counselling Service for Disabled People in Scotland This is the first service of its kind in the UK. The service takes calls to its appointment line from 11am until 3 pm Mondays to Thursdays. Calls are free from a home telephone, and from most mobile networks(including T-Mobile, Vodaphone, O2, 3, Orange a

Amputee asked to prove he is unable to work

Watchdog finds ‘weaknesses’ in sickness benefit system

Slideshow: ‘The End of Our Illusions’ ~ Cuts ~ Disabled People in the Eye of the Storm

Banking Vs Democracy: How Power Shifted from Parliament to The Banking Sector

Sovereign Currency: A “Plan A” for The New Scottish Pound

‘Mister ATOS and the London 2012 Paralympics’ : Video by ‘The Artist Taxi Driver’ Mark McGowan – WARNING! EXTREMELY STRONG LANGUAGE

Anti-cuts demo targets Atos HQ

Fun and games for hated Paralympic sponsor Atos

Disability hate crime: is ‘benefit scrounger’ abuse to blame?

Benefit fraud – the levels are very low: A pre-emptive blow to tonight’s benefit claimant-bashing C4 Dispatches’ ‘Secrets of the Benefit Cheats’

‘Unemployment, The Cuts and the EU’ ~ by John Foster of the Scottish Campaign against Euro-Federalism

Daily Heil Online to unemployed graduates: “Arbeit Macht Frei” – “work sets you free” – still has something serious to commend it

BBC airs ‘far right propaganda’ before Olympic 200m final ~ ‘Eugenics is a major part of far right and fascist ideology.Its promotion in any way is extremely serious & should NEVER go unchallenged’

Daily Heil reports on tomorrow’s C4 Dispatches’ ‘benefit cheats’ bonanza’ ~ ‘Jobcentre Plus staff pay out even though claimants’ documents are just shopping lists and letters saying ‘don’t give me a job’ ‘

Where is the Shame and Anger as UK Govt’s Unbridled Assault on Disabled People continues? – Eurasia Review OpEd

News from Our Battlelines : One week left until first wave of Remploy closures PLEASE Join Birkenhead Remploy Workers Protest On Monday!

Prison labour is part of a sustained Tory assault on incomes

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Amputee asked to prove he is unable to work

Watchdog finds ‘weaknesses’ in sickness benefit system

Slideshow: ‘The End of Our Illusions’ ~ Cuts ~ Disabled People in the Eye of the Storm

Banking Vs Democracy: How Power Shifted from Parliament to The Banking Sector

Sovereign Currency: A “Plan A” for The New Scottish Pound

‘Mister ATOS and the London 2012 Paralympics’ : Video by ‘The Artist Taxi Driver’ Mark McGowan – WARNING! EXTREMELY STRONG LANGUAGE

Anti-cuts demo targets Atos HQ

Fun and games for hated Paralympic sponsor Atos

Disability hate crime: is ‘benefit scrounger’ abuse to blame?

Benefit fraud – the levels are very low: A pre-emptive blow to tonight’s benefit claimant-bashing C4 Dispatches’ ‘Secrets of the Benefit Cheats’

‘Unemployment, The Cuts and the EU’ ~ by John Foster of the Scottish Campaign against Euro-Federalism

Daily Heil Online to unemployed graduates: “Arbeit Macht Frei” – “work sets you free” – still has something serious to commend it

BBC airs ‘far right propaganda’ before Olympic 200m final ~ ‘Eugenics is a major part of far right and fascist ideology.Its promotion in any way is extremely serious & should NEVER go unchallenged’

Daily Heil reports on tomorrow’s C4 Dispatches’ ‘benefit cheats’ bonanza’ ~ ‘Jobcentre Plus staff pay out even though claimants’ documents are just shopping lists and letters saying ‘don’t give me a job’ ‘

Where is the Shame and Anger as UK Govt’s Unbridled Assault on Disabled People continues? – Eurasia Review OpEd

News from Our Battlelines : One week left until first wave of Remploy closures PLEASE Join Birkenhead Remploy Workers Protest On Monday!

Prison labour is part of a sustained Tory assault on incomes

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