• Down To Earth by Merrick
  As the climate impact of flying moves to the centre of the debate about our choices about sustainability and activists tackle the industry head-on, what are the questions that need answering?(July 2007) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• The Climate vs The Market by Merrick
  As it becomes clear that we need swift and drastic cuts in carbon emissions, we are told that voluntary schemes can be enough, and that we should not interfere in the workings of the freemarket in order to achieve cuts. But can it be wise to trust the things that caused the mess to clean it up? Attacking a huge sweep of Labour, LibDem and corporate greenwash, this article calls for cuts demanded by the science, by the only method that can work.(March 2007) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• The Most Evil Concept Ever by Merrick
  More and more artists of worth are squandering their integrity by selling their music to advertisers. If even Brian Eno will do it, is there any hope left? Yes there is. Some artists retain their dignity and purpose and refuse to be mere whores at the capitalist gang-bang.(October 2005) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• Remembrance by Merrick
  Remembrance day is used by contemporary politicians and militarists to justify new wars. In doing so, they betray those they claim to commemorate. But still, collective remembrance is important if we are to escape the cycle of violence, and wearing poppies standing beside those who glorify war is the only conspicuous way we have. (November 2004) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• Polyamorous Parenting by Emma Jackson
  Advice, tips and insight on the principles and practicalities of being a non-monogamous parent (October 2005)
  
• A Green Anarchist Project on Freedom and Love by Mae Bee
  Living by monogamy or under any rules for love directly contradicts aspirations for a world free of power and coercion. (June 2004)
  
• We're Out of Control on Drugs by Merrick
  There isn't any evidence to show prohibition of drugs has, or ever will, achieve any of its stated aims. Legalising all recreational drugs is the only sensible response. (May 2004) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• So What WAS the War About? by Merrick
  With the evaporation of evidence for the Weapons of Mass Destruction that were the supposed reason for the war on Iraq, an obvious question is not being asked. If it wasn't about WMD, what was it about? (Feb 2004) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• Now The War's Over, What's On The News? by Merrick
  The aftermath of the war on Iraq has seen an avalanche of journalism rebuking the American case, making clear we were hoodwinked into going to war. Yet the population knew at the time it was not about Weapons of Mass Destruction, and we said so loud and clear. This essay gives clear and specific insight into not only the admission by Western leaders that they lied, but how the mass media cannot be trusted any more than the self-confessed liars and murderers we have as leaders. (Sept 2003) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• Iraq and Oil: Blair's Personal Message by Tony Blair
  The war for Iraq is war to prolong the supply of cheap oil. We can stop the war, or we can have our cheap oil; we cannot have both. (Mar 2003) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• Gorilla Killers: The Environmental Cost of Electronics by Merrick
  Mining the minerals to make mobile phones and other hi-tech gadgets for Western consumers has funded the biggest war in African history as militias take it from the rainforests of central Africa, poisoning the rivers and killing rare wildlife for meat. (Jan 2003) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• Socialist Watcher by Merrick
  The demonstrations against the war on Iraq were the largest the UK has ever seen. But, like all marches, they were really boring; walking slowly through streets, politely reigned in by police so we caused no real disruption as we went to a rally to hear a bunch of people tell us why we were there. To make it more interesting, Merrick devised this game of I-Spy Left-Wing Factions - score points for each obscure socialist faction you can spot. (Sept 2002)
  
• A Beginner's Guide to Composting by Merrick
  In this basic yet comprehensive start-up guide, Merrick shows that environmental direct action begins at home. (May 2002) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• Dissent Becomes Terrorism by Merrick
  Despite the fact that flying planes into buildings is already very illegal, the events of 9/11 have given rise to a new wave of 'anti-terrorist' laws. Party politicians seized a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to push through laws that restrict our liberty in the name of defending that same liberty. (Feb 2002) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• Foot & Mouth by Merrick
  The UK's mass slaughter of animals during the outbreak of Foot & Mouth disease was not only cruel and unnecessary, but also stark evidence of the madness of capitalism. (Mar 2001)
  
• The Kyoto Agreement: A Suicide Note from the Human Race by Merrick
  Contrary to how they're presented, the Climate Change Summits as Rio, Kyoto and Den Haag are a guarantee to accelerate climate change. (Nov 2000) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• Why I'm Going To Prague by Merrick
  A short piece written the day before Merrick went to participate in the protests at the World Bank meeting in Prague, explaining how the WB is a stitch up and why we have to resist (Sept 2000) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• Milk: Liquid Meat by Merrick
  Being vegetarian is easily understandable - meat is a carved-up carcass; but milk is just tickling the cow a little so it's OK, right? Actually no, the dairy industry is simply a branch of the meat industry, and in many ways more cruel than raising animals for meat. (July 2000) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• It's Life, But Not as We Know It by Merrick
  What's wrong with the ideas behind Genetically Modified food, why the UK was so ready to resist, and how it did it. (2000)
  
• The True Meaning of Christmas by Merrick
  Despite the Christians claiming it as theirs, midwinter celebrations with gifts, lights and rampant intoxication are the older and more profound meaning for the festive season. An expanded version of the article published as Festive Wishes in Rooted 2. (Jan 2000)
  
• Our Europe, Their Europe by Niki Kortvelyessy
  Why is it that the British have such a reluctance to embrace the idea - popular on the continental mainland - of European federalisation? This article takes no sides but gives clear insight into the causes of the different attitudes. From Rooted 2.
  
• Earthed by Steve Kilbey
  Amidst ever more technological creations of ever decreasing authenticity, words and books will always retain their magic. From Rooted 2, originally in Steve's book with his album Earthed. (1988)
  
• Beards As Tools Of Revolution by Merrick
  A radical analysis of the role of facial hair in revolutionary politics, from Rooted 2. (Nov 1999)
  
• A Place To Start by Merrick
  Beginning to challenge the culture of monogamy. An extract from the introduction to Sexyouality. (May 1999)
  
• The Politics of Poly Love by James Heddle
  A brief essay, from Sexyouality.
  
• Sex Is Not The Important Thing by Michael Aluna
  From Sexyouality.
  
• Public Order Policing by Merrick
  In March 99 Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn of East Sussex police asked Merrick to make a submission for a report on public order policing being compiled for the Association of Chief Police Officers. Aware that reconciliation between anti-government forces of change and the police is impossible, he felt the opportunity couldn't be passed up to tell them some basic truths that might prevent unnecessary carnage in future. (Mar 1999)
  
• Newbury Reunion 99 by Merrick
  On 10th January 1999 the third Newbury Reunion Rally was held to commemorate three years since the start of the destruction work on the Newbury Bypass. The newly-opened road was closed for the day in a spontaneous and joyous action, and Merrick was there. This piece is an email he sent out to friends two days later. (Jan 1999)
  
• Lessons From the Newbury Bypass by Merrick
  Asked to speak at the Newbury Reunion Rally on the 3rd anniversary of the protests, Merrick made these notes about the enduring lessons learned from the campaign. (Jan 1999)
  
• Now... This! by Neil Postman
  How TV and information overload makes us less, not more, informed and connected to the world. Published in Rooted, edited from Amusing Ourselves To Death by Neil Postman. (1985)
  
• Why Beggars Are Hated by George Orwell
  A perceptive take on begging, from Down And Out In Paris And London, first published in 1933, last published in Rooted. (1933)
  
• Charity Shops: A pile of old tat? or paranormal phenomena? by Merrick
  An investigative report on the cosmic peculiarity of charity shops, from Rooted. (Oct 1998)
  
• What Exactly Is 'Hydrogenated Fat'? by Merrick
  It's just some kind of vegetable fat, basically the same as any other, right? Nope. It's oil made into a fat that is convenient for processed food manufacturers, but is seriously bad news for our health. From Rooted. (Oct 1998) Hosted by Head Heritage
  
• Tribal Brain in a Global Village by Merrick
  Merrick's favourite of his published articles, a lucid & funny look at how humans have tried to adapt to the massive expansion of society in recent times. (Aug 1998)
  
• Glastonbury 1998 by Merrick
  A personal account of the muddiest Glastonbury Festival ever, with the combined merriment of fence-jumping, Rolf Harris and illicit drugs. (June 1998)
  
• Non-violence by Merrick
  A perennial issue in direct action and social change, this article examines the tactical and strategic effects as well as the moral implications of the use of violence. Submitted to Do Or Die: Voices From Earth First! in October 97 but not published.
  
• Working or a Living by Merrick
  Is work a duty we must fulfill without question? Or is it a con designed to make a few people rich and keep everyone else from stopping for a moment and realising they're being conned? I think we all know the answer, but just in case you're in doubt...
  From the Unlimited Dream Company pamphlet Neither Work Nor Leisure (1997)
  
• There's A Riot Goin' On? by Merrick
  Nothing exposes the media's manipulations of truth as effectively as reading about events you experienced first-hand. With this in mind, Merrick easily lays waste to the British media's coverage of an anti-road protest held in Newbury. From There's A Riot Goin' On? (Jan 1997)
  

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