Ron Fassbender

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Photojournalist and documentary photographer based in London, UK.
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Ron FassbenderNov 7, 2024

On the bright side, London may be treated to this visual treat again following the U.S. election.

'Trump Baby' - a large orange blimp wearing diapers and holding a phone in tiny hands floats in Parliament Square, London, during a state visit (and several days of protests) in 2019.

Ron FassbenderSep 15, 2024

'BBC, Bias and Gaza: A Partial Study of Impartiality'

A new much-publicised report that claims the BBC is “heavily biased against Israel” flies in the face of other specialist and academic studies, says Des Freedman - https://bylinetimes.com/2024/09/12/bbc-bias-and-gaza-a-partial-study-of-impartialiy/

'BBC, Bias and Gaza: A Partial Study of Impartiality'

A new much publicised report that claims the BBC is "heavily biased against Israel" flies in the face of other specialist and academic studies

Byline Times
Ron FassbenderSep 10, 2024
On Thin Ice: Disproportionate Responses to Climate Change Protesters in Democratic Countries - https://cri.org/reports/on-thin-ice/
On Thin Ice: Disproportionate Responses to Climate Change Protesters in Democratic Countries

New report highlights escalating human rights abuses against climate protestors worldwide. Activism isn't a crime—it's a call for change. #ClimateJustice #HumanRights"

Climate Rights International
Ron FassbenderAug 28, 2024

In the week the UK government announced the expansion of London City Airport, ignoring the advice of its own Climate Change Committee, I found myself opposite the airport photographing a giant block of melting ice. It looked beautiful and the acrobatics were impressive.

https://ronfassbender.com/thaw

Ron Fassbender - THAW

A 2.7 tonne block of melting ice suspended over Royal Albert Dock during an eight hour performance of 'THAW', part of the annual Greenwich and Docklands International Festival (GDIF).

Ron FassbenderAug 27, 2024

'EU urged to cancel trade agreement with Israel over journalist killings'

Sixty press freedom groups say EU should take action against Israel..... https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/eu-urged-cancel-israel-trade-agreement-over-journalist-killings/

EU urged to cancel trade agreement with Israel over journalist killings

Sixty press freedom and journalist groups have signed an open letter urging the EU to take action against Israel for violating media freedom.

Press Gazette
Ron FassbenderAug 14, 2024
“The Contempt For The Work Of Journalists Was Laid Bare”: NUJ Slams Israeli Government Spokesman For “Abusive” & Hypocritical Interview With BBC’s Mishal Husain - https://deadline.com/2024/08/nuj-bbc-israeli-government-spokesman-slams-1236037787/
“The Contempt For The Work Of Journalists Was Laid Bare”: NUJ Slams Israeli Government Spokesman For “Abusive” & Hypocritical Interview With BBC’s Mishal Husain

The NUJ has slammed Israeli government spokesman David Mencer over a BBC Mishal Husain Today appearance during which he accused the BBC of bias.

Deadline
Ron FassbenderFeb 10, 2024
How Poetry Became a Tool of Resistance for Palestinians - https://time.com/6554381/poet-palestine-gaza-war/
How Poetry Became a Tool of Resistance for Palestinians 

The poems of Palestinian greats such as Refaat Alareer and Mahmoud Darwish become tools of resistance during the Israel-Hamas war.

Time
Ron FassbenderDec 1, 2023
Henry Kissinger, War Criminal Beloved by America’s Ruling Class, Finally Dies - https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/henry-kissinger-war-criminal-dead-1234804748/
Henry Kissinger, War Criminal Beloved by America’s Ruling Class, Finally Dies

Henry Kissinger has died at age 100, his consulting firm said in a statement on Wednesday.

Rolling Stone
Ron FassbenderNov 29, 2023

How effective are climate protests at swaying policy — and what could make a difference?

#ClimateCrisis #ClimateProtests

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03721-z

How effective are climate protests at swaying policy — and what could make a difference?

Why people take to the streets to march against global heating is relatively well documented. But it’s unclear why certain tactics work better than others in reaching the public and policymakers.

Ron FassbenderNov 29, 2023

'Why Saudi Arabia Wins Top Prize in the Bad Sport Awards 2023' -

#Sport #FIFA #Sportswashing #Greenwash #ClimateEmergency #SaudiArabia #AdvertisingShitsInYourHead

https://www.desmog.com/2023/11/28/why-saudi-arabia-wins-top-prize-in-the-bad-sport-awards-2023/

Why Saudi Arabia Wins Top Prize in the Bad Sport Awards 2023

Imagine a World Cup Final, one team brazenly fouls in their own penalty box, but no penalty is given. The referee waves play on. It happens repeatedly and the offending team goes on to win. Interviewed after the match, the most guilty player says, “So what, I fouled, I’d do the same thing again, I […]

DeSmog