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MEETING THIS WEEK ::: Ch 3 - 4 The New Jim Crow
Please note new location:
From here on and through the Summer we are meeting at the Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark
Wednesday, June 6, 7pm
Location: Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark (map)
From here on and through the Summer we are meeting at the Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark
Wednesday, June 6, 7pm
Location: Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark (map)
The New Jim Crow
Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
In the era of colorblindness, it is no longer socially permissible to use race, explicitly, as a justification for discrimination, exclusion, and social contempt. Yet, as legal star Michelle Alexander reveals, today it is perfectly legal to discriminate against convicted criminals in nearly all the ways that it was once legal to discriminate against African Americans. Once you’re labeled a felon, the old forms of discrimination—employment discrimination, housing discrimination, denial of the right to vote, denial of educational opportunity, denial of food stamps and other public benefits, and exclusion from jury service—are suddenly legal.
Join us as we discuss the chapters 3 and 4 of this powerful and illuminating book. If you need a copy you can order one from Haymarket Books or buy one from us at the meeting.
Socialism 2012
Educate • Agitate • Occupy
June 28 - July 1 • Chicago, Illinois
Information & on-line registration at:
http://www.socialismconference.org
Check out the list of talks of over 120 talks and panels:
http://www.socialismconference.org/talks
We will be discussing this amazing upcoming conference and how we can get everyone to Chicago this summer!
More info:
"A global rebellion of the oppressed against the oppressor, the exploited against the exploiter." That's how the African-American revolutionary Malcolm X characterized the international scene in 1965. But the description seems even more apt today. After years of devastation in the clutches of the Great Recession, masses of people are discovering their own power to change the world. The Arab Spring has given birth to a global movement of Occupiers that has revived the politics of class struggle and revolution for the 21st century. Instead of the cutbacks, unemployment and repression that our rulers offer us, solidarity in struggle shows that "another world is possible."
Each year, the Socialism conference brings together more than 1,500 scholars and activists from around the country to learn OUR history of class struggle and debate strategies for building a better world. Don't miss this chance to meet hundreds of others like you: committed fighters against a system of greed, racism, war, and oppression.
Featured speakers at Socialism 2012: Ali Abunimah • Ian Angus • Martha Biondi • Nicole Colson • Paul D’Amato • Neil Davidson • Sam Farber • Dan Georgakas • Glenn Greenwald • Arun Gupta • Alan Maass • Marlene Martin • David McNally • China Miéville • Charlie Post • Michael Ratner • Boots Riley • Jen Roesch • Eric Ruder • Beryl Satter • Michael Schwartz • Liliana Segura • Lance Selfa • Ahmed Shawki • Sharon Smith • Marvin Surkin • Lee Sustar • Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor • Sherry Wolf • Richard Wolff • Dave Zirin • and more...
MEETING THIS WEEK ::: Ch 1 - 2 The New Jim Crow
Please note new location:
From here on and through the Summer we are meeting at the Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark
Wednesday, May 30, 7pm
Location: Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark (map)
From here on and through the Summer we are meeting at the Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark
Wednesday, May 30, 7pm
Location: Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark (map)
The New Jim Crow
Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
In the era of colorblindness, it is no longer socially permissible to use race, explicitly, as a justification for discrimination, exclusion, and social contempt. Yet, as legal star Michelle Alexander reveals, today it is perfectly legal to discriminate against convicted criminals in nearly all the ways that it was once legal to discriminate against African Americans. Once you’re labeled a felon, the old forms of discrimination—employment discrimination, housing discrimination, denial of the right to vote, denial of educational opportunity, denial of food stamps and other public benefits, and exclusion from jury service—are suddenly legal.
Join us as we discuss the first two chapters of this powerful and illuminating book. If you need a copy you can order one from Haymarket Books or buy one from us at the meeting.
Socialism 2012
Educate • Agitate • Occupy
June 28 - July 1 • Chicago, Illinois
Information & on-line registration at:
http://www.socialismconference.org
Check out the list of talks of over 120 talks and panels:
http://www.socialismconference.org/talks
We will be discussing this amazing upcoming conference and how we can get everyone to Chicago this summer!
More info:
"A global rebellion of the oppressed against the oppressor, the exploited against the exploiter." That's how the African-American revolutionary Malcolm X characterized the international scene in 1965. But the description seems even more apt today. After years of devastation in the clutches of the Great Recession, masses of people are discovering their own power to change the world. The Arab Spring has given birth to a global movement of Occupiers that has revived the politics of class struggle and revolution for the 21st century. Instead of the cutbacks, unemployment and repression that our rulers offer us, solidarity in struggle shows that "another world is possible."
Each year, the Socialism conference brings together more than 1,500 scholars and activists from around the country to learn OUR history of class struggle and debate strategies for building a better world. Don't miss this chance to meet hundreds of others like you: committed fighters against a system of greed, racism, war, and oppression.
Featured speakers at Socialism 2012: Ali Abunimah • Ian Angus • Martha Biondi • Nicole Colson • Paul D’Amato • Neil Davidson • Sam Farber • Dan Georgakas • Glenn Greenwald • Arun Gupta • Alan Maass • Marlene Martin • David McNally • China Miéville • Charlie Post • Michael Ratner • Boots Riley • Jen Roesch • Eric Ruder • Beryl Satter • Michael Schwartz • Liliana Segura • Lance Selfa • Ahmed Shawki • Sharon Smith • Marvin Surkin • Lee Sustar • Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor • Sherry Wolf • Richard Wolff • Dave Zirin • and more...
MEETING THIS WEEK ::: Nationalizations in Argentina and Bolivia
Please note new location:
From here on and through the Summer we are meeting at the Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark
Wednesday, May 23, 7pm
Location: Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark (map)
From here on and through the Summer we are meeting at the Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark
Wednesday, May 23, 7pm
Location: Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark (map)
Nationalizations in Argentina and Bolivia
In early May, Argentina and Bolivia took the next step in their respective drives to nationalize foreign-owned industries. The measures have won broad popular support in each country--to the chagrin of capitalists everywhere. Join us as we discuss the phenomenon and what it means for the people of Bolivia and Argentina. For background, read the article below that looks at the dynamics that produced a wave of nationalizations in Argentina and Bolivia--and how the process is playing out differently in each country.
When the state seizes industry
Socialism 2012
Educate • Agitate • Occupy
June 28 - July 1 • Chicago, Illinois
Information & on-line registration at:
http://www.socialismconference.org
Check out the list of talks of over 120 talks and panels:
http://www.socialismconference.org/talks
We will be discussing this amazing upcoming conference and how we can get everyone to Chicago this summer!
More info:
"A global rebellion of the oppressed against the oppressor, the exploited against the exploiter." That's how the African-American revolutionary Malcolm X characterized the international scene in 1965. But the description seems even more apt today. After years of devastation in the clutches of the Great Recession, masses of people are discovering their own power to change the world. The Arab Spring has given birth to a global movement of Occupiers that has revived the politics of class struggle and revolution for the 21st century. Instead of the cutbacks, unemployment and repression that our rulers offer us, solidarity in struggle shows that "another world is possible."
Each year, the Socialism conference brings together more than 1,500 scholars and activists from around the country to learn OUR history of class struggle and debate strategies for building a better world. Don't miss this chance to meet hundreds of others like you: committed fighters against a system of greed, racism, war, and oppression.
Featured speakers at Socialism 2012: Ali Abunimah • Ian Angus • Martha Biondi • Nicole Colson • Paul D’Amato • Neil Davidson • Sam Farber • Dan Georgakas • Glenn Greenwald • Arun Gupta • Alan Maass • Marlene Martin • David McNally • China Miéville • Charlie Post • Michael Ratner • Boots Riley • Jen Roesch • Eric Ruder • Beryl Satter • Michael Schwartz • Liliana Segura • Lance Selfa • Ahmed Shawki • Sharon Smith • Marvin Surkin • Lee Sustar • Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor • Sherry Wolf • Richard Wolff • Dave Zirin • and more...
MEETING THIS WEEK ::: The Elections in France and Greece - What do they mean?
Please note new location:
From here on and through the Summer we are meeting at the Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark
Wednesday, May 9, 7pm
Location: Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark (map)
From here on and through the Summer we are meeting at the Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark
Wednesday, May 9, 7pm
Location: Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark (map)
The French and Greek Elections
Sarkozy (France) was defeated by the Socialist Party candidate, Hollande, Meanwhile a coalition of far left groups called SYRIZA won a second place victory in the Greek elections. These both represent a defeat for the neo-liberal consensus which, despite the economic destruction, has still managed to maintain legitimacy throughout much of the world. But do these elections mean anything more? In addition to the Socialist party winning in France, the far right wing parties also gained votes. Come join us as we discuss these elections and what they mean for the international left. For background, here are a couple of articles:
Election triumph for the left in Greece
The far-right factor in France's election
Socialism 2012
Educate • Agitate • Occupy
June 28 - July 1 • Chicago, Illinois
Information & on-line registration at:
http://www.socialismconference.org
Check out the list of talks of over 120 talks and panels:
http://www.socialismconference.org/talks
We will be discussing this amazing upcoming conference and how we can get everyone to Chicago this summer!
More info:
"A global rebellion of the oppressed against the oppressor, the exploited against the exploiter." That's how the African-American revolutionary Malcolm X characterized the international scene in 1965. But the description seems even more apt today. After years of devastation in the clutches of the Great Recession, masses of people are discovering their own power to change the world. The Arab Spring has given birth to a global movement of Occupiers that has revived the politics of class struggle and revolution for the 21st century. Instead of the cutbacks, unemployment and repression that our rulers offer us, solidarity in struggle shows that "another world is possible."
Each year, the Socialism conference brings together more than 1,500 scholars and activists from around the country to learn OUR history of class struggle and debate strategies for building a better world. Don't miss this chance to meet hundreds of others like you: committed fighters against a system of greed, racism, war, and oppression.
Featured speakers at Socialism 2012: Ali Abunimah • Ian Angus • Martha Biondi • Nicole Colson • Paul D’Amato • Neil Davidson • Sam Farber • Dan Georgakas • Glenn Greenwald • Arun Gupta • Alan Maass • Marlene Martin • David McNally • China Miéville • Charlie Post • Michael Ratner • Boots Riley • Jen Roesch • Eric Ruder • Beryl Satter • Michael Schwartz • Liliana Segura • Lance Selfa • Ahmed Shawki • Sharon Smith • Marvin Surkin • Lee Sustar • Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor • Sherry Wolf • Richard Wolff • Dave Zirin • and more...
MEETING THIS WEEK ::: Communists in Harlem During The Depression - ch 7 - 12
Please note new location:
From here on and through the Summer we are meeting at the Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark
Wednesday, May 2, 7pm
Location: Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark (map)
Study Group
This week we will be discussion chapters 3 - 6 of the great book Communists in Harlem During the Depression. Even if you have not read it come out and learn more about the great work done by the single largest multi-racial organizing group in the 1930's.
More about the book:
No socialist organization has ever had a more profound effect on black life than the Communist Party did in Harlem during the Depression.
Mark Naison desribes how the party won the early endorsement of such people as Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and how its support of racial equality and integration impressed black intellectuals, including Richard Wright, Langston Hughes, and Paul Robson.
This meticulously researched work, largely based on primary materials and interviews with leading black Communists from the 1930s, is the frist to fully explore this provocative encounter between whites and blacks.
You can order the book online from Haymarket Books or come to the meeting and buy a copy from us.
From here on and through the Summer we are meeting at the Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark
Wednesday, May 2, 7pm
Location: Black Hole Coffee Shop on 4504 Graustark (map)
Study Group
This week we will be discussion chapters 3 - 6 of the great book Communists in Harlem During the Depression. Even if you have not read it come out and learn more about the great work done by the single largest multi-racial organizing group in the 1930's.
More about the book:
No socialist organization has ever had a more profound effect on black life than the Communist Party did in Harlem during the Depression.
Mark Naison desribes how the party won the early endorsement of such people as Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and how its support of racial equality and integration impressed black intellectuals, including Richard Wright, Langston Hughes, and Paul Robson.
This meticulously researched work, largely based on primary materials and interviews with leading black Communists from the 1930s, is the frist to fully explore this provocative encounter between whites and blacks.
You can order the book online from Haymarket Books or come to the meeting and buy a copy from us.
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