Mondays, beginning January, 6:30 PM (ongoing)

Public Discussion Circle on Revolution & Counter-Revolution in Spain by Felix Morrow

This incisive account of Spanish Civil War by Felix Morrow, a U.S. revolutionary, was written as events unfolded between 1936-39. The Spanish workers and peasants overthrew the monarchy and were on the verge of establishing a worker-controlled government when they were betrayed by their leaders. How did this massive uprising, which inspired support across the globe, end in tragedy, with the fascist General Franco taking power? The group will explore the differing strategies and debates among communists, anarchists and Stalinists involved at the time and draw lessons from this heroic but failed revolution.

Revolution & Counter-Revolution in Spain by Felix Morrow is available at class or online at http://www.marxists.org/archive/morrow-felix/1938/revolution-spain/

The discussion group is free. Snacks will be available for a small donation.

It meets at New Freeway Hall (address and travel information are above) and will occur every Monday, starting August 6.

For information contact Adrienne Weller at 206-713-8056 or adrienne.w@earthlink.net.

Saturday, May 4, 7:30 PM

May Day Celebration—Clara Fraser: The original socialist feminist

A public celebration of the international working-class holiday honors the remarkable contributions Clara Fraser made to the arsenal of Marxism and feminism. The daughter of Russian immigrants, Fraser founded the first revolutionary socialist feminist party in the world and taught new generations how to stand together to fight discrimination and exploitation.

Speakers: Andrea Bauer, environmentalist, queer rights rebel, and Fraser’s student in Marxist economics and Dennis Sanders, anti-capitalist analyst and writer on international affairs.

Come early for Mike’s Louisiana Chicken and Andouille (or Vegan) Gumbo dinner at 6:00pm for $10 donation. The program starts at 7:30pm, $3 donation requested. Work exchanges available for students, strikers or the unemployed.

The event will be held at New Freeway Hall, address and travel information are above.

For information 206-722-2453 or FSPseattle@mindspring.com. To request childcare please call three days in advance.

Saturday, June 1, 7:30 PM

Benefit party for the "Voice of Revolutionary Feminism"

Celebrate the birthday of Freedom Socialist Managing Editor Andrea Bauer, a long time journalist, eco-feminist agitator, wordsmith & muckraker.

Enjoy a Sumptuous Appetizer Buffet featuring vegan delicacies with omnivorous options for an $8 donation. Festivities include roasts and toasts at 8:30pm, liberating libations and scintillating conversation.

The party will be held at 5236 S. Fontanelle Place in the Seward Park neighborhood in south Seattle, home of Doug Barnes, Doreen McGrath, and Chris Smith. 206-725-5434.

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The #39 bus will let you off at Seward Park Ave. S. and S. Fontanelle Place, or the Othello light rail station is a 20 minute walk away.

Proceeds will kick off the $100,000 Freedom Socialist Fund Drive.
In lieu of gifts, Andrea prefers donations to keep the FS presses rolling!

For more information call 206-722-2453 or email FSPseattle@mindspring.com