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July 2019
Public Speak-Out: Building Resistance to ICE Raids
As ICE raids are set up to intimidate undocumented workers and anyone else who is nearby, communities of color, Jews, Asian Americans, workers, LGBTQ+ folks, and students have rallied and protested. Hear an introductory presentation by immigrant rights activist Yolanda Alaniz. Join the speak-out to discuss what else we can do to build resistance in our neighborhoods to stop ICE. 3:00pm – Doors open 3:30pm – Speak-out Light refreshments served for a modest donation Solidarity Hall 2122 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los…
Find out more »August 2019
Book Talk: High Voltage Women
High Voltage Women: Breaking Barriers at Seattle City Light by Ellie Belew is an inspiring new book on 1970s affirmative action pioneers who broke gender and race barriers in the electrical trades, forged links of solidarity, and moved their union to better represent the entire workforce. The event will feature a multi-media presentation and commentary by local labor and women’s rights activists: Nettie Dokes, first Black woman journey-level lineworker in the U.S. Supporter and promoter of women in the trades. Yuisa…
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Socialist feminist organizing meeting to evaluate previous work and plan future activity. Lunch at 12:15pm, program at 1:00pm. For more information, call 415-864-1278 or email bayareafsp@socialism.com
Find out more »September 2019
Rebel Reading Circle: Fascism & Big Business
In the mid-1930’s, French radical Daniel Guerin studied the rise of fascism in Italy and Germany and its relationship with the ruling capitalist families there. His work Fascism and Big Business will be the basis of this study group. We’ll also examine Steve Bannon’s tour in Europe to unite the ultra-right. Free. Guerin’s book available for sale at the group. Light snacks. All are welcome. Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party For more information, please call 206-722-2453 | email seattlefsp@socialism.com
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Discussions on movement work plus national and global events with a socialist feminist analysis. Email nycfsp@socialism.com for more information.
Find out more »Join the End Homelessness Now-LA Campaign
Join the campaign to pressure City and County officials to turn vacant and underused public properties into homes End Homelessness Now-LA is a grassroots campaign that calls on city and county officials to use their vacant and underused land and buildings to build, own, and run permanent supportive public housing, shelters, and safe parking areas for unhoused people. It has been over two and a half years since L.A. voters voted to raise $1.2 Billion to build permanent supportive housing for…
Find out more »Discussion series: Feminism and the Left
How should the Left deal with sexism within its own organisations? This is at the centre of discussion among unionists, feminists and revolutionaries in response to plans by the ALP to expel union leader, John Setka, and the ACTU’s call for him to resign. In the U.S., there’s growing interest in socialist feminism after the recent implosion of the International Socialist Organisation over a cover-up of sexist abuse by their leadership. Many serious, committed activists are grappling with these issues…
Find out more »When Texas was Mexico: Who’s invading whom?
A Community Discussion that will take a look at the racist roots of the closed border, the dishonored Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and why corporations want free trade but not open borders. Chicano labor activist Gil Veyna will lead the conversation. An Open House begins at 5:00pm. Drop in any time to chat and browse the bookstore. Discussion begins at 6:30pm Taco Bar 6:00pm Fill a tortilla with tempting selections of meats, salsas, cheeses and more Vegan options available •…
Find out more »Bay Area Monthly Meeting – Uprising in Hong Kong
For four months, the streets of China’s semi-autonomous territory have seethed with millions of protestors. Standing up against Beijing’s attempts to take economic and political control of the region, workers and students have shut down the airport and city streets while facing vicious attacks by police. What will it take to meet the needs of Hong Kong’s working majority? Hear veteran socialist feminist Nellie Wong’s analysis of the conflict and share your thoughts. Sunday, September 15, 1:00pm Homecooked lunch served…
Find out more »Clara’s Bookstore Open House
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