3-DAY INTENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO MARXISM JULY 11-13 2008 NYC "Them belly full, but we hungry" The Global Food Crisis & What Capitalism Has To Do With It
As global warming, soaring food prices, war and racism wrack the planet, resistance movements from Nepal to the Niger Delta to Chiapas are linking the looming global crisis to one source: capitalism. But questions remain: Why is the most productive social system humanity has ever created also so destructive? What are the alternatives to capitalism? How do we get there from here?
Using the global food crisis as a starting point, "Them Belly Full, But We Hungry" is a three-day introduction to marxism that seeks to unpack how capitalism works—to get behind surface appearances and see why capitalism must put profit before basic human needs. It will also examine the intersections of revolutionary movements and people's struggles against the ravages of capitalism and its three pillars, homophobia, racism, and sexism. The intensive is designed for workers, students, artists and activists who are interested in not only understanding the world, but changing it.
Marx brought a dialectical approach to participating in social change. He recognized that an understanding of the world cannot come from passive contemplation alone, that active struggle is necessary. Yet he also insisted that analysis, critical reflection--learning from our own experience as well as those of others--and struggle to make our concepts and ways of seeing both clear and accessible are as important as political engagement in the streets.
As Bob Marley’s song goes: "Them belly full, but we hungry… Now the weak must get strong" Sliding scale: $75-$125 Free for Brecht Forum Subscribers
Stand up for immigrant workers rights and join us on April 12th as we protest the xenophobic “United Patriots of America” (i.e “Minutemen”) and stand with the day laborers who gather on the Bergenfield side of Columbia Ave. in Bergenfield.
* End harassment of day laborers. * Protest against 287 G * Resist New Jersey’s xenophobic UPA
Join us on April 12th and show the UPA that they DO NOT speak for us, and show the workers that we welcome them as members of our community.
SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2008 8:00 – 10:00 am corner of Washington & Columbia Aves. in Bergenfield, NJ
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EMOSTRAR POR LOS DERECHOS DE LOS TRABAJADORES EMIGRANTES)
SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2008
8:00 – 10:00 am En la esquina de Washington & Columbia Aves. en Bergenfield, NJ
Unanse a nosotros el 12 de Abril 2008 y muestrenle al UPA que ellos no hablan por nosotros, y bienvenir al resto de los trabajadores como miembros de nuestra comunidad.
Directions: Rt. 4 (East or West) to the Teaneck Rd. exit toward Bergenfield. Teaneck Rd. becomes Washington Ave in Bergenfield. Take a left and Columbia Ave. (at the Bergenfield/Dumont border). Park in the Stop 'n Shop parking lot. Bus (from NYC): NJ Transit bus #167 from Port Authority.
For more info e-mail info@residentsagainstracism.org or konrad@anti-racist.org
On Monday, June 11, 2007, - Join Ramsey Clark, Vinie Burrows, the film producers, lawyers and veterans
See the new film The Last Ghost of War A compelling NEW 57 minute documentary film, narrated by Kevin Kline, shot in Viet Nam, France and the U.S. on the legacy of the largest chemical warfare operation in history and the continuing law suit seeking justice.
Meet the Producers - Pham Quoc Thai and Janet Gardner
Monday, JUNE 11 6:30 pm Cantor Film Center. 36 East 8th Street, NY, NY 10003
Today 3 million Vietnamese suffer the effects of chemical defoliants used by the U.S. during the Vietnam War. Tens of thousands of U.S. soldiers are also affected, along with hundreds of thousands of children of those exposed decades ago on both sides. The thousands of veterans and civilians disabled from depleted uranium weapons in present wars face similar long term consequences
Donate or purchase tickets at http://www.iacenter.org/agentorangetickets.html
A benefit for: VAVA - Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin $5 to $15 Film Donation suggested Advance Ticket purchase is highly recommended Even if you are not able to attend, please send a DONATION for: VAVA - Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin
Hear from Constantine Kokkoris, part of the legal team representing the Vietnamese plaintiffs on the appeal of the civil suit in U.S. courts against the 37 U.S. chemical companies which produced the toxic chemicals during the war.
June 11 Host Committee: International Action Center, National Lawyers Guild Int?l Association of Democratic Lawyers Women's Int?l Democratic Federation Women's Fightback Network National Writers Union ? NY Chapter, Peoples Video Network, Depleted Uranium DU Education Project, Harlem Tenants Council Jersey City Peace Movement, WILPF - Women's Int?l Lea
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