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Capital Reading Group – Session 2

Fremont Branch - Seattle Public Library 731 N 35th St, Seattle, WA, United States

Are you curious about the works of Karl Marx? Do you want to learn the basics of Marxist economic theory in a friendly, open setting where it’s OK to be thoroughly confused about what a commodity is? So do we! Join us to read Vol. I of Karl Marx’s Capital. We welcome everyone, regardless of background & education ... Read more

Jacobin Reading Group Discussion

Montlake Branch of The Seattle Public Library, 2401 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112, USA 2401 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA, United States

This month we will be reading the following articles from Issue 30 of Jacobin: "Rational Actors" by Jenny Brown (https://jacobinmag.com/2018/08/rational-actors/) Interviews with US women about why they decided to have or not have children "A Blueprint for Universal Childhood" by Megan Erickson (https://jacobinmag.com/2018/08/a-blueprint-for-universal-childhood/) A better world for childcare is possible A few announcements * Apparently ... Read more

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Revolution in the Air/Building Power on the Ground

Third Place Books 5041 Wilson Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

  Presented by Third Place Books Join three activist/authors for a probing discussion of the 1960's upsurge against war and racism, the successes and failures of radical activism in the 1970s and 1980s – and what lessons can be drawn for today's era of Donald Trump. Featuring: Max Elbaum, author of Revolution in the Air: Sixties ... Read more

December Jacobin Reading Group Discussion

Montlake Branch of The Seattle Public Library, 2401 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112, USA 2401 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA, United States

Join us for an extra special reading group featuring Seattle's own Andrej MarkovÄŤiÄŤ to discuss his recent article for Jacobin.com, "No More Health Care Half-Fixes" (https://www.jacobinmag.com/2018/10/medicare-for-all-pramila-jayapal-bill) We will also discuss "Every Child Needs the Good Enough State" by Catherine Liu (https://www.jacobinmag.com/2018/08/every-child-needs-the-good-enough-state/)

Rebel Reading Circle: The Fight Against Fascism in the U.S.A.

New Freeway Hall 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle

The Fight Against Fascism in the U.S.A. Lessons From the 1930’s – 40’s 8-week series, beginning January 28 Delve into gripping first-person accounts by anti-fascist organizers from the Great Depression era. The rise of fascism in Europe has been well-documented, but the home-grown Nazi movement it inspired is rarely discussed. This booklet is a compilation by ... Read more

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