On Tues Sept 17, join us for a special screening of Touch the Sky, a newly-released partisan study on the Ferguson rebellion, made by folks from St. Louis. A trailer is here. The filmmakers will introduce their work, and a Q & A / discussion will follow afterwards. For the location, email the address listed on the flier.
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Tues Sept 10: Tom Nomad, ‘What is Policing?’
On Tuesday September 10, 2019, at 7pm, we will meet again at the lovely Read/Write library in Humboldt Park, to discuss Cleveland-based anarchist theorist Tom Nomad’s piece “What is Policing?”. The new distro, Leveller.info has been kind enough to lay out a zine especially for the occasion. You can find it here.
Tues Sept 3, 2019: “It Could Happen Here” and the New American Civil Wars
Building the Commune will meet this Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Read/Write Library in Humboldt Park (914 N California) at 7pm. The ‘reading’ is actually the first few episodes of the podcast, called “It Could Happen Here”.
See you then!
Tues August 27th, 7pm: The Vitalist International, “On the Consequences of Fragmentation…”
On August 28th, a member of the Vitalist International (vitalist.in) will give a presentation on the consequences of fragmentation for the prospects of revolution today. An open discussion will follow. Light snacks provided, BYOB. The talk will be held at the Grand Manor, 3721 W. Grand Ave. All are welcome.
Tues August 20, 2019: “First Revolutionary Measures” and “It Could Happen Here”
This Tuesday, we will be discussing Eric Hazan’s “First Revolutionary Measures”, alongside the first 2 episodes of Robert Evans’ impressive podcast, “It Could Happen Here”. Meeting will take place at the Westside Warehouse (email us for address, at worldapart@riseup.net).
Print and screen versions of the text: READ / PRINT
The Podcast is here.
Full Summer + Fall 2019 Calendar
07.16.2019, 730pm—Kelli Dudley, “Iniquity”
Join us for a very special book reading on the foreclosure crisis, fighting against banks and speculators, and community organizing, with the one and only housing rights attorney, Kelli Dudley.
07.02.2019, 730pm—IMPROVISATION AND INSURRECTION: “Yes, And:”
Join us on July 2 for a discussion of why improv comedy is an essential component of revolutionary strategy. We will be reading the excellent discussion of bloc tactics written in the USA in 2012, called “Yes, And:”. The text is available here.
06.18.2019, 730pm—WAR OF IMAGINATION: Diane Di Prima’s “Revolutionary Letters”
This Tuesday, we be doing an out-loud reading together of Diane di Prima’s epic book of poems, Revolutionary Letters. Refreshments provided.
06.04.2019, 7pm—LIVING WITH AN EARTHQUAKE: Radio Alice and Autonomia
When you’re done at the University of Chicago GSU picket line, come through 2412 w 24th place at 7pm, for a free screening of Wu Ming & Guido Chiesa’s intense and amazing feature film, Working Slowly, about Radio Alice and the movement of ‘77 in Italy. Refreshments provided.