On 3 & 4 April the American activist, author and radical historian, Chris Carlsson, visited Bristol, and was hosted by Bristol Radical History Group and the Bristol anarchist bookfair collective.
Posts Tagged ‘class’
Nowtopia in Bristol?
Thursday, April 16th, 2009Capitalism and Class Today
Monday, February 9th, 2009Discussion workshop hosted by the Bristol anarchist bookfair collective.
This discussion follows last months discussion meeting ‘What is Class?’ in which we looked at and discussed ‘class’ through the ages. For this discussion we are looking at the modern economy in more detail.
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Gaza: Against War and Warmongers
Sunday, January 11th, 2009Statement produced by Brighton Solidarity Federation (adapted for bristol) about the conflict in Gaza, for international solidarity with civilians in the middle-east – against all governments and gangsters.
One thing is absolutely clear about the current situation in Gaza: the Israeli state is committing atrocities which must end immediately.
With hundreds dead and thousands wounded, it has become increasingly clear that the aim of the military operation, which has been in the planning stages since the signing of the original ceasefire in June, is to break Hamas completely.
What is Class?
Monday, January 5th, 2009Discussion/workshop hosted by Bristol Anarchist Bookfair Collective
Social class is one of the great ideas of modern times. It led to the formation of trade unions and political parties. It has begun great revolutions and wars. It has inspired acts of heroism and compassion and yet has been used to justify horror and barbarity.
Surprisingly for a common idea there is little agreement over what class actually is. Even politicians such as Thatcher and Blair who deny the importance or relevance of class cannot ignore it.
In this meeting we will cover questions such as:
What makes someone a member of a class?
Is class still relevant today?
How does class influence our lives?
We aim to make the meeting accessible to all so please come whether just to listen, ask questions, or to debate your ideas with others.
7.30pm Wednesday 21st January 2009. Kebele Social Centre, 14 Robertson Road, Easton, Bristol BS5 6JY.
Venue has good access for wheelchairs but toilets are upstairs.
Hot drinks will be available during the meeting.
