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| October 22, 2014 | |
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| Rally: Solidarity with Kobani! |
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Saturday, October 25, 11:30am. Arm the defenders of Kobani! End Turkey's support for the 'Islamic State'! Open the border & create an aid corridor for Kobani! Resistance is not terrorism: Remove the PKK (Kurdistan Workers Party) from Australia's terror list! People around the world have been inspired by the epic resistance of Kobani against the IS killers and the massive role played by women in the defence of the town. Come along and show your support. Federation Square, cnr Swanston & Flinders Sts, City.Organised by Australians for Kurdistan.
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| Public meeting: Women's liberation and the Kurdish revolution |
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Wednesday, October 29, 6:30pm (meal from 6pm). Left-wing Kurdish resistance fighters are defending the city of Kobani from the brutal ‘Islamic State’. Women are in the frontline of the fight against the women-hating IS killers. Kobani is a predominantly Kurdish city in northern Syria that is part of the Rojava liberated zone. Rojava has set a great example of women’s liberation, social justice and democracy. It is an inspiring example for the whole Middle East. Guest speaker: Basak Gel (Kurdish Association). Resistance Centre, Level 5, 407 Swanston St, City. Organised by Green Left Weekly & Socialist Alliance. For more info ph 9639 8622.
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| Conference: Venezuela, the Bolivarian revolution continues |
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Sunday, November 9, 9am-6pm. Speakers: Nelson Davila (Venezuelan ambassador); Kevin Bracken(MUA Secretary, Victoria); Len Cooper (CWU Secretary, Victoria). RMIT Building 56, Level 3, 115 Queensberry St, Carlton. For more info ph 0422 389 831 or email LASNET.
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This is the regular Melbourne activist calendar compiled by Green Left Weekly. Emailed to subscribers each Wednesday fortnight, it is a one-stop listing of the main left and progressive events in Melbourne and Geelong.
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Wednesday, October 22
Protest: Fluro Fightback. Rally to fight against casualisation and insecure work. 8:30am. Southern Cross Station, City. Organised by NUW.
Forum: A night with the Pacific Climate Warriors. Australia's fossil fuels are destroying the Pacific. RMIT Cinema, Level 1, Room 002, 445 Swanston St, City. For more info visit Pacific Warriors.
Thursday, October 23
Rally: National Day of support for Ms Dhu and to stop Aboriginal deaths in custody. Julieka Dhu was a 22-year-old Yamatji Woman who died in police custody in WA on August 4 this year. 12:30pm. Old GPO, cnr Bourke & Elizabeth Sts, City. Organised by Indigenous Social Justice Association and First Nations Liberation.
Public meeting: Israel-Palestine. Speakers: Samah Sabawi (Palestinian Australian Canadian writer and human rights advocate); Eli Glasman (Jewish writer and author of the novel The Boy's Own Manual to Being a Proper Jew). 6:30pm. The Alderman (upstairs), 134 Lygon St, East Brunswick. Organised by Melbourne Free University.
Saturday, October 25
Rally: Solidarity with Kobani. Arm the defenders of Kobani! End Turkey's support for the 'Islamic State'! Open the border & create an aid corridor for Kobani! Resistance is not terrorism: Remove the PKK (Kurdistan Workers Party) from Australia's terror list! People around the world have been inspired by the epic resistance of Kobani against the IS killers and the massive role played by women in the defence of the town. Come along and show your support. 11:30am. Federation Square, cnr Swanston & Flinders Sts, City. Organised by Australians for Kurdistan.
Rally: Walk Together. A celebration of diversity to present a picture to our leaders and media of the Australia that is possible, an Australia that recognises in its public debate, media conversation and legislation that we are all common people with common dreams, equally deserving of freedom, fairness, opportunity to contribute, welcome and belonging. 1pm. State Library, 328 Swanston St, City. The walk will end at Treasury Gardens.
Big Red Quiz Night. $25/$15. Bar & snacks available on the night but you are welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Prizes Galore! 7pm (for 7:30pm start). Bookings essential. Contact the New International Bookshop on 9662 3744 or email NIBS. Trades Hall, cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton South.
Vigil: Peaceful gathering for Sheikh Nimr Baqir Al. Condemned to death in Saudi Arabia government for leading peaceful protests for the rights of the oppressed Shia minority. 8:30pm. State Library, Swanston St, City.
Monday, October 27
Film screening: The spook who sat by the door. Movie about a black nationalist who infiltrated the CIA (loosely based on real events). Fundraiser to help get a 3CR team to Brisbane to cover the G20 protests. $15 (solidarity), $10 (waged), $5 (conc). 7pm. LongPlay, 318 St. Georges Road, Fitzroy North.
Wednesday, October 29
Public meeting: Women's liberation and the Kurdish revolution. Left-wing Kurdish-led resistance fighters are defending the city of Kobani from the brutal ‘Islamic State’. Women are in the front lines of the fight against this misogynistic force. Kobani is a predominantly Kurdish city in northern Syria that is part of the Rojava liberated zone. Rojava has set a great example of women’s liberation, social justice and democracy. It is an inspiring example for the whole Middle East. Guest speaker: Basak Gel (Kurdish Association). 6:30pm (meal from 6pm). Resistance Centre, Level 5, 407 Swanston St, City. Organised by Green Left Weekly & Socialist Alliance.
Public meeting: The Forgotten Palestinians of Lebanon. Speaker: Olfat Mahmoud (Palestinian Women’s Humanitarian Organisation). 6pm. Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St, Carlton. All welcome. RSVP APHEDA. Hosted by Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA.
Thursday, October 30
Public meeting: War zones, detention and deportation: the plight of Iraqi refugees. Speakers: Richard Tanter (Melbourne University), Asilairaqi (Iraqi refugee & refugee rights activist), Alex Bhathal (Greens candidate for Northern Metro & former refugees spokesperson). 6:30pm. Melbourne's Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, City. Organised by Refugee Action Collective.
Friday, October 31
Concert: Les Thomas. Performance by the Melbourne singer-songwriter and activist who follows in the same tradition as Joe Hill and Woody Guthrie. His songs are pointed and passionate, addressing matters both personal and political. 8pm. Some Velvet Morning, 123 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill. For more info visit Les Thomas Music.
Saturday, November 1- Friday, November 14
Film screening: Latin American documentary film festival. November 1, 7 & 14. Backlot Studios Cinema, 65 Haig St, Southbank. Spanish with English subtitles. $15 one film, $25 two films, $35 three. To book 0425 539 149 or email LASNET.
Thursday, November 6
Film screening: Pride. UK gay activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984. 6:30pm. Palace Westgarth Cinemas, 89 High St, Northcote.A fundraiser for 3CR radio. $25/$20. To book visit 3CR.
Saturday, November 8
Rally: Equal Love Marriage Equality. 1pm. State Library, 328 Swanston St, City.
Sunday, November 9
Conference: Venezuela, the Bolivarian revolution continues. Speakers: Nelson Davila (Venezuelan ambassador); Kevin Bracken (MUA Secretary, Victoria); Len Cooper (CWU Secretary, Victoria). 9am-6pm. RMIT Building 56, Level 3, 115 Queensberry St, Carlton. For more info ph 0422 389 831 or email LASNET.
Run for Palestine 2014. 10am. For more info, tickets visit Run for Palestine. Organised by Australians for Palestine.
Wednesday, November 12-Sunday, November 23
Theatre: Tales of a city by the sea. A Palestinian story of love, separation and beautiful resistance. Written by Samah Sabawi. La Mama Courthouse, 349 Drummond St, Carlton. $25/$15. To book ph 9347 6142 or visit La Mama.
Saturday, November 15
Rally: Stop the East-West Link! Rip up the contracts! Invest in public transport! 1pm. State Library, Swanston St, City. (Note change of venue.)
December 2 - 13, 2014
2014 Australian solidarity tour to Venezuela will be a unique an opportunity to observe first-hand, learn about and be inspired by a grassroots movement that is transforming not only Venezuela, but all of Latin America, and is challenging the greed and destructiveness of global capitalism by showing that a better world is possible. The registration deadline is October 3, 2014. For more info visit Venezuela Solidarity.
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Saturday, October 25
GEELONG Rally: Walk Together. A celebration of diversity to present a picture to our leaders and media of the Australia that is possible, an Australia that recognises in its public debate, media conversation and legislation that we are all common people with common dreams, equally deserving of freedom, fairness, opportunity to contribute, welcome and belonging. 1pm. The Pulse, 68-70 Little Ryrie St, Geelong. Walk to Johnstone Park, 28 Gheringhap St.
Wednesday, October 29
GEELONG Trivia night: Socialist Alliance election campaign fundraiser. Support Sarah Hathway for Geelong! 6:30pm. Downstairs, Trades Hall, 127 Myers St, Geelong. For more info ph 5222 6900.
CASTLEMAINE Film screening: Farmland not gasland. If you think fracking is something that’s happening far far away — think again. It’s happening right here on our doorstep. Farmland, Not Gasland talks to farmers, environmentalists and local Victorians facing invasive unconventional gas mining in their backyards. 6pm. The Comma, 16 Hargraves St, Castlemaine. Free event. Gold coin donation welcomed. Presented by Friends of the Earth, with the support of Mt Alexander Sustainability Group.
Saturday, November 1
ALBURY Rally: Rainbow Pride Day. A peaceful walk down Dean Street showing off your rainbow colours, a gathering in QEII Square featuring speakers, music, performers and stalls and a BBQ. Dean Street, Albury.
Friday, November 21
GEELONG Red Cinema: Farmland, not Gaslands. If you think fracking is something that’s happening far far away — think again. It’s happening right here on our doorstep. Farmland, Not Gasland talks to farmers, environmentalists and local Victorians facing invasive unconventional gas mining in their backyards.Trades Hall, 127 Myers St, Geelong. 7pm (meal 6:30pm). Entry by donation. For more info ph 5222 6900. Presented by Socialist Alliance.
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Australian West Papua Association (AWPA). Struggles against the Indonesian occupation of West Papua and against environmental destruction and resource theft. For info 9510 2193 or email AWPA.
Friends of the Earth's Anti-Nuclear & Clean Energy (ACE) collective. Meets every second Tuesday. FoE office, 312 Smith St, Collingwood. For meeting times & more info email Zin.
Indigenous Social Justice Association. The Indigenous Social Justice Association was established in January 2005 campaigns to permanently stop Aboriginal deaths in custody. During 2013, ISJA will meet the first Thursday of every month. For more info visit ISJA.
Quit Coal: No New Coal Power for Victoria. A Melbourne-based collective which campaigns against expansion of the coal industry in Victoria. We believe this is important because building new coal infrastructure locks in decades of dirty, old technology, when we should be moving towards clean, renewable energy. Quit Coal meets each Wednesday at 6pm, at FOE, 312 Smith St, Collingwood. For more info visit Quit Coal or email us.
Refugee Action Collective. Established in 2000, RAC is a democratic, grassroots activist collective, representing a broad cross section of the community. It aims to mobilise opposition to Australia's inhuman refugee policies. For more info ph 0413 377 978 or visit RAC.
Stop the East-West Link:
Moreland Campaign Against the East-West Tunnel (MCAT) meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at the Temple Park Senior Citizens Centre, Hodgson St, Brunswick. For information contact Sue Bolton 0413 377 978; Michael Petit 0417 354 169; Riki Lane 0400 877 819 or go to Facebook.
Yarra Campaign for Action on Transport (YCAT). For information on the campaign against the East-West Tunnel (pickets, meetings, info) visit YCAT.
Timor Sea Justice Campaign. For info visit TSJC, email Tom Clarke or ph 0422 545 763.
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| Links: 'Socialism for the 21st century' |
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Links is an online journal which seeks to provide a forum for open and constructive dialogue between active socialists from different political traditions. It seeks to bring together those in the international left who are opposed to neoliberal economic and social policies, and reject the bureaucratic model of 'socialism' that arose in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Inspired by the unfolding socialist revolution in Venezuela, Links is a journal for 'Socialism of the 21st Century' and the discussions and debates flowing from that powerful example of socialist renewal.
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| Socialist Alliance: Broad, non-sectarian, activist |
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Socialist Alliance is a proud supporter of the Green Left Weekly project and contributes a regular column. Socialist Alliance is a broad, non-sectarian socialist party, dedicated to bringing together all those who want to resist the capitalist assault on our planet and its people and fight for a socialist society that puts people's needs before business profits. Anyone who agrees with the general approach of our policies is welcome to join and organisations are invited to affiliate. For more information visit Socialist Alliance or join us on Facebook.
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Contact Socialist Alliance. Join with other socialists in the struggle.
Melbourne: Visit us at the Resistance Centre, 5th floor, 407 Swanston St, City; ph 9639 8622. In Melbourne, Socialist Alliance meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm, at the Resistance Centre.
Geelong: Activist Centre, Trades Hall, 127 Myers St (opening hours: Mon 2-4:30pm, Fri 10am-4:30pm); ph 5222 6900.
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Moreland Socialists is open to anyone (even if you live outside the area) who wants to work constructively to support Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton and use her position to build up a stronger activist left presence in Moreland. In general, we meet monthly and alternate between Coburg and Fawkner.
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Christianity, Islam and Atheism: Reflections on religion, society and politics
Indian-born and Catholic-educated, author Michael Cooke migrated to Australia in his teens. He moved away from religion and towards the political left. In this stimulating new work he focuses on issues where religion intersects with the secular society. He engages variously with the Catholic George Pell and the Muslim Waleed Aly. He also takes issue with Richard Dawkins and the so-called ‘New Athesists’. 124pp, $15.
Available from Resistance Bookshop, Level 5, 407 Swanston St, City or online from Resistance Books. |
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