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The Great Rehearsal

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The Great Rehearsal:
A symposium and week of events
on the World Revolution of ’68 and its legacies
September 17-25
www.greatrehearsal.org

1968 was a world revolution.  From Mexico City to Tokyo, Paris to Prague, Columbia University to Berkeley, it was a revolutionary event that at once failed and transformed the world. The process it put into place continues today.  1968, the long ’68, altered fundamental balances of power and set the stage for today’s new movements.  ’68 was a great rehearsal.  For what, it is up to us to decide.

The Global Commons Foundation, PM Press, and Historians Against the War invite you to a week of discussions and events on the worldwide events of 1968 and their legacies.
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AK Press is in the Blogosphere

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From the anarchist publisher, AK Press, based in Oakland, CA…

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the AK Press Blog, REVOLUTION BY THE BOOK!

Visit such exciting posts as interviews with AK authors, reviews of and excerpts from AK books, and reports on the events at AK. We will also post news about other anarchist publishers and booksellers, translations, interviews with activists behind other projects, and lists of relevant conferences. Be sure to look out for video and audio clips as well!

Initially, we will post new material three times per week, although we hope to publish with greater frequency in the near future. We encourage anyone interested to subscribe to our RSS feed and stop by as often as possible.
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NYC Anarchist Bookfair

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NYC ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR
http://anarchistbookfair.net

February 19, 2008

Contact: Eric Laursen, (917) 806-6452

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“New York Is Anarchist Country”: 2008 NYC Anarchist Bookfair Scheduled for Sat., April 12

NEW YORK – Following up its very successful debut last year, the 2nd Annual NYC Anarchist Bookfair is scheduled to be held on Sat., April 12, again at Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. Last year’s Bookfair attracted over 1,500 visitors and featured 60 independent publishers, booksellers, infoshops, zines, record labels, media creators, and labor and other activist groups, plus an art show, live performance, and 12 panels, presentations, and workshops over two days.

NYC Anarchist Bookfair

This year’s Bookfair will be an even bigger event, with more panels, workshops, and skillshares extending over both Saturday and Sunday at Judson Memorial Church and a second venue to be announced shortly. Topics will include the ABCs of anarchist theory and practice, anarcha-feminism, anarchist publishing, anarchist education, urban and indigenous social movements, and anarchist/queer activism.

Alongside Saturday’s exhibitors will be an expanded show of Anarchist Art. An Anarchist Film Festival and an Anarchist Cabaret are planned for the afternoon and evening of Fri., April 11. Continue reading →