Posted on February 27th, 2013 in AK Authors!, Events
Join Wayne Price for the release of his new book, “The Value of Radical Theory: An Anarchist Introduction to Marx’s Critique of Political Economy,” premised on the idea that anarchism is essential for a program for a post-capitalist economy, but that Marx’s critique is useful for understanding how capitalism works today – including understanding the current crisis. Price will lead a discussion on how anarchists can use Marx’s economic theory as part the framework to usher in an era of collective, participatory control of the economy, inspired by anarchist political and ethical traditions. Wayne Price is a long-time revolutionary and activist, and the author of “The Abolition of the State: Anarchist & Marxist Perspectives” and “Anarchism & Socialism: Reformism or Revolution?”
Saturday March 2nd, 8pm
Bluestockings
172 Allen Street,
New York, New York 10002
Posted on February 26th, 2013 in Events
Wendy-O Matik will be speaking at the AK Press Oakland Warehouse on Thursday February 28th at 7pm. $15 sliding scale.
Wendy is the author of Redefining Our Relationships: Guidelines For Responsible Open Relationships.
“Put together your own version of an ideal relationship, embrace the full capacity of your heart to express love, redefine the potential of a friendship, imagine a thousand ways to make love to yourself and to anyone else you care about. Radicalize your relationship by imagining your wildest ideal partnership together. Avoid stagnancy by challenging your old familiar routine and re-inventing new levels of commitment. Face your true desires in life by asking yourself what you really want from all of your connections.”
Posted on February 11th, 2013 in AK Authors!, Events
How does the radical refusal of the mainstream codification of LGBTQ identity as a new gender norm come into focus in the context of anarchist theory and practice? Gayge Operaista will discuss the dire need to both provide explicitly queer perspectives on the class struggle and to reinvigorate a working class movement for queer liberation. Hexe will discuss power in BDSM and the anarchist movement.
The Armory Community Center – Main Speakers Room
14th Street and Mission
San Francisco, CA 94103
Posted on February 11th, 2013 in AK Authors!, Events
Please join Queering Anarchism contributors Benjamin Shepard, Saffo Papantonopoulou, and Jason Lydon as they discuss their chapters in Queering Anarchism: Addressing and Undressing Power and Desire.
What does it mean to “queer” the world around us? How does the radical refusal of the mainstream codification of GLBT identity as a new gender norm come into focus in the context of anarchist theory and practice? How do our notions of orientation inform our politics—and vice versa? Queering Anarchism brings together a diverse set of writings, ranging from the deeply theoretical to the playfully personal, that explore the possibilities of the concept of “queering,” turning the dominant, and largely heteronormative, structures of belief and identity entirely inside out. Ranging in topic from the economy to disability, politics, social structures, sexual practice, interpersonal relationships, and beyond, the authors here suggest that queering might be more than a set of personal preferences—pointing toward the possibility of an entirely new way of viewing the world.
February 28th, 7pm
Bluestockings Bookstore
172 Allen Street
New York, New York 10002
Posted on February 11th, 2013 in Events
AK Press will be tabling at All Power to the Imagination March 15th, 16th, and 17th in Sarasota, FL.
Come on by and check out our new AK titles and our wide selection of distro titles!
New College of Florida
5845 General Dougher Pl
Sarasota, FL 34243
Posted on February 11th, 2013 in Events
AK Press will be tabling at the Bay Area Anarchist Bookfair March 16th-17th 10am-6pm each day.
Come pick up a few new AK Press titles and of course we’ll be there with our extensive distro selection!
The Armory Community Center
14th Street and Mission
San Francisco, CA 94103
Posted on February 11th, 2013 in AK Authors!, Events
Eric Laursen author of The People’s Pension: The Struggle to Defend Social Security Since Reagan will be speaking at All Souls Unitarian Church in Manhattan.
Social Security, not for nothing do politicians call it the “third rail of American politics—touch it, and you die.” Yet a powerful, well-funded movement to phase out Social Security or even privatize it has been gathering strength since the election of Ronald Reagan. Each time it comes close to succeeding, it’s beaten back by a coalition of labor, grassroots organizers, and the elderly. Meanwhile, Social Security has only become more vital to retirees and their families as the federal and state governments slash other benefits and services—a trend that’s grown ever more troubling in recent years.
February 19th, 6:30pm
All Souls Unitarian Church
1157 Lexington Avenue
New York NY 10075
Posted on February 11th, 2013 in AK Authors!, Events
Eric Laursen author of The People’s Pension: The Struggle to Defend Social Security Since Reagan will be presenting his book at 3 events at the Tucson Festival of Books. This event will be a panel titled “Future of Liberalism in the Age of Obama”.
Social Security, not for nothing do politicians call it the “third rail of American politics—touch it, and you die.” Yet a powerful, well-funded movement to phase out Social Security or even privatize it has been gathering strength since the election of Ronald Reagan. Each time it comes close to succeeding, it’s beaten back by a coalition of labor, grassroots organizers, and the elderly. Meanwhile, Social Security has only become more vital to retirees and their families as the federal and state governments slash other benefits and services—a trend that’s grown ever more troubling in recent years.
March 10th, 2:30pm-3:30pm
Tuscan Festival of Books
University of Arizona, Tucson
Integrated Learning Center – Room 120
Posted on February 11th, 2013 in AK Authors!, Events
Eric Laursen author of The People’s Pension: The Struggle to Defend Social Security Since Reagan will be presenting his book at 3 events at the Tucson Festival of Books. This event will be a solo presentation on The People’s Pension
Social Security, not for nothing do politicians call it the “third rail of American politics—touch it, and you die.” Yet a powerful, well-funded movement to phase out Social Security or even privatize it has been gathering strength since the election of Ronald Reagan. Each time it comes close to succeeding, it’s beaten back by a coalition of labor, grassroots organizers, and the elderly. Meanwhile, Social Security has only become more vital to retirees and their families as the federal and state governments slash other benefits and services—a trend that’s grown ever more troubling in recent years.
March 10th, 11:30am-12:30pm
Tuscan Festival of Books
University of Arizona, Tucson
Student Union – Gallagher Theater
Posted on February 11th, 2013 in AK Authors!, Events
Eric Laursen author of The People’s Pension: The Struggle to Defend Social Security Since Reagan will be presenting his book at 3 events at the Tucson Festival of Books. This event will be a panel “Should Wall Street Control Social Security”.
Social Security, not for nothing do politicians call it the “third rail of American politics—touch it, and you die.” Yet a powerful, well-funded movement to phase out Social Security or even privatize it has been gathering strength since the election of Ronald Reagan. Each time it comes close to succeeding, it’s beaten back by a coalition of labor, grassroots organizers, and the elderly. Meanwhile, Social Security has only become more vital to retirees and their families as the federal and state governments slash other benefits and services—a trend that’s grown ever more troubling in recent years.
March 9th, 10am
Tuscan Festival of Books
University of Arizona, Tucson
Integrated Learning Center – Room 120
