Monthly Archives: May 2012

Socialism in the 21st Century by Samir Amin

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

“We have the objective ground for building an alternative historical bloc, to use Gramsci’s language.  An alternative historical bloc — I would call it ‘anti-comprador.’” — Samir Amin

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Occupy for liberation #occupyMoscow #ОккупайАбай

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

The #russianrevolution is a fact, after months struggling against corruption, couple of weeks ago, people took to the sqaure and camp. In this video they tell us, why are they in the streets. You can watch also the video with … Continue reading →

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Unlimited general strike (“grève générale illimitée”)

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Québec: “we didn’t know it was impossible, so we did it!” By Malav Kanuga On May 28, 2012 Over the past 3,5 months, a student strike against tuition hikes in Québec has evolved into one of the biggest anti-capitalist movements in North America. … Continue reading →

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The World Tomorrow: Occupy

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

The Occupy movement has united hundreds of thousands across the world in protest against economic and social injustice. In this episode, key Occupy activists talk global finance, politics, and direct action. The former Deutsche Bank building in London plays host … Continue reading →

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A different way of doing things

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Robin Murray explores the potential of co-ops to form the basis of an alternative economy Illustration: Andrzej Krauze The first great surge of co-operation took place in Britain at the dawn of the age of railways in the 1840s. It … Continue reading →

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Europe’s New War by Vinay Gupta | via Michel Bauwens

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Europe is at war. It’s not obvious until you know some history, but Europe is at war. There are three critical pieces of information you need to master to understand this fully, and what it implies. The first is that … Continue reading →

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Open Space for the evaluation of May 2012 and the future of our global process

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

The global wave of actions of May 2012 was a great success in many ways. From Mayday to the 12th-15th Days of Action, from Blockupy Frankfurt to anti-NATO in Chicago, we have shown that our movements are determined to continue … Continue reading →

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After the Quilligan Seminars: how to bring the Commons alive in our life and work

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

Submitted by George Pór on Thu, 05/24/2012 – 22:02 James Quilligan conducted a 12-day seminar series on the Commons, in London, May 2012. The launch event was hosted by Michael Meacher, Member of the Parliament, in the House of Commons, under the title: “Political Economy and … Continue reading →

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Adbusters Tactical Briefing #34

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

http://www.adbusters.org/blogs/adbusters-blog/occupy-spiritual-quest.html Dear occupiers, jammers, dreamers, Three years after the May 1968 uprising that swept the world, the great French philosopher Michel Foucault observed that a key strategy of power is to “appear inaccessible to events.” Power, Foucault argued with a … Continue reading →

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Trade Unions, Globalisation and Internationalism

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 by Ronaldo Munck This piece reports on recent research around the relationship between trade unions and internationalisation in the context of globalisation. It argues for a more open, less pessimistic view than the dominant one. This view … Continue reading →

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Abundance, utopia and degrowth in popular history

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

24May2012 By David de Ugarte Popular utopias have always demanded abundance, and when empowered with technology, have established it in very similar terms to those we use today. Degrowth, on the other hand, only has historical roots in the Church’s reaction … Continue reading →

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Degrowth or abundance?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

23May2012 By David de Ugarte The changes spelled out as possible today can’t wait for the spoiled children of the middle class to feel “guilty” about enjoying economic rents in a world of growing inequality, or to realize once and for … Continue reading →

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The historical origins of P2P thought on the Iberian Peninsula

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

21May2012 By David de Ugarte The conversations begun by Garrido, Pi i Margall and Salvochea, with Fourier, Proudhon and Kropotkin in the background, and even those of the foralismo involved in the defense of the commons it took on after the … Continue reading →

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Chicago: police violence at NATO protests — in pictures

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

By Jerome Roos On May 22, 2012 Thousands descend upon Chicago in a large demonstration against capitalism, austerity and war during a 4-day summit of NATO leaders in the city.Original photography by Paul Weiskel. N.B.: Paul works on a volunteer basis and freely contributes … Continue reading →

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15M: a year on, the struggle of the indignados continues

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

By Jerome Roos On May 15, 2012 Anniversary of 15-M movement marked by deepening crisis, massive bank bailout and fears of eurozone break-up. The indignation only grows stronger.  We are witnessing an remarkable convergence of historic currents. Today, as the indignados celebrate the first anniversary … Continue reading →

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Blockupy Frankfurt: taking the struggle to the next level

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

By Jerome Roos On May 16, 2012 Tens of thousands descend upon the continent’s financial capital for one of the most anticipated pan-European demonstrations since the G8 in Genoa. There is something different about Blockupy Frankfurt, the pan-European days of action on May 16-19. … Continue reading →

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Indignados take back square on movement’s anniversary

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

By Jerome Roos On May 13, 2012 Hundreds of thousands flock into Puerta del Sol as part of a global day of action to commemorate the first anniversary of the 15-M movement. Why would we need political parties if we can have a … Continue reading →

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Blockupy Frankfurt: fotos, video, report and reflection | Occupy Amsterdam

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

May,22, 2012 Yesterday I came back from Frankfurt, the financial centre of Europe, home to the European Central Bank (ECB), where I participated in the demonstrations against the attack on social and economic rights as a supposed solution to the … Continue reading →

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Occupy’s liberation from liberalism: the real meaning of May Day | via P2P Foundation

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

Occupy’s May Day rebirth, forging a new alliance of activists and union members, was a historic moment of anti-capitalist struggle David Graeber guardian.co.uk, Monday 7 May 2012 16.54 BST A protest dog during the May Day demonstrations in Athens, Greece. Photograph: … Continue reading →

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Referendum in Ireland on the AUSTERITY TREATY: Ireland vote NO for us!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Action of solidarity to the Irish No campaign by CEO, CNE, CAE and Ander Europa on Wednesday 23 May at 18.00 close to the EU Summit (Rue la Loi / Wetstraat 220 between Schuman and Cinquantenaire, Brussels 1000) The 31st … Continue reading →

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