Mondays, 14 October - 9 December, 7:00 PM

Study circle: Leon Trotsky and the Power of Ideas

Are you intrigued to know more about revolutionary leader, Leon Trotsky? Do you want to learn about the importance of the Russian Revolution, to understand why Stalin’s bureaucracy emerged, to know where leadership comes from and how to change society?

The problems faced by Trotsky are still the problems of today: war, hunger, poverty and the lack of democratic rights in supposedly democratic societies.

This study circle will discuss Leon Trotsky: His Life and Ideas by Helen Gilbert and is the perfect starting point for those keen to explore why Trotsky’s analysis remains indispensable to solving the contemporary problems of our planet.

Absolutely no prior knowledge is required, and everyone is welcome.

Dinner served at 6:30 pm for an $8 donation.

The discussion will be held at Solidarity Salon (address and travel information is above).

For more information call 9388-0062 or email freedom.socialist.party@ozemail.com.au

Wednesday, 20 November, 7:00 PM

Radical Women meeting in honour of Transgender Day of Remembrance: Unpacking Transphobia*

Join in discussion of Radical Women’s statement about transphobia in the feminist movement. RW explains how radical feminists’ biological determinism leads to a male-phobic and transphobic deadend — twisting feminism, a driving force for human liberation, into its opposite.

Come with your ideas of how to fight the oppression that trans people face under capitalism. Brainstorm how to advance trans issues in political and social justice movements. Everyone is welcome!

Unpacking Transphobia* is available here http://www.radicalwomen.org/transphobia.shtml or in hardcopy on the night.

A delicious springtime dinner will be served at 6.30 pm for an $8.00 donation.

The discussion will be held at Solidarity Salon (address and travel information is above).

For more information call 9388-0062 or email radicalwomen@optusnet.com.au