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Author Archives: bluebossanova
Support the Everything for Everyone Festival!
Organizers in Seattle have announced a free political and cultural gathering scheduled for August 11-12. The Everything for Everyone Festival (#e4e) will be an outdoor event that features music, arts, workshops, debates and actions to “continue the spirit of resistance … Continue reading
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Ruminations on the Murder of Trayvon Martin
When I heard about the murder of Trayvon Martin I felt numb. Murdering of Blacks especially black youth is such a regular occurrence that I can’t even feel. A dehumanizing society does that.What struck me about the murder of Trayvon … Continue reading
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*Dramatic Intro* The crisis of the Left: What’s really going in the ISO BOC debate?!?!
Referenced Articles: 1) “The Solidarity We Need” by ISO members Sam Bernstein, Darrin Hoop and Dan Trocolli (1/19/12) 2) “ILWU Leaders Shouldn’t Get a Pass” by ISO member Dana Blanchard (1/23/12) 3) “Longview, Occupy, and Beyond: Rank and File and … Continue reading
Posted in Labor, Organizational Practice, Strategy and Tactics, Theory, What's up in Seattle
Tagged Capitalism, Class struggle, History, Labor, Occupy Seattle, Organization, Revolution, Seattle
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Truck Drivers Shut It Down!!!
PORT TRUCKERS STRIKE!! This what class struggle looks like – workers self-organizing despite harsh conditions. This is the third time that the port of Seattle has been shut down – once in September when the Longshore workers had a wildcat … Continue reading
Posted in Labor, Race, Strategy and Tactics, What's up in Seattle
Tagged Black liberation, Capitalism, Class struggle, Labor, race
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How Culture Should be Used:Introducing Hip Hop Occupies.
What comes first; the movement or the music? After hours of debates with friends about the relationship between culture and struggle I’ve come to the conclusion that culture is a reflection of the reality people live in for better or … Continue reading
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In solidarity with our comrades
Last weekend some comrades of ours were arrested unjustly and assaulted by the police. Below are two links which provide more detail about what occurred and how to support. We ask that folks give donations to help them in their … Continue reading
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