Wednesday 18 January, 6:30 pm then every second Wednesday ending 29 March

Study circle – Imperialism: The highest stage of capitalism

Have you ever wondered if desperate poverty, filthy rich entrepreneurs, endless war, oppression and shrinking opportunities for working people are all that we have to look forward to? Imperialism — monopoly capitalism — is this system’s ultimate stage, and it’s riddled with contradictions.

This study group will discuss Lenin’s Imperialism the Highest Stage of Capitalism for an understanding of increasing monopolisation, wars over territories and profit and much more. We’ll learn how Lenin, the great Russian revolutionary leader, is as relevant now as he was when he wrote this text 100 years ago.

This classic draws on earlier works by Marx, Engels and writers of the time to explain the development of capitalism throughout the 20th century and beyond. We’ll also discover how to tackle dying capitalism and avoid the bear traps along the way and appreciate how the current system has evolved. If you want to understand imperialism and then fight to overturn the system that created it, this study group is for you.

Dinner, catering for vegetarians and vegans, served at 6:30 pm for an $8.50 donation. The discussion kicks off at 7 pm.

The discussion, hosted by the Freedom Socialist Party will be held at Solidarity Salon (address and travel information is above).

For more information or discussion questions email freedom.socialist.party@ozemail.com.au or call 03 9388 0062

Wednesday, 14 December, 6:30 pm

Public meeting on the meaning of Trump’s victory—and what’s next

Debbie Brennan will introduce the discussion. Debbie, who grew up in the U.S., has experienced the undemocratic electoral system first hand. She is a feminist, unionist and organiser against the far right.

Solidarity Salon, 580 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

03-9388-0062, freedom.socialist.party@ozemail.com.au