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Community Response to Anti-Semitism
Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
This is a discussion to talk about recent anti-semitic actions that took place in Sydney, and experiences of anti-semitism in the radical left in general. This forum will centre Jewish voices and experiences, and talk about what accountability might look like. More details about this event TBA.
Pro-Feminist Reading group – The Revolution Starts at Home: Confronting Intimate Violence within Activist Communities
Sunday, March 19, 2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
The Revolution Starts At Home: Confronting Intimate Violence within Activist Communities is a watershed collection of essays which break the dangerous silence surrounding intimate violence within social justice circles. Just as importantly, it provides practical strategies for dealing with abuse and creating safety without relying on the coercive power of the state. The pro-feminist reading group which has been happening at Jura for the last year, has just started reading the new edition of this great book. If you're a like-minded person and would like to participate in this reading/discussion group, please do come along! People of all genders and sexualities are welcome and we try to make this a safe space. Reading group participants are aiming to have read the first two chapters for the first meeting on 19th March. The chapters are 'Reclaiming Queer and Trans Safety' and 'Ending Oppression. Building Solidarity. Creating Community Solutions.' The Revolution Starts at Home is available at Jura for $24.
Alexa Dexa (US), Jim Dusty (Canberra) & Jack Lundie (Newcastle)
Friday, March 31, 2017 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Alexa Dexa is a multifaceted artist with footholds in composition, electronic sound design, and performance. Her toychestral electronic pop solo project parades her floating vocals, handcrafted soundscapes, and enough instruments made with children in mind to rival a playpen. Among her growing collection are her beloved toy pianos, pitched desk bells, and typatune. Jim Dusty is from Canberra and plays punk-influenced folk music. He plays solo with a banjo and sings about everything from the struggles of existing within the societal expectations of the modern world, to poverty, toxic celebrity culture and social anxiety. Jack Lundie is also a solo folk musician. He's a former back flip enthusiast turned semi-professional mumbler and he lives in Newcastle. Suggested entry: $5 (to help cover the musicians' travel costs) 6pm Friday 31st March, at Jura
The Egyptians: A Radical Story - the book that Noam Chomsky couldn't stop reading Submitted by Christian on Fri, 03/03/2017 - 8:27pm
It's hard for me to find enough superlatives to do justice to this excellent book. So instead, to get an idea of how good it is, it's worth reading what other people have said about it. The Egyptians: A Radical Story is available at Jura for $20. |
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