January 20th Sedition Newsletter
Hey y'all,
Good news! Sedition's wireless is up and running, so feel free to come by the infoshop and use the free internet hookup and have a cup of coffee or a cold drink!
A quick newsletter today to remind you of upcoming events at Sedition Books. As a reminder you can always check out our calendar for more info about events at: www.seditionbooks.org
We have some exciting events coming up --notably the Palestine 101 presentation on Wednesday and the planning meeting to kick off a new anti-war movement in this town on the 31st.
As always, Sedition is run on a shoestring budget and we always need donations to keep us going. (For example, We would love a donated computer for a public access terminal in the space.)
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Wednesday January 21st
7:00 pm
Palestine 101 - an introduction to the conflict in Palestine/Israel
A workshop giving some context to the current conflict in Gaza from a radical social justice perspective
Featuring:
Hadeel Assali, organizer of the Houston Palestine Film Festival and long time Palestine Solidarity Activist
Ala Alazzeh, graduate student of anthropology at Rice University and Palestinian Activist
Israel's attacks on the Gaza strip have killed more than 1,000 people.
World governments are sitting on their hands--refusing to intervene.
If you are trying to figure out what the hell is going on by consuming mainstream American Media, you are probably very confused.
Students for a Democratic Society-UH have invited some local Palestinian organizers and scholars to break down the history and social geography to help explain how it has resulted in this situation. They will also help chart a path towards justice and peace in Palestine. Following the presentation we'll have questions and a discussion about what can be done locally.
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Thursday January 22nd
7:00 pm
Sedition Books Monthly Vegan Potluck
Come for a delicious, cruelty-free meal
Bring a vegan dish & get stuffed!
Plan ahead next month the potluck will be on Thursday February 26th
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Sunday January 25th
2:00 pm
Anarchist Black Cross Meeting and Bake Sale
Houston's only prison abolitionist political prisoner support network is looking for new members to keep the project going. They are also some mean vegan cooks. So come by get involved with ABC or just to sample their chocolate chip cookies.
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Sunday January 25th
8:00 pm
Rising Tide Houston and Global Justice for Animals & the Environment present a screening of:
A Really Inconvenient Truth
In this film, "eco-socialist" professor Joel Kovel takes on Al Gore's reformist, pro-capitalist climate activism; and explains some of the ways our current economic system is inherently unsustainable.
"What is 'really inconvenient' is the truth that global warming is directly related to the uncontrolled growth of the dominant world capitalist system. Joel Kovel insists that we need to transform the basic social dynamics that lead to cancerous production and mindless consumption.
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This screening is part of a bi-weekly film/educational event series focused on various ecological crises from a radical perspective. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Contact: houstonrt (at) riseup (dot) net
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Saturday January 31st
1:00 pm
Organize Against The War!- Help revitalize the anti-war movement in Houston!
Hosted by: Iraq Veterans Against the War: Houston
With the Iraq war entering its 6th year, the possibility of a dramatic increase in troops in Afghanistan and the recent Israeli attack on Gaza, we need to organize against these wars now more than ever.
Groups and activists are getting together to plan an event to mark the 6th anniversary of the Iraq war. If you want to get involved in ending these wars then join us for this organizing kick-off meeting.
For more info email: taylorlaur(AT)gmail(DOT)com
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Saturday January 31st
1:00 pm
Sedition's Monthly Vegan Bake Sale
Join in at Sedition's last Saturday of the month fundraiser.
Donate something to the sale or come by for some tasty vegan treats baked by Houston's finest DIY vegan chefs
