Prefigurative Politics Event

This isn’t related to FOR per se, but it’s an interesting event that people should check out:

THE PREFIGURATIVE ORGANIZATION
A Presentation by Norwegian Anarchist Kim Keyser

WHEN: Saturday, July 26th at 8:00PM

WHERE: UE & IWW Union Hall
37 S. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607

Kim Keyser is an activist from the emerging anarchist movement
in Norway, the so-called “social democratic paradise.” He will address
the question “How can we reflect the future we want in our present work?”
The presentation will touch upon subjects such as direct democracy,
direct action, workers councils, anarchist organizing, and involvement
in social movements.

For more information, please contact: chicago-ac@riseup.net

This event is co-sponsored by the Four Star Anarchist Organization and Chicago IWW.

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Open Mic at BFBT

There are still open performance slots for the Black Flag Black Tie event this Saturday. Anarchists with talent to share can sign up at the CAFF table during Finding Our Roots or at the door at BFBT. First come first serve…

Precarity Discussion

Precarity: Chicago presents

Centering the Margin: Chicago Theory and Practice in Action
Topic: What is precarity? Can Chicago activism benefit from it?

Centering the Margin is a new and irregularly held series that will explore and crystallize the Chicago progressive/radical community’s formulation of theory, strategy, and application. A central theoretical idea or topic will guide the discussion, with the intent of exploring what that idea/topic means to Chicago activism and whether there is a strategic usefulness to it. A social and friendly atmosphere will be stressed, where the intent is to foster non-hierarchical forms of debate and organization.

Thursday May 1, 2008 - 7:00PM
@ Quenchers Saloon
2401 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Precarity : Chicago Debut Celebration

Help celebrate the founding of Precarity : Chicago, a militant research collective organized around analyzing society and culture from the framework of precarity. The idea of precarity centers upon the belief that once welfare and industrial economies shifted toward neo-liberal capitalism, life has become more unpredictable, more intensified, and more oppressive globally. Precarity : Chicago will attempt to link this idea to Chicago activism through discussion, research and publication, social events, community organizing, and artistic expression.

So come out and help us start off right! Come for a fun night, come to get more information, come to see what this is all about, but just come! There will be a safe and fun atmosphere, entertainment, prizes, and other great stuff! A $5-$10 suggested donation is asked. For more information on Precarity : Chicago or any of our events contact us!

This event is co-sponsored by Finding Our Roots.