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Learning from struggles on the other side of the world
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Red and Black Forum: 'The Rojavan Revolution: Possibilities, Promise, Problems'.
5-6pm, Saturday, 9th November at Jura
The Rojavan Revolution in northern Syria is a hope-filled example of what can be done in fostering a revolutionary society today. Yes, there are special circumstances, but that's always the case with revolutionary situations, the point is to prepare for those situations. The lessons are of a practical nature, but also theoretical and organisational, as well as the need to respond to the social and physical context of the time and place.
Stop by Jura Books this Saturday from 5pm for a discussion on this and related topics. RSVP here!
For more info on the ongoing Rojava Revolution check out some of these news sources:
Amsterdam-based Firat News Agency (ANF)
24 broadcast news station based in Erbil, Iraq
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Get your 2020 diaries from Jura
2020 Slingshot Organiser diaries will be available soon in large and small sizes and several colours.
Jura will be operating extended days around the summer solstice (22nd December), and then we’ll be closed for several weeks in late December and into January. Our extra days in December and closure period will be put up on our website (https://www.jura.org.au/ ) and FaceBook page once confirmed.
Unfortunately we may be closed some days during November. If you are travelling a long way or coming to Jura especially, we recommend ringing ahead to check we’ll be open. 9550 9931.
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New titles - Now on Sale at Jura!
Bakunin: Selected texts 1868-1875, (Ed & translator), A.W. Zurbrugg, $45. Includes some texts translated into English for the fist time.
Anarchist Perspectives in Peace and War 1900-1918, A.W. Zurbrugg, $38.
Chuang 1: Dead Generations, Chuang Collective, $24.50. 346 pages on China, its capitalism, 'socialism', international politics, and much more - an exciting examination of the Chinese capitalist & imperialist road & the people's revolts against the regime.
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Chuang 2: Frontiers, Chuang Collective, $29. Continued from Chuang 1.
Notes on Nationalism, George Orwell, $10, Orwell examines the dangers of nationalism, and in doing to explores his own inconsistencies.
The Masters Tools will Never Dismantle the Masters House, Audre Lorde, $10. Lorde on the power of women.
The Greentime: Songs of Kulladun, Leila Wedd, $18, A beautiful string of poetical stories of children living in peace with the world - for children and adults. Signed by the author.
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Solidarity with Jock Palfreeman.
Freedom For Political Prisoners Now.
Jock Palfreeman was recently released from detention in Bulgaria, but he’s still not able to leave the country. Speaking to the ABC journalist Linton Besser after his release, Palfreeman said:
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"What I would like people in Australia to understand [is] that there are many brave Bulgarians who have been trying to fight against the corruption, against the mafia, the powers that be, that are corrupting the justice system." Read More
An article at Overland, by Andy Fleming, a Melbourne-based anarchist and author of the slackbastard blog discusses Jock’s prison activism, as well as providing more general background to the case.
Fleming writes: “While imprisoned, Jock was responsible for establishing in 2013 the Bulgarian Prisoners’ Rehabilitation Association (BPRA), which campaigns for prison reform and is the first organisation of its kind in the country. While the Appellate Courts’ decision to grant Jock parole was largely based on his good behaviour while inside, I confess to wondering if his prison activism may not have provided some other possible basis for his removal from Bulgaria.”
ABC Australian Story also recently did a new story on Jock's case and work.
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Global Day for Climate Justice - Sydney Rally NOV 29
Another day of Global Climate Activism has been called for Friday November the 29th. Join the Sydney rally in solidarity with the global fight for climate justice, and demanding a just climate transition here and now.
Climate change is rapidly accelerating. Summer hasn't even started and we've seen the worst beginning to a fire season in recorded history. 97% of NSW is in drought and large areas of rural NSW are in severe water crisis, leaving many people without clean drinking water, a crisis compounded by water mismanagement and corruption.
But not only do the Liberals have no climate policy, they are ramping up reckless climate vandalism. They are attempting to extend the life of the Liddell coal power to entrench domestic energy reliance on coal power stations. Both federal and state governments are pushing for new fossil fuel projects including the Adani mine, new mines across NSW, fracking projects and offshore gas. And they are cracking down on climate activists using rhetoric, police repression, and anti-protest legislation.
We need Climate Justice now, including Indigenous Solidarity and Soverienty, no new fossil fuel mines and a just transition for all affected workers. Join us from 12noon at Sydney's Townhall.
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We're also excited to announce to announce semi regular film screenings will be returning to Jura in the coming weeks, including in support of the Sydney branch of the Industrial Workers of the World. To keep up to date follow our facebook page or get in touch to be added to our SMS events alert list.
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