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Friday, February 19, 2021

There is a way out of the madness of this society and the world - Donate now!

 Dear Friends,

 
It is with deep concern for humanity and a scientifically grounded hope for a better future that we invite you to learn about and support the National Get Organized for an ACTUAL Revolution Tour.  We are asking you to donate to something that can make all the difference in the world.
 
In January 2021 a new statement by Bob Avakian was published: A New Year, The Urgent Need For A Radically New World - For The Emancipation Of Humanity
 
From the statement:
 
"The electoral defeat of the Trump/Pence regime only “buys some time”—both in relation to the imminent danger posed by the fascism this regime represents, and more fundamentally in terms of the potentially existential crisis humanity is increasingly facing as a consequence of being bound to the dynamics of this system of capitalism-imperialism. But, in essential terms, time is not on the side of the struggle for a better future for humanity. So the time there is must not be squandered—mired in oblivious individualism and political paralysis or misspent on misdirected activity that only reinforces this system which perpetuates endless horrors for the masses of humanity and has brought things to the brink of very real catastrophe.
 
"A profoundly different polarization must be brought about, in line with the potential for a radically different and better world, representing the actual interests of the masses of people and ultimately all of humanity.  A radically different approach to understanding, and acting on, the relations and problems of society must be taken up – a thoroughly and consistently scientific method and approach."
 
Click here to read the full statement
 
At this perilous time in history, this important statement needs to be read, debated and engaged throughout society, and is the leading edge of the work of the Get Organized for an Actual Revolution Tour right now.
 
The Tour’s mission is to plant a pole throughout society for revolution.  To break open societal-wide debate over reform versus revolution - to lift and crack the weight of the poisonous notion that this is the only way the world can be and the best there is, so what you ought to do is live your best life and maybe do some good in the margins of a society, and a system, that is crushing billions of people here and all over the world.  That can change.  We can understand why that's happening, and we can do something about it, to bring into being a radically different society and system. This is why the Tour is on a mission to organize forces for revolution based on the new communism developed by Bob Avakian (BA), the most important political thinker and leader in the world today, the architect of a whole new framework of human emancipation. 
 
If you are excited about what is contained in the statement, if you see that there is really something radically different and very important here for people to get into, even as you have questions, you are invited to be part of  organized Zoom Into The Revolution Seminars.  YOU need to and can be a part of this -  bringing your ideas and questions, and much more. If you are interested in the seminars write to the Tour at GetOrganizedForRevolutionTour @gmail.com. 
 
And watch and spread  The RNL – The Revolution Nothing Less Show, a multidimensional YouTube show about making revolution and emancipating humanity. Every episode includes commentaries, interviews and discussions that provoke, challenge and inspire the audience, bringing alive the need for revolution and the new communism developed by Bob Avakian. 
 
All of this requires your financial support.  Housing, food, transportation, equipment (such as video equipment for the RNL Show), books, materials (e.g. tens of thousands of flyers and posters) - all of this takes funds.
 
Over $18,000 is needed to reach a goal of $50,000 to support the Get Organized for an Actual Revolution Tour. 
 
As Bob Avakian put it above, “the time there is must not be squandered.”. There is a way out of the horrors of this system, and that is a really big deal. 
 
Learn more, contribute, and be part of bringing into being a far better world.

 

Sunday, February 7, 2021

The Senate Impeachment Trial & the Need to Refuse Fascism - Monday

 

From RefuseFascism.org:

The Senate Impeachment Trial & the Need to Refuse Fascism


Monday, February 8, 2021 • 8:00 PM Eastern Time, 5:00 PM Pacific

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The Senate Impeachment Trial & the Need to Refuse Fascism

Monday February 8 streaming on Youtube, Facebook & Twitter
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Panel:

Eric Seitz, attorney, lecturer in Constitutional Law, University of Hawai’i
Jared Yates Sexton, professor, writer & political analyst, author author AMERICAN RULE: How a Nation Conqured the World but Failed Its People
Paul Street, historian & journalist; author, The Hollow Resistance: Obama, Trump, and Politics of Appeasement.
Sam Goldman, RefuseFascism.org Editorial Board

Convict Trump in the Senate Impeachment Trial

In the Name of Humanity, We Refuse to Accept a Fascist America

Trump must be repudiated and punished for an attempted fascist coup that brought thousands of his rabid followers to DC on January 6 and unleashed them to storm the Capitol. For months before and after the election, Trump refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power and spread unhinged lies about voter fraud. His regime attempted to throw out millions of votes, mainly from Black voters in swing states. All this, including a violent attempt to overturn the election and hold on to power, was in the service of fascism – open bloody dictatorship.

Trump must be convicted and barred from coming back to elected office. This would be a real setback to the fascist movement he still leads.

The forum will explore:

  • What is the significance of the trial?
  • Why is the demand for Trump’s conviction important?
  • What are the ways this demand should be publicly manifested?
  • What are the implications of conviction/acquittal?

 


Read this important new article by Coco Das, a contributing editor of RefuseFascism.org:

The “Left” Coalition That Kept You Off the Streets and Won’t Stop Fascism


"We voted a fascist out of power. But we did not, and cannot, just vote away fascism. The people of this country will have to fully confront this danger and find the means to publicly repudiate and stop a still-powerful American fascist movement – even if the so-called progressive coalition doesn’t want us to."

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Feb 7 panel "Free Nasrin and all Iran's political prisoners: Heroism for these times..."

 From Revolution Books - NYC & Berkeley:

 
Sunday, February 7 5:00pm EST / 2:00pm PST

Revolution Books presents...

Free Nasrin and ALL Iran’s Political Prisoners: Heroism for These Times

An Online Panel with the filmmakers of the new documentary Nasrin — discussion of the film and the urgent fight for all political prisoners in Iran.
 
NASRIN trailer
**Register here to watch Online Panel on Eventbrite.
**Link 
here on Facebook on day of Online Panel.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about the courageous life and work of imprisoned human-rights lawyer and activist Nasrin Sotoudeh...the making of this extraordinary film by Jeff Kaufman and Marcia Ross...the dire situation for political prisoners in Iran...and why all who stand for justice and yearn for a better world should stand with these political prisoners. Nasrin has been sentenced to decades in prison and dozens of lashes. She now has COVID-19 and a heart condition but continues to challenge the authorities and advocate for other political prisoners.

Nasrin was filmed in Iran by women and men who risked arrest to make the film. “Nasrin will make you angry at injustice, and give you hope. This is a must-see film!” - Gloria Steinem

**Tickets to watch Nasrin the film are here. Cost is $12 for a 5-day viewing period. You can watch before or after the panel discussion. Revolution Books is partnering with New Plaza Cinema in New York to make the film available.

Nasrin features an original song by Tony Award-winning composers Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty, performed by 4-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo below:
Angélique Kidjo - "How Can I Tell You?" from the documentary NASRIN
 
Sunday, February 7 Online panel will feature:

**Jeff Kaufman co-produced, directed, and wrote Nasrin. He also made the Emmy-nominated documentary Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life and other documentaries, short films for Amnesty International, and programs for the Discovery and History Channels.

**Marcia S. Ross co-produced Nasrin. She has been an independent casting director and casting executive for three decades at Walt Disney Motion Pictures and Warner Brothers TV. Film and TV credits include CluelessMurder in Mississippi, and The Princess Diaries.

**Dr. Shahrzad Mojab is director of Critical Studies in Equity & Solidarity, New College at the University of Toronto. She is the author of several books including Revolutionary Learning: Marxism, Feminism and KnowledgeMarxism and Feminism; and The Art of Resistance in the Middle East.

**Karin Deutsch Karlekar is director of PEN America’s Free Expression At Risk Programs. She has almost two decades of experience in global free expression, press freedom, and digital rights issues, as well as advocacy and assistance work on behalf of writers, bloggers, and journalists.

**Kave Milani is a political activist and representative of “Burn the Cage, Free the Birds” campaign in Europe -- in solidarity with political prisoners in Iran.

**Raymond Lotta, host and moderator, is on the staff of Revolution Books in Harlem, a political economist and writer for revcom.us, and an advocate for the new communism developed by Bob Avakian.

**Short videos from Maryam Claren, daughter of political prisoner Nahid Taghavi; and revolutionary artist Shekib Mosadeq performing “Burn the Cage.”
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Read, sign, and circulate the statement initiated by long-time feminist activist Carol Downer and Dolly Veale.

From the statement:
"The U.S. and Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) regimes have their national interests but we and the people of these countries have OUR shared interests. It is in the interest of the people all over the world to unite and defend the political prisoners of Iran whose lives and dignity are in imminent, mortal danger. People in the U.S. have a special responsibility and opportunity to unite across all social and political movements or divides against this vile repression by the IRI, and to actively oppose any war moves by the U.S. government that would bring even more horrific suffering to the people of Iran...”

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Sunday, Feb 28, 5pm EST, Special Online Author Talk


Harriet Washington, acclaimed author of Medical Apartheid, will be debuting her new book Carte Blanche: The Erosion of Medical Consent. 

Revolution Books is the political, intellectual, and cultural center of a movement for an actual revolution to emancipate all of humanity. This program is sponsored by the Revolution Books Educational Fund. To make a tax-deductible donation go here

Revolution Books / Libros Revolución
437 Malcolm X Blvd @132nd Street, New York, NY
Open Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun, 2pm to 7pm
www.revolutionbooksnyc.org 212-691-3345

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Zoom into the Revolution seminars on the New Year's Statement by Bob Avakian

 

From the National Revolution Tour:

We are very excited to announce

Zoom into the Revolution seminars

to get into the New Year's Statement by Bob Avakian, and to discuss with other like-minded folks from other perspectives. This begins with an Introductory session this Saturday, February 6, at 4pm EST/1pm PDT. To sign up and get the link for the seminar, DM us @therevcoms or write to us at getorganizedforrevolutiontour@gmail.com


Read this from a member of the Revolution Tour:

Why People Should Join the Seminars and Group Discussions on BA’s New Year’s Statement


Fundraising Livestream for the National Get Organized for an ACTUAL Revolution Tour

January 31, 2021

The goal for the livestream of $30,000 was met and exceeded!

From the very bottom of our hearts:

THANK YOU!!!! To everyone who stepped forward to fund the revolution tour - you are all a vital part of a growing community of people putting revolution & the new communism on the map.

Next goal: reach $50k by February 15th

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