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Archive for January, 2010
Fanon teach-in at Loyola University
Fanon teach-in at Loyola University

Fanon: On Interracial Utopia and Anti-Colonialism A teach-in led by Sunit Singh Where: Quinlan Life Science Center, Room 312, 1032 W. Sheridan Road. When: February 1st, 7pm. Free and open to the public. Suggested Readings: David Macey – Franz Fannon Fanon – Wretched of the Earth – Conclusion Fanon – Black Skin White Masks (Introduction) [...]

PR Issue #19 is now online!

Ian Morrison interviews Homayoun Pourzad, a representative for the Network of Iranian Labor Unions, on the current crisis and the effects of “anit-imperial” ideologies on understanding the character of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Ben Blumberg discusses the history of the American Left and the still unmet challenge of theorizing and abolishing race and racism. [...]

What is Platypus?
The Platypus Affiliated Society, established in December 2006, organizes reading groups, public fora, research and journalism focused on problems and tasks inherited from the “Old” (1920s-30s), “New” (1960s-70s) and post-political (1980s-90s) Left for the possibilities of emancipatory politics today.