The US revolutionary left in the 60s rebellion
10:00am Sat 30 Marmelbourne
About this session
The 1960s saw millions of young people around the world rise up against the system. Sick of the anti-communist conservatism which dominated the post-WWII years, they fought against the imperialist war in Vietnam, against racism, and against state repression. In the process many began to question capitalism as a whole. Long-time US socialist and participant in the 60s rebellion Joel Geier will join us for this session on how revolutionaries related to the explosion of radicalism – their successes and failures, and what lessons can be drawn out of the experience for socialists trying to rebuild the left today.
Recommended Reading
Radicals and the Berkley Free Speech Movementby Joel Geierin Jacobin
Socialists and movementsby Joel Geierin International Socialist Review
Toward the Working Class: a position paperby Kim Moody
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