The Future is Socialism

The Future is Socialism

The functioning of capitalism, its ceaseless quest for ever-greater profit, the engine of the entire global economy, is at the center of every major problem human society faces today: from wars and violence and ecological destruction to economic crises, poverty and...
Richard Walker – The Bay Area: For the 1% or For Us?

Richard Walker – The Bay Area: For the 1% or For Us?

A Speak Out Now Forum May, 2018 For decades the San Francisco Bay Area was a home for working class families, radicals, musicians, poets and artists of all sorts. Now, it’s the tech capital of the world, boasting of millionaires and billionaires and the most expensive...
Capitalism is the Problem

Capitalism is the Problem

We live in a time of extreme contradictions. On the one hand, our civilization has eliminated smallpox, brought us cell phones, robotics, and space travel, and boasts immense resources and wealth. On the other hand, we face the worst crises in human history. We are...
Social Movements in France (Saturday, July 21, 11am, Oakland, CA)

Social Movements in France (Saturday, July 21, 11am, Oakland, CA)

For the past few months, there have been ongoing strikes of workers from rail and other industries, major demonstrations and university occupations protesting the attacks of President Macron’s government. Come to a presentation and discussion over Skype with activists...