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"Bristol Transformed hosts a PWYC examination of Palestine Action’s tenacious campaign against the UK-Israeli arms trade. Fearlessly targeting banks, factories and monuments with sledgehammers and human blockades - is this the only sane response to genocide within our passive culture? "
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A event held at PRSC on Tuesday 14th January. The event starts at 18:30.
(Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a suggested minimum donation of £3.00 in order to help cover venue costs. There are some limited free tickets as well for people who will struggle to contribute this.)
Please note that due to the attendance of a Palestine action member there is likely to be police of some sort at the event.
What can we learn about effective direct action from the courageous efforts of Palestine Action?
The UK has been no stranger to outlandish displays of direct action in recent years. From the development of the Extinction Rebellion approach of extended periods of 'mass' action with lofty demands, anti-politics and 'autonomous groups' leading to the evolution of Just Stop Oil and Youth Demand. Among these Palestine Action appears to stand out in their ability to claim material wins for their cause.
Their activity has successfully shut down the production of weapons destined for use by Israel, in factories across the country for days, weeks and even permanently. They've cost Elbit systems millions in lost contracts by making companies feel the cost of doing business in Palestinian blood. Despite arrests, sentences and persistent abuse of counter terror powers by the UK state, they continue the fight against genocide in ways few others are.
Join Bristol Transformed with our guest host Narzanin Massoumi in conversation with Luxx, a leading Palestine Actionist, British-Syrian, and poet. We'll be exploring the group's strategy and tactics, their efficacy as well as the response from the State, to discover what we might learn about direct action that doesn't rely on mass engagement, whether it should be encouraged and how it fits into a broader movement.
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Bristol Transformed is a grassroots, volunteer-run, socialist education group. Bringing together activists, trade unionists, and everyone who wants to learn, we’re creating the space to discuss the most important issues facing us, equipping us with the skills and knowledge to transform Bristol and the world.
We run an annual festival of politics, arts and culture in May, and weekly events throughout the rest of the year. See all our events here: https://hdfst.uk/bristol-transformed
Bristol Transformed is run by dozens of local people. Without new people coming in every year, we wouldn't be able to maintain the same standard of political education events that you enjoy. If you'd be interested in joining us, sign up as a BT volunteer today and we'll be in touch! https://cloud.seatable.io/dtable/forms/d3a761c9-4c79-4b10-b38e-50bbad501bcc/
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Please note that due to the attendance of a Palestine action member there is likely to be police of some sort at the event.
What can we learn about effective direct action from the courageous efforts of Palestine Action?
The UK has been no stranger to outlandish displays of direct action in recent years. From the development of the Extinction Rebellion approach of extended periods of 'mass' action with lofty demands, anti-politics and 'autonomous groups' leading to the evolution of Just Stop Oil and Youth Demand. Among these Palestine Action appears to stand out in their ability to claim material wins for their cause.
Their activity has successfully shut down the production of weapons destined for use by Israel, in factories across the country for days, weeks and even permanently. They've cost Elbit systems millions in lost contracts by making companies feel the cost of doing business in Palestinian blood. Despite arrests, sentences and persistent abuse of counter terror powers by the UK state, they continue the fight against genocide in ways few others are.
Join Bristol Transformed with our guest host Narzanin Massoumi in conversation with Luxx, a leading Palestine Actionist, British-Syrian, and poet. We'll be exploring the group's strategy and tactics, their efficacy as well as the response from the State, to discover what we might learn about direct action that doesn't rely on mass engagement, whether it should be encouraged and how it fits into a broader movement.
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Bristol Transformed is a grassroots, volunteer-run, socialist education group. Bringing together activists, trade unionists, and everyone who wants to learn, we’re creating the space to discuss the most important issues facing us, equipping us with the skills and knowledge to transform Bristol and the world.
We run an annual festival of politics, arts and culture in May, and weekly events throughout the rest of the year. See all our events here: https://hdfst.uk/bristol-transformed
Bristol Transformed is run by dozens of local people. Without new people coming in every year, we wouldn't be able to maintain the same standard of political education events that you enjoy. If you'd be interested in joining us, sign up as a BT volunteer today and we'll be in touch! https://cloud.seatable.io/dtable/forms/d3a761c9-4c79-4b10-b38e-50bbad501bcc/
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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