"Real Utopia" available, and another CAPES/Schweickart Debate
newsletter | public-
Hi, everyone. We have two updates to share.
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(1) Real Utopia -- the book about participatory society institutions and efforts, which CAPES contributed a chapter to -- is available for purchase. You can order a copy direct from the publisher, AK Press, here:
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We hope to have a party sometime in the summer to celebrate the book's release. We'll keep you posted on details.
Real Utopia now available for pre-order
newsletter | public- "Real Utopia: Participatory Society for the 21st Century" is a new book about a more just and human society, and the efforts underway to help win it -- a book to which CAPES has contributed.
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The book's blurb describes more: "Instead of simply declaring 'another world is possible,' the writers in this collection engage with what that world would look like, how it would function, and how our commitment to just outcomes is related to the sort of institutions we maintain.
CAPES Meeting: Wednesday, March 12, 6:30pm
newsletter | publicHello everyone.
A reminder: The next CAPES meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, at 6:30pm. We'll have it at the Mercury Cafe (1505 W. Chicago Ave., in Chicago).
We have some updates about upcoming events -- including an upcoming opportunity for another Parecon-connected debate. Hope you can come.
CAPES meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Mercury Cafe
newsletter | publicCAPES will have its next scheduled meeting this Wednesday, February 13, at 6:30pm at the Mercury Cafe (1505 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago)
We'll discuss upcoming opportunities for outreach as well as recent developments, and brainstorm suggested ideas for future CAPES actions and events. Plus, if you have ideas or suggestions for what CAPES
can do or should be doing, we'd love to hear from you.
Hope to see you there. Stay warm, everyone.
Audio of "Funding the Revolution? - with Michael Albert" - Nov. 5, 2007
audio | publicThe following is the audio (in four parts, in MP3)
Please note: The audio is NOT radio safe (there are a number of vulgarities), and parts 3 and 4 have a peculiar electric buzz which can make listening difficult.
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CAPES Get-Together at the Mercury Cafe, Nov. 18, 5pm
newsletter | publicApologies for the rather short notice, but we'll have a CAPES get-together this weekend.
Date/time: Sunday, November 18, 2007 -- 5pm
Place: Mercury Cafe, 1505 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago
We'll review some upcoming CAPES-related events, talk about developments in spreading word about the model of participatory economic model, and whatever else others may be interested in.
Hope you can come.
Funding the Revolution? - An event with Michael Albert, Nov. 5
newsletter | publicYou say you want a revolution?
How will you pay for it?
AREA Chicago, Jane Addams Hull House Museum, and
CAPES (the Chicago Area Participatory Economics Society) present:
Funding the Revolution?
Participatory Economics and Funding
Activist Organizing in Chicago
A FREE discussion with ZNet's and Z Magazine's
Michael Albert
(Author of Parecon: Life After Capitalism and Remembering Tomorrow)
Monday, November 5 , 2007, 6pm-8pm
at Jane Addams Hull House Museum's Dining Hall
800 S. Halsted St., Chicago (on the campus of UIC)
Funding the Revolution? - An event with Michael Albert: Nov. 5
Submitted by Mitchell on Fri, 10/19/2007 - 7:43pm. news | public11/05/2007 - 6:00pm
- AREA Chicago, Jane Addams Hull House Museum, and CAPES (the Chicago Area Participatory Economics Society) present:
- Funding the Revolution?
- Participatory Economics and Funding Activist Organizing in Chicago
- A discussion with ZNet’s and Z Magazine's Michael Albert (Author of Parecon: Life After Capitalism and Remembering Tomorrow)
- Monday, November 5 , 2007, 6pm-8pm at Jane Addams Hull House Museum's Dining Hall 800 S. Halsted St., Chicago (on the campus of UIC)
Next CAPES Meeting: March 14, 2007
newsletter | publicThe next meeting of CAPES, the Chicago Area Participatory Economics, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14, at 6:30pm.
We'll meet at Gourmand Coffeehouse, 728 S. Dearborn, Chicago.
Learn the latest CAPES-related developments, including:
* Two possible writing opportunities -- a new book chapter, and a new East Coast magazine.
* The latest developments in a possible future parecon-related debate.
* New ideas for parecon-related games and organizing opportunities.
* ...and whatever you'd like to discuss or work on.
Hope to see you there.
Beyond the Capitalist Horizon: An OUL event -- the complete audio
audio | publicThis is the complete audio of "Beyond the Capitalist Horizon", held at the Open University of the Left -- at the In These Times offices, February 10, 2007.
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