Ideas to Change the World • 5-9 July, Central London |
Leading Egyptian activist Gigi Ibrahim shot to fame when she humbled Jeremy Paxman, insisting on Newsnight that, yes, those fighting did have an ideology and that in fact she was a revolutionary socialist.
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Hossam is a leading member of the Egyptian Revolutionary Socialists. They were at the forefront of the movement that defeated Mubarak. Now they are at the heart of the workers’ movement and the struggle for democracy.
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Every year Marxism includes the best speakers and writers on the left. The timetable for 2012 includes Gary Younge, Mark Serwotka, Tariq Ali and Tony Benn.
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Speakers include: Tariq Ali, Gary Younge, Ghada Karmi, Costas Lapavitsas, Owen Jones, Danny Dorling, Nina Power, Alex Callinicos, Alberto Toscano, Michael Rosen, Haifa Zangana, Mark Serwotka, Tony Benn, Kevin CourtneyCrisis and austerity have exposed the insanity of our global system. Billions have been given to the banks, while billions across the planet face hunger, poverty, climate catastrophes and war. We used to be told capitalism meant prosperity and democracy. Not any more. Now it means austerity for the 99% and rule by the markets. But turmoil at the top has been met with resistance from below. Once mighty dictatorships have crumbled across the Middle East and revolts are shaking Europe. Britain has seen its biggest strike since 1926. Millions are fighting back, questioning this crazy system and searching for alternatives. Marxism 2012 will bring thousands of people together, from across the world, to discuss, debate and organise resistance. Don’t miss it. |
