The Platypus Affiliated Society will be holding its tenth annual international convention in Chicago. Join us as we reflect upon the state of the Left, especially in a moment that marks 50 years since the events of 1968.
FRIDAY APRIL 6th
3:30-5:00pm
The Rise of the Far Right in Europe | UChicago- Reynolds Club, South Lounge, Hutchinson Commons 5706 S University Ave
- Dom J
- Efraim C
- Henry Mitko
- Clint M
- Moderated by: Pádraig M
7:00 - 9:00pm
OPENING PLENARY: 50 Years of 1968 | UChicago- Reynolds Club, South Lounge, Hutchinson Commons 5706 S University Ave
- Mitchell Cohen (Author of An American in Revolutionary Nicaragua and Listen, Bookchin!)
- Abdul Alkalimat (Professor of African-American Studies at UIUC and author of Malcolm X for Beginners)
- Moderated by: Patrick Z.
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10:0pm
Post-plenary Food, Drinks & Discussion | Exchequer Pub 226 S Wabash Ave
SATURDAY APRIL 7th
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Lunch | School of the Art Institute Chicago
3:00pm - 5:00pm
History of the Platypus Critique | SAIC - Neiman Center (37 S Wabash, first floor)
- Ian M (1st Phase: Anti-war Movement / Anti-Imperialism)
- Spencer L (2nd Phase: Marxist Turn / IBT, CPGB Engagement)
- Tom C (3rd Phase: #Occupy / Marxism and Anarchism)
- Ed R (Protracted 4th Phase: Syriza, Podemos / What is Political Party for the Left?)
- Omair H (4 ½ Phase: The Socialist Turn / Millennial Left)
- Moderated by: Erin H
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7:00 - 9:00pm
CLOSING PLENARY: Closing Plenary: President’s Report — Century of Counterrevolution SAIC - Neiman Center (37 S Wabash, first floor)
- Chris Cutrone
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