NYC Anarchist Forum: "Facing Government Repression"
Submitted by jim on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 11:42.
04/08/2008 - 17:00
04/08/2008 - 20:00
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*Facing Government Repression*
The April NYC Anarchist Forum
On Tuesday, April 8, at 7:00pm, the Anarchist Forum will present a
panel discussion on government harassment, intimidation, and repression of
movement organizing and public dissent. Presenters will refelect on the
history and recent developments of goverment disruption, and draw strong
lessons for informed resistance. Speakers will be Ashanti Alston of
the *Jericho Movement *(jerichony.org) on repression since the 1960s, Eileen Clancy
of *I-Witness Video* (iwitnessvideo.info ) on exposing
illegal disruption of street protest, and Sen of *Family and Friends of
Daniel McGowan* (supportdaniel.org) on the "Green Scare" crackdown on
environmental activism.
The event will take place at The Living Theatre, 21 Clinton Street,
Manhattan (just south of Houston St) (212-792-8050). Coming from uptown,
take the F or V train to "2nd Avenue" (exit front of train on 1st Ave, walk
east along Houston and turn right on Clinton) or coming from downtown, take
the F, V, M or Z train to "Delancey - Essex" and walk east on Delancey 3
blocks and turn left on Clinton for 2 and a half blocks.
Everybody is welcome and invited to come and to have their say. There is no
set fee for the presentation, but a contribution to aid the LBC is
suggested. If you have questions, contact the LBC /Anarchist Forum,
212-475-7180 or e-mail: roberterler@erols.com