Against The Drug War! Against The State!

An Anarchist Perspective on Ayotzinapa and the Drug War in Mexico and a Discussion With the Author of the Book “Drug War Capitalism”

Part of the west coast tour presenting the new book. “Drug War Capitalism”

http://www.akpress.org/drug-war-capitalism.html

Book Description

Drug wars are good business.

Though pillage, profit, and plunder have been a mainstay of war since precolonial times, there is little contemporary focus on the role of finance and economics in today’s “Drug Wars”—despite the fact that they boost US banks and fill prisons with poor people. They feed political campaigns, increase the arms trade, and function as long-term fixes to capitalism’s woes, cracking open new territories to privatization and foreign direct investment.

Combining on-the-ground reporting with extensive research, Dawn Paley moves beyond the usual horror stories, beyond journalistic rubbernecking and hand-wringing, to follow the thread of the Drug War story throughout the entire region of Latin America and all the way back to US boardrooms and political offices. This unprecedented book chronicles how terror is used against the population at large in cities and rural areas, generating panic and facilitating policy changes that benefit the international private sector, particularly extractive industries like petroleum and mining. This is what is really going on. This is drug war capitalism.

Dawn Paley is a freelance journalist who has been reporting from South America, Central America, and Mexico for over ten years. Her writing has been published in the Nation, the Guardian, Vancouver Sun , Globe and Mail, Ms. Magazine, the Tyee, Georgia Straight, and NACLA, among others.

Accessibility Info:
The venue is situated on the south side of Blood Alley Square. There are several cobblestones, but there is ramp access and it’s an open space once inside. There are fewer cobblestones to navigate coming from Abbott vs Carrall. The washroom is not fully WC accessible, the doorway is about 27 inches wide.

For any other info
email us at 38bloodalley@riseup.net

Next Event Nov 11th 7pm: Remember our Fighters (Resistance Films Night)

A completion of footage of various riots and rebellions against the state, austerity, police, G20, fascists and capitalists. Focused on rebellions in so called Canada with some clips from around the world.

Screening of films by Submedia stimulator, Global Uprisings, Greek Uprisings and so much more!!!

Have any favorite clips email us:

38bloodalley@riseup.net

Taking place on unceded and occupied Coast Salish Territory

Accessibility Info: The venue is situated on the south side of Blood Alley Square. There are several cobblestones, but there is ramp access and it’s an open space once inside. There are fewer cobblestones to navigate coming from Abbott vs Carrall. The washroom is not fully WC accessible, the doorway is about 27 inches wide.

June Schedule

38 Blood Alley March Event Schedule

Monday 3rd & Thursday 6th 7:30pm-

Metropolis (2012) – Playing in two parts, everyone’s favorite 2.5 hour anarchist film about the Seattle metropolis. –

Friday, 7th & 21st-3-6pm By Donation Coffee Shop

No workers, no bosses, no customers. We serve ourselves, make coffee and invite each other to do the same, on the premises of mutual aid and good times. Bring donations of beans, tea, cream, and other goodies, or don’t. –

Wednesday, 12th-7pm- Sassersize

One part spandex-clad Jane Fonda workout tape you found in yer parents basement and one part giant fuck you to the fitness mega complex. This is a workshop to feel fab and shake yer bums/chins/belly rolls etc and have fun.

Friday, 14th- 7pm- Vancouver Wobby Meetup

– an injury to one is an injury to all, all welcome. (more info: vancouverwob.blogspot.ca/) –

Friday, 14th- 7pm-Vancouver Yippie

A presentation of anarchist history on Coast Salish Territories. This comes from a participant in the local anarchist Yippie movement and other anti-authoritarian activism of the 1970s.

Saturday, 22nd- 7pm- East Van Seed Library

Casual Dinner Fundraiser – Come by and hangout, chat about gardening & have dinner/refreshments by donation to support this new project! (More info: EastVanSeedLibrary.wordpress.com) –

Wednesday, 26th- 7pm- Prisoner Letter Writing

A night of letter writing for comrades in prison. There will be tips and tricks for making sure your letters get in, and a list of comrades addresses to write to. Papers, Pens, and envelopes will be provided. –

Thursday, 27th- 3-11pm- Shoutback

Shout Back! Festival Meet Up Help us organize year three of Shout Back! Fest .This is the first official meet-up. All interest levels welcome. Drop in anytime between 3pm-11pm. (More info: http://shoutbackfest.tumblr.com/) –

Friday 28th- 8pm Unist’ot’en Fundraiser

A dinner social event in solidarity with anti-pipeline indigenous land defenders at the Unist’ot’en Camp on unceded Wetsu’wet’en Territory. They are finishing a traditional pit-house and also hoping to build a bunk cabin for supporters this year. Food donations and any other donations are welcome.

Saturday, 29th- 3pm- Housing in the Hood and Beyond (Part 2)

 A participant in past squatting struggles in Vancouver will share their experiences and discuss lessons for the future.
Elsewhere in Vancouver will share their experiences and discuss lessons for the future