A-Infos (en) US, Miami Anarchist and Radical Studies (MARS) Group

Purpose of the Group ---- I feel there's a need and desire to start an 
Anarchist/Radical Studies group in Miami. I believe that this kind of group not 
only allows us to engage in more consistent and evolving discussions about 
Anarchist/anti-authoritarian theory, but will also aid us in developing more 
informed and innovative types of resistance. Part of my reason for wanting to 
develop such a group is to contribute to the furthering of 
anarchist/anti-authoritarian thought, but there are several other reasons, some 
of which I have already stated, why I would like to see such a group developed. 
I would also like to hear from others on this point. Though I'm particular 
interested in exploring and understanding different ideas andtheories in order 
to develop a more complete and nuance anarchist critique, I don't think this can 
be achieved by only reading texts written by anarchist or other fellow 
travelers. In other words, I want to read a diversity of material both within 
and outside of anarchism. Also, non-literary mediums can be used from time to 
time to keep give people a break, or just to keep things diverse

 Structure of the Group

 I envision this reading group structured in several ways. At times, I would 
like to structure it like a college course. Now before people start sighing and 
complaining, let me explain why I feel this structure would work best at times. 
With some reading, perhaps if the deal with a particular subject ( i.e. 
gentrification, the Situationists, etc), it would be best to look at several 
different texts to get a better understand of the subject at hand. This could be 
done, in say, 3-4 month blocks. Sometimes we may want to read a particular text 
for its own sake, and not necessarily as part of a course. In these cases, we 
could just read, get together, and discussed. So, depending on what we feel like 
doing, the group's structure can adapt accordingly.

 Ideas for Texts

 I would like for us to adopt the texts we plan on reading, or select the 
topics we wish to explore, at least a month in advance. I would like for these 
decisions to be made collectively. As our first text, we have decided to read 
Richard J.F. Day's Gramsci is Dead: Anarchist Currents in the Newest Social 
Movements, Pluto Press (London, ENG: 2005). I'm currently scanning the book, and 
will send that out as soon as it's done.

 Discussion Group Meeting Dates

 So far, we have decided to meet twice a month at the FireFly. We will meet on 
Thursday from 7-9 pm. Our first meeting is on 7/12/07. The next meeting for the 
month will be on 7/26/07.

 For any questions or suggestions, contact Pablo at: peteep@gmail.com

 The Firefly, in downtown Miami
 A venue for creative breathing and imperfection
 contact: us@thefirefly.info
 www.thefirefly.info
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