Neoliberalism and the Politics of Social Ecology
[This article was submitted by Matt H., an alum of the ISE summer program and a graduate of the MA in Social Ecology program at Prescott College. Comments and discussion are welcomed and encouraged!] Neoliberalism and the Politics of Social Ecology by Matt H. The current expression of communalist politics is incapable of resisting and providing […]
Social Ecologist Profile: Samantha Gorelick of New York City, USA
Please introduce yourself (What kind of work you do, Where you live, etc.) My name is Samantha Gorelick and I live and work in New York City. Aside from my day job, these days I’m learning about radical healthcare and how we can empower ourselves by putting our own health into our own hands – […]
“If A Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front” wins Sundance Award
Winner of the US Documentary Editing Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front is reportedly slated for broadcast later this year on PBS’ POV series. The Hollywood Reporter gave it a positive review. Thanks to Rising Tide North America for the sharing this information. Film […]
Egypt: Analyses and Information
Have a suggestion for something that should be shared with readers of this blog? Contact us: admin @ social-ecology (dot) org VIDEO: “Meet Asmaa Mahfouz and the vlog that Helped Spark the Revolution“ “Interview with an anarcho-communist activist in Tahrir Square in Cairo” from anarkismo.net Statement of the Revolutionary Socialists, Egypt “The Egyptian Revolution: First Impressions […]
Egypt: Tariq Ramadan & Slavoj Zizek
Events in Egypt (and the surrounding region) continue to unfold quickly with wide-ranging implications. We link to the Thursday edition of the Al-Jazeera network’s Riz Khan which featured a discussion with Muslim scholar Tariq Ramadan and Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek about the power of popular dissent, the limits of peaceful protest and the future of Egyptian politics.
Chomsky: “This is the Most Remarkable Regional Uprising that I Can Remember”
In solidarity with the Egyptian people, we link to an interview with Noam Chomsky on his analysis of the situation by Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: For analysis of the Egyptian uprising and its implications for the Middle East and beyond, we’re joined now by the world-renowned political dissident and linguist Noam Chomsky, […]
Social Ecologist Profile: Vincent Gerber of Geneva, Switzerland
[Editor’s note: We are grateful to Vincent for his contribution and happy that he was able to travel to North American to join us for the 2010 ISE Colloquium. As English is not Vincent’s first language we have done some editing/correcting while trying not to alter his meaning or change the character of his replies.] […]
New audio available; Hern to debate Zerzan; Gershuny to speak in CA
Audio of a talk “Vancouver: The Best Place on Earth” by Matt Hern, an associate of the ISE, with Charles Demers. A summary: Hern and Demers, both accomplished speakers, have arranged their criticisms and congratulations for Vancouver into an entertaining and engaging presentation that will challenge residents, activists, students, planners, wonks, urbanists and anyone interested […]
In Solidarity: Staying informed about the Egyptian uprising
Al-Jazeera English video feed Full coverage from Democracy Now! Twitter feeds: @democracynow, @sharifkouddous, @AJEnglish Twitter hash tags: #jan25, #Egypt, #Cairo, #tahrir From Z Net, “Egypt: death throws of a dictatorship” by Robert Fisk “A Guide: How Not to Say Stupid Stuff About Egypt”
Striking Puerto Rican Students Face Police Brutality
The following message was forwarded from ISE Associate Carmelo Ruiz-Marrero. For more background on the situation in Puerto Rico, please visit Carmelo’s blog: Jan. 28th, 2011 Dear Friends, Levels of violence used against Puerto Rican non-violent striking students have risen exponentially. I strongly urge you to open the photos and videos of yesterday’s actions, brought to you by […]
