The New Left - Short History of the Left
On February 18th, 2021, the Platypus Affiliated Society hosted an introductory workshop on the New Left.
This is part of a series of teach-ins by the Oregon chapter of Platypus spanning the history of the Left from the 19th century to the present day.
Feb. 4: The Second International
Feb. 18: The New Left
Mar. 4: The Post-Political Left (event cancelled)
Apr. 8: The Millennial Left
This week we address the New Left. What do we make of the 1960s generation's attempt to get beyond the failures of a previous generation? How does this legacy continue to weigh on the present?
The teach-in series is based on a founding documents of the Platypus Affiliated Society "A Short History of the Left":
(https://platypus1917.org/pro.../a-sho...)
__________________________
Curious to learn more about Platypus? E-mail [email protected] to be connected with a chapter in your area.
The Platypus Affiliated Society organizes reading groups, public fora, research, and journalism focused on problems and tasks inherited from the "Old" (1920s-30s), "New" (1960s-70s) and post-political (1980s-90s) Left, for the possibilities of emancipatory politics today.
http://www.platypus1917.org