Sunday, September 1, 2019:
Stand with Berkeley Revolution Books Against Fascist Threats and Attacks
Fascists March on Revolution Books...
Again We Will Not Be Intimidated!
Which Side Will You Be On!
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A Defiant Day in Berkeley Defending and Supporting Revolution Books!
In the face of another fascist attack on Revolution Books in Berkeley—a "No to Marxism" protest by a group of pro-Trump fascists—people poured into Revolution Books and into the streets of Berkeley to say NO! Starting around 10 am, anti-fascist protesters started gathering in People's Park, and then took off marching toward the tiny fascist rally. Members of the Revolution Club agitated in the crowd, and as the march passed the bookstore, the chants rang out, "When Rev Books is under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!" At 11:30 am, Revolution Books held a press conference to a packed crowd of supporters, new and old. After Reiko Redmonde and Rafael Kadaris spoke on behalf of the bookstore and the National Revolution Tour, we heard statements of support from artists, poets, authors, bookstore owners, local political figures, and others... Read more
This Sunday, Sept. 1, pro-Trump fascists plan 2 march on Revolution Books-YOU are needed to help defend it! Come to the store starting at 11:30am to stand with us or DONATE @ https://t.co/ZxGGarXScF If you value the arts and the life of the mind, this is a fight for you. pic.twitter.com/y0KdqG0wHs
— ★ Revolution Books ★ (@RevolutionBksB) August 30, 2019
From Revolution Books, Berkeley
In the last couple years, a bunch of vile know-nothing pro-Trump fascists have repeatedly attacked Revolution Books and even threatened to burn it down! And now, once again this Sunday, Sept. 1, they’re marching on Revolution Books.
The call for their “No to Marxism” protest says, “Revolution Books is a communist anti-American store.” Innocent as charged! Revolution Books is the intellectual, cultural, and political center of a movement for an actual revolution. At the heart of our store is the new communism developed by Bob Avakian—the most radical and scientific understanding of the world and how it can be changed. While these flag-waving cheerleaders for U.S. imperialism celebrate “America First,” Revolution Books carries novels, poetry, plays, history, and analyses, which tell the truth about of this country and value the humanity of people throughout the world. As Bob Avakian says, “Internationalism—The Whole World Comes First.”
They say, “This store promotes books and the ideology of calling for open revolution to the American people and a communist overthrow of America.” Why yes, we do promote books! All kinds of books! And yes, we are calling for revolution to get rid of this capitalist system that’s destroying billions of lives and destroying the environment of our planet. At Revolution Books you can find the strategy for how to make an actual revolution. And you can pick up the Constitution for the New Socialist Republic in North America, written by Bob Avakian, to learn about the liberating society we start building day 1 after this system is overthrown.
This has been a summer of white supremacy pouring forth from the oval office and muzzles of AR-15s, unleashed by a fascist regime in power, while way too many people turn their heads away and do nothing “because it hasn’t affected ME yet.” This fascism is not a sideshow or something that can be voted away, but is deeply rooted in this system – it can and is “happening here.” It’s time get off the sidelines and ACT!
What you can do now to oppose these fascists and support Revolution Books
- Revolution Books is OPEN!
Come to the giant used book sale
Friday, Aug 30 - Monday, Sept 2, 11-6pm - Buy some books! Volunteer for a couple hours. And be there especially on Sunday, starting at 11:30am, to defend and stand with Rev Books when this “No to Marxism” march comes by. Calling all poets, writers, authors: Come do a reading at the bookstore on Sunday!
- Donate!
The best way to say “fuck you” to these fascists is to support the bookstore and the movement for revolution that they hate and fear so much! Revolution Books is an all-volunteer collective, which needs your support in order to survive and thrive. Half of all donations will go to the National Revolution Tour, which is traveling the country organizing for revolution. Find out more at Revcom.us. Donate here.
August 30, 2019,
Urgent Message from Revolution Books in Harlem:
Stand with Berkeley Revolution Books Against Fascist Threats and Attacks
Our sister store, Revolution Books in Berkeley, is facing threats of attack by fascists. A group of Trump-thumping thugs has announced a “No to Marxism” march on the Berkeley store this Sunday, September 1. Over the past 2 years, this same group has blocked, menaced, and physically assaulted RB in Berkeley-- and threatened to “burn it down.”
It is no accident that Revolution Books is targeted. RB stands utterly opposed to this capitalist-imperialist system and the monstrous fascist regime it has given rise to.
Revolution Books is the political, intellectual, and cultural center of a movement for an actual revolution. A revolution to overthrow this system and put a stop once and for all to the wars of empire, white supremacy, subjugation of women, persecution of immigrants, and the destruction of the environment. A revolution to emancipate all of humanity --guided by the most radical and scientific understanding of the world and how it can be changed: the new communism developed by Bob Avakian.
At RB, the whole world comes first. It is the site of probing and provocative discussion, debate, and analysis of why the world is the way it is and how it could be different. You find books and author programs that tell of humanity’s past, present, and possible future.
Such a bookstore is anathema to these fascists—and to the Trump/Pence fascist regime that incites and legitimizes such attacks. Revolution Books is in the cross-hairs. But the assault is much wider... and widening. Bookstores and other institutions that value and promote critical thinking, the search for the truth, and social justice are targets of this regime and its on-the-ground strike forces. Last May, these ghouls tried to stop a talk by a scholar of white racism at a Washington, DC bookstore.
This is a dangerous moment. A fascist regime is in power—and aiming to consolidate full control, crush opposition, and lock down society and the life of the mind. People need to take to the streets to drive the Trump/Pence regime from power. We encourage you to watch the film of the talk by Bob Avakian The Trump/Pence Regime Must Go! In The Name of Humanity, We REFUSE to Accept a Fascist America. A Better World IS Possible.
We call on people of conscience and conviction, those appalled and outraged by the direction that society is going in, and all who yearn for a world free of all oppression to STAND WITH AND DEFEND REVOLUTION BOOKS.
What you can do:
- Spread this email.
- Send messages of support to Revolution Books in Berkeley: revolutionbooksberkeley@gmail.com
- If you're in the Bay Area, go to Revolution Books this Labor Day Weekend to show your support.
- Donate to Revolution Books in Berkeley or to Revolution Books in New York City.
Article by Broke Ass Stuart:
REVOLUTION BOOKS CALLS ON SUPPORTERS TO DEFEND SHOP THIS WEEKEND
From Revolution Books, Berkeley
In the last couple years, a bunch of vile know-nothing pro-Trump fascists have repeatedly attacked Revolution Books and even threatened to burn it down! And now, once again this Sunday, Sept. 1, they’re marching on Revolution Books.
The call for their “No to Marxism” protest says, “Revolution Books is a communist anti-American store.” Innocent as charged! Revolution Books is the intellectual, cultural, and political center of a movement for an actual revolution. At the heart of our store is the new communism developed by Bob Avakian—the most radical and scientific understanding of the world and how it can be changed. While these flag-waving cheerleaders for U.S. imperialism celebrate “America First,” Revolution Books carries novels, poetry, plays, history, and analyses, which tell the truth about of this country and value the humanity of people throughout the world. As Bob Avakian says, “Internationalism—The Whole World Comes First.”
They say, “This store promotes books and the ideology of calling for open revolution to the American people and a communist overthrow of America.” Why yes, we do promote books! All kinds of books! And yes, we are calling for revolution to get rid of this capitalist system that’s destroying billions of lives and destroying the environment of our planet. At Revolution Books you can find the strategy for how to make an actual revolution. And you can pick up the Constitution for the New Socialist Republic in North America, written by Bob Avakian, to learn about the liberating society we start building day 1 after this system is overthrown.
This has been a summer of white supremacy pouring forth from the oval office and muzzles of AR-15s, unleashed by a fascist regime in power, while way too many people turn their heads away and do nothing “because it hasn’t affected ME yet.” This fascism is not a sideshow or something that can be voted away, but is deeply rooted in this system – it can and is “happening here.” It’s time get off the sidelines and ACT!
What you can do now to oppose these fascists and support Revolution Books
- Revolution Books is OPEN!
Come to the giant used book sale
Friday, Aug 30 - Monday, Sept 2, 11-6pm - Buy some books! Volunteer for a couple hours. And be there especially on Sunday, starting at 11:30am, to defend and stand with Rev Books when this “No to Marxism” march comes by. Calling all poets, writers, authors: Come do a reading at the bookstore on Sunday!
- Donate!
The best way to say “fuck you” to these fascists is to support the bookstore and the movement for revolution that they hate and fear so much! Revolution Books is an all-volunteer collective, which needs your support in order to survive and thrive. Half of all donations will go to the National Revolution Tour, which is traveling the country organizing for revolution. Find out more at Revcom.us. Donate here.
For Immediate Release
August 30, 2019
Contact: Revolution Books revolutionbooksberkeley@gmail.com
PRESS CONFERENCE TO DEFEND REVOLUTION BOOKS AGAINST FASCIST THREATS AND ATTACKS
On the day know-nothing, pro-Trump, fascist thugs are marching from Sproul Plaza to Revolution Books for the 11th time in 2 years, Revolution Books remains open and defiant.
Press conference
11:30AM at Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Avenue
Speakers include:
- Rafael Kadaris, member of the National Tour to Get Organized for An Actual Revolution
- Reiko Redmonde, manager, Revolution Books, Berkeley
- Berkeley City Councilmember Cheryl Davila
- Members of the community, book and art world who value critical thinking, the role of art, the life of the mind and...revolution.
Book sale, poetry readings, speakers and surprises to follow throughout the day.
Revolution Books is the political, intellectual and cultural center of a movement for an ACTUAL revolution, and the New Communism developed by Bob Avakian.
For Immediate Release
August 30, 2019
Contact: Revolution Books revolutionbooksberkeley@gmail.com
PRESS CONFERENCE TO DEFEND REVOLUTION BOOKS AGAINST FASCIST THREATS AND ATTACKS
On the day know-nothing, pro-Trump, fascist thugs are marching from Sproul Plaza to Revolution Books for the 11th time in 2 years, Revolution Books remains open and defiant.
Press conference
11:30AM at Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Avenue
Speakers include:
- Rafael Kadaris, member of the National Tour to Get Organized for An Actual Revolution
- Reiko Redmonde, manager, Revolution Books, Berkeley
- Berkeley City Councilmember Cheryl Davila
- Members of the community, book and art world who value critical thinking, the role of art, the life of the mind and...revolution.
Book sale, poetry readings, speakers and surprises to follow throughout the day.
Revolution Books is the political, intellectual and cultural center of a movement for an ACTUAL revolution, and the New Communism developed by Bob Avakian.
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