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To commemorate our anniversary, we are also hosting a series of events with Council members new and old.

The first, with @yanisvaroufakis and @ammaralijan, looks at the direction of global capitalism in a post-Covid world.

You can book your place here: eventbrite.com/e/where-is-glo…
Our second anniversary event, with new Council members @yarahawari and @jeremycorbyn, asks: How can we achieve liberation for all?

Book your place here:
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Third, we will be joined by Arundhati Roy and @asoueif for an intimate discussion about life, loss, and the urgent challenge of protecting our humanity.

Tickets are available here: eventbrite.com/e/how-do-we-pr…
Last but not least, @ecuarauz and @EliGAlcorta will host a discussion about popular sovereignty and progressive politics across the Americas.

Book your tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/what-is-the-…

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