Politics

[close] A book club for everyone interested in reading novels that use fiction to comment on politics, political systems and ideologies. We read the classics to contemporary fiction, from Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four to Alderman's The Power and everything in between. All members are welcome to suggest new reads. There is also a linked political non-fiction book club if you like your politics factual! Image: Chris McGeehan

[close] Council communism, also known as councilism, emerged as a communist movement in the early 20th century, particularly in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. Rejecting the party dictatorship and tactics of the old labor movement of Leninism, council communists advocated for the direct management of society by workers' councils. In this group, we invite members to engage in thoughtful discussions, share relevant articles, books, and resources, and exchange ideas about the theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of council communism. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer, all are welcome to participate in our exploration of this rich and dynamic tradition of revolutionary thought. Topics for discussion may include: - The historical development of council communism and its key figures, such as Anton Pannekoek, Herman Gorter, Otto Rühle and Jan Appel. - Comparative analyses of council communism with other marxist tendencies, such as Leninism, Trotskyism and Open Marxism. - Case studies of historical and contemporary movements and experiments inspired by council communist ideas. - Critiques and debates surrounding council communism, both from within the communist tradition and from outside perspectives. Join us as we delve into the theory and practice of council communism, seeking to deepen our understanding of its relevance to contemporary struggles for social and economic justice.

[close] Torches and Pitchforks (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Book Club) is a book and politics discussion group based in the greater North Seattle area. We read any book that makes you feel like going out with torches and pitchforks but decide to talk it out with good friends instead.

[close] Radical Reading is a new GR bookclub group dedicated to nonfiction books on various topics from a progressive, liberating, anti-racist, feminist and queer perspective. We have buddy reads and an active discussion board, where we talk about the books we read, exchange ideas or just have fun. Our goal is to engage in lively, productive and respectful conversations to expand our horizon and become an advocate/activist for positive societal change. The range of nonfiction books we read and discuss is wide, covering genres such as history, economy, art, sociology or politics. Our group is still new and thus a work in progress, however we gladly welcome new members! Please read the guidelines for a membership request. Guidelines for requesting membership 1) Prospective members must have an active public profile; a request from an inactive and non-public profile is rejected 2) We have mandatory questions you must answer when you apply 3) Authors are welcome; however self-promotion is not allowed 4) We may reject an application if we feel that the person is not joining in good faith, e.g. just here to provoke, troll or spread hateful content; or for the reasons stated under 1) and 2)