BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
X-WR-CALNAME:www.indybay.org
PRODID:-//indybay/ical// v1.0//EN
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Indybay-18747478
SEQUENCE:18855929
CREATED:20131209T023700Z
DESCRIPTION:Capitalism is destroying our planet. An overwhelming majority of scientists 
 acknowledge that climate change is causing the mass extinction of numerous 
 species of animals and plants, and is likely to make the planet unlivable 
 for many more species in the near future, as well as threatening humanity 
 with starvation, disease, and massive loss of life. What these scientists 
 and the mass media are not telling us is that climate change is driven by 
 the capitalist profit system, and its severity and effects cannot be 
 alleviated without abolishing that system.\n\nClimate change is already 
 having devastating effects. One of the most powerful typhoons in recorded 
 history just wreaked havoc in the Philippines, killing thousands, and 
 destroying the homes and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands. Meanwhile, 
 2013 is shaping up to be the driest year on record in California. Millions 
 of people know that climate change is the most serious threat humanity has 
 ever faced. To reduce the threat, we must take immediate steps to transform 
 the global economy into one that is sustainable and environmentally sound. 
 This can only be done by a society that is founded on rational planning to 
 serve human needs, not profit. Only in this way can we reduce the impending 
 suffering and loss of life, and avoid the potential ultimate destruction of 
 the human race. Why are the masses not rising up to defend our planet and 
 our survival? The answer lies in the alienated mentality instilled in us by 
 capitalism and the culture it promotes.\n\nFind out why we must fight for 
 socialist revolution as the only way to prevent capitalism and climate 
 change from destroying our planet. Find out why it is impossible to win 
 without transcending the culture and psychology of alienation, which keeps 
 millions demoralized and paralyzed, unable to wage the necessary struggle 
 for the survival of the human race. Participate in an open discussion on 
 why we need a revolutionary party and movement that can fight against 
 climate change through the revolutionary means of the class 
 struggle.\n\nSponsored by\nHumanist Workers for Revolutionary Socialism 
 (HWRS)\n\nDisclaimer: The Oakland Public Library does not advocate or 
 endorse the viewpoints of meetings or meeting room users.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/12/08/18747478.php
SUMMARY:Capitalism, Climate Change, & Alienation: Public Forum
LOCATION:Oakland Main Library\n125 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612\nSunday, February 
 2, 2014 1pm-4pm\nFree Admission
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/12/08/18747478.php
DTSTART:20140202T210000Z
DTEND:20140203T000000Z
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR