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Socialist and Marxist Studies Lecture Controversy Series

Bangor Room, Memorial Union

How do Boycotts Undermine Democracy? A talk given by Sid Mitchell, Director of Peace and Reconciliation Studies as a part of the Socialist and Marxist Lecture Controversy Series.  

Socialist and Marxist Studies Lecture Controversy Series

141 Bennett Hall

"Freedom of Disintegration": Milton Friedman, Free Market Activists, and the South's Disintegration Crisis Nancy MacLean is the William H. Chafe Professor of History and Public Policy at Duke University. She is the author of award winning books including, most recently, Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America. Professor MacLean […]

Finding a Path to Purpose with the Courage to Change

Bangor Room, Memorial Union

Part of the Socialist and Marxist Studies Series, this talk will be given by Shawn and Maizey Mercer of Rural Roots Revival, a father-daughter activist music group. The multi-media presentation […]

The Impact of Trump’s Economics on Maine

Bangor Room, Memorial Union

Part of the Socialist and Marxist Studies Series, this talk given by Garrett Martin, Executive Director at the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) in Augusta. MECEP has a vision of a prosperous, fair, and socially just economy in Maine. Garrett Martin specializes in economic research, policy, and community economic development, and philanthropic fund management.

The U.S. Socialist Party: Past and Present

Bangor Room, Memorial Union

Part of the Socialist and Marxist Studies Series, this talk will be given by Beth McKillen, Prof. of History, and Maia Dendinger, co-chair of the Socialist Party of Maine.

Student Activism in 2018

Bangor Room, Memorial Union

Part of the Socialist and Marxist Studies Series, this student panel organized by Olivia Juhlin, student president of the Maine Peace Action Committee (MPAC). How are student responding to such issues such as gun violence, immoral reactionary politics, racism, sexism, and environmental destruction?

Abolitionists and American Radical Politics

Bangor Room, Memorial Union

Part of the Socialist and Marxist Studies Series, this talk will be given by Mary Freeman, Assistant Prof. of History.

Marx at 200

Bangor Room, Memorial Union

Part of the Socialist and Marxist Studies Series, this panel was organized by Doug Allen, Prof. of Philosophy. 2018 marks 200 years since the birth of philosopher, economist, social and political theorist, and revolutionary Karl Marx. A panel presents what remains most significant in Marx's legacy for 2018.

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