• REDS Movie Screening

    southbend commons 1799 lakewood terrace SE, Atlanta, United States

    Come out for a screening of the 1981 classic film “Reds”, which portrays the lives of John Reed and Louise Bryant. Reed and Bryant traveled to Russia during the Bolshevik Revolution and covered the events in a number of articles and texts including Reed’s famous book “10 Days that Shook the World”. Both committed political […]

  • Parenting on the Left

    Sandbox 483 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Parenting is an act of political hope – that it is worth bringing new humans into the time that lies ahead. Please join us for an open community discussion about parenting on the left. All are welcome. Parents, and those who grew up as children in politically active homes, are especially encouraged to come and […]

  • All the things I can talk about mean nothing to me:

    southbend commons 1799 lakewood terrace SE, Atlanta, United States

    Poetry Reading and Conversation A two-part event, especially for readers and writers of poetry!  First, a reading featuring 5 poets from Atlanta and across the broader South. Second, a discussion circling what it means to be a poet within movements. This is not a panel discussion, but a conversation that all in attendance are invited […]

  • Healthcare Workers in the Era of ICE

    COAN PARK 1530 Woodbine Avenue Southeast, ATLANTA

    A discussion with healthcare workers about our role and responsibilities in the era of ICE. We invite all healthcare workers to meet one another and strategize towards action.

  • IWOC Letter writing Night

    Yes Please Books 2984 Decatur Ave, Scottdale, Georgia, United States

    Write letters to political prisoners with IWOC. Supplies provided, no experience needed!

  • “We Make Our Own Safety”: Urban Autonomy and the Art of Living Otherwise, presented by Sam Law

    southbend commons 1799 lakewood terrace SE, Atlanta, United States

    Located in the rough-and-tumble peripheries of Mexico City, Acapatzingo is one of the largest urban autonomous territories in the Americas. Over the past 30 years, the roughly 5000 residents — members of a revolutionary housing movement known as the Panchos — have transformed a barren plot of land into a self-organized community where everyday needs […]

  • Abortion Information Talk

    southbend commons 1799 lakewood terrace SE, Atlanta, United States

    in this informal discussion learn about abortion access in georgia/ southeast in relation to ourselves and the rest of the world. it’s chill. this info is important if you or a loved one can get pregnant. all are welcome <3 may 20th, 7pm, sbcprobably there will be tea

  • Class Struggle in the Atlanta Forest

    southbend commons 1799 lakewood terrace SE, Atlanta, United States

    We Make History but Not As We Please: Class Struggle in the Atlanta ForestPresented by Sasha Tycko Thursday May 21st, 4pmSouth Bend Commons When the movement to Defend the Atlanta Forest began, it had two development projects as its target: a police training center (“Cop City”) and a campus of movie soundstages that would be […]

  • Neighborhood Organizing Panel

    southbend commons 1799 lakewood terrace SE, Atlanta, United States

    Representatives from a range of U.S. cities will come together to compare short reports on recent neighborhood organizing efforts. I invite us to consider absolute numbers, local and larger timelines, successful projects, specific struggles, and useful lessons. We will hear from organizers from Bloomington, Pittsburgh, Austin, Atlanta and Tucson.

  • What the 19th Century Revolutionaries Have to Teach Us

    Sandbox 483 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    In this afternoon-long seminar, we will trace the lives and ideas of a number of European revolutionaries across several decades in order to understand the emergence of Marxism and anarchism. Socialism, communism, and anarchism came into their own as social movements in the revolutionary ferment of the 19th century. Starting with the debates among philosophy […]

  • Anti-ICE panel

    Sandbox 483 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    All across the country, people have risen up to stop ICE raids in their cities. From the summer flashpoint riots in Los Angelos, to the street mobilizations in Chicago, to the robust rapid response networks in Minneapolis, each major ICE operation has seen new innovations of popular resistance. This panel will feature strategic reflections from […]

  • Gaza Flotilla Reportback

    southbend commons 1799 lakewood terrace SE, Atlanta, United States

    In 2025, the flotilla to Gaza movement grew from a decades-long campaign of maritime activism to a sudden mass movement of many organizations, dozens of boats, and hundreds of participants. A sailor from last round’s flotilla will give a short presentation on the movement’s history, the different organizations involved today, and discuss reports from the […]