Anarchist Elements of a Socialist Economy? Sunday May 18th 3:00p - 339 Lafayette St. Buzzer #11 A. J. Muste Institute What can socialists learn about workers self-management, communal organization and grassroots democracy from anarchist theory? Join the SP Discussion Group for an investigation of the new proposals offered by Michael Albert in his book and website ParEcon. We will also investigate selected documents relating to the self-managed factories (fabricas sin patron) in Argentina. Readings: ParEcon – Michael Albert http://www.zmag.org/parecon/indexnew.htm Sin Patron (selections to come) http://www.haymarketbooks.org/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=Haymarket&Product_Code=L

*5/30 FRI, 4:30 pm - Protest: "March to Save Our Healthcare II." Join the movement to prevent GHI-HIP from converting to a for-profit company & jeopardizing the healthcare of 4 million policy holders, including> 500,000 NYC workers (93% of the workforce) & retirees. Mainstream politicians & union leaders support the change, hoping to benefit from the nearly $3 billion windfall profits of such a sale. Help send a "no privatization" message to Gov. David Paterson & GHI. Bring friends & signs. 4:30 pm - Meet at Office of GHI, 441 9th Avenue (34th & 9th) 5:00 pm “ March to the Governor's Office, 633 3rd Avenue (41st & 3rd) (A/C/E or 1/2/3 to 34th Street) Info: (718)869-2279, noprivatization@yahoo.com (request flyer) http://www.consumersunion.org/conv/ &

June 8th at The A.J. Muste Institute, 339 Lafayette Street, New York, NY "Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Nuetral on a Moving Train" In Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train, filmmakers Deb Ellis and Denis Mueller buck the current trend of showy documentaries, adopting instead a classic, unassuming style perfectly suited to their subject. Zinn may be one of the few famous Americans alive who's better known for his work than his face. Zinn, who bears a passing resemblance to Gregory Peck, appears unfazed by his increasing popularity. Matt Damon narrates, mostly excerpts from Zinn's autobiography, with which the film shares its title. In a depiction otherwise straightforward and plain, Damon adds a patina of glamour. For more information on "You Can't Be Neutral:" http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/howard_zinn_you_cant_be_neutral_on_a_moving_train/

The next meeting of the Coalition Against Privatization will be held on Friday May 2nd at 6:30p in the A. J. Muste Institute, 339 Lafayette St. buzzer #11.