Remembering the first Georgian republic
This is the talk I gave on Thursday, 14 September 2017 at Prospero’s Bookshop in Tbilisi. I want to start by thanking Peter Nasmyth and Prospero’s Books for hosting us this evening. I also want…
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Trade union independence and the Georgian republic
Presentation to the Georgian Trade Union Confederation’s congress, Tbilisi – 15 September 2017 I want to begin by thanking the Georgian Trade Union Confederation and your president, Irakli Petriashvili, for inviting me to speak at…
Book cover for THE EXPERIMENT singled out for praise
The Bookseller, the British weekly magazine for bookshops and the publishing industry, has named THE EXPERIMENT as one of the best book cover designs for September. Very proud – Zed books and its designers have…
Operation Basalt – now available in paperback
On 1 September, Operation Basalt became available in paperback. Order your copy from Foyles (free shipping in the UK) for just £12.99. More details on other bookshops coming soon. This book includes a brand new…
I resign from Democratic Socialists of America
I was a member of DSA’s parent organization, DSOC, from 1975 until 1981, served on its National Board and also worked as a staff member in its national office. I joined DSA after a lapse…
1917: Freedom or Tyranny?
Last night I participated in a debate with the Alliance for Workers Liberty in central London on the subject of “1917: Freedom or Tyranny?”. The following is the text of my opening remarks. I want…
The Experiment: Georgia’s Forgotten Revolution 1918-21 – website now live
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For a June 9th Movement
I think it is a safe bet to assume that we are going to wake up on morning of June 9, 2017 to a Tory government with an increased parliamentary majority, and with Labour facing…
Ken Livingstone in Tel Aviv
In November 1986, Ken Livingstone visited Israel as the guest of Mapam (the United Workers’ Party). He toured the country, appeared on national television, met Knesset members, visited a kibbutz and spoke with Mapam activists…
Another world was possible – for workers: The Georgian Experiment, 1918-1921
Click here to read the Georgian Version The following is the text of a speech I delivered at the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia in Tbilisi on Wednesday, 2 November 2016. Thank you to Irakli…