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Naomi Klein - Toronto book launch and discussion
June 27, 2018
Another Story Bookshop and Haymarket Books present the Toronto launch for: The Battle For Paradise: Puerto Rico Takes on the Disaster Capitalists by Naomi Klein
Featuring a panel discussion with Naomi Klein and Anwar Knight Moderated by Rinaldo Walcott
Wednesday, June 27th - 7pm Gladstone Hotel Ballroom 1214 Queen St West $10 Suggested Donation at the door
All proceeds from event and book sales will go to JunteGente and Barbuda Silent No More
In the rubble of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans and ultrarich "Puertopians" are locked in a pitched struggle over how to remake the island. In this vital and startling investigation, bestselling author and activist Naomi Klein uncovers how the forces of shock politics and disaster capitalism seek to undermine the nation's radical, resilient vision for a "just recovery."
"We are in a fight for our lives. Hurricanes Irma and Maria unmasked the colonialism we face in Puerto Rico, and the inequality it fosters, creating a fierce humanitarian crisis. Now we must find a path forward to equality and sustainability, a path driven by communities, not investors. And this book explains, with careful and unbiased reporting, only the efforts of our community activists can answer the paramount question: What type of society do we want to become and who is Puerto Rico for?" - Yulin Cruz, Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue: Gladstone Hotel Ballroom
Location: 1214 Queen St West Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.facebook.com/events/2120279228244608/
Categories: Human Rights, Law, Legal
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