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EPISODE · May 7, 2024 · 1H 5M

A15: The Coordinated Economic Blockade to Free Palestine

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This exclusive interview with an A15 comrade explores the historic global economic blockade that took place on April 15th in solidarity with Palestine. Recognizing the global economy’s complicity in genocide, folks in 82 cities across 19 countries took action to block the arteries of capitalism. These protestors targeted major economic choke points to maximize impact, resulting in millions if not billions of dollars in lost profits for the capitalist class.As forces mobilized to attack Rafah, the A15 call to escalate resonated with so many people. This global coordinated economic blockade was a complete departure from symbolic acts of protest, as A15 activists directly impacted the material economic system that profits off of genocide.  Listen to gain a better understanding of what made this historic international action so successful!a15action.comInitial proposal Solidarity agreementsWrap up video on A15CALLS TO ACTION:–Follow @a15actions on Instagram, Twitter, FB, YouTube–A15 BAIL FUND–Boost actions & support requests from A15 cities & encampments–Watch for calls re: arrestees. Make calls to demand their charges be droppedTHE A15 INTIFADA COCKTAIL30ml   Mezcal30ml   Campari or red aperitivo30ml   Red Italian-style Vermouth 2 dash Chocolate Bitters (optional)2 Jalapeño slices Add mezcal & jalapeño slices to a mixing tin & muddle. Add the rest of the ingredients & stir with cubed ice for about ten seconds until drink is properly chilled and diluted. Strain into your favorite glass filled with cubed ice. Garnish with a jalapeño slice. Crafted by bartender Jesse Torres.Support the showCocktails & Capitalism is an anticapitalist labor of love, but we could use your help to make this project sustainable. If you can support with even a dollar a month, that would really help us continue to educate, agitate, and amplify the voices of those who are working to dismantle capitalism and create a better world.https://www.patreon.com/cocktailsandcapitalismFollow us on Instagram and TwitterSome episodes on YouTube. Subscribe & enjoy! Cheers!

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This exclusive interview with an A15 comrade explores the historic global economic blockade that took place on April 15th in solidarity with Palestine. Recognizing the global economy’s complicity in genocide, folks in 82 cities across 19 countries took action to block the arteries of capitalism. These protestors targeted major economic choke points to maximize impact, resulting in millions if not billions of dollars in lost profits for the capitalist class. As forces mobilized to attack Rafah...

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