Joyce Nelson, an award-winning author and researcher, is touring the Pacific Coast to discuss her latest book, Beyond Banksters: Resisting the New Feudalism. Her only Lower Mainland stop is in Richmond where she will be speaking on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Ralph Fisher Auditorium in Richmond Hospital.
“Drawing on years of investigative journalism, Nelson weaves together a huge breadth of information,” said Delores Broten, publisher of Beyond Banksters. “She provides examples of effective resistance to the corporate power structure along with an acute diagnosis of its ills.”
Nelson will explore the ways corporations and private banks work together to expand the privatization of public infrastructure and services. Politicians have supported this process through laws, regulations and “trade” deals that benefit the global elite and their interests while at the same time undermining the ability of citizens to challenge these trends.
As the billionaire class becomes more powerful, Canada’s ability to legislate in the interests of its citizens and of the environment becomes more limited. “The neoliberal economic playbook continues to ruin our country, our planet, and our lives,” says Nelson. “After 40 years, it’s pretty obvious that the only beneficiaries are the super-rich Overlords. It’s up to us to change that.”
Nelson will highlight examples of resistance against this new state of feudalism, and will be reading excerpts from her new book, a sequel to Beyond Banksters, entitled Bypassing Dystopia.
Council of Canadians, Delta-Richmond Chapter and Watershed Sentinel invites the public to the event. There will be an opportunity for questions after the presentation. The book, Beyond Banksters,will be available for purchase.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. at the Ralph Fisher Auditorium, Richmond Hospital, 7000 Westminster Hwy. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information contact [email protected].
