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Feb 25, 2026 - FilmSocial: The Organizer

When: February 25th, 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm.)
Where: Eyesore Cinema, 1176 Bloor St W

The Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education is very pleased to present The Organizer (1963) as the next film in the FilmSocial series of socialist film screenings.

Set in Turin, Italy at the turn of the 20th century, the story follows the workers of a textile factory, one of whom suffers a serious injury caused by exhaustion at the end of 14-hour shift. When workers stage a walk-out after the factory owners refuse to shorten the work day, determination wanes as they begin to fear for their jobs and return to their work benches. It's not until a labour activist (Marcello Mastroianni) on the run from Genoan police appears and passionately shares from past organizing experience that the workers are emboldened to go on strike, and in the process, begin to understand the sacrifices that come with holding their ground.

Balancing humour with the realities of the economic climate at the onset of Italy's industrial revolution, this historical drama directed by Mario Monicelli takes an honest look at early labour struggles. Adding to the film's charm, the ensemble cast's engrossing performances and the striking visual depictions by cinematographer Giuseppe Rotunno make The Organizer a stirring portrayal of the strength of the unity but also the tolls of seeking justice.

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Feb 25, 2026 - Resisting Erasure

When: February 25th, 6:30pm (doors 6pm)
Where: William Doo Auditorium, 45 Willcox St

Join us for the Toronto book launch of Resisting Erasure: Capitalism, Imperialism and Race in Palestine with authors Rafeef Ziadah and Adam Hanieh.

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Feb 25, 2026 - Trans Women and Other Difficult Subjects

When: February 25th (Doors open at 11:30am, event from 12-1:30pm.)
Where: Daphne Cockwell Complex (DCC) Room 707, 288 Church St, TMU

Dr. Drew McEwan, a mad trans woman, scholar, poet, and Assistant Professor with TMU's School of Disability Studies, will lead us in an exploration of "difficulty" as a category imposed on marginalized subjects. In this time of rising global fascism and violence, Dr. McEwan's research on how the culturally and politically rendered "difficult trans woman" can justify the marginalization, political and social abandonment, and reduction of rights for all queer and trans persons is a crucial perspective.

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Feb 22, 2026 - Let Cuba Live!

When: February 22nd, 2:30pm
Where: 25 Cecil St

Please join us this SUNDAY for a People's Tribunal in Toronto and via Live Stream! We, the people, charge the U.S. government with violations of Cuban sovereignty and universal human rights! LET CUBA LIVE!

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Feb 22, 2026 - Introduction to Socialism

When: Sundays, February 22 to April 12

Curious about socialism? Interested about if it is really possible and taking a sober look at the problems it will face? Want to discuss how to begin affecting change right now?

In these uncertain and dangerous times, The Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education is a space to listen, discuss and challenge the contemporary relevancy of socialism.

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Feb 22, 2026 - Labour for Palestine

When: February 22nd, 1pm

Labour Zionism and the struggle for Palestine in the labour movement - past and present.

Join labour activists and academics Katherine Nastovski and Kevin Skerrett to discuss the Canadian labour movement's relationship with Zionism and the Histadrut, and strategies for building new relationships of genuine solidarity.

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Feb 22, 2026 - Rally for Cuba

When: February 22nd, 1pm
Where: US Consulate, 361 University Ave

Join our rally to stand with Cuba against the cruel US blockade and Trump's oil cut-off. End the embargo now!

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Feb 20, 2026 - The Story of Regis Korchinski-Paquet

When: February 20th, 6pm
Where: 24 Cecil St

Join us in person for an eye-opening screening of The Story of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion. We will serve a light nourishing meal before showing the documentary. It's a chance to learn, reflect, and engage with others about police violence, wellness checks, and transformative justice. Don't miss out on this meaningful event!

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Feb 20, 2026 - World Social Justice Day

When: February 20th, 5:30pm

Social justice is not an abstract ideal. It is lived and shaped through everyday systems such as health, food access, housing, education, climate action, and community care. In recognition of World Social Justice Day, this event brings together practitioners, advocates, and community leaders to explore how social justice shows up in real life, who is most affected by inequitable systems, and what meaningful action can look like beyond awareness.

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Feb 19, 2026 - Nuclear Is Not the Solution

When: February 19th, 7pm

The climate crisis has provided new cover for the promotion of nuclear power with the nuclear lobby claiming we already have the technology, ready to be perfected and deployed. But as M. V. Ramana argues in his recent book Nuclear is Not the Solution such thinking is not only naïve but dangerous. Beyond the horrific risk of severe accidents and the intractable problem of waste disposal, nuclear energy fails the two key tests for any climate solution: cost and time. More expensive than wind and solar, it is also far slower to bring online. Presentation followed by conversation with author M.V. Ramana.

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Feb 19, 2026 - Hands Off Our Education!

When: February 19th, 11am

The Ford Government has made a number of announcements that actively make education even more inaccessible than it already is - both to students currently within Public School Education, and to students hoping to access it.

Join us this Thursday, February 19th at 11am for a province-wide call to learn about your provincial students' union's strategy on combatting these upcoming attacks on post-secondary education, build organizing capacity on campuses, and rally students across the province!

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