Jamie Keesling

One of four panels held by the Platypus Affiliated Society at Left Forum 2014, from May 30 to June 1st, 2014. Audio Recording Your browser does not support the audio element Panelists Cornelia Möser Lonely Christopher (Kristiania Collective) Jamie Keesling (Platypus) Chaired by Tana Forrester (Platypus) Description Much has taken place over the last 50 – 60 years in the realm of sexual liberation. The new left of the 1960s and 70s sparked a progression of women’s liberation and gay rights by challenging both legislation and cultural norms. [Read More]

A teach-in led by Platypus Affiliated Society Member Jamie Keesling on October 6, 2011, at the New School. Audio Recording Your browser does not support the audio element Description In the mid-19th century, Marx and Engels famously observed in the Communist Manifesto that a specter was haunting Europe the specter of Communism. 160 years later, it is Marxism itself that haunts us. In the 21st century, it seems that the Left abandoned Marxism as a path to freedom. [Read More]

A panel discussion organized by the Platypus Affiliated Society, held on March 19, 2011 at Left Forum, Pace University. Audio Recording Your browser does not support the audio element A transcript of Chris Mansour’s remarks appears in Platypus Review #39 Panelists Chris Mansour - Parsons School of Design, Platypus Affiliated Society Jamie Keesling - 491 Laurel Whitney - Yes Men Marc Herbst - Journal of Aesthetics and Protest, Reclaim the Streets [Read More]