In This Issue   Young Democratic Socialists Update: Feburary 11, 2008
 
 
 
 
  
"Be Realistic, Demand the Impossible" is almost here!
Join Manning Marable, Frances Fox Piven, Nancy Fraser, Bill Fletcher Jr., Jose LaLuz, Stephen Eric Bronner, and hundreds of other activists.

Our conference "Be Realistic: Demand the Impossible: Reviving Democratic, Socialist, and Youth Activism" is fast approaching!  We hope you are as excited as we are!  This e-mail goes over key logistics and scheduling issues.  If you have any further questions, please contact us at yds@dsausa.org or 212-727-8610. 
 
LAST CHANCE TO SAVE: You have three days left to get the pre-registration discount rate of $25.  Starting February 14th, the cost will be $35.  You can register here.
 
FRIDAY NIGHT
"2013 Isn't Soon Enough: The Anti-War Movement Post-Bush" with DSA members Bill Fletcher Jr., Frances Fox Piven, and Stephen Eric Bronner
YDS has participated in the Iraq Moratorium since it began last September.  In our biggest Iraq Moratorium event yet, we are facilitating a discussion between three democratic socialists on where the anti-war movement will go after the Bush presidency.  The event will start at 7 PM and doors will open at 6:30 PM.  For those not registered for the conference, there will a suggested donation of $6 to cover rental fees. 
 
The location of this event and the rest of the conference is 351 W. 18th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues.  You can take the A/C/E trains to 14th street-8th Avenue station and then walk north towards 18th street.  There is also a 16th street exit which will leave you closer to the school.  You can also take the 1/2/3 trains to 14th Street-7th Avenue station.  You will have to walk west one avenue to 8th and then walk north to 18th and then turn left towards 9th Avenue.  You can also take the 1 train to 18th Street-7th Avenue, then walk west to 8th Avenue.
 
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
More plenaries, workshops, and panels! 
 
DIRECTIONS: If you need directions to Bayard Rustin High School, click here.  If you are taking the train please remember that many subways run local on weekends. Plan to leave earlier than usual from where you are staying.
 
SCHEDULE: The gathering will begin at 9 AM and run to about 6 PM everyday.  For specific workshops, plenaries, and panel schedules please click here.  You will receive a conference packet upon registration.  Meals such as breakfast and lunch will be provided for those who are registered for the full conference.  NOTE: There are day rates if you are not attending for the whole weekend.
 
PARTY: Weekend conference activities are not limited to Bayard Rustin High School alone.  YDS will have a dinner and party right afterward Saturday's closing in Brooklyn!  Directions will be handed out at the conference.
 
TABLES/LIT: We will have a ton of great groups tabling.  If you are still interested in tabling, please contact YDS at yds@dsausa.org.  There will be one extra table for all other literature for those who have not registered.
 
What is the Deal With Housing?
Housing Options for the Weekend
 
The free housing provided by YDS is currently full.  However, there are still many other options for finding a place to stay.  You can check out our list of cheap by clicking here.  You should also contact family and friends who might have an extra bed, couch, or floor space for you. 
 
The Key Word: Respect
A few rules and regulations for the conference
 
There is no reason that this conference shouldn't be fun and great experience for everyone!  That being said, due to school rules there is NO eating in the auditorium.  Likewise, if you have any problems please don't hestitate to ask conference organizers for help.  School safety will also be available.
 
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