In This Issue    Young Democratic Socialists Update: August 7, 2007
Last Call for Socialist Summer School
 
 
  

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Socialist Summer School: Final Call!
Make Sure You Register BEFORE Prices Go Up Wednesday, August 8th 
 
It?s three days and counting until the Socialist Summer School is here.  You can still register at the pre-conference rate by clicking here. We also have a few remaining spots for those who need free lodging, but to secure that no-cost housing, you must register as soon as possible.  Don?t wait or you?ll miss the opportunity for a low-cost deal on a great weekend of activism, socialism, and shaping YDS and yourself.
 
Click here for program and speakers.
 
For questions or comments please contact YDS at yds@dsausa.org or 212-727-8610.
 
Logistics for the Summer School
Schedules and Addresses 
 
For directions to conference buildings click here.
 
The Socialist Summer School starts the Friday evening, August 10th at the union 1199 SIEU in the McGraw-Hill in Midtown Manhattan.  The famously Art Deco building is at 330 W. 42nd Street between (8th and 9th avenues) and the meeting is on the 4th floor.   First up, from 6 PM  to 8 PM is a meet and greet for conference members, which is also the time for non-registrants to register, for every attendees to receive your conference materialists, and for those getting free housing to meet with your host or host.   
 
Weekend events will NOT be held at the McGraw-Hill building, but quite nearby, in the headquarters of Local 1199 SEIU at 310 W. 43rd Street (between 8th and 9th avenues).  Events will be held in the auditorium and the cafeteria.  Enter the building and turn left for the stairwell or elevators.
 
Combating Anti-Immigrants While Preserving Our Values
A YDSer's Critique of Racists and Undemocratic Actions Against Immigrants 
  
YDS is a proud supporter of the immigrant rights movement.  As allies, we respect the views and wishes of the communities with which we work with for social justice.  YDS member Anthony Schull?s provocative piece, Immigration Protest in Morristown, illustrates his belief that our work against anti-immigrant xenophobia must be democratic and community based.  You can respond to Anthony?s piece here.
  
Bernie Sanders Stands Alone Against Bush's Economic Henchmen
Sen. Sanders to Hold Bush's Nominee for Office of Management and Budget
 
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) will attempt to hold the Bush nomination of Jim Nussle for director of the Office of Management and Budget ?until the president acknowledges that the economy is hurting poor people? according to American Prospect.  Sanders, a democratic socialist, counters the Bush administration?s rosy view of the economy by pointing to increased poverty and opinion polls showing rising concern for the state of our economy.  Sander?s actions show the importance of having progressive elected to office even while their views are still not mainstream. 
 
Sen. Sanders will speak at the Democratic Socialists of America convention this November 9th in Atlanta, Georgia.  DSA is YDS?s parent organization and every YDSer is an automatic DSA member.
 
 
 
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