In This Issue    Young Democratic Socialists Update: July 25, 2007
Registration, Housing, and Travel Subsidies
 
 
  

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Open Admissions For Socialist Summer School
Take Advantage of Reduced Registration Fee + Chances for Travel Subsidies and Free Housing
 
The YDS Summer conference that brings together members from across the country is just two weeks away.  Now is the key time to register and secure your spot at a 33% pre-registration discount.    Before long, registration rates will go from $45 to $60.  YDS has done it's best to secure limited free housing and raise money for travel subsidies.  It's up to YOU to register early to obtain these first come, first serve opportunities.
 
REGISTER HERE.  Your registration fee will cover your breakfasts, lunches, extensive conference materials, and the Saturday Night Party.
 
Conference Location and Program
Latest on Events and Happenings
 
Where: SEIU Local 1199
310 W. 43rd ST. B/W 8th and 9th Aves (Directions)
 
When: Weekend of August 11th and 12th (w/ informal social events and early registration on the 10th)
 
What: For the current conference schedule/program click here.
 
The Socialist Summer School is a great venue for YDS activists and allies to learn, bond, and brainstorm.  We want to hit the ground running for social justice & YDS when the new school year begins.  2007 is shaping up to be a great year for activism.  Increasingly, the proverbial wind is blowing in our direction.  There is a growing openness towards social change, but there are no guarantees. Therefore, we must unite our progressive politics with a coherent vision and with action, focusing on the socialist foundation of issues such as the Iraq War, Labor, Immigrant Rights, Student Debt, Racism, Sexism, etc. 
 
Praxis: Putting Theory into Action
Why the Socialist Summer School is Important for You
  
The importance of this YDS gathering is that we discuss both how we understand oppression AND how we?ll fight it.  We must both comprehend the system we are up against and have a sense of how we shall create positive change through our action.  Absent a strong critique of capitalism, any activism is merely reformist in nature. 
 
During many workshops, we?ll brainstorm local and national organizing and prioritize actions & events.  Just as importantly, we will converse, debate, and vote on our Activist Agenda.  This national document states our activist priorities and goals.  The two Activist Agenda items up for discussion are Student Debt and Immigrant Rights.  You can submit your opinions early on these two issues by clicking on the blog here.
  
Defending Human Rights
Work for Social Justice Outside Your Campus This Year
 
Amnesty International is currently seeking dedicated activists to serve as Legislative Coordinators in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Carolina, Utah, and Wisconsin. The State Legislative Coordinator Position is an unpaid volunteer leadership position. Legislative Coordinators work in conjunction with Amnesty activists nationwide to achieve legislative goals in the U.S. Requests for further information or an application can be sent to grassroots@aiusa.org.
 
 
 
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