Socialism 2008
A weekend of revolutionary politics, debate and discussion
June 19-22, 2008
Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare
Chicago protests, August, 1968. Photo courtesy
of Paul Sequeira; used with permission. © Paul Sequeira; all rights
reserved. |
AS THE global economic crisis unfolds and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to devastate the lives of millions, discussions of political theory and history are crucial to shaping struggles around the world. With participants from the strikes and protests for bread shaking Egypt, activists from the revolutionary upheavals of 1968 and eyewitnesses to the siege of Gaza, Socialism 2008 will bring together the ideas we need to understand the world and build a Left that can win real social change.
Come to Socialism 2008 to learn about socialist analysis and theory and the hidden history of international working-class struggles — from the Flint sit-down strikes of 1937 to the Russian Revolution of 1917. In this election year, Socialism 2008 offers a place where activists can come together to debate and discuss the kind of politics needed to build a genuine left-wing alternative.
Take part in more than 100 debates and talks about changing the world: How can we end racism? What kind of organization do we need? Can the Democrats make a difference? How can we confront imperialism? Why does capitalism go into crisis? What would a future socialist society look like?
Come meet other socialists and activists and help us start organizing for socialism in the 21st century. For help with child care, housing, travel, directions to the conference or to ask any other question, please write us at info@socialismconference.org or call 773-583-8665.
Sponsored by the Center for Economic Research and Social Change, publisher of International Socialist Review and Haymarket Books. Co-sponsored by the International Socialist Organization, publisher of Socialist Worker and Obrero Socialista.
Join us in Chicago on June 19-22, 2008, for Socialism 2008.