Socialism 2008: Socialism for the 21st Century

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. read more...

Some Highlights of Socialism 2007

The good folks at Socialism 2007 refuelled my optimism, and inspired me to learn more. It doesn’t get better than that. I look forward to ‘08.
Laura Flanders

We were happy to take part in the conference. Many of our members who were not Socialists learned a lot and felt very much at home. We are encouraged as an organization that a social/political organization is taking a strong stand in all the goals that IVAW exists for.
Garett Reppenhagen
Iraq Veterans Against the War

Protests often seem futile. It may seem as if we are butting up against impossible odds. But the passion of the attendees and speakers of Socialism 2007 not only make those odds seem possible, they prove that our demands are practical, and indeed necessary.
Joshua Frank

We felt very welcomed and, we also returned to Boston rejuvenated from Socialism 2007. The Haymarket book store was amazing to experience. So many were mega-buying incredible scholarly books in order to know more. The thirst for understanding in order to disempower those who take control is a necessity. Kudos to all and see you next year, if not before....
Carlos and Melida Arredondo, Gold Star Parents

For anyone in the U.S. wondering where the power and inspiration in the country is for positive social change and ending the illegal occupation of Iraq, look no further than the Socialism 2007 conference. I hadn’t felt hope for a movement in this country in years...until now.
Dahr Jamail
Independent Journalist

I found it both exciting and inspiring to interact with so many activists of all ages and from such diverse backgrounds.
Tod Ensign
Dir. Citizen Soldier.

Every minute of Socialism 2007 was valuable, both the formal discussions and the informal discussions in between. My only regret was I couldn't be in three or four sessions at once.
Howie Hawkins
Green Party, Syracuse, N.Y.

I was inspired by the level of discourse, the enthusiasm, and by the sense that there is a lot of energy for organizing.
Michael Schwartz
TomDispatch

If we could convert the energy from the Socialism2007 Conference into liquid form, we would eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels.
Dahlia Wasfi, M.D.

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