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You won't
want to miss this. Four days of
stimulating, enriching political education, discussions and debates on
the biggest issues facing humanity.
Get set for an exciting tri-national revolutionary socialist
conference titled "A World in Revolt: Prospects for Socialism
in the 21st Century", to be held in Toronto, Canada, May 22-25,
2008.
Co-sponsored
by Socialist Action-Canada, SA-US, and the Socialist Unity League (LUS)
of Mexico, the gathering will feature writer, scientist and foremost
Cuban proponent of Trotskyism, Celia Hart. It will also showcase Esteban Volkov, Mexico City-based
grandson of Leon Trotsky; Bryan Palmer, Canadian biographer of the
founder of American communism, James P. Cannon; Gerry Foley,
international editor of SA newspaper; Jeff Mackler, SA National Secretary
and co-coordinator of the Campaign to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal; Christine
Gauvreau, prominent U.S. east coast anti-war movement leader; LUS leader
Ismael Contreras; Khaled Mouammar, President of the Canadian Arab
Federation; plus socialist activists from Quebec, Atlantic Canada,
Ontario Labour unions, the feminist movement, the NDP, Palestine
anti-apartheid solidarity, environmental struggles and many other
areas.
“A World
in Revolt” will be a magnet for Youth for Socialist Action members as
well as for veteran militants from across North America.
Conference
topics include: Prospects for
Socialist Revolution in Venezuela and Latin America; Was Che Guevara a
Trotskyist?; U.S. Imperialism in Crisis -- the failing war in Iraq and
the deepening crisis at home; James P. Cannon and the Revolutionary
Tradition in North America; the Class Struggle in Canada and Quebec;
Feminism, Anti-Racism and Immigrants' Rights; Palestine, the Annapolis
trap and the global boycott campaign; Eco-Socialism or Barbarism?; and
Labour's Retreat and its Coming Re-resurgence.
There
will also be a special lunch time encounter with Celia Hart and Esteban
Volkov.
Just
can't wait to attend? Then now is
the time to take advantage of the early registration rates. Prior to the conference, a four-day
pass costs $30 (in U.S. or Canadian dollars). At the start of the gathering the pass price rises to $40,
or you can pay $6 per session (there are nine sessions in all), or pay
whatever you can afford (no one will be turned away). Please send cheques or money orders
to: SA, 526 Roxton Road, Toronto,
Ontario M6G 3R4.
Inexpensive
housing is available for conference participants at the University of
Toronto's New College, located just five blocks from the conference
site. Until March 1 only, the
cost is $25 per night for singles, or $30 per night for shared
accommodation.
To take
advantage of this low rate, please book your space now by going to: www.torontores.
com. Just print the Reservation Form and fax/mail/email it to the
office. You can also call in your
room reservation at: 416-946-0529
or 416-946-5317.
There is a section on the form that asks for a Special Rate
Code. In order to get the special
rate, submit the Special Rate Code "SAC2008", or refer to this
message about the Socialist Action Conference when calling in the
reservation.
Remember, the deadline is March 1, 2008 for visitors to book
at the special rate.
Please pass along this information to folks who might be
interested in attending. And when
you have made your definite plans to attend, just to facilitate
coordination and preparations, or if you have any questions, please let
us know by sending an e-message to:
barryaw@rogers.com.
I hope to see as many of you as possible in Toronto in May
for “A World in Revolt!”
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