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A World in Revolt –
Prospects for Socialism in the 21st Century
TORONTO, May
22-25
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!”
Conference Agenda:
Thursday, May 22
 7 p.m. Palestine, the
Annapolis trap, and the Global Boycott Campaign -- Andy Pollack
(SA-US), Adam Hanieh (CAIA-Toronto) and Khaled Mouammar (President,
Canadian Arab Federation).
Friday, May 23
4 p.m. Feminism, Anti-Racism
and Immigrants' Rights – The Marxist View -- Sarah O'Sullivan (SA-Can),
Jason McGahan and Rebecca Doran (SA-US).
7 p.m. Prospects for
Socialist Revolution in Venezuela and Latin America -- Celia
Hart (Cuba) and Ismael Contreras (Mex-LUS), with greetings from
the Venezuelan Consul General in Toronto.
Saturday, May 24
10 a.m. James P. Cannon
and the Revolutionary Tradition in North America -- Bryan Palmer
and Gerry Foley.
12 noon A special
lunch with Celia Hart (Cuba) and Esteban Volkov (Trotsky's 80
year old grandson, from Mexico).
1:30
p.m. The class struggle in Canada and Quebec
-- Barry Weisleder and Robbie Mahood
4 p.m.
U.S. Imperialism in Crisis: The failing war in Iraq
and the deepening crisis at home -- Jeff Mackler and Christine Gauvreau.
7
p.m. Was Che Guevara a Trotskyist? -- Celia Hart (Cuba),
Esteban Volkov (Mexico), and Gerry Foley (SA-US).
10 p.m.
Social time at a nearby pub
Sunday, May 25
11 a.m.
Eco-Socialism or Barbarism -- John Bellamy Foster (Monthly Review) and Ian
Angus (Socialist Voice).
1 p.m.
Labour's Retreat and its Coming Resurgence -- Bill Onasch (K.C.), Marty
Goodman (N.Y.), and Barry Weisleder (Toronto).
Sponsoring Groups:
Socialist Action/United
States
Socialist Action/Canada
Socialist Unity League/Mexico
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