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USA & WSF/FSM |         Jackson - Philly -  SanJose  - Tijuana


 http://ussfphilly.org/   photos    WSF calendar 2015

 WSF2016 workshop in philly is number 128 at the bottom of this page 

1 - Violence and War; Conscience and Taxes

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 205

Participants will create written statements of conscience that help take direct action to cut off our support for war and create the world we want.

Organization: National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition

2 -US Interference in Latin America and the Caribbean: What the WikiLeaks Files Reveal

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Morgan Hall North 254

This will be an examination of what WikiLeaked State Department cables reveal about U.S. foreign policy intentions and practices in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Organization: Center for Economic and Policy Research

Fronts of Struggle: Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

3 - Stop Secret Trade Deals: What is TPP, and how do we fight it?

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center Underground

Learn about the corporate power grab known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. We will also discuss the campaign to defeat TPP and brainstorm potential next steps.

Organization: Food & Water Watch

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

4 - 15 Years After Columbine: Why the Criminalization of America's Youth is a Racial Justice Tragedy

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 220

Workshop will discuss the School To Prison Pipeline, from a Racial Justice Lens with Civil Rights Experts and Youth Testimony. Focusing on Solutions, Best Practices.

Organization: Standly Solutions Consulting

Fronts of Struggle: Public education – anti-privatization, attacks, and struggles, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

5 - Organizing for Safe and Healthy Jobs and Workers Rights among some of the Most Vulnerable Workers: Temporary Workers and Youth Workers

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 200 B

This workshop will discuss organizing safe and healthy jobs for workers, workers rights, and the work of Philaposh throughout Philadelphia.

Organization: Philaposh

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives

6 - Building and Maintaining an Anti-Oppression/Community Building Skill Set

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 200 C

We will unpack how oppression upholds institutions that undermine power and what it takes to dismantle these systems through collective community power.

Organization: Move to Amend

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Health, healing, and spirituality

7  - Recovery, Poverty, and the Prison System

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 200 A

This workshop by New Jerusalem Laura will focus on the social, political, and economical aspects of recovery from addiction.

Organization: New Jerusalem

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Health, healing, and spirituality

8 - Building a sustainable, people-centered economy through participatory economic development

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center Cinema

We will address the challenge of developing a new, participatory economy that serves the well-being of people and nature rather than corporate interests.

Organization: Initiative for Equality

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

9 -Connecting Global Movements for Networked Justice

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Morgan Hall South D301

How can social movements connect with global struggles against oppression & domination? What threats exist when relying on corporate platforms like Google, Facebook, etc.

Organization: Association for Progressive Communications

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

10 - Faith Movements in Solidarity with the Poor, Liberation Theology

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Student Center 220

This will be a discussion centered around building solidarity movements based around Faith groups working with and under the leadership of the Oppressed.

Organization: Refuge Ministries of Tampa Bay, Inc.

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives

 

11 - How to Build a Statewide Movement to End Mass Incarceration - The Story of the New York State Prisoner Justice Movement

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Student Center Underground

This workshop tells story of the NYSPJN, an network of 100+ working to end mass incarceration, to serve as a model for others.

Organization: New York State Prisoner Justice Network

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition

12 - The Precariate: Today's Wretched of the Earth

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Student Center 200 A

This panel will look at the role of domination and how structural violence imposed upon subalterns generates the violence that destroys the elites.

Organization: Global Studies Association

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

13 - Ain't I A Woman?

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Student Center 205

This workshop will look at the importance of why it's important to take strategic direction from poor women.

Organization: Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles

14 - Tools for change: the ongoing Goddard College experiment, radical pedagogy as a force for social change and community empowerment

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Morgan Hall North 254

Panel discussion on tools for supporting social change through emancipatory, liberation education.

Organization: Goddard College

Fronts of Struggle: Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

15 - A Black Liberation Manifesto for the 21st Century: The Centrality of Youth, Women & Revolutionary Praxis

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Student Center 200 C

The session focuses on The Black Liberation Manifesto designed to start a national conversation to get our dispersed movements connected.

Organization: 1) Black Left Unity Network and 2) The National Black Education Agenda

Fronts of Struggle: Public education – anti-privatization, attacks, and struggles, Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

16 - Mondragon Cooperatives: Humanity at Work

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Student Center 200 B

Report from visit to the Mondragon Cooperatives in Spain.

Organization: Green Party US

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

17 - Are We Speaking The Same Language? LGBTQ Youth and Social Justice

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Student Center Cinema

This panel will feature LGBTQ youth activists from The Attic Youth Center sharing what gender identity and sexual orientation mean to them as young people.

Organization: The Attic Youth Center

Fronts of Struggle: Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

18 - The Ambition Assembly (Youth)

Peoples Movement Assembly

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Kensington CAPA

Youth United for Change will host a People's Movement Assembly for all ages to discuss the National Student Bill of Rights.

Organization: Youth United for Change

Fronts of Struggle: Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

19 - How to Neutralize the Assault on our Prosperity

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Student Center 205

How to undo the makings of poverty. An effective personal, spiritual, cultural, community & political action plan for right now.

Organization: CLEARHEARTLIFE

Fronts of Struggle: Health, healing, and spirituality

20 - Building A Human Rights Movement That Can Win!

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Morgan Hall North 254

We will explore how we build a human rights movement in the US that captures the imagination of oppressed peoples across the country.

Organization: US Human Rights Network

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition

21 - From Hostility to Diplomacy: Citizens Efforts to Change US Policy toward Cuba, Iran, and North Korea

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Student Center 200 A

This workshop will discuss the relationships between the US, Cuba, Iran, and North Korea and the need for an "axis of diplomacy" to normalize relations.

Organization: CODEPINK for Peace

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

22 - Mayday: The Unknown History

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Student Center 200 C

This workshop will explain the history of Mayday in the United States and why it is important to the working class today.

Organization: May Day USA Education Committee Philadelphia

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives

23 - Working with Youth: Peace & Social Justice

Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Student Center 220

Local activists share strategies, challenges and experiences working with Philly youth to support development of peace & social justice perspectives, advocacy & actions.

Organization: Granny Peace Brigade Philadelphia

Fronts of Struggle: Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

24 - Homeless Bill of Rights and Without Housing - WRAP's 10 years of buiding power and kicking ass!

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:00am

Mitten Hall Owl Cove

Discuss the Homeless Bill of Rights Campaigns and Right to Rest Bill created by the Western Regional Advocacy Project (WRAP).

Organization: Western Regional Advocacy Project

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Public education – anti-privatization, attacks, and struggles, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition

25 -Foreign Policy for All: Re-thinking U.S. Foreign Policy for the 21st Century

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:00am

Mitten Hall Room 250

The workshop seeks to develop a values-based positive vision of U.S. global engagement that is consistent with the principles of peace and justice for all

Organization: Massachusetts Peace Action

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

26-PANEL: Climate Democracy, Repression & Targeted Communities

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:00am

Student Center 220

Panel & Conversation exploring the links between racism, police brutality, mass incarceration, gender issues & ecological struggle.

Organization: Global Climate Convergence

Fronts of Struggle: Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

27 - Long-haul solidarity: Building people to people bridges between Venezuelan & US Social Movements

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:00am

Student Center 217 A

This workshop provides perspectives of the current conjuncture in Venezuela with the goal of building stronger ties between Venezuelan and US Social movements.

Organization: Venezuelanalysis.com

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

28 - Building a Poor People's Movement To End Poverty

Peoples Movement Assembly

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:30am to 12:30pm

Mitten Hall Great Court

Building a poor people's movement to end poverty and identifying the strategies to be employed regionally and nationally will be the focus of this PMA.

Organization: Poor Peoples Economic Human Rights Campaign

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives

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29 - Protest Playgrounds: What does solidarity look like in action host cities?

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:00am

Morgan Hall North 254

How can we act at a "destination" protest in a way that builds the local movement after the activists and media leave?

Organization: Washington Peace Center

Fronts of Struggle: Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

30 - Militarization, Terror and Resistance from the US to Central America

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:00am

Student Center 217 B

Chicago to Honduras we face militarization, terror, criminalization of struggle. Can we build united resistance against the US strategy against us all?

Organization: La Voz de los de Abajo Chicago

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism

 31- Building a National and Global Tenant Movement to Save Our Homes

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:00am

Student Center 217 C

Join tenant leaders from the US and UK to brainstorm city, national and global strategies to combat budget cuts and privatization of affordable housing

Organization: National Alliance of HUD Tenants

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Public education – anti-privatization, attacks, and struggles

32 - Working with Low Low Incidence Deaf Inmates, Deaf Refugees & Deaf-Blind with High High Rewards

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:00am

Student Center 205

When communication barriers and oppression become real prison bars, one lands in a new country, or one also loses one’s vision?

Organization: DEAFCAN

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture, Health, healing, and spirituality

33 -United for Homes: A National Movement to Reform the Mortgage Interest Deduction

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:00am

Student Center 217 D

Participants will learn how mortgage interest deduction, an unjust and poorly understood housing subsidy for the wealthy, can be reformed.

Organization: National Low Income Housing Coalition

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives

34 - Gender Justice People's Movement Assembly

Peoples Movement Assembly

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:30am to 12:30pm

Morgan Hall South D301

Cis-female, queer, and trans voices/bodies are policed outside of our control and it’s time that we stand together as advocates for one another.

Organization: CoRaJus

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

35 - Stopping the Theft of Democracy -- Corporations Are NOT People!

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 8:30am to 10:00am

Student Center Cinema

Corporate Personhood is the illegitimate, irrational court-created concept that a corporation has constitutional rights. Learn what happened and what we can do about it

Organization: Move to Amend

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

36 - Shattering Silos – Building Connections Between Peace and Disarmament, Social, Economic and Racial Justice and Climate Change Movements

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:30am to 12:00pm

Student Center 217 A

With movement leaders, his workshop will explore ways to build alliances and collaborations between nuclear disarmament, justice, environmental and peace movements.

Organization: American Friends Service Committee

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

37 - Organizing Against State Violence and the Impact on Women of Color

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:30am to 12:00pm

Student Center 217 C

Tajh Sutton, Darakshan Raja, Theodora Ranelli, and Rachel Gilmer will discuss centering women of color in our mass mobilizations.

Organization: Project Hajra

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

38 - Hip Hop and Immigration

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:30am to 12:00pm

Student Center Cinema

Focusing on the historical and current intersections between the struggle for immigrant rights and the socio-political concerns of the Hip-Hop generation.

Organization: Rebel Diaz

Fronts of Struggle: Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

39 - Cultural Genocide, in plain sight: the slow, steady march toward 'disappearing' "the Deaf" in America

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:30am to 12:00pm

Student Center 205

CULTURAL GENOCIDE in plain sight! How the (Audists') goal of disappearing "the Deaf" in America is surging ahead, bringing Bell's dream ever closer to coming true.

Organization: DEAFCAN​

Fronts of Struggle: Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

 

40 - Empire of Prisons: How the US is Spreading Mass Incarceration around the World

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:30am to 12:00pm

Mitten Hall Room 250

The US is spreading mass incarceration globally by building jails and restructuring penal systems. Special attention given to Colombia, Mexico and Honduras.

Organization: Alliance for Global Justice

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

41 - Alternative Models of Justice in Practice

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:30am to 12:00pm

Student Center 217 D

Let's examine specific examples of alternative justice in practice to give ourselves and our communities a clearer vision for more radical futures.

Organization: Philly Coalition for REAL (Racial, Economic and Legal) Justice

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

42 - Converge to Amend

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:30am to 12:00pm

Student Center 220

Workshop on converging to pass Move to Amend’s “We the People” Amendment with brainstorming on how to tailor organizing for the People’s Climate Strike.

Organization: Global Climate Convergence

Fronts of Struggle: Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

43 - Taking the U.S. to the World Court on Human Rights

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:30am to 12:00pm

Morgan Hall North 254

We will discuss how U.S. communities can leverage the international human rights mechanisms and community to build a strong human rights movement in the US

Organization: US Human Rights Network

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition

44 - Kids Gardening Club Session

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:30am to 12:00pm

A hands-on gardening club skill-share for kids comprised of a gardening activity, an art activity and a food democracy lesson & discussion. Location: PPEHRC Garden

Organization: Global Climate Convergence

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

45 - Fighting Privatization

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:30am to 12:00pm

Mitten Hall Owl Cove

Learn about the push to privatize our water and gas systems. Workshop led by activists working to fight privatization in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

Organization: Food & Water Watch

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

45bis - Building a Diverse Coalition to Win the Fight Against Displacement

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:30am to 12:00pm

Student Center 217 B

In this energizing workshop participants will explore coalition building basics and will hear some success stories from Philly-based housing advocates.

Organization: Women's Community Revitalization Project

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

46 - WAVE Safety & Self-Defense Workshop

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Student Center 217 A

Learn boundary setting, verbal assertiveness and physical techniques for increased safety and confidence. Students of all skills, abilities, sizes and body types are welcome.

Organization: Women in Transition

Fronts of Struggle: Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Health, healing, and spirituality, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

47 - Holistic Recovery and Behavioral Health

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Student Center 217 D

This workshop will focus on the mission and work of New Jerusalem Laura, a residential addiction recovery community committed to holistic recovery.

Organization: New Jerusalem

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Health, healing, and spirituality

48 - Black Lives Matter

Peoples Movement Assembly

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Mitten Hall Great Court

Building a black revolutionary response to intersectional, systemic issues that plague the black community.

Organization: Racial Justice Committee

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

49 - Rap, Resistance and Rebelution

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Mitten Hall Room 250

In this lecture/talk/workshop, Zero Prophet aka Not4Prophet breaks down the (real/reel) his-tory of Hip Hop culture.

Organization: Not4Prophet

Fronts of Struggle: Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

 

 

50 - Building a Radical Social Work Movement in the US

Peoples Movement Assembly

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Morgan Hall South D301

A PMA for those who want to help build a radical social work movement in the United States.

Organization: Social Welfare Action Alliance

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Health, healing, and spirituality

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51 - This Song is Your Song

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Morgan Hall North 254

The Granny Peace Brigade Philadelphia offers a spirited workshop about protest music. Come sing with us, learn lyrics and history, and write a new song.

Organization: Granny Peace Brigade Philadelphia

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Public education – anti-privatization, attacks, and struggles, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism

52 - Puerto Rico's Uncertain Future

Peoples Movement Assembly

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Mitten Hall Owl Cove

We will address the current social, economic and political realities in the Island as well as the on-going struggle of Puerto Ricans in the US.

Organization: Grupo Defensores de Puerto Rico

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

53- Behind Enemy Lines: From Slavery to Mass Imprisonment

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Student Center 220

A political and economic perspective of US imprisonment, including the use of torture.

Organization: American Friends Service committee- Northeast region

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition

54 - How can science be used to empower rather than undermine communities?

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Student Center 205

Community science education should empower the peace and justice movement. DC Metro Science for the People continues the legacy of the 1970s.

Organization: DC Metro Science for the People

Fronts of Struggle: Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

55 - Understanding and Confronting Structural Racism

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Student Center 217 B

This workshop will allow participants to explore the meaning and significance of 'structural racism', especially as it pertains to students, teachers, and schools.

Organization: The Caucus of Working Educators

Fronts of Struggle: Public education – anti-privatization, attacks, and struggles

56 - No Wars, No Warming - Justice at Home, Peace Abroad

Peoples Movement Assembly

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Student Center Cinema

No Wars, No Warming! Justice at home and peace abroad. Towards peace, justice, an end to climate crisis for Africa, Asia, and Americas

Organization: Coalition for Peace Action

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

57 - Linking our Local Struggles to the Global Struggle

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Student Center 217 C

This workshop will examine the intersectionality between our local struggle for the basic necessities of life and fight against austerity.

Organization: Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism

58 - Philly Urban Garden Bike Tour

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 2:00pm to 7:00pm

This biking tour will share the work being done in the city of Philadelphia in the area of urban agriculture with visiting activists.

Organization: Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice, Health, healing, and spirituality

59 - Racism is the Disease, Revolution is the Cure: the State and the Struggle Against Police Brutality

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 2:45pm to 4:15pm

Student Center 217 B

Contributors to "Revolution Manifesto", a just-released book on the relationship between racism, the police and the state, will facilitate discussion on the need for revolution.

Organization: Party for Socialism and Liberation

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

 

 

60- From Mass Arrests to Mass Resistance: Legal Support and Solidarity Tactics for Activists at the 2016 National Political Conventions

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 2:45pm to 4:15pm

Student Center 220

In anticipation of mass protests in 2016, this workshop will explore movement-building legal support and jail solidarity tactics for activists attorneys, and legal workers.

Organization: PM Press

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

 

 

61 - Food Movements and the Climate Crisis

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 2:45pm to 4:15pm

Student Center 217 D

Discussion of how the food sovereignty, local agriculture movement can contribute to addressing the climate crisis and model a radical movement for other climate-related issues

Organization: Alliance for Democracy

Fronts of Struggle: Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

62 - Racism is the Disease, Revolution is the Cure: the State and the Struggle Against Police Brutality

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 2:45pm to 4:15pm

Student Center 217 B

Contributors to "Revolution Manifesto", a just-released book on the relationship between racism, the police and the state, will facilitate discussion on the need for revolution.

Organization: Party for Socialism and Liberation

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

63 - Privilege and the Assisted Suicide Debate

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 2:45pm to 4:15pm

Student Center 217 C

This workshop will explore how the right-to-die movement relates to privileged concepts of autonomy and fundamental rights.

Organization: Disabled in Action

Fronts of Struggle: Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture, Health, healing, and spirituality

64 - Not Our Enemy: How to Engage with Philanthropy to Fund the Movement

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 2:45pm to 4:15pm

Student Center 205

Uncover awesome foundations that fund advocacy and social justice work, and how nonprofits have successfully meet their own self-interest while meeting the self-interest of foundations.

Organization: National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

Fronts of Struggle: Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

65 - Increasing Engagement and Supporting Trans Women in Leadership

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 2:45pm to 4:15pm

Student Center 217 A

In this workshop, we'll examine the barriers that prevent trans women from engaging in leadership and provide strategies to support trans women as leaders.

Organization: Mazzoni Center

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles

66- Ending Mass Incarceration, Police Terror & Murders.. And the Role of Resistance

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 2:45pm to 4:15pm

Morgan Hall North 254

The REAL role of police/law enforcement in the USA.

Organization: AFSC/NorthWest

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition

67 - Ending War, Fixing Policing, Civil Liberties, the Environment, the Economy

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Student Center 205

Efforts of WorldBeyondWar.org involve working to end all war to protect civil rights, the environment, and human needs. How can we build that movement?

Organization: World Beyond War

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

68 - From streets to prisons: Mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, fighting for our loved ones’ lives

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Mitten Hall Room 250

Campaigning for justice led by loved ones of victims of police brutality, overzealous prosecution and the brutality of the prison industrial complex. 

Organization: Global Women's Strike

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

69 - Theater of the Oppressed for Self-Organizing and Building Community: Transforming Daily Life, Creating Radical Change

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Student Center 217 D

A short introduction to Theater of the Oppressed, and how it can be used for organizing and mobilizing.

Organization: Theater of the Oppressed Laboratory (TOPLAB)

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

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70 - De-medicalizing Disability: How to Respond to the Challenge of Disability as a Civil a Rights Injustice Rather than a Medical Harm

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Student Center 217 C

A discussion of the disability movement's re-framing of the "challenge" of disability as a matter of social injustice rather than medical defect.

Organization: Disabled in Action of Pennsylvania

Fronts of Struggle: Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

71 - Demilitarization and Reunification in North and South Korea

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Student Center 220

Members of an women's peace walk across the DMZ in North Korea speak about their experiences and discuss solutions for diplomacy, normalized relations, and demilitarization.

Organization: CODEPINK for Peace

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

 

 

 

72 - The Demand for Justice "Reparations"

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Student Center 217 B

The National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America is a mass-based coalition organized for the sole purpose of obtaining reparations for African descendants.

Organization: National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

73 - Ending War, Fixing Policing, Civil Liberties, the Environment, the Economy

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Student Center 205

Efforts of WorldBeyondWar.org involve working to end all war to protect civil rights, the environment, and human needs. How can we build that movement?

Organization: World Beyond War

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

74 - From streets to prisons: Mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, fighting for our loved ones’ lives

Workshop

Friday, June 26, 2015 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Mitten Hall Room 250

Campaigning for justice led by loved ones of victims of police brutality, overzealous prosecution and the brutality of the prison industrial complex. 

Organization: Global Women's Strike

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

75 - Our Rights, Our Land, Our Health: An Urgent Case for a GMO-Free Future

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Morgan Hall North 254

Current science demonstrates GMOs in fresh produce and product must be labelled to protect our right to know, the health of people and planet.

Organization: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

Fronts of Struggle: Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice, Health, healing, and spirituality

76 - From Austerity to Prosperity: A People’s Movement Assembly on the Human Rights to Housing, Land, and the City

Peoples Movement Assembly

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

Student Center 200 C

This PMA will explore the criminalization of low-income people, taking back the land, maintaining communities, national and international housing policy, and racism in housing.

Organization: Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives

 

77 - Advancing the Solidarity Economy Movement - Connecting Cities & Regions for Economic Justice

Peoples Movement Assembly

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

Student Center 200 B

Join leaders of the Solidarity Economy movement in a participatory workshop to expand efforts to build an economy based on cooperation, sustainability and equity.

Organization: Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives

Vibrant and productive PMA on solidarity economy 27th morning

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78 - Advertising as a Tool to Grow your Movement

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center 217 B

Learn how to use advertising as a forum for education and public debate, and as an essential organizing tool

Organization: Palestine Advocacy Project

Fronts of Struggle: Public education – anti-privatization, attacks, and struggles, Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism

79 - Challenging Mass and Privatized Incarceration on the Jailing of Non-Citizen Families

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center 217 A

The goal of this workshop is to provide an overview of United States mass incarceration of immigrants and strategies for ending it.

Organization: Immigration Rights Program

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism

80 - Permaculture For Changemakers

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center 205

Permaculture is a design system based on indigenous knowledge & ecology for community resilience.

Organization: Permaculture FEAST

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice, Health, healing, and spirituality

81 - The Fight for Fair Food: How farmworkers are leading — and winning — the struggle for justice in the fields

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center 217 D

Join the CIW to learn about the human rights transformation in Florida’s fields and how to take part in “the new day” dawning for farmworkers.

Organization: The Coalition of Immokalee Workers; The Alliance for Fair Food (interpretation)

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

82 - Living Community Culture for Care of Peoples, Life and Planet

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center 220

• SHARE STORIES AND HOW TO BUILD SOCIAL MOVEMENTS TO CARE FOR LIFE, FOR PEOPLES AND PLANET REAL STORIES/MOVEMENTS FROM WHAT IS THE AMERICAS

Organization: American Friends Service Committee - Northeast Region TWC

Fronts of Struggle: Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

83 - Resisting the Drug War Across the Americas

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center Cinema

Exposing the connections between militarization, the Drug War and migration is important, as is creating strategies for resisting U.S. militarism across the Americas.

Organization: School of the Americas Watch

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition

84 - Strategizing Artistic Solidarity - A People’s Movement Assembly

Peoples Movement Assembly

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

Morgan Hall South D301

This PMA will investigate the way artists can be in solidarity with one another in order to better aid in the development of social movements.

Organization: Arts and Culture Working Group

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

85 - Black Sistahs Lead: Group-Centered Leadership the Ella Baker Way

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center 200 A

Sistahs Talkin’ Back & Yeyo Arts Collective share leadership experiences inspired by Ella. We can transform society by intentionally developing black women’s capacities to lead.

Organization: Organization for Black Struggle

Fronts of Struggle: Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

86 - People's Climate Strike

Peoples Movement Assembly

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

Student Center Underground

Laying the foundation for powerful collaborate strike action in solidarity with the Paris protests against the final UN Climate Summit sell out and beyond.

Organization: Global Climate Convergence

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

87 - Wheelchair Accessible Transportation - The Future WE Must Create

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center 217 C

The concept of wheelchair accessible transportation is a myth throughout most of our country. Let's make it a reality together!

Organization: Disabled in Action

Fronts of Struggle: Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

88 - Building a Peace Economy

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 220

This panel will discuss and seek solutions to promote a peace economy that redirects investments in war and military into more sustainable avenues.

Organization: CODEPINK for Peace

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

89 - The Content of our Times, The Struggles of Our Day: Changing Conditions Demand New Forms of Organization Around New demands. The Future is Up To Us

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 217 D

Poet Matt Sedillo will lead a conversation concerning the changing conditions of our time and the need for political organization that reflects those changes.

Organization: Matt Sedillo

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

90 - Enabled in Action: (Dis)Ability and the Experiences of Possibility

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 217 C

The workshop will serve as a forum to share the experiences of the disabled community and advocacy efforts both locally and nationally

Organization: Disabled in Action (DIA)

Fronts of Struggle: Public education – anti-privatization, attacks, and struggles, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

91 - Healing from generational trauma, the impact of servant leadership and shared practices

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 205

The history of generational trauma of Native Peoples and other people of color, the impact of shared practices for community healing.

Organization: American Friends Service Committee- Northeast Region

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

92 - Which Side Are You On? Street Theater Workshop

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 217 B

Participants will explore street theater as a tool for activism and analysis, learn the processes of street theater, and craft a play.

Organization: Spark Teacher Education Institute

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Public education – anti-privatization, attacks, and struggles, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition

93 - Are Independent Politics Really Necessary? Independent Politics and Democratizing Elections

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 200 A

This workshop will look at the current democratic crisis in elections taking place today in our country.

Organization: Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign

Fronts of Struggle: Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

 

94 - Islamophobic Violence and Struggles of Communities of Resistance

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center Cinema

Participants will engage in strategies to counter Islamophobic state practices.

Organization: National Coalition to Protect Civil Freedoms

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

95 -The Fight for Single Payer Health Care

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Morgan Hall North 254

Single payer health care or national health insurance will transform health care into a more cost effective, efficient, truly universal program while saving billions.

Organization: Health Care for All Philadelphia

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Health, healing, and spirituality

96- Central American Migration to the United States: Root Causes and Local Responses in New Jersey

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 217 A

Review root causes of Central American migration to the US and difficulties immigrants face upon arrival; Discussion of local responses in NJ

Organization: American Friends Service Committee

Fronts of Struggle: Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

 

Modest march from austerity to prosperity indowntown Philaldelphia  on 27th afternoon, under rain  

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97 - Holding Police Accountable

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Student Center Underground

Building community strategies for holding police accountable and ending the violence.

Organization: AFSC-South East New England Program

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism

98 - All Eyes on Us: Making Philadelphia the Guiding Light of Global Revolution

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Student Center Cinema

With high-visibility events on the horizon, Philly will be in the spotlight. How can coordinated action in the city of Brotherly Love inspire revolution worldwide?

Organization: Keystone Manifest

Fronts of Struggle: Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture, Health, healing, and spirituality

99 - Social Currencies Workshop

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Student Center 205

A workshop on how social economies can play a role in creating a more just and sustainable society.

Organization: Philabucks.org

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives

 

 

100 - How Does Your Movement Grow? Organizing Dilemmas in Movement Building

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Morgan Hall North 254

What to do when you don't know what to do? We will tap the wisdom in the room to address the organic complexities of organizing.

Organization: Ricardo Levins Morales Arts

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture, Health, healing, and spirituality

101 - Honduras: Last Gasp for Neoliberalism?

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Student Center 217 B

Hondurans are struggling to “refound” their nation based on real democracy and economic justice. It is a primary battleground against Empire and violent oligarchy rule.

Organization: Honduras Solidarity Network

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

102 - Building the Reproductive Justice Movement to End Race and Gender Oppression!

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Student Center 200 A

A workshop for those who want to incorporate the intersections of the Racial Justice and Reproductive Justice framework into your individual, organization or coalition work.

Organization: New Voices Philadelphia

Fronts of Struggle: Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Health, healing, and spirituality

103 - Nothing to Lose but Our Chains: Mass Incarceration as Political Repression

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Student Center 200 B

Analyzing the causes and effects of criminalization and mass incarceration; discussing approaches to resistance.

Organization: Socialism and Democracy (journal)

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition

104 - Independent/African-Centered Education

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Student Center 217 D

African-centered and independent education models

Organization: Racial Justice Committee

Fronts of Struggle: Public education – anti-privatization, attacks, and struggles, Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination

105 - Getting the History of the Vietnam War Right

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Student Center 220

A discussion led by veterans on countering the US government's multi-million-dollar propaganda campaign to represent the Vietnam War as an honorable enterprise.

Organization: VETERANS FOR PEACE, CHAPTER 31

Fronts of Struggle: Public education – anti-privatization, attacks, and struggles, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

 

106 - A living wage for mothers and other caregivers -- an international campaign for Climate Strike

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Morgan Hall South D301

Investing in caregivers redirects economic and social policies towards everyone's survival. How this international demand can help build a caring equitable world.

Organization: Global Climate Convergence/Global Women's Strike

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

107 - Our Socialist Future

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Student Center 200 C

Our Socialist Future: Environment, Gender, Economy in a World of Equality

Organization: Philly Socialists

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

108 - Confronting Class in Social Justice Movements

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Student Center 217 A

Explore concepts from Missing Class and share tools for confronting class differences in our groups to build a stronger cross-class multiracial social justice movement.

Organization: Class Action

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

109 - How You Can Fight Climate Change and End Environmental Racism in Your Area

Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Student Center 217 C

We help communities win victories against dirty energy and waste facilities, from incinerators to gas plants. How can we help you? Let’s talk.

Organization: Energy Justice Network

Fronts of Struggle: Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

110 - Reclaim the Commons - Save Our Land, Our Water, Our Seeds!

Peoples Movement Assembly

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

Morgan Hall South D301

To reclaim our food system, the US Food Sovereignty Alliance plans "A MONTH OF COMMUNITY POWER" to build economic resilience, political democracy & ecological justice.

Organization: National Family Farm Coalition

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

111 - From Activism to Organizing: Building Grassroots Power

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center 217 A

Drawn from decades of on-the-ground work, this participatory workshop explores how we can expand social movements by moving from activism to grassroots community organizing.

Organization: Activism2Organizing

Fronts of Struggle: Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

112 - #FloodtheSystem: Organizing Mass Actions with Mass Democracy

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center 220

Organizing mass actions with mass democracy: Facilitation and coordination training for mass action spokescouncils

Organization: Rising Tide NYC

Fronts of Struggle: Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

113 - The Summoning: The 2016 SUM STRATAGEM of a Unified Mega-Movement Campaign for a Citizen Accountability Purge of the Economic Oligarchy

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center 205

THE 2016 SUM STRATAGEM OF A UNIFIED MEGA-MOVEMENT CAMPAIGN FOR A CITIZEN ACCOUNTABILITY PURGE OF THE ECONOMIC OLIGARCHY THROUGH A GENERAL STRIKE DURING GENERAL ELECTIONS

Organization: Society of the Third Millennium (S3K)

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

114 - Developing Tactical Partnerships for the Fight Against Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

Peoples Movement Assembly

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

Student Center 200 C

*examine how structural oppressions affect how we fight back against fossil fuel infrastructure *identify strategies for a coordinated effort that supports the needs of each community

Organization: EDGE Philly

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

115 - Bringing Down Barriers: Reforming Temp Labor

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center 217 C

The Bringing Down Barriers (BDB) campaign seeks to unite African American and Latino workers in the fight for access to life-sustaining and dignified employment

Organization: Chicago Workers Collaborative

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

116 - The People vs. The Corporations: Whose Constitution Is It?

Peoples Movement Assembly

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

Student Center Cinema

If the USA has never been a functioning democracy, and the Constitution a property rights document, how do we codify OUR rights?

Organization: Move to Amend

Fronts of Struggle: Public education – anti-privatization, attacks, and struggles, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

117 - Faith and Justice working together locally, regionally, and nationally

Peoples Movement Assembly

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

Student Center 200 B

This PMA will focus on bringing together various Faith groups to work for peace and justice in solidarity with the oppressed.

Organization: Refuge Ministries of Tampa Bay, Inc.

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Health, healing, and spirituality

118 - Institutional Bias in Post A.D.A. (American with Disabilities Act) U.S.

Peoples Movement Assembly

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

Student Center 200 A

People with disabilities have been institutionalized and marginalized from society for most of history - things have been changing and we'll be the catalyst.

Organization: Disabled in Action

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

119 - Interpersonal Innovation: The solution is in the relationships.

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Morgan Hall North 254

Innovate the way you relate: Affective communication leads to deep relationships based on shared values: the root of the change we dream of.

Organization: Earth Rights Institute Living Lab

Fronts of Struggle: Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice, Health, healing, and spirituality

 

120 - Solidarity Economy and the Struggle Against Race, Class and Gender Oppressions

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center 217 B

Explore: • solidarity economy's fight against the marginalization of poor and communities of color and women • the danger of SE becoming ghettoized in privileged communities.

Organization: U.S. Solidarity Economy Network

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism

121 - DISMANTLING the Doctrine of Discovery

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center Underground

Bringing critical awareness & consciousness to the ongoing pogrom of genocide & colonization instituted & normalized across the continent of Great Turtle Island Abya Yala

Organization: TONATIERRA

Fronts of Struggle: Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

122 - Power of the Breath - Natural Tools for Activist Burn-Out, Wellness and Conflict Resolution

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Student Center 217 C

"Power of the Breath" is an interactive workshop that trains in the use of Optimum Life Breathology, facitilated by Doctah Ayo Handy-Kendi www.PositivEnergyWorks.com

Organization: PositivEnergyWorks

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Health, healing, and spirituality

123 - The Right to Decent Jobs for All

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 217 C

Mobilizing grass roots support for the “Raise the Wage PA” minimum wage campaign and for full employment legislation (H.R. 1000) sponsored by Rep. John Conyers

Organization: National Jobs for All Coalition

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

124 - Where's the Justice in Food Justice for Food Workers?

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 217 D

We propose to discuss engaging the community in building a healthier food system that sustains families, communities and the environment.

Organization: El Comite de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agricolas

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

125 - Building Community Legal Support

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 217 A

What are legal collectives, and how do they make our communities stronger? How can we build legal support models founded in our communities' needs?

Organization: Up Against the Law

Fronts of Struggle: State violence and resistance, mass incarceration and abolition, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

126 - Justice in the Home: The transformative power of organizing elders around homecare

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 220

A discussion on organizing elders alongside domestic workers in the struggle for dignity, respect, and recognition. How a community is transformed in the process.

Organization: Jews for Racial & Economic Justice

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Genders, gender non-conformity, sexuality, patriarchy – resistance and struggles, Health, healing, and spirituality

127 - Electoral Movements

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Morgan Hall North 254

Tired of small fights? Want to win big? Learn about cutting-edge sociology research on electoral movements, and Appalachian efforts to build one with national potential.

Organization: Barbourville Worker's League

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture

128 - Another world is necessary: Articulating our common struggles, building the World Social Forum 2016 together!  ( see  workshop notes

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 217 B

How to facilitate a north-american convergence, from the USSF towards the WSF ? Learning from each other to build another necessary world!

Organization: World Social Forum 2016

Fronts of Struggle: Immigration struggles, decolonization, anti-imperialism, Political democracy struggles, participatory democracy, 21st century socialism, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

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129 - Support Groups for Jobs, Housing, Medical, Funding, Friendship, and More

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center 205

Support/affinity groups for hard issues like housing, income, and funding -- to help each other get by, and build alternative institutions.

Organization: Affinity99.org

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Culture – capitalist appropriation of culture, political culture, and movement culture, Youth and students - struggles for economic stability, health, housing; access to credible information and media tools; political study and awareness, movement planned and directed by all black lives, queer and trans black bodies and voices, the young; reconnection and appreciation of arts & culture

130 - Mapping Solidarity Economies

Workshop

Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Student Center Underground

Presents participatory maps as a way to make economic alternatives more visible within our communities. Launches new internet-based interactive map of national solidarity economy.

Organization: Solidarity Economy Mapping Project

Fronts of Struggle: Cooperative economics – poverty, housing, and workers’ struggles, anti-capitalism, and economic alternatives, Earth and planet – sustainability, food sovereignty, and ecological justice

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