*create generous, open, vibrant, interdisciplinary, and compelling spaces that will serve to transform ideas into action. This is the model on which we come together to formulate new strategies for a new world. There are so many examples of this model of convergence and creative action today. The left has a uniquely robust power source gathering at the intersection of issues, identities, ideologies, and constituencies. The time for action is now.Īnd the space for left unity and power building is Left Forum 2018! What we do need is to build broad coalitions for freedom and justice and strengthen each other in our efforts to push the reactionary demagogues back into obsolescence. We do not have to block dissent and critical self-analysis. Unity allows for differences and embraces other voices-it does not squelch them. But we do not need a rigid consensus in order to build together. To make gains, to win battles, we must build a strong unified left which moves beyond the constructed dichotomies of class and identity, violence and nonviolence, reform and revolution.įragmentation remains an obstacle to our power today. These are dangerous but invigorating times for a left resurgence. Still, our own movements – for worker power, race, gender, and sexuality justice, ecological healing, anti-war and a broad anti-white-nationalist front – while under attack, are also on the rise. And we are seeing a rising tide of the reactionary right all over the western world. The Trump presidency has brought the most dangerous and oppressive aspects of America – rapacious capitalism and foundational racism and misogyny – out of the shadows and into a chillingly clear light. June 1-3, NYC: The theme of Left Forum 2018 will be: and this is the newly clarified program making attendance at selected sessions easier: Left’s Showcase of Ideas Returns as November LoomsĬapitalism’s Flaws Compete with Political Decadence for SolutionsĮlection Reform, Social Media, Grassroots Mass Movement, Female Political Equality Keys to Pendulum Swing BackĪ Resurgent, Reorganized Left Forum starts Friday June 1st through Sunday June 3rd.
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