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April 25 Socialism Conference Program
10 - 11 am: Registration
11 am: Opening Plenary
Capitalism is Criminal: We Need Revolutionary Change
Fighting for jobs, education, health care, equal rights ...
Speakers
Marquis Belton, Kent State Anti-war Committee, founding member
Jinnette Caceres, United Federation of Teachers, NYC *
Ricardo Caceres, Republic Windows and Doors worker
Brian Becker, National Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition
1:15 pm: Lunch
Lunch will be provided for conference attendees
2 - 3:10 pm: Major Panel 1
Latin America: Revolution, Socialism and the Struggle Against U.S. Dominance
Venezuela, Bolivia, Cuba …
Speakers
Jesús Rodríguez-Espinoza, Cónsul General de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela en Chicago
Heather Benno, Immigrant Rights Attorney
Stefanie Fisher, PSL Chicago
3:15 - 4:25 pm: Major Panel 2
The Struggle Against U.S. Imperialism During the Obama Administration
Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Iran …
Speakers
Suzanne Saba, PSL Chicago; Palestinian Activist
Brian Becker, National Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition
4:30 pm: Closing Plenary
Is Socialism Possible in the U.S.?
If we struggle, we can win: the multi-national working class, the unions & the battles ahead
Speakers
Amanda Todd, American Postal Workers, Local 712, Sioux Falls, SD *
Sean Pavey, Harold Washington College student
John Beacham, Coordinator of ANSWER Chicago; IEA-NEA, Harper Adjuncts *
*Unions listed for identification purposes only |
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