Meet the guest speakers for the May 14 New England Conference!

The ANSWER Coalition encourages its members and supporters to attend the event below. This event is being organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, a member organization of the ANSWER Coalition.

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The May 14 New England Conference on Socialism in Boston is less than two weeks away. Whether you're looking to organize against war, racism, sexism and capitalist exploitation, or just want to learn more about socialism, this exciting event is for you.

The conference will feature panels, workshops and discussion on a wide variety of topics, from the movements against war and occupation abroad to the attacks on working people at home. Activists and organizers from a broad range of struggles will be joining us as guest speakers, including:

Dorotea Manuela

Dorotea Manuela

Dorotea Manuela is a member of Boston May Day Committee and a long-time immigrant rights activist in Boston. Dorotea has been engaged in the struggle against the racist "Secure Communities" program and is a passionate fighter for full rights for all oppressed people. She most recently helped organize a rally for International Workers Day.

Ardeshir Ommani

Ardeshir Ommani

Ardeshir Ommani is an Iranian-born writer, political economist and president of the American Iranian Friendship Committee (AIFC). Ommani has written a number of articles documenting U.S. foreign policy toward Iran and has been deeply involved in the anti-war movement and the struggle against U.S. wars and occupations.

Sarah Sloan

Sarah Sloan

Sarah Sloan is the National Staff Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition and a member of the Washington, D.C., branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. She has worked with the ANSWER Coalition since its formation in 2001 and has been a key organizer of many national anti-war actions over the past decade. She is a founding member of the PSL and a member of its Central Committee.

Join us at the May 14 New England Conference on Socialism for presentations and discussion on a number of topics, including:

  • What is socialism and is it possible in the U.S.?
  • Lessons from Wisconsin: Resisting the anti-worker offensive
  • Fighting for jobs, education, housing, health care
  • The Egyptian revolution & U.S. imperialism in the Middle East
  • Overcoming racism and police brutality
  • Fighting sexism, anti-LGBT bigotry and anti-immigrant attacks
  • Cuba & Venezuela: Gains and challenges of socialist revolution

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Boston:
(857) 334-5084
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Connecticut:
(203) 416-8365
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To get to the Dorchester YMCA: MBTA Subway Red Line to Ashmont then take Bus 26 to YMCA (http://www.mbta.com/). For driving directions, click here. Transportation from Connecticut to the conference is available.


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