The ELECTORAL ACTION CONFERENCE, Future of Left and Independent Politics will take place in Chicago on May 2 & 3 at 300 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607.
The conference call:
From impending climate catastrophe to the renewed assault on working class living standards, we don’t have time to waste on the status quo, lesser evils, and token reforms.
The richest 1% may own the two major parties, but the past year has seen an uptick in left electoral activity. From Kshama Sawant’s election as an open socialist on the Seattle City Council to the numerous other socialist and independent left campaigns in Chicago, New York, and elsewhere throughout Fall 2014 and Spring 2015, interest in a working class alternative is growing.
However, in order to really begin building a viable electoral alternative, we first need to forge unity between our disparate campaigns. Those of us struggling to build a left pole in the electoral arena have much to learn from one another. Therefore we propose a gathering of candidates, individuals, and organizations committed to a left political alliance in opposition to the two-party system of corporate-capitalist rule.
The conference proposes:
- A dialogue for those who are committed to left politics outside of the two-party system.
- To discuss the “why” goals of running and winning in elections.
- To share experiences and reflections of campaigning.
- To share challenges after being elected to office and strategies for opening political space for social movement.
Aims and Objectives:
- To promote independent political action.
- To build cooperation among disparate movements, candidates, left/progressive parties.
- To develop and adopt a means for continued networking, conversation and cooperation after the conference.
Priorities:
- To gather experienced candidates.
- To intersect a broad range of non-sectarian left-independent organizers.
- To have respectful discussion on strategies and tactics.
- To seek representation from people of color, youth, women, LGBTQ, and disability activists.
- To include a mix of theoretical panels, inspirational talks, and practical workshops
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NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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