Social Forum Movement
The Social Forum Movement is coming to the U.S.
in 2007. Specifically, there will be a US Social Forum in Atlanta
June 27-July 1. (See www.ussf2007.org)
A group of democracy activists are self-organizing a “Democracy Tent.”
We anticipate this to be a space for information tabling,
programming, strategy discussions, etc.
We will be renting a 40×80 foot tent. We estimate having space for
10-12 tables of sponsoring organizations plus seating for at least 50
folks. We estimate total costs to be $2500-3000. We have a basic
reservation in place, and can adjust number of tables, chairs, PA
system, etc etc as needed. (Note: Depending on how things proceed and feedback from USSF folks, we might even want to get another tent).
Dean Meyerson of the Green Institute has already paid the initial
deposit and reserved us a tent.
We are asking each sponsoring group to contribute $250, and that if
any group asks for a reduced amount we will consider it on a
case-by-case basis. If we have any extra money after total expenses,
the money will be donated to the USSF general fund.
So far, the following groups have agreed to sponsor.
Liberty Tree $250
Democracy Unlimited $250
Green Institute $250
POCLAD $250
Common Ground $250
Sierra Club $250
Alliance for Democracy $250
We are also contacting:
Corporate Ethics International
Black Radical Congress
Democratizing Education Network
SpeakOut!
Center for Media & Democracy
NLG
Free Press
Hip Hop Caucus
Fairvote
WILPF
Ruckus Society
Project South
If a group you work with would like to participate, or if there is
another group you think we should approach, please let me know.
And make plans to attend the USSF!
In solidarity,
David Cobb
707-476-8502