http://fightbacknews.org/2009/07/sds-holds-fourth-national-convention.htm
By Chapin Gray
July 2009
Murfreesboro, TN - Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) held its
fourth annual national convention here, July 11 -12, bringing
together around 100 students and youth activists from across the country.
The new SDS was formed in 2006 and since then has grown to over 100
chapters. This past year SDS has organized students around many
issues, including education rights, labor solidarity and against the
wars in the Middle East.
This convention consisted of workshops, discussions and meetings that
covered topics ranging from direct action and civil disobedience, to
Colombia solidarity and G20 resistance. The convention body also
passed a proposal to have a national day of action on Oct. 7 to
protest the eights anniversary of the U.S. war on Afghanistan.
Participants also decided to send a statement of solidarity to the
Quad City Die Casting workers, who the day before the convention held
a dramatic action at Wells Fargo bank in Rock Island, Illinois.
"It was great meeting so many amazing activists, both 'veteran' SDS
members who have been organizing for years.. and students who are in
the process of starting a chapter," said Ryan Costello from
Tuscaloosa, Alabama. "I am excited about starting organizing on my
campus in the fall and proud to be involved in an organization that
is playing such a leading role in the student movement, that is
making history."
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