"Justice Beyond Borders: Democracy and Socialism in the 21st Century" was a resounding success in many ways.  This gathering, which brought over 200 young people from around the country together, was hosted over President's Day weekend by the Young Democratic Socialists in New York City at the Bayard Rustin High School.  (This number doesn't include the hundreds who came out just for plenary talks alone.)  The weekend showcased high-profile speakers such as Noam Chomsky and Barbara Ehrenreich, alongwith intellectual and journalistic heavyweights such as Gayatri Spivak, Liza Featherstone, and Christian Parenti.  The "Justice Beyond Borders" theme was evident in the opening photographic art show, several workshops, and a closing plenary (featuring national labor leader and DSA Honorary Vice-Chair Jose LaLuz) that all focused on the national movement for full immigrant rights.  Young Democratic Socialists members, chapters, and allies now look forward to a spring of organizing for social and economic justice.  In addition to the Immigrant Rights Project, YDS will also coordinate work with other organizations to empower the labor and peace movement.  Together, we can create the change that we desire.

Photos coming soon!

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