AUGUST

Union for Radical Political Economics Summer Conference (See Program)

“Political Economy of the 99%: Today and Tomorrow”

4:00 pm Friday, August 10 – 1:00 pm Monday, August 13
Epworth Center, High Falls, NY
Join radical political economists and Occupy activists from around the country (some people are both) to explore transformative strategies and alternatives to capitalism and the status quo in a relaxed, summer-camp environment for adults and kids alike. Making Worlds folk will have a session on the Commons. There will also be sessions on solidarity economies, alternative banking concepts, movement building and political economy.
Special rates for occupy activists: only $55 for the entire conference tenting (including food) + an additional $15 for a cabin. Childcare available. Click here to register.

JULY

Occupy National Gathering – Philadelphia, July 4th

Occupy National Gathering on July 4th, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA! Come together to collaborate, share ideas and help brainstorm a vision for our future!

Occupy Town Square in Queens – Sunday 22nd

with many trainings, teach-ins, skill shares, dance, live music, games, think tank and information from community organizations.
Whether you consider yourself a supporter of the movement or not, we want to meet you: come share your ideas and stories, learn about the movement, argue with us, debate with us, collaborate with us. If you’re already active in OWS, this is a chance to exchange information, to coordinate between working groups, and to get to know our brothers and sisters in the movement.
PlayStreet, 78th Street bet. Northern Blvd & 34th Ave. Jackson Heights, Queens