From Newark to Baghdad: Privatization, Cutbacks &
the Economics of War
Over the past 50 years a small group of economists, politicians and think tanks have been advancing an agenda of "neo-liberal" economic policies--privatization, slashed social spending and free trade--across the globe and in the United States. This workshop will explore how "neo-liberal" policies and economic globalization are incompatible with democracy and dependent on war and violence - both at home and abroad. We will look at ways we can fight these policies locally and work to create a global community of peace, human rights, fair trade and democracy.
Facilitator: Mauro Camporeale, Bergen Peace and Justice Coalition.
Panelists:
Carol Gay, Chairperson, NJ Labor Against the War (NJLAW) and EVP, NJ Industrial Union Council.
Arun Gupta, investigative journalist who writes frequently for Z Magazine, Left Turn and the Indypendent newspaper in New York, where he is also an editor.
Tom Gogan, organizer, US Labor Against the War.
Joetta Rogers, Hurricane Katrina survivor, and delegate to the upcoming National Katrina Survivors' Assembly.
Larry Holmes, Troops Out Now Coalition.
Wilhomenia Holder, People's Organization for Progress