Learn how the economy works and gain tools to make your activism more effective. July 12-17, 2009 at the World Fellowship Center, Conway, N.H. CPE’s Summer Institute CPE’s Summer Institute is a week-long intensive training in economics for activists, educators, and anyone who wants a better understanding of economics. We focus on how economic systems impact our lives and work every day. Our trainings are highly participatory and build on the knowledge and experience of our participants. No background in economics is required. Academic credit is available.

Creating images and word phrases t bring political issues into piblic spaces. We'll talk about issues that affect us and issues of justice and how to present them visually. We'll look at examples of existing public posters. We will create our own posters, take them out and put them up! Facilitaroes: Katherine Mallory and Denise Baudet, Amherst artists To sign up for a class, send an email to radicalorganizingconference@gmail.com. Tusday, July 14 from 6:30 pm - 8 pm at City Life / Vida Urbana If you have questions about the workshop, call or email the appropriate contact person listed above. Classes will fill quickly and space is limited. For more information, contact City Life/Vida Urbana at 617.524.3541, or by email at organize@clvu.org.

Historic movements have arisen in the United States in response to oppression based on class and race. What is the basis of these oppressions? How have these movements united; how and why have they been divided? We will discuss these issues using a few readings, group interactions, and reflections of participants.