Vol. 71/No. 44      November 26, 2007

Militant/Nick Gruenberg

Young Socialist Wesley Lewis speaking November 10 at public meeting for ‘Militant’ Fund in Carrollton, Georgia.

Pledges for the campaign remain $725 short of the international goal, so supporters in every area need to discuss how they can surpass their local quotas. Areas that are ahead of schedule should consider raising their targets.

Militant supporters raised $900 at a November 10 fund event in Carrollton, Georgia, reports Susan Lamont. It was the first Militant Labor Forum in this area in west Georgia, attended by 30 people.

The speakers were Ellie Garcia, a worker at a nearby sewing plant; Wesley Lewis, a Young Socialist in Atlanta; and Rey Ruiz, a warehouse worker originally from Honduras.

Ruiz, one of the top Militant subscription-sellers in the area, told the audience, “The Militant is not funded by the ruling class—it is funded by us, the working people. That’s why it’s important to support the fund and distribute the paper, so it reaches the furthest corners of the country. Because wherever it reaches, it educates working people.”

During the discussion period, Ilsa Hernández, who owns a small restaurant and store and has lived in the United States for 16 years, described how for weeks immigration cops have come through the area, claiming to be looking for criminals. “They don’t even find one, but they’re arresting thousands of people,” Hernández said. She asked to have a small bundle of Militants dropped off at her restaurant every week for her customers.

In San Diego, Militant supporters raised $730 in contributions and another $100 in pledges at a house meeting, reports Wendy Lyons. Contributors there heard a report on the political work of the Socialist Workers Party in the area and plans for distribution of the Militant.

To make a contribution, contact local distributors listed on page 8 or send checks payable to the Militant at the address listed on page 2.

Click here to see the fund drive chart