ABOUT SDS

Students for a Democratic Society is an organization of progressive young people. We seek to create a community of educational and political concern; one bringing together liberals and radicals, activists and scholars, students and workers. We maintain a vision of a democratic society, where at all levels people have control of the decisions and resources that affect their lives. UMN SDS is a multi-issue organization, though our current emphasis is on educating, organizing and mobilizing a strong grassroots movement to end the Iraq war.

Why should I join?

• Belong to a national movement for global justice and ecological sustainability
• Learn about the issues
• Acquire grassroots organizing skills

SDS's principle activities, events, or programs

We organize grassroots campaigns, protests, cultural activities, educational events and a variety of empowerment/self-help circles.

How SDS's work benefits the University community

We work to increase political awareness, build mass social movements, win progressive campaigns on and around campus, and address the immediate needs of students to make a difference in their everyday lives.

How SDS fits into campus

We educate the student body about our political issues while intentionally participating in a progressive culture on campus. In the process, we are aiming to organize a diverse social movement that will have the power to influence local and national political-economic structures.

How to get involved with SDS

We honor a wide range of involvement in our organization. Students can attend weekly organizing meetings every Tuesday at 4:30pm in Coffman 301 - except our first meeting of the semester, which is in Coffman 325. You can also attend our events and volunteer your time, energy and skills. To learn more about SDS and see how you can fit in, contact us at umnsds@gmail.com.