FAQ’s

What is the US Social Forum?

The USSF  is a convergence of social movements and organizations from the across the US, coming together in an effort to share local experiences and ideas in the context of a national and interational conversation about the future of our country and society.  Find out more about it here.

What is the Allied Media Conference?

The AMC is a space for organizations, activists, and indepenent media advocacy groups to come together in a conversation about strengthing indepenent media through skillsharing, collective projects, and networking.  Find out more about it here.

Who is organizing the Cascadia Freedom Caravan?

A coalition of community activists from Portland and Olympia are organizing the Caravan.  Sponsoring organizations include:  NAAME (Northwest Alliance of Alternative Media and Education, The Portland Alliance, PCASC (Portland Central America Solidarity Committee), The B Media Collective, Media Island, NW Student Coalition, LASO (Latin America Solidarity Organization, PSU Students for Unity.

What’s going on in Portland?

So far, a number of events have been planned to prepare for the conference, from the PMA Meeting on May 8, to the Grassroots Media Convergence at PSU to discuss local strategy around media work b before attending the AMC, to a series of movie nights and fundraiser to mingle with people interested in the conferences.  Check out the Cascadia Calender to see all the events going on to fundraise for the event.

When is the Caravan leaving?

The bus will be leaving on June 13th and will be returning on June 30th.  We will be leaving in time to make it to the Allied Media Conference and the US Social Forum. More details on the bus route are forthcoming.

Where will we stay in Detroit?

We have two floors of a house in Detroit that is right next to the University and close to downtown. It has 6 bedrooms, two kitchens, two baths, a dining room and a living room. It costs $75 for the whole 10 days water and power included. It will be floor space so bring sleeping bags and mats.

How is this being paid for?

It will cost approximately $300/person for transportation to and from the event.  Participants will be asked to cover their part of the event through individual donations, personal fundraising, or by their participation in collective fundraising done by the group.