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From this hour I ordain myself loos'd of limits and 
\quad imaginary lines
Going where I list, my own master total and absolute,
Listening to others, considering well what they say,
Pausing, searching, receiving, contemplating,
Gently, but with undeniable will, divesting myself 
\quad of the holds that would hold me.
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\line{\hfill -- Walt Whitman}
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Welcome to Without Borders Anarchist Conference and Festival '89! ¨
This is the fourth such North American conference in as many¨
years. In July of 1986 some anarchists in Chicago called a¨
national conference to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the¨
Haymarket Affair. Over 300 people came together for three days to¨
explore anarchist ideas, history and practice with the goal of¨
establishing an on going network of North American anarchists. ¨
The gathering was so successful in creating personal and¨
political connections between those attending that they have¨
become yearly events with conferences in Minneapolis in 1987 and¨
Toronto in 1988. As the number of folks attending has grown (over¨
900 in Toronto), the work and play of weaving a North American¨
network/movement has continued.

The title of this years meeting, ``Without Borders Anarchist¨
Conference and Festival 89'' reflects the desire of many¨
attending last year's gathering that we begin to reach out to¨
anarchists around the world. It also expresses our commitment to¨
struggle against all forms of ``borders'' that keep us from¨
living as free, spontaneous and empowered people in harmony with¨
each other and the earth. The conference is a context for serious¨
discussion and organizing around ideas and issues of importance¨
to the anarchist community. The festival highlights and¨
celebrates the vitality of contemporary anarchism as embodied in¨
the works of poets, musicians, artists and performers whose art¨
draws on and expresses the spirit and vision of anarchism. 

Anarchists in the Bay Area began meeting last August to work out¨
the logistics and explore our visions for the Con/Fest. ¨
Philadelphia comrades hosted a national planning meeting in¨
January. At that meeting, consensus was reached that two days of¨
the conference would be devoted to workshops dealing with the¨
issues of racism and sexism. One day would be set aside for the¨
networks to meet. Please see the schedule for these days. 

Many people have spent countless hours to make this gathering a¨
reality. Putting on one of these events is a full time job (yech)¨
for 20 people. A heartfelt thanks to all who have made Without¨
Borders Con/Fest happen.

Anarchism, the belief and practice that people are capable of¨
directing and living their lives without the imposition of¨
external authority, is one of the greatest visions of humanity. ¨
With its emphasis on people acting responsibly; practicing¨
individual and collective direct action; fighting injustice; and¨
creating a freer society, it shines the brightest light in the¨
tunnel of contemporary daily life, which constantly threatens to¨
entomb the world.

vive l'anarchie!

\line{\hfil -- Without Borders}

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\centerline{\hl Donations to the Con/Fest}
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Without Borders has cost approximately \$15,000 to put on. Figure¨
that to be about \$20 per person and please donate accordingly. ¨
If you can afford to, give more to help cover those who don't¨
have the \$20.

Thanks to all who have sent in donations over the past year. By¨
the end of the gathering we plan to have as complete an¨
accounting as possible of all funds received and spent. The¨
disbursement of any remaining funds will be decided at a meeting¨
on the last day of the Con/Fest.

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\centerline{\hl The Daily Newsletter}
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There's going to be a newsletter, hopefully generated before the¨
start of each day, that will cover last minute changes, additions¨
and general info on the gathering. In addition, it will carry¨
article, discussions, arguments and visions, written by you, the¨
con/fest participants. We need your help, skills and input; ask¨
at the registration table.

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\centerline{\hl This Conference and the Media}
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The final Without Borders general planning meeting consensed,¨
reiterating previous decisions, that commercial mass-media (TV,¨
radio, print, etc.) would not be allowed to use or bring¨
recording devices of any kind into the building(s) in which the¨
conference is to be held. 

In addition, ``friendly'' media (to be determined on a 
case-by-case basis) is also asked not to use recording devices¨
without making their presence known at the morning assembly, as¨
well as in the workshops themselves.

There will be leaflets available to the general public that will¨
give basic information about the conference; these will also¨
serve a ``media-kit''.

In general, be considerate of others if you plan to record any¨
sessions or general goings-on at the conference; ask people if¨
they mind being taped or photographed, and so on. 

Many people will be taping and recording their sessions for later¨
use; if you have a problem with this you might want to make¨
arrangements not to be there (or to get a copy of the tape for¨
yourself!)

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\centerline{\hl Fashion Advice for}
\centerline{\hl Your Visit to San Francisco}

No matter how warm, beautiful and sunny it may be when you get up¨
in the morning (or afternoon) remember, DON'T GO OUT WITHOUT A¨
JACKET! Puss print is fine as long as it's fake. Sweaters,¨
however, just won't cut it. San Francisco is notorious for many¨
things, especially sudden shifts in the weather. One minute you¨
can be basking in the hot sun, the next drowning in fog with 50¨
degree temperatures. If you don't heed this sensible fashion¨
advice, don't say we didn't warn you.

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\line{\hfil -- The Fashion Committee}

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