**Please forward Widely**

Upping The Anti: A Journal of Theory and Action is looking for new editors and advisory board members.

Position descriptions and application procedures are included below.

Published twice a year, Upping the Anti is dedicated to publishing radical theory and analysis about struggles against capitalism, imperialism, and all forms of oppression. We publish theoretical and critical articles, interviews, and roundtables. Upping the Anti also publishes book reviews where activists assess new writing on and about the Left. Back issues can be read at http://uppingtheanti.org

If you have any questions, please contact us at uppingtheanti@gmail.com

Applications are due November 30, 2008

In solidarity and struggle,
The Upping The Anti Editorial Committee

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CALL OUT FOR ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

We are currently seeking new advisory board members.

The Upping The Anti advisory board is an exciting body that brings together a network of committed radicals across North America. As a member of the advisory board, you will help to shape the content of Upping the Anti by participating in story meetings and reviewing and editing submissions. You will develop and discuss ideas, gain writing and publishing skills, and produce a publication aimed at strengthening our movements.
In addition to assisting in the production, distribution, and promotion of Upping The Anti, advisory board members collectively participate in one or more of the Promotions, Finance and Administration, or Website committees. Average advisory board workload is approximately 1-2 hours a week.

If you are interested, please send a one-page statement of interest by November 30, 2008 to uppingtheanti@gmail.com.

Your statement should describe
* your political interests and past political activity
* your reasons for wanting to be a member of the Upping the Anti advisory board.
The editors of Upping the Anti believe that there is an important connection between lived experience and political analysis. With this in mind, we encourage potential advisory board members to explain how their political perspectives have been shaped by their experiences of fighting against oppression.
Please note that there is no financial compensation for participation in the UTA advisory board.
For more information about Upping the Anti, visit http://uppingtheanti.org.

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CALL OUT FOR EDITORIAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

We are currently looking for new editors to join our Toronto-based editorial committee. On average, the workload for Editorial Committee
members is about 6-8 hours a week including meetings. This workload increases during production and slows down at the end of the
production cycle.

Editorial Committee Responsibilities Include
• Soliciting and writing content
• Conducting interviews
• Participating in production and design
• Liaising with the journal's Advisory Board
• Organizing fundraising and subscription drives
• Building distribution and promotion networks.
Succesful Candidates Shall Have The Following Preferred Qualifications
• Awareness of and connection to radical movements both in Canada and
internationally
• A commitment to anti-oppressive group process as well as collective
political and skills development
• Strong writing, editing, and production skills
• An ability to attend face-to-face meetings in Toronto once a week

The editors of Upping the Anti believe that there is an important
connection between lived experience and political analysis. With this
in mind, we encourage potential editorial committee members to explain
how their political perspectives have been shaped by their experiences
of fighting against oppression.

If you are interested in joining our editorial committee, please
submit a resume, a writing sample, and a one-page statement of
interest by November 30, 2008.

Applications can be sent to uppingtheanti@gmail.com

We will contact potential committee members for a brief interview.
Please note that there is no financial compensation for participation
in the UTA editorial committee.