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** Upcoming Events
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7/31/19
** Reminders
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National Convention - This Weekend!
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The DSA National Convention will take place this weekend in Atlanta, GA on August 2nd - 4th. Sac DSA is sending 13 delegates to the Convention - let's all wish them good luck and safe travels!
NOTE: One of our elected delegates, Bryce, unfortunately had to drop out due to another commitment. Bryce's place will be taken by the first alternate, Laura.
** Karaoke & Dance Party!
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$5 Cover, no one turned away for lack of funds
Prizes for the best singer!
Date: Wednesday, July 31st, 7:00-10:00pm
Location: Cafe Colonial, 3520 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95820 ([link removed])
RSVP On Facebook ([link removed])
** Green New Deal Town Hall Planning Meeting
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At the July General Membership Meetinng, Sac DSA committed to cosponsoring the Green New Deal Townhall in South Sacramento in Fall 2019 in collaboration with Sac Climate Coalition, 350 Sacramento, Sierra Club, & GreenTech.
Come join the first planning session for the Town Hall next Friday!
Date: Friday, August 2nd, 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Green Tech, 4625 44th St, Sacramento, CA 95820 ([link removed])
** Beer & Roses Leftist Happy Hour
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Come hang out with other local leftists and labor activists to drink beer, eat fries, and talk about politics, activism, local issues, and bad bosses. Drop in whenever, and have some fun with your comrades!
This event is recurring and takes place every first Friday!
Date: Friday, August 2nd, 7:00-11:30pm
Location: Streets Pub and Grub, 1804 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814 ([link removed])
RSVP On Facebook ([link removed])
** Ecosocialism Working Group Meeting
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Come join the Ecosocialism Working Group to discuss how we can build power against fossil fuel interests and support Green New Deal legislation.
Date: Saturday, August 3rd, 3:00-4:30pm
Location: Shine Cafe, 1400 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814 ([link removed])
** Foothills Organizing Committee Meeting
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If you live in the Sierra Foothills/Gold Country and want to build a DSA chapter in your area, come to this meeting to find out how!
Date: Wednesday, August 7th, 7:00-8:30pm
Location: 356 Elm Ave, Auburn, CA 95603 ([link removed])
** Racial Solidarity Committee Meeting
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We need your help to drive the direction of the committee going forward! Bring your productive criticisms, ideas, and thoughts about how we can fight racism and capitalism in Sacramento!
Date: Wednesday, August 7th, 7:00-8:30pm
Location: ACCE, 4433 Florin Rd, #880, Sacramento, CA, 95823 ([link removed])
** People's Assembly For Medicare For All
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The US healthcare system is utterly inhumane. It covers less, provides lower quality care, and costs more than any other developed nation's health care system. Meanwhile, insurance and drug companies continue to make record profits at our expense. It's time we move to make healthcare a right in this country and pass Medicare For All.
Activists from all over the country are coming together during the August recess to hold People's Assemblies on Medicare For All, to demand our members of Congress cosponsor HR 1384, the Medicare For All Act of 2019.
Date: Wednesday, August 7th, 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Sierra 2 Center, Garden Room, 2791 24th St, Sacramento, CA 95818 ([link removed])
** Feminist Working Group Meeting
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Join the Feminist Working Group as we discuss the goals of the group and plan out potential future events!
Date: Thursday, August 8th, 7:00-8:30pm
Location: McKinley Park, 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816 ([link removed])
RSVP On Facebook ([link removed])
** Finance Committee Meeting
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Come to the Finance Committee to discuss the current state of the chapter's finances and help plan fundraisers for the future!
Date: Saturday, August 10th, 2:00-3:30pm
Location: Shine Cafe, 1400 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814 ([link removed])
** Research Committee Meeting
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Are you interested in policy analysis and in-depth research? Join the Research Committee.
The committee is currently gathering intel on private prisons, property managers and developers. All of these projects are seeking volunteers.
Help this committee research our political climate and recommend action items within DSA Sacramento.
Date: Saturday, August 10th, 3:30-5:00pm
Location: Shine Cafe, 1400 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814 ([link removed])
** Las Sandinistas Film Screening
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This feature documentary film tells the disappearing story of the women who fought in Nicaragua's Sandinista Revolution and their continuing struggle for justice.
Date: Saturday, August 10th, 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864 ([link removed])
RSVP On Facebook ([link removed])
** Labor Committee Meeting
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Want to learn about and get support in building power in your workplace to make real change for you and your co-workers? Join the Labor Committee at our next meeting.
Date: Sunday, August 11th, 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: Shine Cafe, 1400 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814 ([link removed])
** Socialist Feminist Reading Group
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Come to the Socialist Feminist Reading Group to read and discuss writing pieces focused on the theory and practice of socialist feminism!
Date: Sunday, August 11th, 3:30-5:30pm
Location: Lavender Library, 1414 21st St, Sacramento, CA 95811 ([link removed])
** Save the Date: Socialist Night School!
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In September, the Socialist Education Committee will be holding a Night School for all to learn more about socialism! Dates are as planned:
Labor Module: Tuesday, September 3rd from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Sierra 2 Center, Rm. 9. Class will be taught by Phillip K.
Civics and Praxis Module: Tuesday, September 10th at the Sierra 2 Center from 6:30-8:30 pm, Rm. 11. Class will be taught by James Jackson Jr.
Race and Class Module: Tuesday, September 17th at the Sierra 2 Center from 6:30-8:30 pm, Rm. 11. Class will be taught by Alyssa D.
Imperialism Module: Tuesday, September 24th at the Sierra 2 Center, 6:30-8:30 pm Rm. 11. Class will be taught by Jesse D.
** Other Dates To Remember
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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Meeting
DATE: Every Tuesday, 9:30am
LOCATION: County Administration Center, 700 H Street, Room 1450, Sacramento, CA 95814
FOR MORE INFO: Archived action summaries and video can be found here. ([link removed])
Sacramento City Council Meeting
DATE: Every Tuesday, 4:30pm
LOCATION: City Hall Council Chamber, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
FOR MORE INFO: Archived meeting minutes and video can be found here. ([link removed])
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