| From | East Bay DSA <[email protected]> |
| Subject | Newsletter: A socialist movement for the long haul |
| Date | February 13, 2020 7:08 PM |
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Solidarity is not a matter of sentiment but a fact, cold and impassive as the granite foundations of a skyscraper. If the basic elements, identity of interest, clarity of vision, honesty of intent, and oneness of purpose, or any of these is lacking, all sentimental pleas for solidarity, and all other efforts to achieve it will be barren of results.
-- Eugene Debs
Comrades,
By the measure that matters most, Bernie won ([link removed]) Iowa ([link removed]) . But we all watched slack-jawed as Pete Buttigieg claimed victory on a disputed ([link removed]) and arcane technicality ([link removed]) , and cable news gladly let him have it. When Pete got a post-Iowa bump in the polls, we started biting our fingernails — but thousands of Bernie volunteers canvassed, phonebanked, and donated, and in the end Bernie won New Hampshire.
That's right, Bernie won! Say it out loud. It's good practice: this won't be the last time.
Across the country, DSA has been working hard to get Bernie elected. But as a socialist organization, our goal isn't to simply put Bernie Sanders in the White House. It's also to expose people to explicitly socialist ideas, to raise the consciousness of the working class, and to build a democratic institution that will remain vibrant after the campaign is over, whatever the outcome.
Being involved with our DSA for Bernie campaign is a way to ensure both that Bernie wins California on Super Tuesday and that the socialist movement continues to grow in size and strength. We’re down to the wire: if you haven't yet, now's the time to come to a canvass or phonebank (see below for details). And if you're already involved in the DSA for Bernie campaign, be sure to come to one of our other events. Join us in building the socialist movement for the long haul.
Featured Events
If you're ready to build a socialist movement for the long haul, here's a list of upcoming events. RSVP to keep updated. You can also keep track on our Events page ([link removed]) .
** CANVASSES FOR BERNIE
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Let’s spread the word about Bernie Sanders and Democratic Socialism in the East Bay. All are welcome and no experience is necessary. Click the links below for more details; most events require you to RSVP for the exact address of our meeting place.
And for our weekend canvass this weekend, we'll be canvassing with Oakland Education Association teachers!
** KNOCK DOORS WITH OAKLAND EDUCATORS AND EAST BAY DSA
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Saturday, February 15 | Noon–5 p.m.
Join the Oakland Education Association and East Bay DSA in East Oakland this Saturday to talk to neighbors about Bernie Sanders and his plans to reinvest in public education, guarantee free public colleges and trade-school for all, and cancel all student debt.
Bernie is the candidate for public education and has been endorsed by the Oakland Education Association, the United Teachers of Richmond, United Teachers of Los Angeles, and more!
Ballots have dropped in California! The time is now. Feel free to bring family, friends, and coworkers. No experience necessary—we will provide training and pair you up with an experienced canvasser. Childcare available.
RSVP ([link removed])
** TODAY! FEBRUARY 13 NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASSES
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Choose a canvass tonight:
4–7 p.m. Crowd Canvass at Fruitvale BART
Fruitvale BART, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
5–7 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Laurel District, Oakland
RSVP for address info
RSVP ([link removed])
** SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 CANVASSES
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Canvass in Oakland, Alameda, or Fremont:
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Crowd Canvass at Fairyland, Oakland
699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Alameda
Near Santa Clara Avenue and Broadway, Alameda
RSVP ([link removed])
Noon–2 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Fremont
Near Kelly St and Spady St, Fremont
RSVP ([link removed])
** SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASS
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Canvass in East Oakland
9–11 a.m. Crowd Canvass at Swap Meet Market (inglés/español)
5401 Coliseum Way, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
** TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASS
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Canvass at Fruitvale Station:
6–8 p.m. BART Canvass at Fruitvale Station (inglés/español)
3401 E. 12th St, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
** WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASSES
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Canvass in South Berkeley or at Downtown Berkeley BART station
5:30–7:30 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in South Berkeley
Near Sacramento and Carleton, Berkeley
RSVP ([link removed])
6–8 p.m. BART Canvass at Downtown Berkeley Station
Downtown Berkeley BART, 2160 Shattuck Avenue
RSVP ([link removed])
** THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASSES
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Canvass door to door or crowd canvass in Berkeley or Oakland:
4–7 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in South Berkeley
Near Bancroft Way and San Pablo Avenue
RSVP ([link removed])
5–7 p.m. Crowd Canvass at MacArthur BART
555 40th Street, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
5–7 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Laurel District, Oakland
RSVP for address info
RSVP ([link removed])
5:30–8:30 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Oak Park, Oakland
Near Kempton Way and Fairmount Avenue, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
6–8 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in North Oakland
Near Market Street and Adeline Street, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
** FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
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Canvass at Ashby BART
5–7 p.m. Crowd Canvass at Ashby BART
3100 Adeline Street, Berkeley
RSVP ([link removed])
** SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
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Canvass in Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda, or Fremont
9–11 a.m. Crowd Canvass at Downtown Berkeley Farmer’s Market
2160 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
RSVP ([link removed])
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Cleveland Heights, Oakland
Woody's Café, 1841 Park Blvd, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Alameda
The Local, 1333 Park St, Alameda
RSVP ([link removed])
Noon–2 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Fremont
Near Kelly St and Spady St, Fremont
RSVP ([link removed])
** SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23
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Canvass in Berkeley or Oakland
9–11 a.m. Spanish Crowd Canvass at Swap Meet Market
5401 Coliseum Way, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Southwest Berkeley
San Pablo Park, 2800 Park St, Berkeley
RSVP ([link removed])
1–3 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Fruitvale
Carmen Flores Rec Center, 1637 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
** MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24
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Canvass in Oakland or Berkeley
5–7 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Spanish
Near Coliseum Station 7200 San Leandro St, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
6:30–8 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Central Berkeley
Cafe Strada, 2300 College Ave, Berkeley
RSVP ([link removed])
** TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
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Canvass in Oakland
6–8 p.m. Spanish BART Canvass at Fruitvale Station
3401 E 12th St, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
** THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
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Canvass in Berkeley or Oakland
4–7 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Southwest Berkeley
Near Bancroft Way and San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
RSVP ([link removed])
5–7 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Laurel District, Oakland
RSVP for address info
RSVP ([link removed])
** MORE UPCOMING NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASSES
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There are many more neighborhood canvasses coming up from now until the primary on March 3 that you can find on the East Bay DSA events calendar
See the Events calendar ([link removed])
** HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS V-DAY PROTEST
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Friday, February 14 | 5–8 p.m.
Meet at West Oakland BART, 1451 7th St, Oakland ♿️
If the housing crisis is breaking your heart, this Valentine's Day make a date to support your Oakland neighbors in dumping one of the Bay Area's greediest real estate speculators! Come out to SF with EBDSA's Social Housing Committee and ACCE in solidarity with a new Oakland tenants union as we fight unjust rent increases by our billion dollar corporate landlord! This very special action will lift up the voices and stories of working class, long time tenants experiencing the worst impacts from gentrification and out of control real estate speculation.
We will be meeting up at 5 p.m. at West Oakland BART Station to head over to SF together. If you can't make it until later, email [email protected] for full location details.
This will be a kid-friendly, disability accessible action!
RSVP ([link removed])
** BERNIE IS FOR LOVERS PARTY AND FUNDRAISER
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Saturday, February 15 | 8 p.m.–midnight
Classic Cars West, 411 26th St, Oakland ♿️
Love. Sex. Socialism. All good stuff. Under a Bernie Sanders administration, there's more of all three to go around.
Why is Bernie for lovers? He's fighting for:
💊 Free, safe birth control, abortions, and gender affirmation surgery
💔 Universal mental health services to heal your trauma and heartache
💃 Working conditions that mean more free time to chill, dance, date, and love
🏡 Universal housing and rent control for you, your boo, and babies if you want 'em
🌍 A Green New Deal and an end to the forever wars, to protect lovers everywhere
The haters in power say this can’t be done. Let’s prove them wrong!
Join us for our Valentine’s Day dance party and fundrager — that’s right, a fundraiser and a rager! We’ll raffle off 🔥attractive prizes🔥 to raise the cash we need to take back the world for love. Invite your Valentine, your crush, your friends, and your union comrades — this one’s going to be big! And WEAR RED, in the name of love and revolution, to make the night extra festive!
This venue is wheelchair-accessible, and is a 10 minute walk from 19th Street BART.
RSVP ([link removed])
** STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
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Sunday, February 16 | 2–5 p.m.
RSVP for address
See how your elected leadership works as we deliberate on current chapter issues. This meeting is open to all DSA members to observe the proceedings. Please RSVP for the address.
RSVP ([link removed])
** RACIAL SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING
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Monday, February 17 | 7–9 p.m.
contact [email protected] for location information
Join the Racial Solidarity Committee for our monthly meeting!
The Racial Solidarity Committee (RSC) is dedicated to fighting for the rights of BIPOC communities here in the Bay Area as well as around the world. We are committed to building a multiracial democratic socialist organization that reflects the diversity of the Bay Area working class. Our work ranges from immigration justice and open borders to workers' rights and access to fully-funded public education. In our general meetings, we hold political discussions and report on upcoming RSC campaigns and events. Join us and become a part of the fight for Racial Solidarity!
Racial Solidarity Committee is open to all, and we especially welcome self-identified BIPOC folx. BIPOC facilitators take progressive stack, and we maintain community agreements.
Location and accessibility details may vary.
RSVP ([link removed])
** YESTERDAY'S MAN: THE CASE AGAINST JOE BIDEN
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Monday, February 17 | 7–9 p.m.
B4bel4b Gallery 184 10th St, Oakland ♿️
Join East Bay DSA and Jacobin magazine for a discussion on how the Democratic establishment triangulated themselves into defeat. Featuring Branko Marcetic and Meagan Day.
As Super Tuesday looms, join us for a timely discussion on the forgotten history of Joe Biden, one of the United States’ longest-serving politicians, and one of its least scrutinized.
Over nearly fifty years in politics, the man called “Middle-Class Joe” served as a key architect of the Democratic Party’s rightward turn, ushering in the end of the liberal New Deal order and assisting the political takeover of the radical right.
More about the speakers at the link below.
RSVP ([link removed])
** TEAM BERNIE: NEVADA DEBATE WATCH PARTY
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Wednesday, February 19 | 6–9 p.m.
7th West, 1255 7th St, Oakland ♿️
It's T-minus 13 days till the California primary and things are getting real.
Want to see the contenders for the Democratic nominee square off over who gets to defeat Trump? Want to skip the pundits and see what they have to say for themselves? Or do you just want to watch Bernie do his thing and meet some like-minded new folks?
Join us to watch the Democratic debate! Grab a beer, get some snacks and watch it all go down. Then learn how you can go from being a political spectator to becoming part of the political revolution! We’ll have t-shirts and buttons on sale too.
The event is free and everyone’s welcome — 7th West is all ages until 9 p.m.
7th West is ADA accessible and has luscious drinks and foods.
We can provide on-site childwatch if you want to bring the kids; please contact us at least 2 days beforehand if you do.
Bring your friends! Your co-workers! The neighbor who complimented your Bernie bumper sticker!
Accessibility Information: Venue is on ground floor and there is a ramp that leads into the patio. Venue has an ADA bathroom.
RSVP ([link removed])
** WEEKLY BERNIE PHONEBANK & DATA ENTRY PARTY
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Wednesday, February 19 | 6–8 p.m.
East Bay DSA Office, 3832 Market St, Oakland
From January through the California primaries, East Bay DSA for Bernie will be making calls to get out the vote for Bernie and recruit to events, entering data from canvasses and textbanking to build a democratic socialist movement for Bernie Sanders. Come out and pitch in to help create a movement!
No experience necessary - making calls is easy, and we will train you before you start. This is a great event for anyone brand new to political events or campaigns, if you've never knocked doors before, or if you're a seasoned organizer! Snacks will be provided, child care provided upon request. Bring your phone and a laptop or tablet if you have one to make calls or enter data.
Street parking is available.
RSVP ([link removed])
** SCREENING: THE FIRST RAINBOW COALITION
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Thursday, February 20 | 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy St, San Francisco
America thinks they know about the Black Panthers. But just wait until they hear about the Rainbow Coalition.
The Rainbow Coalition was a broad coalition of diverse, freedom struggle organizations, from the Black Panthers and Young Lords to working class white groups like the Young Patriots. Standing in solidarity in their class struggle against economic and racial injustice, the group both challenged—and changed—the face of 1960s politics in Chicago, one of the most segregated cities in postwar America. Collectively confronting issues such as police brutality and substandard housing, the Rainbow Coalition is a little-known yet historically significant political group that paved the way for future generations of activists.
Told through rare archival footage and interviews with former Coalition members, filmmaker Ray Santisteban’s The First Rainbow Coalition took more than a decade to complete, and depicts the story of a powerful, multiracial movement and the enduring legacy it left behind. Although short-lived, it had an outsized impact: breaking down barriers between communities, the movement created a permanent shift in Chicago politics and an organizing model for upcoming activists and politicians across the nation.
On February 20, 2020, the Tenderloin Museum will host a limited screening of veteran filmmaker Ray Santisteban's documentary film, The First Rainbow Coalition, as well as a director panel with original Rainbow Coalition members. More info about the director and panelists at the RSVP link below!
A donation-based event, attendees will also have the opportunity to contribute funds to the Fred Hampton house in Chicago, which is facing foreclosure.
Proudly in partnership with DSA-SF's AfroSocialists and Socialists of Color Caucus, Left Eye Cinema, and City College of San Francisco's Labor and Community Studies Department.
RSVP ([link removed])
** LABOR NOTES DANCE PARTY AND FUNDRAISER
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Saturday, February 22 | 7 p.m.–midnight
Omni Commons, 4799 Shattuck Ave, Oakland ♿️
Dance, eat, drink, and meet local labor activists at the Bay Area Labor Notes Conference Fundraiser ([link removed]) and Dance Party at the Omni Commons in North Oakland on Saturday night, February 22, from 7 to midnight. Featuring local artist DJ Kream ([link removed]) from 8:30–11:30 p.m. All proceeds will help workers attend the international Labor Notes Conference this April in Chicago.
What is the Labor Notes Conference? It’s a unique gathering of thousands of rank-and-file union members, local leaders, and activists who are putting the movement back in the labor movement. It is an increasingly important space for labor activists to attend skill-building workshops and meet to share effective strategies that can win gains and amplify the voice of workers.
A small donation at the door of $5–$35 covers food, music, camaraderie, and stories about the Bay Area labor movement from local labor activists. Cash bar available, Venmo also accepted. Nobody turned away for lack of funds. All ages.
Your support will help to (re)build a fighting, democratic labor movement across the U.S. and around the world!
Labor Notes still needs volunteers for the event! Please sign up here to help ([link removed]) .
If you want to attend the Conference in April, but are worried about the costs, please apply for scholarship funds here ([link removed]) .
Accessibility: The Omni Commons ballroom is wheelchair-accessible via a lift and has wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and we provide child supervision and wireless microphones with runners. It is also accessible by BART (1/2 mile walk from MacArthur Station) and by AC Transit bus lines 18, 88, and 12. See more information on Omni accessibility here.
RSVP ([link removed])
Upcoming Events
** TEAM BERNIE: SOUTH CAROLINA DEBATE WATCH PARTY
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Thursday, February 25 | 6–9 p.m.
7th West, 1255 7th Street, Oakland
With only ONE WEEK to go until the California primary, things are getting real!
We'll be back at 7th West—see event description for the Feb. 19 debate watch party.
RSVP ([link removed])
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WEEKLY BERNIE PHONEBANK & DATA ENTRY PARTY
Wednesday, February 26 | 6–8 p.m.
East Bay DSA Office, 3832 Market St, Oakland
This is happening again! It is happening weekly! (See event description for February 19.)
Come out and pitch in to help create a movement!
RSVP ([link removed])
** WEEKLY BERNIE PHONEBANK & DATA ENTRY WRAP UP PARTY
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Wednesday, March 4 | 6–8 p.m.
East Bay DSA Office, 3832 Market St, Oakland
This will be the last phonebank for EBDSA's California Bernie campaign—help us wrap up all of the great work we did by making phone calls to the people we met over the last week of the campaign!
RSVP ([link removed])
** RED STATE REVOLT READING GROUP
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Monday, March 9 | 7–9 p.m.
East Bay Community Space, 507 55th St, Oakland ♿️
The largest strike wave in the US in decades has been occurring for the last two years, and it is not over! Teachers and other public education workers have responded to austerity politics, poor working conditions, low pay, and the erosion of opportunity for their students with a newfound militancy. From West Virginia to Oakland and Los Angeles, this is a national phenomenon. What are its roots? Who are its leaders? What does it mean for the future of public education? For organized labor?
These are the topics explored by Eric Blanc's Red State Revolt: The Teachers' Strikes and Working Class Politics (Verso Press, 2019).
Come to the reading group launch on March 9 where we will:
* Hear Oakland teachers reflect on their experiences in the OEA strike of last spring
* See a presentation on the history of California education unionism from Fred Glass
* Organize ourselves into groups with a discussion leader for the next ten weeks
Who should join? Educators, labor activists, parents, Easy Bay DSA members, and anyone else interested in learning more about the power of working class solidarity. We will meet every other week for ten weeks (five sessions).
Red State Revolt is the second book chosen in a series of Labor Reading Groups sponsored by the East Bay DSA Labor Committee. Copies of the book will be available for a suggested donation at the March 9 event (NOTAFLOF).
To RSVP in advance, go here ([link removed]) . For more information, contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Accessibility: Entrance and bathroom are wheelchair-accessible.
RSVP ([link removed])
Not a Member Yet? Let's Fix That.
DSA now has 60,000 members nationally, and we're still growing. There's never been a better time to get involved than right now! Join our national organization by clicking below and become an official socialist organizer.
Join DSA ([link removed])
Terrell works in a nursing facility, so he knows what’s at stake in this election: we need Medicare for All to guarantee the care that people deserve. Join a canvass, learn from your neighbors, and build this movement!
Caucus Corner
Our caucuses organize events too! Check out the Caucus Corner of our website ([link removed]) to learn more about the activities of East Bay DSA caucuses and how to participate.
Announcements
CODE FOR SOCIALISM: JOIN THE EBDSA TECH WORKING GROUP!
We're creating a socialist tech working group to support our organizing, and develop tools to challenge the capitalist class! Help us build and maintain our chapter technical projects, including eastbaydsa.org ([link removed]) , eastbaymajority.com ([link removed]) , and more!
Join our ranks! ([link removed])
The current, financialized form of capitalism is systematically consuming our capacities to sustain social bonds, like a tiger that eats its own tail. The result is a "crisis of care" that is every bit as serious and systemic as the current ecological crisis, with which it is, in any case, intertwined.
Nancy Fraser
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Comrades,
By the measure that matters most, Bernie won ([link removed]) Iowa ([link removed]) . But we all watched slack-jawed as Pete Buttigieg claimed victory on a disputed ([link removed]) and arcane technicality ([link removed]) , and cable news gladly let him have it. When Pete got a post-Iowa bump in the polls, we started biting our fingernails — but thousands of Bernie volunteers canvassed, phonebanked, and donated, and in the end Bernie won New Hampshire.
That's right, Bernie won! Say it out loud. It's good practice: this won't be the last time.
Across the country, DSA has been working hard to get Bernie elected. But as a socialist organization, our goal isn't to simply put Bernie Sanders in the White House. It's also to expose people to explicitly socialist ideas, to raise the consciousness of the working class, and to build a democratic institution that will remain vibrant after the campaign is over, whatever the outcome.
Being involved with our DSA for Bernie campaign is a way to ensure both that Bernie wins California on Super Tuesday and that the socialist movement continues to grow in size and strength. We’re down to the wire: if you haven't yet, now's the time to come to a canvass or phonebank (see below for details). And if you're already involved in the DSA for Bernie campaign, be sure to come to one of our other events. Join us in building the socialist movement for the long haul.
Featured Events
If you're ready to build a socialist movement for the long haul, here's a list of upcoming events. RSVP to keep updated. You can also keep track on our Events page ([link removed]) .
** CANVASSES FOR BERNIE
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Let’s spread the word about Bernie Sanders and Democratic Socialism in the East Bay. All are welcome and no experience is necessary. Click the links below for more details; most events require you to RSVP for the exact address of our meeting place.
And for our weekend canvass this weekend, we'll be canvassing with Oakland Education Association teachers!
** KNOCK DOORS WITH OAKLAND EDUCATORS AND EAST BAY DSA
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Saturday, February 15 | Noon–5 p.m.
Join the Oakland Education Association and East Bay DSA in East Oakland this Saturday to talk to neighbors about Bernie Sanders and his plans to reinvest in public education, guarantee free public colleges and trade-school for all, and cancel all student debt.
Bernie is the candidate for public education and has been endorsed by the Oakland Education Association, the United Teachers of Richmond, United Teachers of Los Angeles, and more!
Ballots have dropped in California! The time is now. Feel free to bring family, friends, and coworkers. No experience necessary—we will provide training and pair you up with an experienced canvasser. Childcare available.
RSVP ([link removed])
** TODAY! FEBRUARY 13 NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASSES
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Choose a canvass tonight:
4–7 p.m. Crowd Canvass at Fruitvale BART
Fruitvale BART, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
5–7 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Laurel District, Oakland
RSVP for address info
RSVP ([link removed])
** SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 CANVASSES
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Canvass in Oakland, Alameda, or Fremont:
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Crowd Canvass at Fairyland, Oakland
699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Alameda
Near Santa Clara Avenue and Broadway, Alameda
RSVP ([link removed])
Noon–2 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Fremont
Near Kelly St and Spady St, Fremont
RSVP ([link removed])
** SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASS
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Canvass in East Oakland
9–11 a.m. Crowd Canvass at Swap Meet Market (inglés/español)
5401 Coliseum Way, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
** TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASS
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Canvass at Fruitvale Station:
6–8 p.m. BART Canvass at Fruitvale Station (inglés/español)
3401 E. 12th St, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
** WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASSES
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Canvass in South Berkeley or at Downtown Berkeley BART station
5:30–7:30 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in South Berkeley
Near Sacramento and Carleton, Berkeley
RSVP ([link removed])
6–8 p.m. BART Canvass at Downtown Berkeley Station
Downtown Berkeley BART, 2160 Shattuck Avenue
RSVP ([link removed])
** THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASSES
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Canvass door to door or crowd canvass in Berkeley or Oakland:
4–7 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in South Berkeley
Near Bancroft Way and San Pablo Avenue
RSVP ([link removed])
5–7 p.m. Crowd Canvass at MacArthur BART
555 40th Street, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
5–7 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Laurel District, Oakland
RSVP for address info
RSVP ([link removed])
5:30–8:30 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Oak Park, Oakland
Near Kempton Way and Fairmount Avenue, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
6–8 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in North Oakland
Near Market Street and Adeline Street, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
** FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
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Canvass at Ashby BART
5–7 p.m. Crowd Canvass at Ashby BART
3100 Adeline Street, Berkeley
RSVP ([link removed])
** SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
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Canvass in Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda, or Fremont
9–11 a.m. Crowd Canvass at Downtown Berkeley Farmer’s Market
2160 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
RSVP ([link removed])
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Cleveland Heights, Oakland
Woody's Café, 1841 Park Blvd, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Alameda
The Local, 1333 Park St, Alameda
RSVP ([link removed])
Noon–2 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Fremont
Near Kelly St and Spady St, Fremont
RSVP ([link removed])
** SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23
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Canvass in Berkeley or Oakland
9–11 a.m. Spanish Crowd Canvass at Swap Meet Market
5401 Coliseum Way, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Southwest Berkeley
San Pablo Park, 2800 Park St, Berkeley
RSVP ([link removed])
1–3 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Fruitvale
Carmen Flores Rec Center, 1637 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
** MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24
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Canvass in Oakland or Berkeley
5–7 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Spanish
Near Coliseum Station 7200 San Leandro St, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
6:30–8 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Central Berkeley
Cafe Strada, 2300 College Ave, Berkeley
RSVP ([link removed])
** TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
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Canvass in Oakland
6–8 p.m. Spanish BART Canvass at Fruitvale Station
3401 E 12th St, Oakland
RSVP ([link removed])
** THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
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Canvass in Berkeley or Oakland
4–7 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Southwest Berkeley
Near Bancroft Way and San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
RSVP ([link removed])
5–7 p.m. Neighborhood Canvass in Laurel District, Oakland
RSVP for address info
RSVP ([link removed])
** MORE UPCOMING NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASSES
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There are many more neighborhood canvasses coming up from now until the primary on March 3 that you can find on the East Bay DSA events calendar
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** HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS V-DAY PROTEST
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Friday, February 14 | 5–8 p.m.
Meet at West Oakland BART, 1451 7th St, Oakland ♿️
If the housing crisis is breaking your heart, this Valentine's Day make a date to support your Oakland neighbors in dumping one of the Bay Area's greediest real estate speculators! Come out to SF with EBDSA's Social Housing Committee and ACCE in solidarity with a new Oakland tenants union as we fight unjust rent increases by our billion dollar corporate landlord! This very special action will lift up the voices and stories of working class, long time tenants experiencing the worst impacts from gentrification and out of control real estate speculation.
We will be meeting up at 5 p.m. at West Oakland BART Station to head over to SF together. If you can't make it until later, email [email protected] for full location details.
This will be a kid-friendly, disability accessible action!
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** BERNIE IS FOR LOVERS PARTY AND FUNDRAISER
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Saturday, February 15 | 8 p.m.–midnight
Classic Cars West, 411 26th St, Oakland ♿️
Love. Sex. Socialism. All good stuff. Under a Bernie Sanders administration, there's more of all three to go around.
Why is Bernie for lovers? He's fighting for:
💊 Free, safe birth control, abortions, and gender affirmation surgery
💔 Universal mental health services to heal your trauma and heartache
💃 Working conditions that mean more free time to chill, dance, date, and love
🏡 Universal housing and rent control for you, your boo, and babies if you want 'em
🌍 A Green New Deal and an end to the forever wars, to protect lovers everywhere
The haters in power say this can’t be done. Let’s prove them wrong!
Join us for our Valentine’s Day dance party and fundrager — that’s right, a fundraiser and a rager! We’ll raffle off 🔥attractive prizes🔥 to raise the cash we need to take back the world for love. Invite your Valentine, your crush, your friends, and your union comrades — this one’s going to be big! And WEAR RED, in the name of love and revolution, to make the night extra festive!
This venue is wheelchair-accessible, and is a 10 minute walk from 19th Street BART.
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** STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
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Sunday, February 16 | 2–5 p.m.
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See how your elected leadership works as we deliberate on current chapter issues. This meeting is open to all DSA members to observe the proceedings. Please RSVP for the address.
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** RACIAL SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING
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Monday, February 17 | 7–9 p.m.
contact [email protected] for location information
Join the Racial Solidarity Committee for our monthly meeting!
The Racial Solidarity Committee (RSC) is dedicated to fighting for the rights of BIPOC communities here in the Bay Area as well as around the world. We are committed to building a multiracial democratic socialist organization that reflects the diversity of the Bay Area working class. Our work ranges from immigration justice and open borders to workers' rights and access to fully-funded public education. In our general meetings, we hold political discussions and report on upcoming RSC campaigns and events. Join us and become a part of the fight for Racial Solidarity!
Racial Solidarity Committee is open to all, and we especially welcome self-identified BIPOC folx. BIPOC facilitators take progressive stack, and we maintain community agreements.
Location and accessibility details may vary.
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** YESTERDAY'S MAN: THE CASE AGAINST JOE BIDEN
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Monday, February 17 | 7–9 p.m.
B4bel4b Gallery 184 10th St, Oakland ♿️
Join East Bay DSA and Jacobin magazine for a discussion on how the Democratic establishment triangulated themselves into defeat. Featuring Branko Marcetic and Meagan Day.
As Super Tuesday looms, join us for a timely discussion on the forgotten history of Joe Biden, one of the United States’ longest-serving politicians, and one of its least scrutinized.
Over nearly fifty years in politics, the man called “Middle-Class Joe” served as a key architect of the Democratic Party’s rightward turn, ushering in the end of the liberal New Deal order and assisting the political takeover of the radical right.
More about the speakers at the link below.
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** TEAM BERNIE: NEVADA DEBATE WATCH PARTY
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Wednesday, February 19 | 6–9 p.m.
7th West, 1255 7th St, Oakland ♿️
It's T-minus 13 days till the California primary and things are getting real.
Want to see the contenders for the Democratic nominee square off over who gets to defeat Trump? Want to skip the pundits and see what they have to say for themselves? Or do you just want to watch Bernie do his thing and meet some like-minded new folks?
Join us to watch the Democratic debate! Grab a beer, get some snacks and watch it all go down. Then learn how you can go from being a political spectator to becoming part of the political revolution! We’ll have t-shirts and buttons on sale too.
The event is free and everyone’s welcome — 7th West is all ages until 9 p.m.
7th West is ADA accessible and has luscious drinks and foods.
We can provide on-site childwatch if you want to bring the kids; please contact us at least 2 days beforehand if you do.
Bring your friends! Your co-workers! The neighbor who complimented your Bernie bumper sticker!
Accessibility Information: Venue is on ground floor and there is a ramp that leads into the patio. Venue has an ADA bathroom.
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** WEEKLY BERNIE PHONEBANK & DATA ENTRY PARTY
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Wednesday, February 19 | 6–8 p.m.
East Bay DSA Office, 3832 Market St, Oakland
From January through the California primaries, East Bay DSA for Bernie will be making calls to get out the vote for Bernie and recruit to events, entering data from canvasses and textbanking to build a democratic socialist movement for Bernie Sanders. Come out and pitch in to help create a movement!
No experience necessary - making calls is easy, and we will train you before you start. This is a great event for anyone brand new to political events or campaigns, if you've never knocked doors before, or if you're a seasoned organizer! Snacks will be provided, child care provided upon request. Bring your phone and a laptop or tablet if you have one to make calls or enter data.
Street parking is available.
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** SCREENING: THE FIRST RAINBOW COALITION
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Thursday, February 20 | 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy St, San Francisco
America thinks they know about the Black Panthers. But just wait until they hear about the Rainbow Coalition.
The Rainbow Coalition was a broad coalition of diverse, freedom struggle organizations, from the Black Panthers and Young Lords to working class white groups like the Young Patriots. Standing in solidarity in their class struggle against economic and racial injustice, the group both challenged—and changed—the face of 1960s politics in Chicago, one of the most segregated cities in postwar America. Collectively confronting issues such as police brutality and substandard housing, the Rainbow Coalition is a little-known yet historically significant political group that paved the way for future generations of activists.
Told through rare archival footage and interviews with former Coalition members, filmmaker Ray Santisteban’s The First Rainbow Coalition took more than a decade to complete, and depicts the story of a powerful, multiracial movement and the enduring legacy it left behind. Although short-lived, it had an outsized impact: breaking down barriers between communities, the movement created a permanent shift in Chicago politics and an organizing model for upcoming activists and politicians across the nation.
On February 20, 2020, the Tenderloin Museum will host a limited screening of veteran filmmaker Ray Santisteban's documentary film, The First Rainbow Coalition, as well as a director panel with original Rainbow Coalition members. More info about the director and panelists at the RSVP link below!
A donation-based event, attendees will also have the opportunity to contribute funds to the Fred Hampton house in Chicago, which is facing foreclosure.
Proudly in partnership with DSA-SF's AfroSocialists and Socialists of Color Caucus, Left Eye Cinema, and City College of San Francisco's Labor and Community Studies Department.
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** LABOR NOTES DANCE PARTY AND FUNDRAISER
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Saturday, February 22 | 7 p.m.–midnight
Omni Commons, 4799 Shattuck Ave, Oakland ♿️
Dance, eat, drink, and meet local labor activists at the Bay Area Labor Notes Conference Fundraiser ([link removed]) and Dance Party at the Omni Commons in North Oakland on Saturday night, February 22, from 7 to midnight. Featuring local artist DJ Kream ([link removed]) from 8:30–11:30 p.m. All proceeds will help workers attend the international Labor Notes Conference this April in Chicago.
What is the Labor Notes Conference? It’s a unique gathering of thousands of rank-and-file union members, local leaders, and activists who are putting the movement back in the labor movement. It is an increasingly important space for labor activists to attend skill-building workshops and meet to share effective strategies that can win gains and amplify the voice of workers.
A small donation at the door of $5–$35 covers food, music, camaraderie, and stories about the Bay Area labor movement from local labor activists. Cash bar available, Venmo also accepted. Nobody turned away for lack of funds. All ages.
Your support will help to (re)build a fighting, democratic labor movement across the U.S. and around the world!
Labor Notes still needs volunteers for the event! Please sign up here to help ([link removed]) .
If you want to attend the Conference in April, but are worried about the costs, please apply for scholarship funds here ([link removed]) .
Accessibility: The Omni Commons ballroom is wheelchair-accessible via a lift and has wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and we provide child supervision and wireless microphones with runners. It is also accessible by BART (1/2 mile walk from MacArthur Station) and by AC Transit bus lines 18, 88, and 12. See more information on Omni accessibility here.
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Upcoming Events
** TEAM BERNIE: SOUTH CAROLINA DEBATE WATCH PARTY
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Thursday, February 25 | 6–9 p.m.
7th West, 1255 7th Street, Oakland
With only ONE WEEK to go until the California primary, things are getting real!
We'll be back at 7th West—see event description for the Feb. 19 debate watch party.
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WEEKLY BERNIE PHONEBANK & DATA ENTRY PARTY
Wednesday, February 26 | 6–8 p.m.
East Bay DSA Office, 3832 Market St, Oakland
This is happening again! It is happening weekly! (See event description for February 19.)
Come out and pitch in to help create a movement!
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** WEEKLY BERNIE PHONEBANK & DATA ENTRY WRAP UP PARTY
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Wednesday, March 4 | 6–8 p.m.
East Bay DSA Office, 3832 Market St, Oakland
This will be the last phonebank for EBDSA's California Bernie campaign—help us wrap up all of the great work we did by making phone calls to the people we met over the last week of the campaign!
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** RED STATE REVOLT READING GROUP
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Monday, March 9 | 7–9 p.m.
East Bay Community Space, 507 55th St, Oakland ♿️
The largest strike wave in the US in decades has been occurring for the last two years, and it is not over! Teachers and other public education workers have responded to austerity politics, poor working conditions, low pay, and the erosion of opportunity for their students with a newfound militancy. From West Virginia to Oakland and Los Angeles, this is a national phenomenon. What are its roots? Who are its leaders? What does it mean for the future of public education? For organized labor?
These are the topics explored by Eric Blanc's Red State Revolt: The Teachers' Strikes and Working Class Politics (Verso Press, 2019).
Come to the reading group launch on March 9 where we will:
* Hear Oakland teachers reflect on their experiences in the OEA strike of last spring
* See a presentation on the history of California education unionism from Fred Glass
* Organize ourselves into groups with a discussion leader for the next ten weeks
Who should join? Educators, labor activists, parents, Easy Bay DSA members, and anyone else interested in learning more about the power of working class solidarity. We will meet every other week for ten weeks (five sessions).
Red State Revolt is the second book chosen in a series of Labor Reading Groups sponsored by the East Bay DSA Labor Committee. Copies of the book will be available for a suggested donation at the March 9 event (NOTAFLOF).
To RSVP in advance, go here ([link removed]) . For more information, contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Accessibility: Entrance and bathroom are wheelchair-accessible.
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Our caucuses organize events too! Check out the Caucus Corner of our website ([link removed]) to learn more about the activities of East Bay DSA caucuses and how to participate.
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