New Orleans DSA - Weekly Update

Hey comrades!

Our Fall 2023 Voter Guide is officially out! Take a read-through before you head to the polls this Saturday, October 14th! Thanks to all of our member-writers who contributed to this incredible effort. We’re proud to provide this guide as a free public service, so please be sure to help us spread the word — share with your squad and beyond!

Polls are open on Saturday, October 14th from 7am to 8pm. You can check what’s on your ballot here.

As a reminder, our chapter has endorsed members Mandie Landry for House District 91 and Lauren Jewett for BESE District 1, and we’ve recommended Pearl Ricks for House District 23. We've also recommended voting AGAINST Melanie Talia for Criminal Court Section I.

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ELECTION DAY VOLUNTEERING: The big day is upon us this Saturday! Help us get Mandie Landry over the finish line with a strong showing knocking doors, making calls, and waving signs on Election Day. Sign up to volunteer with Mandie using this form!

For folks looking to volunteer for Lauren Jewett in BESE District 1, please sign up for Election Day sign waving with Lauren using this form!

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Wednesday, Oct 11

Health Justice and Direct Service Meeting | 5-6p | Parish Hall Offices, 2533 Columbus St
Join the Health Justice and Direct Service Committees as we plan our Brake Light Clinics and Health Fair. This is a hybrid meeting, in person at Parish Hall and over Zoom. Register for the meeting here.

Municipal Action Committee Meeting | 7-8p | Online
Join us to prepare the next edition of our voter guide, discuss local and state political affairs, and build power in our city! Zoom link here!

Sunday, Oct 15
Emma Goldman Gathering | 6-10p
Come talk politics with us and test out how well you believe the things that you think you believe. Reading books is all well and good, but you have to practice pulling it out of your head and putting it into your own words. Beer can sometimes help that process.

Monday, Oct 16

What is Happening in Gaza? A Palestine Teach-In | 6pm | John Thompson Legacy Center (1212 St. Bernard Ave.)
Come learn the political and historical context about what is happening now in Gaza from Palestinian, Jewish, and Black New Orleanians. Presented by PATOIS and Jewish Voice for Peace.



Love and Solidarity,

New Orleans DSA Local Council


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