Howdy comrades!

Communications Committee checking in and bringing you edition #191 of the Houston DSA Newsletter! We hope that you enjoy the content and to see you at one of our upcoming events! Solidarity!

Today we are holding a press conference at Rep. Lizzie Fletcher's office to demand she supports the Ceasefire Now Resolution introduced by Rep. Cori Bush, which calls for an immediate ceasefire and de-escalation in Occupied Palestine, and humanitarian and assistance for Gaza.

We’ll be joined by Rice SJP and community members who support the demands, and who will speak to the necessity of our representatives standing against the ongoing genocide of Palestinians by the state of Israel, or being held responsible for their complicity!

If you are a registered voter in the City Of Houston, please make sure to go vote for Proposition A. The early voting period is live and ends this Friday, November 3. If you miss the early voting period, you can vote on Election Day on Tuesday, November 7. To find your closest voting location please click HERE.

We have one more canvass for Prop A. Come out and join us this Saturday, November 4 at Lawrence Park. On Saturday night, we will also be at Grand Prize for Nerd Nite talking about Prop A and why democracy is important.

Last week we met at Bohemeo's and discussed a satirical essay, the letter writing event, and the Jalen Randle campaign. Notes of the meeting are recorded in the agenda. 

Additionally, we have uploaded a video to the chapter's YouTube channel. Folks edited footage and made an inspiring video of the banner drop. Go give a like and subscribe! Link to video

Moreover, the reading for the next meeting helps put into perspective what is at stake for the left and the response by the state to the Summer of 2020. While there are few on the left who applaud the use of RICO charges against Donald Trump, the fact remains that this tool of the state has been and will be used against the left again and again. The system works as intended against the left. Link to reading

The Abolition WG meets every 4th Thursday of the month. Join us!

The Political Education Working Group will host the next three sessions of the revamped Socialist Night School on November 13th, November 27th, and December 11th from 7PM to 9PM at the Montrose Center. Join us as we continue the first module on understanding Capitalism. We will have an in-person class as well as a virtual online via Zoom. We will be covering foundational principles, helping define what is capitalism, what is socialism, and how the working class can win!

The Night School is open to the public and if you would like to be part of it, reach out to [email protected]. The in-person and virtual sessions will be posted on the Houston DSA Calendar. Don't forget to RSVP! Make sure you invite a friend who might be socialism-curious!

Chapter Orientation

Wednesday, November 1, 7 - 8 PM (Zoom)

Chapter General Meeting

Thursday, November 9, 7 - 9 PM (Hybrid)

Political Education Working Group

Tuesday, November 14, 7 - 8 PM (Hybrid)

Labor Working Group  

Wednesday, November 15, 7 - 8:30 PM (Hybrid)

Signing off, take care comrades and solidarity forever!

- Houston DSA Communications Committee