This Week in Memphis-Midsouth DSA

Tomorrow! Thursday, July 10, 6:30 - 7:30: Comms Committee Work-Along (Virtual)

Saturday, July 13, 1:30 - 3:30: Solidarity: Food Not Bombs Picnic Support (Court Square)

Shape Your Political Education and Activate Your Membership

Want to be able to vote or submit agenda items for the chapter to consider this quarter? You must indicate your status as an active member of our chapter. To do so, please complete the following survey, which includes questions that will help our Political Education Coordinator structure an educational program that meets our local needs.

The Membership Education and Engagement Committee is open to all who want to build a learning pathway for our chapter! Their next meeting is Wednesday, July 16 @ 3:30 - contact [email protected] to get connected

Mamdani in Memphis?
Learning from DSA Victories to Build Successful Socialist Campaigns in the Mid-South

The mayoral race in New York City has shown that socialists can run successful campaigns that turn out working-class support and lead to victory - let’s learn from these and other DSA successes to do the same in Memphis and the Mid-South!

The DSA National Electoral Policy Coordinator will be providing our chapter with a series of virtual workshops that will help us learn what it takes to build, run, and win an electoral campaign

Thursday, July 17 @ 6:00 PM:
Electoral 101 - What is the DSA Difference?
Learn about socialist electoral strategy, what makes for a good candidate, and what separates DSA from other organizations when it comes to campaigning

Thursday, July 31 @ 6:00 PM
Electoral 201 - The Path to Victory
This workshop focuses on the lead-up to a campaign - specifically, how to approach district research, setting expectations/goals for your campaign work, and fundraising basics while thinking about what a campaign will need to raise to be competitive

Thursday, August 14 @ 6:00 PM
Electoral 202 - How to Build A DSA Difference Field Program
This workshop focuses on the nuts-and-bolts of a strong field program, as well as a deep dive into some of the campaign systems and organizing tactics you'll use during a campaign