At our September chapter meeting, DSA-LA voted to support California DSA's endorsement of Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act. This act was passed by the CA state legislature in response to Texas Republicans’ efforts to further gerrymander their district lines, adding five more congressional seats for their fascist project.

Prop 50 implements new maps that redraw California’s congressional districts to eliminate five seats currently held by Republicans. This will not overturn or abolish California’s Citizens Redistricting Commission and the maps instituted by Prop 50 will be overridden after the 2030 Census by new, Commission-drawn, maps.

In an ideal world, our elections would continue fairly, free from interference or moneyed interests, and proportional representation would ensure our districts cannot be drawn to benefit one political party or another at the expense of workers. We do not live in that world yet.

This world, one where Republicans have gerrymandered their states to ensure GOP dominance of Congress, is the world we are in. Labor unions are intervening to support Prop 50 to fight back against this fascist expansion, and we have an opportunity to join in coordination with them and begin proactively building a left-labor pole in our state politics. 

As socialists, we must always take seriously our battle to win the world the working class deserves. In a world where Donald Trump and a fascist Republican party maintain control of Congress, the judiciary, and the presidency, that battle becomes much more treacherous, and the world we are all fighting for gets much farther away.

We have already seen what eight months of Trump’s fascist project yields. Our families and communities are being assaulted, kidnapped, and deported daily. Unions are under attack, public servants discarded, and our public institutions sold to the highest bidder. Our cities are taken over by our own military and our planet continues to burn, both from American bombs and the escalating impact of climate change.

It is imperative, then, that we support using whatever tools necessary to stop the growth of this fascist, Christian nationalist movement in the United States. In posing a threat to Republicans’ grip on federal power, Prop 50 could have a real impact on the lives of immigrants, trans people, and the working class as a whole. We cannot cede this part of the fight against fascism and leave the center to lead it alone.

That’s why we endorse voting YES on Prop 50.

Read our complete voter guide statement here.

Hello from the 2026 Nominations Committee!

The end of the year is upon us, and soon we will be opening up self-nominations to run for leadership positions. This year, we will be electing the Steering Committee, YDSA Coordinator, Branch Leadership, and Committee/Subgroup Leadership simultaneously.

In order to vote in these elections, and in order to run for any position, you must be a Member In Good Standing (MIGS) for at least 30 days prior to the election opening. This is per the Democracy Commission resolution passed at this year’s National Convention.

For this year’s election, you must be a MIGS by October 31, 2025 in order to vote and/or run in the election.

If you are not yet a member, you can join DSA here:

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TODAY, October 29 @ 7:00 pm

Halloween season is officially here and Hollywood Labor invites you to join us for a screening about the scariest thing of all: capitalism!

George Romero's "Dawn of the Dead" follows a small band of survivors in a zombie apocalypse who find themselves trapped in a shopping mall where all the brain dead zombies revert to the ones thing they know how to do (besides eating brains): go shopping.

Romero expertly wields the zombie genre to critique how capitalism has become so ingrained in the American mind, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the Halloween season with a special screening of "Dawn of the Dead" at Whammy! Analog Media in Silverlake on Weds 10/29 at 7:00PM. Snacks and drinks will be provided so invite your friends, coworkers and comrades to this special VHS presentation of a horror classic.

Doors at 7:00PM. Show at 7:30PM. Note: this film is RATED R and not suitable for children.

Wednesday, October 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for the Palestine Solidarity Working Group meeting on Wednesday, October 29th from 7-8:30pm.

This meeting is fully in-person. Please RSVP below for the address.

This working group will be focused on organizing actions, educational events, phonebanks, and more in solidarity with the struggle for Palestinian liberation.

In addition to joining the working group meeting, if you want to stay up to date with DSA-LA's organizing in solidarity with Palestine, fill out our interest form.

Wednesday, October 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us to discuss the Keep LA Housed platform for strengthening the LA Rent Stabilization Ordinance, learn which councilmembers support, and get ready to mobilize!

Wednesday, October 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

DSA-LA's Mass Organizations and Parties Introduction is political education about DSA's mass organization orientation and how it guides our organizing and politics.

We will provide a base-level understanding of how mass organizations and parties have operated and organized, and how they can serve as inspiration for us going forward. The political education focuses on the Social Democratic Party of Germany, the Congress of Industrial Organizations, and MORENA as examples for engaging in a broader discussion of effective models and strategies for building mass organizations and parties.

DSA-LA's Mass Organizations and Parties Introduction is open to all and serves as a political education building block for those looking to engage in mass politics through DSA-LA.

Thursday, October 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Are you new or newly returning to DSA? To Los Angeles? To the Left? Then join us for DSA 101!

At this orientation, we’ll talk about what capitalism is, how it functions, and why socialism is ideologically opposed to it. Participants will also learn about the history of our organization and our chapter in particular, the current projects we’re working on, and how you can get involved. This is not a lecture, but a meeting for new and veteran organizers to ground ourselves in socialist theory and discuss together how we can put it into action. We’re excited to chat with you and answer your questions!

Thursday, October 30 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Interested in protecting the community from ICE? Join fellow comrades and community patrols who are actively watching out for ICE.

Saturday, November 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (South Central Inglewood Branch)

Sunday, November 2 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Westside Branch)

Under orders from the Trump administration, fascist ICE agents are conducting brutal raids across Los Angeles at our workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods. Join community members and DSA-LA comrades to walk through to do outreach to community businesses, and make sure they are informed about their legal rights and prepared to safeguard their workers from ICE raids.

Training and support provided to first time canvassers.

Saturday, November 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Starbucks is still failing to finalize fair union contracts and Los Angeles holds one of the largest markets for Starbucks in the Country. Additionally, baristas are voting to strike this upcoming week as a part of their fight to win a fair contract and resolve unfair labor practices.

Let's support them in as they hold practice pickets on Saturday, November 1, one of the many taking place in 70 cities across the country.

Saturday, November 1 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Please join the Mutual Aid Committee's Spanish learning group this Saturday for our Spanish Movie Night Potluck!

The group submitted suggestions and voted to watch Coco in Spanish.

Please RSVP below for the venue and Potluck Signup-sheet. We look forward to seeing you there!

Por favor confirme su asistencia y si va contribuir al Potluck

Sunday, November 2 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Help build the movement for the Eunisses Hernandez and Rocio Rivas campaigns by canvassing DSA-LA members to get involved in our campaign to re-elect Eunisses. This will be a member-to-member canvass, providing a great opportunity to meet fellow socialists.

We’ll also be canvassing for Prop 50 to counter Republican-led election rigging and counter the Trump administration’s dangerous agenda. Help us share a vision for a better, democratic socialist, world with our neighbors.

If you’ve never canvassed before: we will provide you with a thorough training, pair you up with someone experienced/confident, and make sure you are comfortable going out. Don’t worry — we got you!

You will need:

• a fully charged smartphone
• water, a hat (optional, but a good idea)
• a mask
• a tote bag/backpack (optional, useful!)

Sunday, November 2 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Join leaders of the DSA-LA 2026 Electoral Working Groups and our 2026 Elections Central Committee as we publicly (soft-)launch our 2026 “Los Angeles for the Working Class” slate. We’ll talk about the stakes, how DSA-LA’s electoral strategy builds up into our long-term plan to build socialism in Los Angeles, and how you can get involved helping our fantastic socialist candidates win their races in 2026.

Tuesday, November 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for our Election Day Watch Party as we come together to support Prop 50 and stand with Zohran Mamdani. Let’s celebrate Zohran winning the Democratic nomination in Wall Street’s backyard and cheer as he becomes mayor of the most populous city in the U.S.!

It’s a celebration of the power of the people when we organize and share our passion. We’ll see you inside the lounge by the TV for a night of community, conversation, and collective power!

Saturday, November 8 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us on November 8 for our post-election chapter meeting. The work of the chapter is done by dues-paying DSA-LA members, who carefully deliberate and vote on every endorsement decision made. DSA-LA is as strong as its members. If you’re not yet a DSA member, today’s a great day to join. Get involved with building socialism in our city.

Want to support our chapter in direct actions, door knocking, political education, and more as we fight fascism with socialism? Chip in some socialist cash to take out the capitalist trash!

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