Hi John!

Despite all that is going on in the world today, we at SV DSA hope that you have been able to find at least some peace and rest while ushering in the new year. 2025 was a big year for us: our membership grew to over 650 comrades strong and we made many strides together. We successfully campaigned for both Measure A and Prop 50, supported the Starbucks Workers United strikes, held Rapid Response Network volunteer trainings and immigrant rights canvasses, successfully pressured Santa Clara County to divest from Chevron, put on the Free Store, hosted Garden Days, organized clothing swaps, had educational sessions with DSA 101 and Socialist Night School, got together with our fellow comrades for Friday Socials and the Holiday Party, and participated in countless marches and rallies to demand justice and fight for change. The action does not stop there. As we already rapidly move through 2026, we have much to plan and look forward to, and we hope you will continue to be there alongside us.

As for our upcoming January Chapter Meeting, there's much on the agenda, which you can find here. We will hear statements on our Chapter's response to Trump's regime change in Venezuela and the increased state violence by ICE. We will also have a Red Talk on how we can organize for a General Strike on May Day 2028. There will be several votes held, including voting on a resolution that would allow attendees and membership to propose goals and build the 2026-2027 Strategic Plan at SV DSA's March 2026 Convention, voting on a proposition to charter a new Transit Working Group, and voting on proposals for SV DSA to officially endorse the Redwood City Fair and Affordable Housing Ordinance and the Connect Bay Area Measure (SB63). Finally, we will hear updates from our Working Groups and Committees, including the need for new co-chairs in the Electoral WG and International Solidarity WG and the open vacancy in the Steering Committee. Be sure to come through on Saturday January 24, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at 2302 Zanker Rd or via Zoom. RSVP below. 

In Solidarity,

SV DSA

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Come broaden your mind at the next Socialist Night School, Wednesday January 28 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at 2302 Zanker Rd in San Jose. Enjoy a night of learning and discussion put on by the Political Education Working Group, where the focus this month will be on Black socialist thought. There will be associated readings that will be included as part of the session, including excerpts from Discourse on Colonialism by Aimé Césaire and Revolutionary Suicide by Huey P. Newton, both of which can be found here and here. See you there!

The 2026 Chapter Convention is right around the corner on March 28! Coming up at our January Chapter Meeting, we will be voting on a resolution to establish a Convention Planning Committee. If passed, the Convention Planning Committee will become official and there will be a working session planned for Sunday February 1 at 2302 Zanker Rd in San Jose, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The working session will involve discussion and collaboration in regards to the 2026 Strategic Plan as well as a skill-building module on bringing forth resolutions to help empower our members to lead decisions in SV DSA. Come help make this year's Chapter Convention the best one yet!

The average student's family spends roughly $1560 per year on public transportation and we're hoping to lessen that burden! SV DSA Member Dean has proposed to the East Side Union High School District to give free public transportation through VTA to all East Side Union High School District students! While still in the works, the superintendent, Board of Trustees, and Student Governing Board have agreed to look into the proposal, with possible cooperation from San Jose Unified as well. If anyone is interested in joining the effort, please join our Slack and reach out via the #transit channel. 

• 🐣 Hatching chick means newbie-friendly!
• 🌹 Red rose is for general meetings.
• WG stands for Working Group.
• For more events, check out our calendar.

DSA is a membership organization. As a member, you can vote at our local meetings and run for leadership roles. We are funded by voluntary dues, but no donation is required to join. Let's build socialism together!