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TCDSA 2020 Convention
Saturday, September 19
1pm
On Zoom ([link removed])

It's almost time for Twin Cities DSA’s annual convention. Every year, we meet to elect new leadership, catch up, and forge a path forward.

Obviously, this is not an ordinary year. We’re in the middle of a pandemic where hundreds of thousands are dead because of incompetent, indifferent governance and capitalist greed. The Twin Cities were occupied by federal troops -- and continue resisting seemingly unreformable police forces. Hundreds of people without houses are staying in tent camps under constant threat of eviction. Thousands more will be unable to pay their rent in September.

This is a precarious, frightening moment. But we have hundreds of new comrades in TCDSA, and we can and should make the best of this crisis.

We will be posting updates here, so watch this space:

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Please join us! Whether you’re a longtime socialist or a recent member. We’ll talk about:
* TCDSA’s work over the last six months. What we’ve done and what we’re building towards.
* Bylaws amendments and resolutions. How we structure our organization impacts how we function! Talk through proposed changes with your comrades in the #bylaws channel on slack. To sign up for the chapter slack, click here ([link removed]) . Proposed resolutions and bylaw changes must be submitted to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) a week before convention.
* Chapter elections. To become a candidate for one of these offices, fill out this form ([link removed]) . You may nominate yourself "from the floor" during the meeting, but sending in the form beforehand lets you tell us about yourself ahead of time. The available elected leadership roles are described on this page ([link removed]) , so you can see what you're getting yourself into.
+ Our grievance committee. We have a grievance process based around restorative justice, not carceral punishment. We’re electing new committee members, based on recommendations from the current committee.
+ Our co-chair. Rita’s term is up in September. Will they run again? Will anyone challenge them? Who can say? You can!
+ Our political action coordinator. Isuru’s term is also up in September. Who will coordinate our political actions? Is it you? Might be!
+ Our political education committee. Pol ed is vital to changing the world. Help us educate ourselves and others on anti-capitalism!

We’re meeting virtually this year. Register here ([link removed]) (and spread the word to comrades and proto-comrades). Only members in good standing can vote! If you’re not sure of your membership status, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Membership%20Status) to check.
To make a donation to TCDSA, please click here ([link removed]) .
To become a dues paying member, please click here ([link removed]) .
To check if you're a current dues paying member, please click here (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Membership%20Status) .

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