The risk of exposure to COVID-19 is still very real -- especially out in the streets! Consider getting tested for peace of mind, collect data on this virus, & keep our communities as safe & healthy as we can right now. If you feel even the slightest bit sick please STAY HOME. And when you show up, mask up!
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Vote For the Formation of a South Central + Inglewood Branch Has Passed!
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On Sunday, 8/23, our chapter came together to debate a member petition that was submitted to establish a South Central & Inglewood branch of DSA-LA. This branch would be in addition to our four other branches: Westside, Central, San Fernando Valley, and Eastside & San Gabriel Valley.
Following the closing of votes on Sunday 8/30, the formation of the South Central & Inglewood Branch has officially passed! Nominations for the branch coordinators will be accepted this Wednesday 9/2 to Sunday 9/6, and voting for coordinators will start the week of 9/7.
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Annual Convention is 11 Days Away!
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Saturday, September 12th @ 9:00am – 5:00pm PST
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Join DSA-LA as we call our neighbors in Los Angeles to tell them about why they should elect Nithya Raman to LA City Council. First-time phone-banking? No problem! We’ll teach you how!
You can also join DSA comrades from up and down the state to make calls to voters in support of Proposition 15, aka The Schools and Communities First Act! We all have a stake in making our state a better place, and talking to voters is how we win. We’ll have training, tools, and solidarity from DSA fellow members from all over California.
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DSA-LA Ombuds Are Here For You!
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Slack thread got you heated? Need to process a troubling or difficult experience you had while organizing or doing outreach?
DSA-LA's Ombuds are here to listen, hold space, and offer support.
Fill out the Ombuds form here or write o[email protected].
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The following list is only a highlight of what's happening this week with DSA-LA. Please check out our online calendar for full list of committee meetings & chapter events! Be sure to also follow our Instagram & Twitter for real-time announcements and calls-to-action!
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DSA-LA For Nithya Campaign Working Group Meeting
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TODAY: Monday, August 31st @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm
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Join the DSA-LA for Nithya Campaign Working Group to help elect Nithya Raman to Los Angeles City Council! If you’d like to sign up to learn more, please fill out this form here!
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Yes on 15 – Structured Organizing Conversations Training
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TODAY: Monday, August 31st @ 6:30pm – 9:00pm
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The DSA Yes on Prop 15 Statewide Network invites you to a skills training on Structured Organizing Conversations Monday, August 31 6:30-9:00PM.
We need to make sure we are doing everything we can to pass this important measure to tax the rich in order to fund our schools and communities. This training will focus on how to engage in effective conversations to get DSA members and the broader community actively involved in the important work to pass Prop 15. We will cover the importance of making an ask, the 6 specific steps in an organizing conversation, best practices for engaging in organizing conversations during social distancing and practice these skills with each other. This skill will be particularly useful in keeping active members engaged in DSA work during this time of social distancing, but it is also a key skill for all organizers to learn and practice. This call is open to all members and will be the start of a Biweekly Training Series. Info on future training coming soon.
Training will happen on Zoom, register in advance for this training.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Social Service Workers for Empowerment and Liberation Meeting
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Tuesday, September 1st @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm PST
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Please join Social Service Workers for Empowerment and Liberation (SSWEL), on Tuesday 9/1 at 6:30 pm.
We will be discussing outreach efforts as well as starting to plan our Labor 101 for Social Workers event.
We welcome various disciplines within social services (social workers, marriage and family therapists, counselors, case workers, etc) to join us!
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Friday, September 4th @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm PST
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Are you currently organizing your building into a tenant association? Are you a member of a tenants union, such as the LA Tenants Union, Glendale Tenants Union, Lennox Inglewood Tenants Union, or Pasadena Tenants Union? Join fellow DSA tenant organizers for our monthly strategy session to support each other in our fight for a socialist tenants’ rights movement!
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DSA Presents: South Asian American Candidates Forum
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Friday, September 4th @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm PST
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Join the Democratic Socialists of America for a panel discussion featuring four DSA-endorsed, South Asian American candidates for office. We’ll be discussing their perspectives and experiences organizing in community spaces.
RSVP now and we’ll send you a reminder with details on how to join the session the day before!
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ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER TRAINING
FOR 2020 ANNUAL CONVENTION
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Sunday, September 6th @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PST
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Gearing up to our Annual Chapter Convention on Saturday, September 12th (RSVP HERE!) we’re offering members old and new a brush up on what exactly is Robert’s Rules of Order?
New to Robert’s Rules of Order and Parliamentary Procedure? It’s essentially a code of ethics to be followed by individuals in a group to conduct business. Check out this video as explained by a 4H club (and a great cheat sheet, too).
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Domingo, Septiembre 6th @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm PST
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Unese a nuestrx círculo para organizar su comunidad. Cada domingo a las 2 a 3 de la tarde.
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