So when they say we're a threat, they're right. We're
a threat to a damaging and failed system that's rigged for the
few.
--Jeremy Corbyn
Comrades,
When the working class unites and fights, there’s nothing
we can’t accomplish. This week gave us two shining
examples.
After last year’s dramatic US-backed coup ousting socialist
president Evo Morales and installing a right-wing authoritarian,
anti-indigenous party into power, the people of Bolivia have firmly
rebuked the coup leaders and its cheerleaders in the US
(https://www.jacobinmag.com/2020/10/evo-morales-mas-bolivia-coup-election-luis-arce)
and voted Morales’s party MAS (Movimiento al Socialismo) back into
power by electing Luis Arce.
Despite persecutions over the past year by the government
of Jeanine Áñez, Arce, MAS, and the people of Bolivia stand
victorious.
On the home front, after a five-day strike, Alameda Health
System’s workers have successfully gotten the entire AHS board thrown
out. After a five-day strike, workers in Alameda Health System won
their most ambitious political demand—that the Alameda County Board of
Supervisors remove the AHS board. Now it remains for the county to
give AHS workers the fair contract they deserve.
Meanwhile, on the national level, Trump represents a unique
threat to democracy in US, telegraphing his intentions to question and
even challenge the election results if they don’t favor him. What’s
more, he seems to be signaling to his supporters that they should
intimidate voters, or “standby” for paramilitary intervention in case
he loses.
But just like workers in Bolivia defied the far right to
bring MAS back into power, workers in the US are getting ready to
fight to defend democracy too
(https://www.jacobinmag.com/2020/10/trump-elections-afl-cio-rochester-labor-council-general-strike)
. As socialists, we know that collective action—at the workplace and
in the streets—will be our best defense when our democracy is under
attack. So be sure to join us and invite your friends, coworkers,
neighbors, and comrades to the Mass Rally to Count Every Vote on
November 4
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1588/2020-11-04-mass-rally-to-count-every-vote/)
.
When workers stand up and fight, we win!
News and Information
Here's some of the latest news and information from East
Bay Majority (https://eastbaymajority.com/) , East Bay DSA's news
source with a socialist perspective
** BIG TECH IS THE ENEMY OF PUBLIC TRANSIT
------------------------------------------------------------
Tech billionaires can't solve the problems with our
transportation system. We need a working-class movement to win
high-quality, sustainable public transit for all.
Read More
(https://eastbaymajority.com/big-tech-is-the-enemy-of-public-transit/)
** PROP 15: A REFORM WITH REVOLUTIONARY
IMPLICATIONS
------------------------------------------------------------
Big corporations are fighting to stop Prop 15, which would
tax them fairly to fund schools, hospitals, and parks. Teachers,
nurses, and socialists are fighting back.
Read More
(https://eastbaymajority.com/prop-15-school-hospital-funding-taxes/)
Featured Events
While we are still unable to meet face-to-face, events are
still going on that you can be a part of. RSVP below to stay updated.
You can also keep track on our Events page
(http://eastbaydsa.org/events/) .
** TAX THE RICH: 15 FOR 15 PHONEBANK FT. KEITH
BROWN
------------------------------------------------------------
Tonight! October 22 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Online – RSVP for info
(https://actionnetwork.org/events/15-days-of-calls-for-yeson15-day-8)
♿️
Join Oakland Education Association President Keith Brown
and DSA in phonebanking for California’s Prop 15! We all have a stake
in fighting for the working class and against austerity, and talking
to voters is how we win. We'll have training, tools, and the
solidarity of fellow DSA members from up and down California and
across the country.
Prop 15 is a crucial piece of legislation that, if passed,
will reclaim ten to twelve BILLION dollars a year for California’s
public schools and services by closing a commercial property tax
loophole that has been benefiting only a fraction of corporations and
wealthy investors for decades.
This proposition is a crucial step towards redistributing
the wealth and resources that corporations have been hoarding for
years back to the working-class public. So please join us to help
spread the word. Together we can build a world that works for all of
us, not just the wealthy few.
RSVP here
(https://actionnetwork.org/events/15-days-of-calls-for-yeson15-day-8)
** 100K RECRUITMENT PHONEBANK
------------------------------------------------------------
Tonight! October 22 | 6–8 p.m.
Online via Zoom – RSVP for info
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1560/2020-10-22-100k-recruitment-phonebank/)
♿️
The only way to win a better society is through a mass
movement. To that end, we’re asking you to join us for a recruitment
phonebank tonight, October 22 at 6 p.m., as we continue to build the
largest mass socialist organization in the United States!
Earlier this month, DSA launched a recruitment drive called
DSA to 100K. But how can we get to 100,000 members? It starts with us
inviting our own friends, family, and colleagues. On the call, you’ll
learn the basics of how to ask someone to join the organization as a
dues-paying member. Then, we’ll have a phonebank party where we put
what we’ve learned into action.
No experience required. We’ll walk you through what you
need to know, and we’ll be on the call to support you.
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1560/2020-10-22-100k-recruitment-phonebank/)
** PHONEBANK FOR THE GREEN NEW DEAL
------------------------------------------------------------
Tonight! October 22 | 6–9 p.m.
Online via Zoom
(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88590518784?pwd=d2hLeDNnc0NKTllMWFMxalk1ZzI1dz09)
♿️
With smoke in the air and uncontained fires raging across
the state, it's easy to feel scared and defeated. But there are ways
to fight back against the austerity capitalists who've gotten us here
and to protect each other from the worst effects of the fires. Join us
to check in on our neighbors and recruit them to work on Green New
Deal Committee projects like:
* Let's Own PG&E campaign
* Mutual aid, including making and distributing
masks
* Green New Deal Electoral Organizing
* Environmental Justice/Racial Solidarity
* A Green New Deal for Transit Campaign
No experience is required. We'll show you what you need to
have great conversations with some of the loveliest people in the
world: the ones who've signed up through the letsownpge.org
website!
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1513/2020-10-22-phonebank-for-the-green-new-deal/)
** MAKE CALLS FOR JOVANKA
------------------------------------------------------------
Friday, October 23 | 5:30–8 p.m.
Online via Zoom – register in advance
(https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlce2pqzwqGd098R7JHEHs6ZMX9zz5Pb6t)
♿️
Join us on Zoom to make calls to elect East Bay
DSA-endorsed candidate Jovanka Beckles to AC Transit Board. Let's win
transit for the people! After registering, you will receive a
confirmation email containing information about joining the
meeting.
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1585/2020-10-23-make-calls-for-jovanka/)
** TAX THE RICH: 15 FOR 15 FT. GREG GABRELLAS
------------------------------------------------------------
Friday, October 23 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Online – RSVP for info
(https://actionnetwork.org/events/15-days-of-calls-for-yeson15-day-9)
♿️
Join SEIU-CIR Secretary-Treasurer Greg Gabrellas and DSA in
phonebanking for California’s Prop 15! For more info on Prop 15, click
the RSVP link or see the 10/22 phonebank above. Please join us to help
spread the word!
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1575/2020-10-23-tax-the-rich-15-for-15-phonebank-ft-greg-gabrellas/)
** MASS CANVASS MOBILIZATION FOR CARROLL FIFE!
------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, October 24 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
DeFremery Park, 1651 Adeline St, Oakland
THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT WEEK IN THE ELECTION! Join East
Bay DSA to knock doors for Moms 4 Housing co-founder Carroll Fife,
candidate for Oakland City Council - District 3!
Carroll’s running on:
✔️ Defunding OPD
✔️ Housing as a Human Right
✔️ Supporting Essential Workers
✔️ Taxing the Rich!
✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼 Bring your DSA shirt, your sunscreen, and water
bottle with ice because hydration is important! Also bring friends,
family, or coworkers—no experience necessary! If you are new to
canvassing we will train you and pair you off with more experienced
canvassers.
This event is happening contingent on an AQI Index below
150. Unfortunately, we cannot provide childcare given the potential
safety risks regarding social distancing and COVID. PPE (N95s, gloves,
sanitizer) and water will be provided. Please also bring a
fully-charged phone with PDI Mobile Connect (the canvassing app we
will be using) downloaded - app store links at the RSVP link
below.
It's going to take us all to build this movement - looking
forward to seeing you out there!
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1589/2020-10-24-mass-canvass-mobilization-for-carroll-fife/)
** MUTUAL AID MASK BUILD AND DISTRIBUTION
------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, October 24 | 3–5 p.m.
Empowerment Park, 465 Bellevue Ave, Oakland ♿️
Red-skies and smoke are hard on everyone, but as with most
of the impacts of capitalism, create additional burdens on our poor
and unhoused neighbors. Join us for a mutual aid mask build at
Empowerment Park in Oakland, across from 465 Bellevue
Ave.
No experience necessary. Please bring PPE! We will be close
to the nearby road and can accommodate any accessibility needs. Please
email the committee Co-Chairs at [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]) with any accessibility
questions or concerns.
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1490/2020-10-24-mutual-aid-mask-build-and-distribution/)
** SOCIALISM ON THE BALLOT: GET OUT THE VOTE WITH EAST BAY
DSA
------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, October 24 | 4–5:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83295461256?pwd=emMzUkNWTkZiWVN2TER6bm1MdkFIQT09)
♿️
Are you excited to see a red wave in the East Bay this
fall? Come join East Bay DSA as we get organized to help our endorsed
electoral campaigns fight and WIN on November 3.
We’re just less than three weeks from Election Day — now is
the perfect time to get involved! Join us for a virtual meeting where
we’ll get organized to get out the vote for our DSA-endorsed
candidates all over the East Bay.
No experience necessary, all are welcome! After the
meeting, attendees are encouraged to join California DSA chapters
across the state for a "Yes on Prop 15" phone bank.
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1587/2020-10-24-socialism-on-the-ballot-get-out-the-vote-with-east-bay-dsa/)
** TAX THE RICH: LABOR FOR PROP 15 PHONEBANK FT. JOVANKA
BECKLES
------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, October 24 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Online – RSVP for info
(https://actionnetwork.org/events/15-days-of-calls-for-yeson15-day-10)
♿️
Join AC Transit Board candidate Jovanka Beckles and DSA in
phonebanking for California’s Prop 15! For more info on Prop 15, click
the RSVP link or see the 10/22 phonebank above. Please join us to help
spread the word!
RSVP
(https://actionnetwork.org/events/15-days-of-calls-for-yeson15-day-10)
** THE ORGANIZER’S TOOLBOX: HOW TO GIVE A GREAT POLITICAL
SPEECH
------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, October 25 | 1–3 p.m.
Online via Zoom
(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81928337285?pwd=YXVYc05adnZmRFIvbzFSSmdWMDFSZz09)
♿️
In this training for DSA organizers, we will explore our
personal stories together, and discover how they inform and support
our political movement. Personal stories are important because they
allow us to identify with each other's experiences, motivate us to
fight for common aims, and ultimately build solidarity.
Adapted from Marshall Ganz’s “Public Narrative,” this
training will challenge you to put aside the logical reasons why we
need to win a better world and rather consider emotional &
personal reasons. We'll talk about what makes a story compelling and
how stories can be important organizing tools that bring others into
our movement. Then, we'll each develop and practice our own political
speeches together.
Suggested reading and viewing material at the RSVP link
below!
Note: While all are welcome, this event is geared towards
individuals who are already actively organizing with the Democratic
Socialists of America or allied groups.
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1556/2020-10-25-the-organizer-s-toolbox-how-to-give-a-great-political-speech/)
** TAX THE RICH: 15 FOR 15 PHONEBANK FT. JACKIE
FIELDER
------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, October 25 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Online – RSVP for info
(https://actionnetwork.org/events/15-days-of-calls-for-yeson15-day-11)
♿️
Join CA State Senate candidate Jackie Fielder and DSA in
phonebanking for California’s Prop 15! For more info on Prop 15, click
the RSVP link or see the 10/22 phonebank above. Please join us to help
spread the word!
RSVP
(https://actionnetwork.org/events/15-days-of-calls-for-yeson15-day-11)
** LABOR COMMITTEE MEETING
------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, October 25 | 6–8 p.m.
Online via Zoom – RSVP for info
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1198/2020-10-25-labor-committee-meeting/)
♿️
Please join the East Bay DSA Labor Committee for our
regular monthly meeting. It's open to all DSA members who are
interested in getting involved in labor work with their comrades!
Learn more about how to get involved in the committee, our ongoing
projects, and upcoming solidarity actions!
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1198/2020-10-25-labor-committee-meeting/)
** TAX THE RICH: 15 FOR 15 FT. KONSTANTINE
ANTHONY
------------------------------------------------------------
Monday, October 26 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Online – RSVP for info
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1578/2020-10-26-tax-the-rich-15-for-15-phonebank-ft-konstantine-anthony/)
♿️
Join Burbank City Council candidate Konstantine Anthony and
DSA in phonebanking for California’s Prop 15! For more info on Prop
15, click the RSVP link or see the 10/22 phonebank above. Please join
us to help spread the word!
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1578/2020-10-26-tax-the-rich-15-for-15-phonebank-ft-konstantine-anthony/)
** MEMBER ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING
------------------------------------------------------------
Monday, October 26 | 7–9 p.m.
Online via Zoom – RSVP for info
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1432/2020-10-26-membership-engagement-committee-monthly-meeting/)
♿️
We need your help building a strong and active chapter!
Join our next Membership Engagement Committee monthly meeting and
learn how you can put your skills to work or grow new ones you never
knew you had!
The Membership Engagement Committee was created for the
purpose of initiating and sustaining our members' active and healthy
participation in the chapter's work. We cannot grow our movement
without engaging and fostering growth within our current membership.
We strive to grow confident organizers and leaders as well as strong
relationships between comrades in our chapter by supporting all
committees in their work and creating spaces for learning and
camaraderie.
Our committee builds and maintains projects such as (but
not limited to) our mobilizers program, planning and execution of
chapter socials, new member events, and Organizer's Toolbox Trainings,
as well as managing the onboarding of new members. As our chapter
grows we need to grow our efforts with it and would love to welcome
new members to our committee.
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1432/2020-10-26-membership-engagement-committee-monthly-meeting/)
** TAX THE RICH: 15 FOR 15 PHONEBANK
------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, October 27 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Online – RSVP for info
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1579/2020-10-27-tax-the-rich-15-for-15-phonebank-day-13/)
♿️
Join us for 15 days of phonebanking for California’s Prop
15! For more info on Prop 15, click the RSVP link or see the 10/22
phonebank above. Please join us to help spread the word!
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1579/2020-10-27-tax-the-rich-15-for-15-phonebank-day-13/)
** MAKE CALLS FOR CARROLL FIFE
------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, October 27 | 6–8 p.m.
Online via Zoom
(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87151165262?pwd=d3NucHA3V2lwUUNYcExhTThtQW9PZz09)
♿️
Let's make calls for Carroll Fife's campaign for City
Council in Oakland District 3! Carroll is running on a platform of
making housing a human right, defunding OPD, supporting essential
workers, and taxing the rich. Let's build this movement
together!
If it's your first time making calls, please join us!
Training and support will be provided on Zoom throughout the
event.
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1459/2020-10-27-make-calls-for-carroll-fife/)
** TAX THE RICH: 15 FOR 15 PHONEBANK FT. FATIMA
IQBAL-ZUBAIR
------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, October 28 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Online – RSVP for info
(https://actionnetwork.org/events/15-days-of-calls-for-yeson15-day-14)
♿️
Join CA State Assembly candidate Fatima Iqbal-Zubair and
DSA in phonebanking for California’s Prop 15! For more info on Prop
15, click the RSVP link or see the 10/22 phonebank above. Please join
us to help spread the word!
RSVP
(https://actionnetwork.org/events/15-days-of-calls-for-yeson15-day-14)
** TAX THE RICH: 15 FOR 15 PHONEBANK FT. DEAN
PRESTON
------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, October 29 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Online – RSVP for info
(https://actionnetwork.org/events/15-days-of-calls-for-yeson15-day-15)
♿️
Join San Francisco Board Supervisor Dean Preston and DSA in
phonebanking for California’s Prop 15! For more info on Prop 15, click
the RSVP link or see the 10/22 phonebank above. Please join us to help
spread the word!
RSVP
(https://actionnetwork.org/events/15-days-of-calls-for-yeson15-day-15)
** MAKE CALLS FOR JOVANKA
------------------------------------------------------------
Friday, October 30 | 5:30–8 p.m.
Online via Zoom – register in advance
(https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlce2pqzwqGd098R7JHEHs6ZMX9zz5Pb6t)
♿️
Join us on Zoom to make calls to elect East Bay
DSA-endorsed candidate Jovanka Beckles to AC Transit Board. Let's win
transit for the people! After registering, you will receive a
confirmation email containing information about joining the
meeting.
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1586/2020-10-30-make-calls-for-jovanka/)
** MASS RALLY TO COUNT EVERY VOTE
------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, November 4 | noon–5 p.m.
Oscar Grant Plaza 14th Street & Broadway, Oakland
♿️
As we approach the November election, the multiracial
working class is facing multiple crises: dangerous school reopenings,
no pandemic relief, continued police violence and repression, climate
change crashing down upon us, and a potentially chaotic General
Election looming before us.
But we know that collective action in the streets is still
the best antidote to the anger and fear we face daily. As democratic
socialists, we must be a visible and committed force fighting for
democracy and building a mass movement of the working
class.
That means — whatever the status of the election — we need
to be ready to mobilize on November 4th. Join East Bay DSA and
coalition partners from across the Bay Area as we rally to demand that
every vote is counted, and to begin organizing to grow DSA and our
movement in the coming months. We'll convene at Oscar Grant Plaza
starting at noon for a mass rally and day of action. RSVP
below!
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1588/2020-11-04-mass-rally-to-count-every-vote/)
Upcoming Events
** MUTUAL AID MASK BUILD AND DISTRIBUTION
------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, October 31 | 3–5 p.m.
Empowerment Park, 465 Bellevue Ave, Oakland ♿️
Red-skies and smoke are hard on everyone, but as with most
of the impacts of capitalism, create additional burdens on our poor
and unhoused neighbors. Join us for a mutual aid mask build at
Empowerment Park in Oakland, across from 465 Bellevue
Ave.
No experience necessary. Please bring PPE! We will be close
to the nearby road and can accommodate any accessibility needs. Please
email the committee Co-Chairs at [email protected] with
any accessibility questions or concerns.
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1491/2020-10-31-mutual-aid-mask-build-and-distribution/)
** MOBILIZER TEAM PHONEBANKING
------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, November 3 | 6–8 p.m.
Online via Zoom – RSVP for info
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1406/2020-11-03-mobilizer-team-phonebanking/)
♿
The Mobilizer team's mission is to build the personal
connections that help DSA members get more involved in our chapter and
politically active. We have one on one conversations with both new
members and existing members of our chapter where we learn about what
drew them to the struggle for socialism and help them think about how
they want to take the next step to get more engaged. In this weekly
phone bank, we call our members and train new Mobilizers how to make
calls. Come help us build a strong chapter and movement while having
great conversations
RSVP
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1406/2020-11-03-mobilizer-team-phonebanking/)
Catch up on Socialist Night School
CATCH UP ON NIGHT SCHOOL
With social distancing guidelines still in place, now's as
good a time as any to catch up on our Socialist Night
School.
Catch up on past night school readings and videos
below.
Watch past Night School videos
(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeMYhhCCTFq1jGdOt6lcF8l7HQJwnJndD)
Catch up on Night School readings
(https://www.eastbaydsa.org/night-school/)
Not a Member Yet? Let's Fix That.
DSA now has 75,000 members nationally, and we're still
growing. There's never been a better time to get involved than right
now! Join our national organization by clicking below and become an
official socialist organizer.
Join DSA
(http://dsausa.org/join?source=East%20Bay)
Caucus Corner
Our caucuses organize events too! Check out the Caucus
Corner of our website (https://www.eastbaydsa.org/about/caucuses/) to
learn more about the activities of East Bay DSA caucuses and how to
participate.
Announcements
HELP US REACH 100K!
In October, DSA is doing a recruitment drive called DSA to
100K. How can we get to 100,000 members? It starts with us contacting
our own friends, family, and colleagues. Click the link below to sign
the pledge and help us get to 100,000 DSA members
nationwide!
Sign the pledge and get recruiting!
(https://act.dsausa.org/survey/dsa-100k-pledge/)
The class which has the power to rob upon a large scale has
also the power to control the government and legalize their
robbery.
--Eugene Debs
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