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Week of November 9, 2020 |
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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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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Join The Campaign Kickoff To Build Socialism In Your Neighborhood! |
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DSA is launching a campaign in November and December to establish Neighborhood Meetings all across Los Angeles; introducing a new way for members of the working class in Los Angeles to build anti-capitalist community and to organize for power in our daily lives!
As a response to the COVID 19 Pandemic in March, DSA LA started connecting our members to each other on a super-local level, promoting neighborhood solidarity. In July, we made significant steps to develop systems and tools to empower neighborhood organizers and develop an understanding of neighborhoods as sub-sections of our geographic branches.
Now, with a mandate from our membership, who passed a resolution prioritizing neighborhood organizing at our recent convention, we are creating tools for members to host Neighborhood Meetings; a new space to connect, learn from each other, and fight for a more just society.
All interested members are invited to attend the Neighborhood Meetings Campaign Kickoff Event on November 15th. |
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Why Did You Join DSA? Tell Us! |
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We have already brought in THOUSANDS of new DSA members this month, and we have no plans to slow down. You can help bring us one step closer to #DSA100k by telling us why you joined DSA with your own #JoinDSA video submission!
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DSA 101 — Special After The Election Edition! |
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Tuesday, November 10th @ 6:00PM–8:00PM |
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Join us this week for a special DSA 101— a meeting for new and veteran organizers to learn how to hit the ground running and start organizing with DSA Los Angeles. We’ll talk about what capitalism is, how it functions, and why organizing for socialism means building power–no matter who is in office.
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Missed The Recruitment Drive? You Can Still Help Build DSA-LA! |
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Imagine 100,000 members. Each one an organizer, each one fighting from the bottom up at work, organizing on the streets, and organizing at the ballot box to overcome the greatest economic, environmental, and public health crisis in our lifetimes. Each one building power and solidarity in the multi-racial working class. Each defending democracy against the rising tide of authoritarianism. What would we do with that power? What would we win together?
DSA has had over 10,000 members join in the last five weeks. We still need YOUR help to build on this number and talk with three people in your network about joining DSA-LA. Don't know where to start? Use our new 'What Is DSA?' explainer video to show what DSA is fighting for. |
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Applications For Nominations Committee Are Now Open! |
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To begin the process for the election for new chapter leadership and to ensure fair and open elections, the elections will be facilitated by a Nominations Committee comprised of 3 DSA-LA members who are not running for a Local Officer position or Local Subgroup officer positions.
The Nominations Committee will decide on the nominations process for candidates, the timelines for the elections, and the voting protocol. It will also be in charge of soliciting and gathering the candidate statements, creating and distributing the online ballot, and tabulating the results of the election. The nominations committee will coordinate elections for the Local Officers, in December, and Subgroup/Committee Officers in January.
If you are interested in applying to be part of the Nominations Committee, please submit your candidacy by filling out this form. The nomination period for the Nominations Committee will run through Nov 12th at 11:59 p.m.
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CALENDAR |
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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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Mutual Aid Presents: First Aid Training - Physical Trauma |
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Saturday, November 14th @ 12:00PM–2:00PM |
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For this Mutual Aid First Aid training, we will be discussing serious bodily injuries that can occur in an accident or emergency. Attendees should have a basic knowledge of first aid and be prepared to to hear graphic descriptions of serious injuries. Please RSVP to this event to get connection information. Mutual Aid First Aid trainings are the first Saturday of every month. |
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Art and Socialism: Screening of Not Reconciled (1965) |
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Saturday, November 14th @ 7:00PM–9:00PM |
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The Art and Socialism subcommittee presents a screening of the rare and fascinating anti-fascist film Not Reconciled (1965). This disorientating film depicts West Germany as being just as violent and ruthless as the former Nazi regime it grew out of. Group discussion to follow. Zoom link will be sent to everyone who RSVPs! |
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How We Won: Understanding DSA-LA and Local Elections |
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Sunday, November 15th @ 5:00PM–8:00PM |
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Join DSA-LA for an exciting conversation about the election of our local member, Nithya Raman! We’ll discuss and reflect on the tactics we used, and how we were able to win this race. Come learn more about DSA-LA, and how it views using electoral campaigns locally to build power across the city. If you’re new to DSA, or have been interested in learning more, this is a great place to get started! You don’t need to be a member to attend – but why not become a member? |
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Finance & Fundraising Committee Info Session |
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Monday, November 16th @ 6:00PM |
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We're preparing to relaunch a finance and fundraising committee for the chapter! People who have skills related to bookkeeping and fundraising are encouraged to attend and learn about how to get more involved. |
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