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Week of January 11th, 2020 |
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The risk of exposure to COVID-19 is still very real— it's surging to record levels in Los Angeles, the US, and the world.
We need to be extra vigilant and mitigate the risks of infection, particularly for those who are older or who have pre-existing conditions. For the sake of our collective health, please remember to wear a mask when you leave your home, practice social distancing, and wash your hands frequently. This pandemic has shown us that the health of one is the health of all so we all need to take responsibility for our common well-being.
There are some easy ways to safely stay connected to the chapter, such as: signing-up on the front page of our website to receive our weekly newsletter, checking the calendar on the site for upcoming virtual events, and joining DSA-LA’s Slack.
In solidarity, DSA-LA |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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TODAY: Vote For DSA-LA Candidates In The ADEM Elections and Registration Phonebank! |
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The deadline to register to vote in the ADEM elections is tonight and we need to help our DSA-LA candidates win their election! These delegates *are* the Democratic Party and the more comrades we can get into these positions, the more we can push our transformative policy agenda of the Green New Deal, Medicare For All, & Defunding the Police. You can register to vote at dems.la/vote — please register & share the link with others! We are also hosting a phonebank TODAY from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm PST via Zoom, calling potential voters to make sure they register to vote for our DSA-LA candidates. Join us for a few hours of action, community and power! Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86145710952 Meeting ID: 861 4571 0952 Passcode: 060894 |
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File To Run In The Local Subgroup Officer Elections! |
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A new year is upon us and so is another election: The Local Subgroup Officer Elections! The candidate filing period closes at midnight on Friday, January 15th. All candidacy submission forms and candidate eligibility information can be found on the DSA-LA website here. Voting will be open January 19th and will close on the 26th at midnight. Election results will be released Wednesday, January 27th (exact time TBA). The Subgroups Committees in this election are the following:
Thank you in advance to all of our members and good luck to those running! |
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Help Change Lobbying Laws In Los Angeles This Week! |
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Hate NIMBY neighborhood associations having too much power in city hall? Now’s your chance to do something about it! Lobbying laws have not been significantly updated in the city of Los Angeles since 1994! This has allowed all sorts of special interests to lobby city hall under the radar and get things passed before the public even finds out it is happening. The LA City Ethics Commission is taking public comments online now and in three meetings this week on whether or not they should re-send their recommendations to Nury Martinez to be voted on. Normally only the lobbyists show up at these meetings but this time, they’re going to have some company from us. Be sure to make public comment NOW via email or the LA City Ethics website and again TOMORROW, TUESDAY, JAN 12, WEDNESDAY JAN 13, and THURSDAY, JAN 14. A full explanation is in the linked toolkit with all the websites, email address’, dates and phone numbers you need to put an end to lobbyists unregulated access to city hall. |
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Donate To Elect DSA-LA Members To Neighborhood Councils! |
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DSA-LA's Neighborhood Council Project seeks to create collective power within the Neighborhood Council system to hold City Council accountable to the demands of the working class. The 99 Neighborhood Councils serve as an advisory board to the city, but most current Neighborhood Council representatives advocate for policies that hurt the working class, unhoused individuals, and people of color. This project intends to change that and to create a city that is capable of meeting the needs of every community. Your donation will be used to purchase flyers, door hangers, and social media ads to win Neighborhood Council seats across the city. With as little as $5, you can help us reach 25 voters! If you would like to donate to a specific candidate, please submit their name and Neighborhood Council. Otherwise, funds will be distributed equitably according to need. |
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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: Protesting 101 |
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Tuesday, January 12th @ 7:00PM-8:30PM |
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In this training, we will be discussing the basics of what you need to know to participate in a protest as safely as possible. If you’ve never been to a protest before, or if it’s been a little while, or you’re looking to tighten up your game, we’ll be going over some need-to-know tips to make sure you’re doing it as safely, effectively, and sustainably as possible. |
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Capitalist Crisis And Un(der)employment |
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Wednesday, January 13th @ 6:00PM-8:00PM |
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As part of the chapter resolution In Response to Crisis: A Neighborhood Solidarity Program by DSA-LA, the Political Education Committee is hosting this special event to examine the current capitalist economic crisis and its relationship to unemployment and underemployment. Join us to explore why — in this moment — we should dedicate organizing efforts in solidarity with the poor, unemployed, underemployed, and precariously employed, and what opportunities this moment presents for the organized Left. Follow the RSVP link to receive the Zoom link for this event, and to see suggested readings. |
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Mutual Aid Presents: Eviction Defense With LATU |
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Saturday, January 16th @ 12:00PM-2:00PM |
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We’re partnering with LATU for this training on how to organize and participate in eviction defense! Please RSVP to this event to get connection information. |
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DSA Medic Crash Course Part 4 |
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Sunday, January 17th @ 4:00PM-6:00PM |
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This is Part 4 of a month-long crash course for novices, starting off with the fundamentals of the roles and responsibilities of a street medic, including preparation and planning. |
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