Hello comrades!
We hope you and your community are warm and safe in preparation for the coming snowpocalypse. Your regularly-scheduled weekly newsletter is below, but first we have an announcement from Co-chair Elizabeth:
Comrades,
Unfortunately I am writing to tell you that I am resigning
as co-chair. It has been an honor and privilege to be of
service to the membership. I am resigning because my life circumstances
have changed significantly since I took this position on, and I am
attempting to practice what I preach: turning over responsibilities
that I can’t fully commit to. It was a difficult decision to make, but
ultimately I believe that it will be best for me as well as for the
chapter. I am not leaving the chapter, and you will continue to see me
around.
In the small group of people that I have already
notified of my resignation, I have been met with some very touching
statements of gratitude for my labor. I bring this up because I have
always diminished the work that I have done in and for this chapter, and
I hope that others will not do the same to themselves. I am just a
person who showed up and raised my hand. I did not know much about
socialism when I first came to DSA. I had my life experience of
capitalism and the thought that maybe there could be something
different—that another world was possible. Please know that regardless
of what you believe about yourself, there is a place for you in this
chapter and in leadership. I encourage each of you to attend some
trainings, get involved with committee work, or show up in whatever way
you are willing and able. What we seek will not come easily, and we need
the collective—including you—to get there.
In solidarity,
Elizabeth H.
CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENTS
We'll be holding a special election for both co-chair positions as well as the coordination chair. If you're planning on running for a position, you can still submit your name and a brief statement on why you're running to [email protected]! You can find submitted nominations here.
The vote will be conducted via the chapter Slack on the #business-meeting channel. We will open voting during the meeting on Saturday (3/13) from 2-4 PM. Members have until midnight (11:59 PM) to cast votes. If you need access to Slack, you can email [email protected] with your member receipt from DSA National and we'll get you set up!
☑️ Electoral Organizing in 2021 & beyond ☑️
The Electoral Committee officially kicked off all our organizing work for 2021. We are preparing for Aurora’s November municipal election, supporting the NEWR ballot initiative in Denver, hosting an organizing 101 training for the chapter and planning a panel event with Councilmembers Candi CdeBaca, Juan Marcano and Alison Coombs to hear their reflections on the first half of their terms. Get involved with us here!
🌹 Join us for the next DSA 101! 🌹
Are you a new member or newly returning to DSA? To Denver? To the Left? At this orientation, we’ll talk about what capitalism is, how it functions, and why organizing for socialism means building power—no matter who's in office. This is not a lecture, but a meeting for new and veteran organizers to learn how to hit the ground running and start organizing with DSA Los Angeles. We’re excited to chat with you! Pre-registration for this event is required, register here! After RSVPing, you'll receive a confirmation email with information on how to join.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
See all upcoming events here
The Square (2013) (via Twitch)
Friday, March 12 | 7:00 PM
Join the Abolition working group for a film screening and discussion of ‘The Square’ tomorrow evening! The documentary chronicles the 2011 Arab Spring revolution in Egypt’s Tahrir Square, following groups of Egyptian revolutionaries as they risk their lives to build a new society of conscience. (
Twitch Stream &
chapter calendar)
Labor Committee Meeting
Saturday, March 13 | 10:00—11:30 AM
Help us build working-class power and deepen our relationships with Denver and Colorado unions! Email [email protected] or check Slack for meeting info
March Chapter Meeting
Saturday, March 13 | 2:00—4:00 PM
We've got business to take care of! Join us Saturday for our monthly chapter-wide meeting. You can find the agenda here. Register for the Zoom call here
COMMUNITY
Call To Support Leftist Transgender Community Project
Read the full thread here.
The Tenacious Unicorn Ranch is a conscious collective of trans and queer folks who operate an alpaca ranch in rural Southern Colorado, about 30 minutes outside Pueblo. After receiving national press, they've been targeted and harassed by an organized group of local bigots and militia members who have publicly threatened violence against community members and their associates. The militia routinely trespass on the property while armed. Community members who work off the ranch have had to give up their jobs out of fear.
Current solidarity requests: funds for security cameras and reinforced fencing on the property, volunteers to provide security at the ranch and volunteers with technical expertise to help set up security cameras. Here's a LinkTree of information, including the GoFundMe. And for lots of adorable alpaca pics, check out the ranch on Instagram. You can get involved with member action planning via Slack in th#wg-direct-action channel.
Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic (Register)
Saturday March 20
Solid Rock Baptist Church
9635 E Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80010
This clinic is for community and those eligible for the vaccine (60+, frontline essential workers and individuals with high risk conditions) Questions? Email [email protected] or call 720-432-0296
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Donate directly to Denver DSA
If you like the work we're doing, please consider donating directly to the chapter so we have the financial means to keep doing it! While we receive quarterly dues shares from National, your direct donation to Denver DSA gets money into organizers’ hands quicker. We have one-time and monthly options of virtually any amount available. Give us socialist cash to beat capitalist trash!
https://denverdsa.org/donate
