The Quick Read Version

Metro DC DSA Weekly Update for Friday, October 4, 2019


** What's On This Week
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Comrade, THE WEEKEND COMING UP – Saturday MDC DSA Labor WG (see Briefs); Rent Control WG ([link removed]) ; Sunday MoCo DSA Branch Meeting ([link removed]) , DSA for Bernie Working Group Meeting ([link removed]) and midnight deadline for MDC DSA members to make nominations for vacancy ([link removed]) on MDC DSA Steering Committee. See also many weekend events in our Allies calendar, below.
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This is the QUICK READ version of the update, quite abbreviated. Readers can get full details on any of this material at the Web Update ([link removed]) or by following individual item links.
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MDC DSA CHAPTER MATTERS
Report on September GBM Electronic Chapter Vote
Thank you for your patience with the voting date confusion! After the extended election the winners are
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IOC Co-Chair: Luke Rebecchi
Resolution to Endorse Rent Control: *Passes*
Resolution to Raise Reimbursement Limits: *Passes*
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This spreadsheet breaks the vote down by both ballots for transparency’s sake,
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NOTE The previous Steering Election channel has been redubbed #2019-special-election ([link removed]) for the ongoing Steering elections; candidate statements and electioneering should go there. -- Zach E, secretary

SPECIAL ELECTION FOR STEERING VACANCY
Nominate yourself or another comrade BY SUNDAY to fill the current vacancy on the MDC DSA Steering Committee. The election will be held electronically after the October 13 GBM ([link removed]) . Members can follow this special election nomination link ([link removed]) , which will be available until 11:59 PM Sunday, Oct. 6. Five nominations are needed for a candidacy.
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NATIONAL DSA OCTOBER DISPATCH
Here's the email roundup, ([link removed]) sent Thursday night (Oct. 3) and here's the table of contents, with links:
* Meet Your Staff ([link removed])
* National Political Committee ([link removed])
* National Electoral Committee ([link removed])
* Medicare For All ([link removed])
* Democratic Socialist Labor Commission ([link removed])
* National Weekend of Action to #CloseTheCamps ([link removed])
* Are You Registered to Vote? ([link removed])
* What’s Next for Our Bernie Campaign? ([link removed])


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MDC DSA BRIEFS
Metro DC DSA’s rent control working group ([link removed]) – a general business meeting on Saturday, October 5 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM at the Petworth Library. At this meeting, we’ll continue to talk strategy.

Labor Action:
Saturday, October 5th, The MDC DSA Labor Working Group's next meeting/get together is going to be at 5 PM at Lyman's Tavern in Columbia Heights. A planning session – Luke R
Canvass for Rent Control
Reclaim Rent Control first outreach canvass tomorrow -- Saturday -- at Porchfest in Adams Morgan ([link removed]) recruiting folks to come out to our October 26th launch rally. Sign up here ([link removed]) or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . Also don't forget to RSVP to the launch rally ([link removed]) or sign up here for updates ([link removed]) .
Wage Theft Canvass
This coming Sunday (Oct. 6) from 12 - 2 PM the Just Pay Coalition is doing worker outreach at the Minnesota Avenue Metro about wage theft, the new minimum wage etc. This week’s canvass: sign up here ([link removed]) or next week at Dupont Circle: sign up here (mailto:sign%20up%20here) . Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) if you have any questions.
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Are you a parent who wants to get more engaged in DSA? Show your solidarity by attending the Red Cubs Child Care orientation on Sunday, November 3, 1:30-3:30 PM, at the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, 3160 16th St NW! Learn about our chapter’s approach to child care and increase our capacity to offer care at more events! Plus, there will be child care at the orientation!
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From MoCo DSA: Courageous whistleblower and Montgomery County resident Chelsea Manning is still in jail for refusing to testify at a grand jury about questions she has already answered and served jail time for. Please donate to her legal fund ([link removed]) .
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ELECTORAL ACTIVITY: Mckayla Wilkes is running in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, and she’s seeking the our chapter’s endorsement. There’s an AMA conference call with the candidate ([link removed]) Tuesday October 8th, 7-8 PM.
Dial – 1-857-232-0158 (tel:1-857-232-0158) and enter code 752728 See her candidate questionnaire [link removed] ([link removed]) To RSVP or for more information, DM Nathan L(last name) in Slack.
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FEATURED ARTICLES from the October Washington Socialist first published Tuesday, Oct. 1: Working Families and Warren ([link removed]) ; DC Statehood hearing ([link removed]) ; MoCo Climate Emergency Town Hall ([link removed]) ; Long View of the GDR ([link removed])
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SOCIALIST NIGHT SCHOOL new semester begins:
Tuesday, October 15 6:30-8:30 PM
Introduction to Socialism: Socialist Night School ([link removed])
Cleveland Park Library 3310 Connecticut Ave NW · Washington, DC
Monday, October 28 6:30-8:30 PM
Financial Capitalism: Socialist Night School ([link removed])
The Festival Center 1640 Columbia Rd NW · Washington, DC
jointly sponsored by Metro DC DSA and the Democracy Collaborative.
Tuesday, November 5 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Introduction to Marxism (Socialist Night School) ([link removed]) .
Monday, November 18 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The Korean Peace Process and The Legacy of US Imperialism in Asia ([link removed])
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Curious about Metro DC DSA? MDC DSA’s website has expanded resources on our chapter Campaigns, WGs and Caucuses – check it out here ([link removed]) . Is your campaign, caucus or working group properly represented? Contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) , attn: web managers.
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MDC DSA Publications Schedule for October: Updates in October will be published Fridays the 11^th, 18^th and 25^th and the November Washington Socialist will publish Friday, Nov. 1. Article deadline for the November issue is Friday, Oct. 25.
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** MDC DSA Events for October/November
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Follow links for details—see all MDC DSA events here ([link removed])

Saturday, OCT 5 1-2:30 PM Rent Control Working Group Meeting ([link removed])

Sunday OCT 6 2:00 PM MoCo DSA 🌹General Branch Meeting ([link removed])

Sunday, OCT 6 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM DSA for Bernie Working Group Meeting ([link removed])

Tuesday, October 8 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Candidate Conference Call: Mckayla Wilkes ([link removed])

Thursday, OCT 10 6-8 PM Migrant Justice Working Group Happy Hour ([link removed])

Saturday, October 12 12- 2 PM Queer Socialism Caucus Meeting ([link removed])

Sunday OCT 13 3:00 PM Metro DC DSA Monthly General Body Meeting ([link removed])
Friends Meeting of Washington, 2111 Florida Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Tuesday, October 15 6:30-8:30 PM Introduction to Socialism: Socialist Night School ([link removed])

Wednesday OCT 16 7:00 PM MDC DSA Steering Committee ([link removed])

Sunday OCT 20 4:00 PM Socialist Feminism Reading Group 🌹 ([link removed])

Tuesday, October 22 7-8:30 PM NOVA Branch DSA 🌹 Organizing Meeting ([link removed])

Thursday, October 24 6:30-8:30 PM Rent Control Panel ([link removed])

Monday, October 28 6:30-8:30 PM Financial Capitalism: Socialist Night School ([link removed])

Wednesday OCT 30 7:00 PM
Steering Committee (remote only) ([link removed])
Steering Committee meetings are open to any MDC DSA member who would like to attend. You can find the Zoom link in the #steering channel in the chapter’s Slack. Follow link for details.

Sunday, November 3 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Red Cubs Child Care Volunteer Orientation ([link removed])

Sunday, November 3 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM MoCo DSA 🌹General Branch Meeting ([link removed])

Tuesday, November 5 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Introduction to Marxism (Socialist Night School) ([link removed])

Sunday, November 10 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Metro DC DSA Monthly General Body Meeting ([link removed]) Friends Meeting of Washington 2111 Florida Ave. NW · Washington, DC

Monday, November 18 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM The Korean Peace Process and The Legacy of US Imperialism in Asia ([link removed])


** Events from Our Allies in the DMV
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Follow links for details
FRI, Oct. 4 Labor 2019 Book Symposium ([link removed])
SAT Oct 5 Street Law 101: Know Your Rights Training ([link removed]-)
SAT, Oct 5 — Coffee and Conversations – Achieving Racial Equity in Prince George’s County ([link removed])
SAT Oct 5 Right to Housing Freedom School ([link removed])
SUN Oct. 6 Chapter Meeting: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Teach-in ([link removed])
SUN Oct 6 – Eastern Shore Environmental Legislative Summit ([link removed]) ,
SUN Oct 6 Police Accountability Workshop ([link removed])
MON Oct 7 October DC Climate Coalition ([link removed]) Meeting
THURS Oct 10 Shut Down DC/Climate Strike meeting ([link removed]) , debrief and planning
THUR Oct 10 AROS Forum On New Funding Formula ([link removed]) For Prince George’s Public Schools
SUN Oct 13 Cop Watch DC – October Training! ([link removed])
THUR October 17 Monthly Legal Clinics for Restaurant Workers! ([link removed])
FRI Oct 18 Book Talk with Author David Kirp ([link removed]) , The College Dropout Scandal.
SAT Oct. 19 Town Hall -- Community Oversight of Surveillance in D.C ([link removed])
SUN Oct. 20 Discussion of “The War on Science” with Tim Whitehouse. 2:30 – 4 PM,
SUN October 20 Deep Canvass with SURJ ([link removed])
MON Oct 21, ROC DC Monthly Meeting ([link removed])
MON Oct. 21 PACK the Hearing: A Roundtable on MPD's Body Worn Camera Program ([link removed])
TUES Dec 17 End Violence Ki Ki Ball ([link removed])

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GOOD READS
>>The veteran proponent and interpreter of post-Marxism qua Gramsci, Chantal Mouffe, takes on today’s visibly polarized Brit political environment: “We must not be tempted to counter [Boris] Johnson’s populism with a return to centrist politics. It is precisely such a centrist politics that is at the origin of the current democratic crisis in western Europe.” [link removed]

>>Memories at street level from Chicago organizers about Fred Hampton and his legacy – Hampton was one of the most self-aware and widely focused black radicals of his day, and his rainbow organizing principles, before the upper-case “R,” continue to underpin much activism in the city and elsewhere. From South Side Weekly via Portside, [link removed]

>>One of a series of blogs from the UK Youth Climate Coalition on what next systems to mitigate climate change might look like (the previous ones are linked here). This one deals with “degrowth” to subdue the growth mantra in First World capitalist economics – “Supporters of the degrowth movement believe that GDP growth as a positive phenomenon is a western myth, and encourage the western world to accept that our current levels of GDP are linked not only to climate breakdown but also to social inequalities.” From the UKYCC’s pub The Ecologist ([link removed]) , passed along locally by the Popular Resistance ([link removed]) aggregator. [link removed]

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