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Week of January 24, 2021 |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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We want to hear from you! Fill out the new and improved member survey today! |
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We want to learn as much as possible about the people who make up DSA-LA. This information will help us gather crucial feedback, connect chapter organizers with members who have skills and resources to share, and gain a better understanding of the demographics of our membership base. It should take around 5 minutes to complete. |
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Election updates from Nominations Committee |
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1. The California DSA Exploratory Committee has let us know that due to a clerical error, we were actually apportioned one fewer delegate than intended, and we will actually elect 29 delegates to California DSA Council! Since all ballots require that all candidates be ranked, we'll be able to run a simple recount to determine our 29th delegate after voting closes. 2. We've also cleared up a misunderstanding regarding the number of co-chairs for Climate Justice Committee. There should be 2 co-chairs and so both Aura and Eric will be elected by acclamation. We apologize for the error, and this portion of your ballot can be left untouched, we will discard votes for that race. Candidate Statements have been updated to reflect the change! 3. If you have not received your ballot, please first check your spam folder, then email us with your most recent dues receipt at [email protected] and we'll get you added! |
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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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Political Education Committee Meeting |
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TONIGHT! Monday, January 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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This is an online event. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link to join, click here. Join the Political Education Committee meeting for our first general meeting of 2022! We will be covering developing materials and education events for all of our chapter campaigns:
In addition to these we will also be discussing our upcoming Night School on Black Leftist Thought. If you are interested in getting involved in any of the following projects, we welcome you to join us! |
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Mutual Aid Committee Meeting |
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TONIGHT! Monday, January 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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Join the Mutual Aid Committee for our twice-monthly committee meeting, where we’ll be discussing ongoing and upcoming committee work, as well as helping folks get plugged into other work throughout the city. New members always welcome! Please RSVP for meeting connection information. Mutual Aid Committee meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month. |
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SFV Branch Marxism Reading Group – Wage Labor and Capital |
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Tuesday, January 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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Every two weeks during the month, the San Fernando Valley Branch has reading groups discussing the history of socialism, past, present, and future. On January 25th, 2022, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PST in the evening, we will be discussing Marxist perspectives and analysis of wage labor and capital. Join us for some thoughtful and creative discussions with fellow comrades throughout the Valley! Zoom link and reading materials will be provided ASAP after RSVP. See you then! |
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Stand with striking workers! Baker’s Union Local 37 on strike at Jon Donaire, Santa Fe Springs |
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Friday, January 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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The workers with Baker’s Union Local 37 have been on strike since November at the Jon Donaire Desserts facility in Santa Fe Springs demanding a just contract and respect on the job. DSA is joining the picket line in solidarity with their fight. One day longer, one day stronger! |
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DSA International Committee in Los Angeles: Cuba Forum |
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Friday, January 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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Democratic Socialists of America stands in solidarity with the people of Cuba and categorically opposes the U.S. economic blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States and its allies. DSA International Committee members in Los Angeles have set this Cuba Forum to discuss current political conditions in Cuba to provide general context on this year’s national Cuban Solidarity efforts. Please prepare for the Forum by reading the two brief DSA statements and if able, viewing any or all of the YouTube videos, “The War on Cuba.” Whatever preparation you can do will be helpful, but not required. Looking forward to having this first Internationalist presentation and discussion with you all. DSA condemns all acts of aggression against the Republic of Cuba by the United States YouTube Documentary: Belly of the Beast, The War on Cuba Belly of The Beast is a media outlet that counters parachute journalism by providing stories directly from the island. This documentary series, The War on Cuba, gives an inside look on the effects U.S. sanctions on Cuban people. The War on Cuba is an award-winning documentary series executive-produced by Oliver Stone and Danny Glover that takes an in-depth look at the economic war waged by the Trump administration on the Cuban people. Released on YouTube in October 2020 and viewed half-a-million times, the series shows the devastating impact of U.S. sanctions and examines the political and electoral interests driving U.S. policy. Jennifer Cárcamo (she/her/hers) is a PhD Candidate in History at UCLA. She is a social historian with a focus on Latin America, particularly socialist movements and communist parties in Central America, and recently spent 7 months in Cuba, during the pandemic, conducting archival research on early 20th century international solidarity efforts between Central America and Cuba. Adonay Castillo (he/him/his), MD, is a recent graduate of the Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) in Havana, Cuba. He lived in Cuba for 7 years and experienced first-hand the impact of US foreign policy on the island, particularly it’s effect on the Cuban medical system, including the pandemic, and the ways Cuba has and continues to demonstrate international solidarity with the Global South. Bob Schwartz is the Executive Director of Global Health Partners, and a member of DSA. He has led the Cuba Medical Project that has brought surgical teams and life saving medicines to Cuba for three decades, most recently organizing 6 million syringes for COVID vaccinations and PPE. |
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