The Louisiana governor's election is right around the corner. Eddie Rispone, a racist Trump-style Republican, stands a pretty good chance of winning, and right now the Republican Party has a 2/3 majority in the state legislature. Democratic incumbent John Bel Edwards isn't great, but we urge everyone to go out and vote on November 16th. We need to save our state from extremist Republicans.

Things are looking rough but there are thousands of working people fighting for progressive change across Louisiana. We're making a difference -- last month, the DSA-backed candidate Marguerite Green won a quarter million votes in a statewide race, running as an out and proud democratic socialist.

New Orleans DSA is campaigning for Bernie Sanders, continuing the struggle for Medicare for All and a Green New Deal, and pushing to revitalize the labor movement.

We're fighting for our values one step at a time. There are so many ways to get involved, and we know it's going to take all of us to win. Here are some upcoming DSA events, we hope you join us! 

Healthtopia!
Saturday, Nov 16th - 4 to 5:30pm - Xavier University, Center Ballroom, 3rd floor
What will life be like with Medicare for All? Healthtopia! is an interactive experience highlighting the failures of our current health care system and how Medicare for All is the only solution to free America of the shackles of health injustice. Food provided, wheelchair accessible building.

Bernie in the Park! Metairie - Education
Sunday, Nov 17th - 2 to 4pm - Lafreniere Park 
We will be tabling at Lafreniere Park, knocking doors & flyering in the surrounding area. No experience necessary, a short training will be held. Snacks, water, sunscreen, child watch and all necessary supplies will be provided.

Bernie in the Park! Fairgrounds - Green New Deal
Sunday, Nov 17th - 3:30 to 5:30pm - Stallings Playground
We will be tabling at Stallings Playground, knocking doors & flyering in the surrounding area. No experience necessary, a short training will be held. Snacks, water, sunscreen, child watch and all necessary supplies will be provided.

Bernie Debate Watch Party
Wednesday, Nov 20th - 6:30 to 9pm - Pirogues Bar (2565 Bayou Rd)
Join DSA and Labor for Bernie for a debate watch party at Pirogues Bar. The bar serves food.

Troublemakers School
Saturday, Nov 23rd - 9am to 4:30pm - Corpus Christi Community Center (2022 St. Bernard Ave)
Join us for a Labor Notes - Troublemakers School. This is an in depth training for everyone who wants to learn to organize! We'll hear speeches from workers, short talks on Louisiana labor history, have a workshop on Race & Labor and a panel of low wage women workers will discuss organizing in hospitality & retail. Breakfast & lunch provided, childcare available. Wheelchair accessible. Register here.

Ecosocialist Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 3rd - 6:30 PM - Location TBD
We will be discussing goals for DSA’s environmental organizing work, how we can fight for the Gulf South for a Green New Deal platform, and connect ecosocialism to our local Bernie campaign. Dinner provided, kids welcome, wheelchair accessible.