🌹 What's coming up in January 2023? 👀
Happy New Year! Committee meetings start back THIS WEEK! You can get plugged in to electoral and labor committee meetings by clicking the hyperlinks below and emailing the committees to request the Zoom link.
What else are we looking ahead towards? Find more info on these events below:
Looking for more events? See our monthly calendar! 📆
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See This Month's Events Here
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📚 Join our Next Book Club Thurs. 1/12 📚
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Starting Thursday Jan 12 @ 7PM, ATL DSA’s book club will begin reading and discussing Elite Capture: How the Powerful Took Over Identity Politics (And Everything Else) by Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò.
In this book, Táíwò discusses how the rich and powerful have co-opted identity politics to achieve their own ends. He instead intervenes to suggest how we as socialists can move beyond a "class" vs. "race" binary to reject elitist identity politics in favor of a constructive politics of racial solidarity, and build a better world that works for us all.
Our book club takes place every other Thursday on Zoom and is open to both members and nonmembers! Just RSVP at atldsa.org/bookclub to get the link, and pick up the book at haymarketbooks.org while there’s still a sale 😉
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🗣 January Workplace Roundtable 🗣
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Ever thought about organizing your workplace, but don't know where to start? Join ATL DSA's labor committee for an in-person workplace roundtable at 711 Catherine St SW Monday 1/16 from 7:00-9:00 PM.
This roundtable will be an informal discussion on workplace organizing strategies, and what challenges people are facing in their own workplaces. Be prepared to introduce yourself, and share your experiences and advice with comrades on having workplace organizing conversations, strategies, and more! This event is open to members and non-members of all levels of experience!
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🍻 Eat, Drink, and Be Marxist! 🍻
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Join us at our in-person socialist social at the Georgia Beer Garden, Saturday Jan. 14 @ 8PM! Enjoy comradeship and a brew with DSA and friends! If you're a new member, or want to find out what DSA is up to, this is a great event to meet new people and get plugged in. 🌹
Since COVID is still a risk, we ask that you only attend if you're fully vaccinated. We'll be meeting up in the outdoor patio area. Bring a friend!
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🍎January General Meeting: Potluck Edition🍰
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Join us for Atlanta DSA's monthly General Meeting! We will hear the latest from our chapter's campaigns and committees, discuss current events in the chapter, and debate and vote on resolutions. All members are encouraged to attend, and interested non-members are welcome!
This month we're trying something new! This meeting will be held in person, with an informal potluck/social starting at NOON, and business running from 1:00-3:00 PM. So bring your favorite dish, and a friend that's curious about getting involved with DSA. RSVP here!
Agenda (updated approximately one week before meeting): atldsa.org/agenda
Please wear a mask! For the health and safety of all, all ATL DSA event attendees must be fully vaccinated.
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🏥 Free COVID Testing Kits 🏥
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The Post Office is providing another round of four free COVID at-home rapid tests for every residential household. Please stay safe this winter by ordering some free at-home tests!
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❄️ Donate to our Winter Clothing Drive ❄️
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We’re collecting winter coats and other items to distribute for the colder months! Items needed include: Jackets, Coats, Blankets, Socks, Shoes, PPE (Masks, Hand Sanitizer, Gloves), Hygiene Products (Soap, Tampons, Sanitary Napkins, Toothpaste, Tooth Brushes, Deodorant, Wipes, etc.)
To coordinate, please email [email protected], drop off at the drop-off box at 711 Catherine St SW. The drive will continue into January.
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✊ January Workshop Series:
Secrets of a Successful Organizer ✊
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Join Labor Notes' January Workshop series about how to become a successful labor organizer. The first of three workshops is on January 12th, 2023 - Sessions will run on January 12th, 19th, and 26th at 7:30-9:30pm Eastern (7:30-9:30pm EST). Sign up today!
Workshops are based on Labor Notes' widely-acclaimed book, Secrets of a Successful Organizer. Trainings will be held via Zoom.
Cost: $15 for the whole series. Includes access to all workshops until space is filled. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
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Atlanta DSA needs your help with our day-to-day programming! Apply to join or volunteer with one of our many Committees below.
Committees are where we organize our events and actions. Ever wonder who writes these emails, plans a canvass, or organizes strike support? A Committee! Most of our organizing happens through our 6 main committees: Electoral, Labor, Education, Communications, Operations, and Membership. Click here for more information on each committee's work.
If you're looking to help out in a leadership capacity with Atlanta DSA, or just looking to volunteer, sign up to volunteer with a committee today!
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