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** Upcoming Events
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1/15/20
SAVE THE DATE: May 30, 2020
Sacramento DSA is hosting its first ever local chapter convention to deliberate, debate, and ultimately democratically decide the direction the chapter will go for the next year of organizing. Time/location are TBD.


** January General Membership Meeting/Candidate Endorsement Forum
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At our January General Membership meeting, we will be hosting a candidate forum for any local candidates seeking our chapter's endorsement.

Here ([link removed]) is the results of our candidate endorsement questionnaire! A separate email will be sent out shortly with the structure of the forum.

NOTE: If you are a new member or just want to find out how to get plugged in and help, come to the meeting 30 minutes early - the board members will be there to answer all your questions!

At all meetings, we adhere to the DSA "Rules for Respectful Discussion" to ensure an inclusive conversation where all voices are heard. You can read more about these guidelines here ([link removed] ([link removed]) ).

Child watch will be provided at this meeting! We strongly encourage parents, guardians, and/or caretakers to fill out this quick survey ([link removed]) .
Date: Saturday, January 18th, 1:30-3:30pm
Location: Colonial Heights Library, 4799 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95820 ([link removed])


** Media-Communications Committee Meeting
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Join the Media Committee and the Communications Committees for this combined committee meeting to discuss upcoming graphic design projects, propaganda opportunities, the new website, the new podcast, and content for the DSA Sac Blog. We will also continue developing social media protocols, communications standards, project tracking methods, and more.

If you're interested in graphic design, web design, writing, or editing, stop by this meeting!
Date: Sunday, January 19th, 11:00am-12:30pm
Location: Shine Cafe, 1400 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814 ([link removed])


** Housing Committee Meeting
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Join the Housing Committee to determine how we can implement a socialist housing policy in Sacramento, and build a strong grassroots tenants' movement to collectively advocate for our own needs. We will also discuss the significance of housing to the greater movement for socialism. Housing is a human right! Let's demand a new system that allows everyone to live with dignity, and helps communities thrive.
Date: Sunday, January 19th, 3:00-4:30pm
Location: ACCE, 4433 Florin Rd, #880, Sacramento, CA, 95823 ([link removed])


** Racial Solidarity Committee Meeting
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We need your help to drive the direction of the committee going forward! Bring your productive criticisms, ideas, and thoughts about how we can fight racism and capitalism in Sacramento!

Date: Wednesday, January 22nd, 7:00-8:30pm
Location: ACCE, 4433 Florin Rd, #880, Sacramento, CA, 95823 ([link removed])


** DSA for Bernie Canvass: Hollywood Park
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With the primary fast approaching there is no time to sit out! Come join us and knock doors for Bernie as we try to elect the first socialist president ever.

Never knocked doors before? There will be a brief training and plenty of veteran canvassers to help out!

Contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) for more information.

Date: Saturday, January 25th, 10:30am-2:00pm
Location: Mangan Park, 2230 34th Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95822 ([link removed])


** DSA for Bernie Canvass: South Land Park
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With the primary fast approaching there is no time to sit out! Come join us and knock doors for Bernie as we try to elect the first socialist president ever.

Never knocked doors before? There will be a brief training and plenty of veteran canvassers to help out!

Contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) for more information.

Date: Sunday, January 26th, 11:30am-3:00pm
Location: Reichmuth Park, 6135 Gloria Dr, Sacramento, CA, 95831 ([link removed])


** LGBTQ+ Reading Group
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Come read poetry, fiction, theory and more with fellow socialist feminists!

This months readings:
* John D'Emilio, Capitalism & Gay Identity ([link removed])
* The Racist Roots of Transgender Exclusion ([link removed])
* Andrea Gibson, Andrew ([link removed])
* Audre Lorde, I Am Your Sister: Black Women Organizing Across Sexualities ([link removed])
* Tea Dragon Society Webcomic ([link removed]) (optional)

Date: Monday, January 27th, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Gender Health Center 2020 29th St, Ste. 201, Sacramento, CA, 95817 ([link removed])


** Film Screening and Panel: Power to Heal and Medicare for All
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POWER TO HEAL is a 56 minute long documentary that tells a poignant chapter in the historic struggle to secure equal and adequate health care for all Americans. Central to the story is the tale of how a new national program, Medicare, was used to mount a dramatic, coordinated effort that desegregated thousands of hospitals across the country practically overnight.

After the screening panelists will discuss racial disparities in health care today and how the fight for health justice continues. We'll hear updates on the national fight to win Medicare for All and learn how local activists have been working to get Congresswoman Doris Matsui to cosponsor the Medicare for All bill (H.R. 1384). Rep. Matsui is currently NOT a cosponsor.

Doors open at 6:30. Movie starts at 7.
Date: Tuesday, January 28th, 6:30-9:00pm
Location: Cafe Colonial, 3520 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95820 ([link removed])


** Bernie Canvasses and Phone Banks
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**
Phone Bank Led by Andres Estebanez
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Date: Friday, January 17th, 6:30-8:00pm
Contact: [email protected] for more information.


**
Women's March Canvass Led by Bryan Reese
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Date: Saturday, January 18th
Contact: [email protected] for more information.


**
Folsom Blvd Flea Market Spanish Language Canvass Led by Johan Carrillo
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Date: Sunday, January 19th, 10:00am-1:00pm
Contact: [email protected] for more information.


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American River College Canvass Led by Andrea Arnott
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Date: Tuesday, January 21st, 10:00am-1:00pm
Contact: [email protected] for more information.


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American River College Canvass Led by Andrea Arnott
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Date: Thursday, January 23rd, 10:00am-1:00pm
Contact: [email protected] for more information.



** Hollywood Park Door to Door Canvass Led by Sam Greenup
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Date: Saturday, January 25th, 10:30am-2:00pm
Contact: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) for more information.



** South Land Park Door to Door Canvass Led by Sam Greenup
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Date: Sunday, January 26th, 11:30-3:00pm
Contact: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) for more information.



** Davis Door to Door Canvass Led by Dov Salkoff
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Date: Sunday, January 26th
Contact: [email protected] for more information.



** Other Dates To Remember

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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Meeting
DATE: Every Tuesday, 9:30am
LOCATION: County Administration Center, 700 H Street, Room 1450, Sacramento, CA 95814
FOR MORE INFO: Archived action summaries and video can be found here. ([link removed])

Sacramento City Council Meeting
DATE: Every Tuesday, 4:30pm
LOCATION: City Hall Council Chamber, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
FOR MORE INFO: Archived meeting minutes and video can be found here. ([link removed])


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