East Bay DSA · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 8:10 PM

🍎⏰🗳️ Friend – 24 hours left to put socialists on School Board!

East Bay DSA   Friend -- URGENT: Public education in Oakland needs your help. Tomorrow is the special election for Oakland School Board, which means we’ve got 24 hours to beat the charter schools and elect DSA member Sasha Ritzie-Hernandez. We need 14 more members to contribu…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 8:32 PM

💸🏫 4 days left – the news isn’t blasting it, so we’ll tell you instead

East Bay DSA   Hi Friend, There is a small group of powerful people around Oakland who want nothing more than to turn our public education institutions into a profitable commodity. The charter school project in Oakland does just that, and we cannot pull any punches in protect…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

September 24, 2023 at 7:41 PM

Hi, Friend! I’m your DSA candidate for Oakland School Board ✊🏼📚

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend, My name is Sasha Ritzie-Hernandez, and I’m an organizer running for the Oakland School Board. Like some of you, I grew up in the Oakland public education system. As an Afro-Indigenous Latinx immigrant, I’ve seen how our schoo…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Here's how we fight billionaire-backed charter schools

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Friend -- Crumbling ceilings. Classes of 30+ students. Charter schools that siphon millions of dollars away from our public schools. These are just a few things Oakland teachers and students are up against. They won significant gains this…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 5:42 PM

National Convention - We're 94% of the Way There!

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend, In just five weeks, East Bay DSA will join forces with chapters across the country to shape the future of our movement. We're just $373 away from raising enough money to get our delegates to Chicago for DSA national con…

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  Cyn H, East Bay DSA · [email protected]

June 25, 2023 at 5:21 PM

I'm a working-class student. Here's why it's crucial that I get to convention

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend, My name is Cyn, and I'm a student organizer and one of your delegates to DSA National Convention! I'm writing to share a little about me and why I need your help getting delegates like me to Chicago this August. I grew u…

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  Ella T, East Bay DSA · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 4:55 PM

What exactly happens at national convention, and how does it help us fight the Right?

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend, DSA National Convention is less than two months away. It’s where the members you just elected vote on what our socialist movement does for the next two years. This is how our democracy happens, and we need to raise $9,20…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 6:10 PM

Reminder: Apply for our staff job by 11:59 p.m. tomorrow

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend,  This is a friendly reminder that the deadline to submit an application for first consideration for the Staff Organizer position is tomorrow (Saturday) at 11:59 p.m.! Read the job description and apply here. We will stil…

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  Ella, East Bay DSA · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM

A personal note: Apply for my job!

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Hi, Friend – I wanted to write you a personal note about our open staff position.  I’ve held this role for six months, and it’s been the best job I’ve ever had (no, seriously). I’m stepping down next month, so now you have the opport…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Now hiring: East Bay DSA Staff Organizer!

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend -- We’re hiring a new Staff Organizer!  After six months on staff, our current staffer Ella is stepping down, although she plans to remain highly engaged in the chapter. That means we’re hiring a new staffer. Is it you? H…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Reminder: General Membership Meeting This Sunday!

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend, Our first General Meeting of the year is this Sunday! Several important labor struggles are right around the corner, and this meeting is your chance to weigh in on how we as a chapter approach those struggles! Oakland ed…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

February 13, 2023 at 7:26 PM

*30* students in a classroom? Here's who wins and who loses

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend, Imagine being a ten-year-old in an Oakland classroom of 30 students. You might not be sitting at a proper desk and chair; maybe your chair is too small, or you have to sit on the floor. It's loud and hard to focus. You m…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

February 11, 2023 at 6:01 PM

It's billionaires vs. students. Friend, which side are you on?

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend, As a kid growing up in the Bay Area, I went through K-12 in overcrowded classrooms, using old and broken textbooks, and being supported by hardworking but underpaid and overworked teachers. Almost 20 years later, those p…

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  Mayra A for East Bay DSA · [email protected]

February 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM

I'm a fifth grade teacher in Oakland. This is what we're up against

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend, My name's Mayra Alvarado. I teach fifth grade in Spanish at Manzanita Seed Elementary, which is a dual language school in East Oakland. I'm writing to ask you to contribute to East Bay DSA because your support has been c…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

February 6, 2023 at 5:56 PM

Oakland teachers are fighting the billionaire class. Here’s where you come in.

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend, Think of your favorite K-12 teacher. Then imagine they were forced to leave your school due to low wages and poor working conditions. This is happening to teachers in Oakland today. Oakland teachers earn much lower wages…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

February 5, 2023 at 6:49 PM

2/26 General Membership Meeting

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend, We are excited to announce our first general membership meeting of the new year! We'll be hearing from Oakland teachers as they gear up for a possible strike and voting on how our chapter works with unions. Plus, as usua…

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  Rosie M for East Bay DSA · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 7:36 PM

I grew up in Oakland public schools. Here's why teachers like my dad might strike

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend, My name's Rosie, and I'm a proud graduate of Oakland public schools. My dad teaches sixth grade science at Melrose Leadership Academy, and my mom is the principal at Glenview Elementary. Oakland teachers are about to go …

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM

The EBDSA holiday party is almost here!!

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Happy Holidays Comrades, Our holiday party is coming up this Saturday! As such, we wanted to share a few important details with you. What: East Bay DSA Holiday & Office-Warming PartyWhere: Our new office, 641 17th St., Oakland, C…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

December 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Throw on that hideous sweater and join us at our holiday party!

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Merry ChristMarx Comrades, Preparation is well underway for the EBDSA holiday party. We’re hanging roses, we’re baking cookies, and, while our lease prevents us from burning a yule log, we are setting up the turntables for the musica…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 6:53 PM

Help us warm our brand new office at the EBDSA holiday party!

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Happy Holidays Comrades, With all the Black Friday sales, capitalism is flexing hard this time of year. That's why we're throwing a party of our own. Come ring in the holidays with us at our brand spankin’ new office! Chug eggnog wit…

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  Richard, Medb and Maddy Grace, East Bay Labor Solidarity. · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 7:22 PM

Shut it Down! Update from the UC Picket Line

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend -- The massive statewide strike of 48,000 academic workers at the University of California began Monday, with strong support from DSA and YDSA. Academic workers are scraping by, facing the East Bay’s steep rents, lack of …

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

November 14, 2022 at 2:41 AM

Socialist Night School on Fascism this Tuesday 11/15

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Friend -- This Tuesday, we have a hybrid (both on zoom and in person) night school. Far-right politics, often described as fascism, has been on the rise. But what is fascism? Where does it come from and what is its relation to capit…

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  Jose P, Oakland teacher for EBDSA · [email protected]

October 10, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Billionaires want to close more schools. We’ve got to stop them

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend -- Imagine you’re an Oakland parent, and you wake up one day to find your kids’ school is about to close. It can upend your whole family life. Where will your kids go to school? What about the friends they’ve made? How wi…

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  Eva S from Cal YDSA · [email protected]

October 7, 2022 at 8:01 PM

How East Bay DSA makes me a better student organizer

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend -- My name is Eva Schultz, and I’m a UC Berkeley student and Labor Chair of Cal YDSA. Here on campus, we train young organizers on the nuts and bolts of organizing, from one-on-one conversations to public speaking. And wh…

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  Jovanka Beckles for East Bay DSA · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Beat Chevron: Put Democratic Socialists in Office in Richmond

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend -- My name is Jovanka Beckles, and I’m an elected democratic socialist in the East Bay. I’m also a member of East Bay DSA, and the chapter has endorsed me in my last two runs for office. I’m reaching out to my East Bay DS…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

October 3, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Abortion Is A Human Right Rally: Saturday 10am

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America RSVP for our Abortion is a Human Rights Rally on Saturday, Oct. 8th at 10am here.? Graphic by @natalietran.co on Instagram Comrades! We are facing virulent?attacks on our rights. Nationally, we are in crisis. Nearly half of states ha…

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  Ella, East Bay DSA · [email protected]

October 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM

This is how we get an office

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend, Imagine it: It’s 2023. It’s early evening in the bustling East Bay DSA office. In one room, two dozen of your comrades are making phone calls to put one of our own homegrown members on the City Council in Oakland. In ano…

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  Ella, East Bay DSA · [email protected]

September 24, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Hi, I’m East Bay DSA’s brand new staffer!

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Dear Friend -- Howdy - my name’s Ella Teevan, and I’m your brand new staffer at East Bay DSA! At our last General Meeting, the membership approved hiring me as a part-time staff organizer for the chapter. I’m honored that you and my …

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 10:25 PM

Sunday 2PM: Berkeley Canvass for the Rent Board Slate and Vacancy Tax

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Friend -- RSVP for East Bay DSA's first Canvass for the Berkeley Right to Housing Slate for Rent Board and Berkeley Vacancy Tax this Sunday, September 25 at 2PM here. Join East Bay DSA in talking to neighbors and fighting capitalist …

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 4:16 PM

ACTION REQUIRED: Confirm your East Bay DSA communications preferences

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Hello Friend, You are receiving this email because you previously indicated you are interested in communications from East Bay DSA. You may have indicated interest in an event online or attended an in-person function. East Bay DSA is…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

March 21, 2022 at 5:04 PM

East Bay DSA ALL OUT to Tax the Rich–April 2nd

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Friend -- At our February 27th General Meeting, East Bay DSA’s membership voted unanimously to endorse a Tax the Rich Oakland ballot measure campaign. On Saturday, April 2nd, join East Bay DSA and public sector unions as we launch o…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Newsletter: Defending the commons

East Bay DSA Newsletter January 27, 2022 Nature shrinks as capital grows. The growth of the market cannot solve the very crisis it creates. In nature's economy and the sustenance economy the currency is not money, it is life. Vandana Shiva Comrades: It’s not spring quite y…

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  EBDSA Electoral Committee · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 7:51 PM

Run for office as a Democratic Socialist

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Hi Friend, Ever thought of running for office? Or know someone who has? The East Bay Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is seeking to support dedicated socialists who want to fight for a more just and equitable future f…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Newsletter: Worker power is back!

East Bay DSA Newsletter December 16, 2021 The emancipation of the working classes must be conquered by the working classes themselves. Karl Marx Comrades, It's been nearly two years now that we've been living with the COVID-19 pandemic, and with another wave of a new varia…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Newsletter: "We called it a work holiday"

East Bay DSA Newsletter December 2, 2021 To me, the labor movement was never just a way of getting higher wages. What appealed to me was the spiritual side of a great cause that created fellowship. You wanted the girl or the man who worked beside you to be treated just as well…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Newsletter: We're thankful for ... solidarity

East Bay DSA Newsletter November 18, 2021 Capitalism does not permit an even flow of economic resources. With this system, a small privileged few are rich beyond conscience, and almost all others are doomed to be poor at some level. That’s the way the system works. And since w…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Newsletter: Building the Socialist Movement Everyday

East Bay DSA Newsletter November 4, 2021 Economic models are not ends in themselves, but instruments for achieving what we're really after—a society in which people are able to treat one another as ends, not as means. Vivek Chibber Comrades, This week, DSA candidates won …

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Newsletter: Happy Striketober!

East Bay DSA Newsletter October 21, 2021 Solidarity is what we want. We do not want to find fault with each other, but to solidify our forces and say to each other: We must be together; our masters are joined together and we must do the same thing. Mother Jones Comrades, S…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 6:10 PM

Newsletter: Solidarity isn't just a slogan

East Bay DSA Newsletter October 7, 2021 In the early stages of great struggles... something of this same burning wave of solidarity sweeps through vast categories of workers not directly in the fight. The dramatic struggles going on in their industry inspires them with a sense…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 5:17 PM

Newsletter: Keep your eyes on the real killer

East Bay DSA Newsletter September 23, 2021 Godzilla, pure motherfucking filler; to get your eyes off the real killer. Rage Against the Machine Comrades, There’s a class war going on and the frontline is everywhere. Capitalists have used the fragmentation and upheaval of …

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Newsletter: Fighting for a better world

East Bay DSA Newsletter September 9, 2021 Isolated, we are but straws that any boss can bend to his will, but organised we are a mighty force that no one can break. Alexandra Kollontai Comrades, In this letter, we say goodbye to summer 2021. In fact, our chapter officially…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 7:27 PM

Newsletter: This Labor Day, labor marches on

East Bay DSA Newsletter August 26, 2021 In this is perhaps the outstanding paradox: we ourselves are imbued with urgency, yet the message of our society is that there is no viable alternative to the present. Beneath the reassuring tones of the politicians, beneath the common o…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 11:03 PM

Newsletter: How do we build class consciousness?

East Bay DSA Newsletter August 12, 2021 Solidarity is what we want. We do not want to find fault with each other, but to solidify our forces and say to each other: We must be together; our masters are joined together and we must do the same thing. Mother Jones Comrades, As…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 6:25 PM

Newsletter: Solidarity is forged in struggle

East Bay DSA Newsletter July 29, 2021 Genuine equality means not treating everyone the same, but attending equally to everyone's different needs. Terry Eagleton Comrades! While many of us hoped that the COVID-19 vaccine would bring an end to our year's long crisis, the Del…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 6:41 PM

For the many, not the few

East Bay DSA Newsletter July 15, 2021 As long as he owns your tools he owns your job, and if he owns your job he is the master of your fate. You are in no sense a free man. You are subject to his interest and to his will. He decides whether you shall work or not. Therefore, he…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

July 1, 2021 at 5:24 PM

Newsletter: Who feels the heat?

East Bay DSA Newsletter July 1, 2021 The key for us is to draw more and more people into pathways of thinking and pathways of action that go in the direction of questioning established authority and giving people a meaningful say about the realities and decisions affecting the…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 6:04 PM

Newsletter: Workers' struggle is worldwide

East Bay DSA Newsletter June 17, 2021 I must remind you that starving a child is violence. Neglecting school children is violence. Punishing a mother and her family is violence. Discrimination against a working man is violence. Ghetto housing is violence. Ignoring medical need…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

June 7, 2021 at 5:01 PM

General Meeting: In-person social on June 13!

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Comrades, Our June General Meeting will be an in-person social! Join us June 13 at 12:30 p.m. at Snow Park in Oakland (at 19th and Harrison) for our first in-person chapter get-together in over a year. When: Sunday, June 13, 12:30 …

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Newsletter: Dignity and freedom for all

East Bay DSA Newsletter June 3, 2021 The gay liberation movement helps demonstrate how deeply and destructively capitalist institutions interfere with people’s lives… History, and our own generation’s experience, have shown that human dignity, free from all prejudice, is not p…

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  East Bay DSA · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 8:27 PM

East Bay DSA's 2021 Steering Committee and National Convention Delegates!

East Bay Democratic Socialists of America Comrades, Thank you to everyone who made our 2021 Convention a big success! Now that our week of voting has concluded we’re excited to announce the results of our membership’s decision. At the convention, we adopted the following …

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