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  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Tomorrow: Trans Day of Visibility! Plus, Make Entergy Pay — Take Action on 4/1

Tomorrow, Friday, March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. At a time when the rights of people in our transgender community are under historic attack, it's more important than ever to stand up, your support, and fight back. Please join us and our comrad…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 11:08 PM

Tomorrow — Short Term Rentals / Saturday GM

Tomorrow, members of the New Orleans City Council will yet again be determining the future of the city. Will people be allowed to stay here, or will they cave to speculators who want to turn the city into an open air hotel? Make your voice heard — you can email city cou…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 9:37 PM

Reading Group TONIGHT! / The South: Jim Crow and its Afterlives

Tonight at 7pm, DSA New Orleans Political Education Working Group is proud to host its first session of the Spring 2023 Reading Series. Join us as we delve into our city's past in order to better change the future. This session, the Reading Group will be discussing The S…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
March 9, 2023 at 7:02 PM

City Workers WIN! & Make Entergy Pay TONIGHT

Hey y'all — Here's some of what's happening around New Orleans: City workers are winning in the fight for stronger representation and a voice at work! On Tuesday, February 28, workers took their issues to the city council to voice their frustration with the mayor's admi…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 8:30 PM

TOMORROW: Solidarity in the Park! Brake Light & Health Fair

Greetings all — Tomorrow, Saturday, March 4th, from 12-4pm, members of DSA New Orleans will host a Health Fair + Brake Light Clinic. We offer free brake light changes, health resources, hot food, cool beverages, assistance with debt disputes, and talking with folks about…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 6:55 PM

Tell City Council: Ban Short-Term Rentals Now!

Hello all — Starting tomorrow, Thursday March 2nd, at 10am, New Orleans City Council will begin debating and hearing public comment on the upcoming new regulations for short-term rentals, which have devastated New Orleans communities by jacking up the cost of housing and…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 11:05 PM

General Meeting TOMORROW! 2/25 at Noon!

Hey all — We hope y'all are rested up from Mardi Gras! Come join us for a brief but lively General Meeting tomorrow at 12pm noon. This hybrid meeting will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church at 2903 Jefferson Avenue. (Enter through the side door on Soniat…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
January 10, 2023 at 7:11 PM

Make Entergy Pay — Volunteer to get the word out on MLK Day!

Friends — We need your help to hit the ground running this year with our first big campaign outreach event! Next Monday, January 16th (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) at 12 noon, join us at the neutral ground at Canal St. & Norman C. Francis Pkwy. for an afternoon of can…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
January 4, 2023 at 6:36 PM

NO MORE SHORT TERM RENTALS – Call to ACTION! / Weekly Email for Jan 4, 2023

URGENT CALL TO ACTION TODAY — No More Short Term Rentals! The fight over new Short Term Rental regulation is underway. We need to mobilize if we want to win regulations over AirBnbs and the speculative real estate vultures who are turning our city into an open air hotel,…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 4:45 PM

Tonight! Post-Solstice Socialist Social

7pm meetup at Velveteen Lounge Tonight at 7pm, come join us for an evening of low-key holiday revelry at our favorite worker-owned bar, Velveteen Lounge! All are welcome! Curious about DSA but haven't had time to make a meeting? Thinking about joining the chapter for th…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
December 16, 2022 at 7:30 PM

🚩 General Meeting! Tomorrow, Saturday 12/17, at 12 Noon 🚩

Greetings friends! Please join us tomorrow Saturday, 12/17 at 12pm for our last General Meeting of 2022. We'll recap where we've been over the past 12 months, and discuss where we'd like to take the chapter in the New Year. We'll also hear from our poli-ed group about t…
  DSA New Orleans · [email protected]
December 9, 2022 at 11:03 PM

Runoff Voter Guide! Election Day Tomorrow!

Greetings all! It's here! The Runoff Election is this Saturday, December 10th! Check your ballot and voting location here! Our runoff update to this election cycle's voter guide is live. Read up on the three state constitutional amendments on your ballot, and the stak…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
December 7, 2022 at 10:07 PM

🚩 DSA New Orleans Weekly Updates for 12/7/22 🚩

THANK YOU to all our volunteer organizers who came out to St. Roch Park this past Saturday for our monthly Brake Light Clinic + Health Fair. We had some great convos with neighbors, changed some lights, and enjoyed some delicious BBQ. Glad to see so many new and familiar…
  DSA New Orleans · [email protected]
December 4, 2022 at 8:18 PM

Tell City Council: No More Shutoffs / Phone Zap and Speak Out!

This upcoming Tuesday, December 6th, the City Council Utility Committee will meet for the first time in months Dear Comrades, This upcoming Tuesday, December 6th, the City Council Utility Committee will meet for the first time in months, where Entergy will speak before t…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
December 1, 2022 at 12:53 AM

🚩 Health Fair & Brake Clinic THIS WEEKEND! + Chapter Updates 🚩

We hope to see you all at our social this Saturday! Below are some of our upcoming events and updates. Hi Everyone! We hope to see you all at our social this Saturday! Below are some of our upcoming events and updates. We also have an announcement from our chapter co-c…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
November 23, 2022 at 10:51 PM

Cops Don't Keep Us Safe / November 23, 2022 Weekly Update

Hello Everyone, During the Summer of 2020, "We Protect Us" became a rallying cry at the George Floyd protests and in calls to reallocate funding from NOPD. Our chapter passed this resolution to prioritize organizing towards police abolition. As you've probably heard, on…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 6:51 PM

Weekly Updates / November 17, 2022

Make Entergy Pay! – Election Updates – More Winter is the time for comfort, good food, warmth, and, as always, collective action! Here’s what’s going on in the chapter in the days and weeks ahead: MAKE ENTERGY PAY, Join us TODAY! As of November 1st, DSA New Orleans has…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 7:04 PM

ELECTION DAY! VOTER GUIDE! GET OUT THE VOTE!

ELECTION DAY IS TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 8th! You can find all of your voter information, including sample ballots and polling locations here! Polls are open from 6am until 8am. If you haven't already seen it yet, the New Orleans DSA Fall 2022 Voter Guide is out! You can learn…
  DSA Local Council · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 8:32 PM

General Meeting Tomorrow!!

Hey y'all! A reminder that our October General Membership Meeting will be taking place Tomorrow, Saturday, October 29th at 12 noon! We'll be meeting at the First Unitarian Universalist Church on Claiborne and Jefferson. We'll hear from some updates from our citywide cam…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 10:02 PM

Weekly Updates / October 19, 2022

Greetings Comrades! Hope everyone is having a wonderful week. Mark your Calendars. The date of our General Membership Meeting will be next Saturday, October 29th. We'll be gathering at the First Unitarian Universalist Church at 12 noon. This month we will be discussing:…
  DSA New Orleans · [email protected]
September 25, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Film Screening: Abortion and Women's Rights 1970

The Political Education Working Group is proud to host a viewing and discussion of Abortion and Women’s Rights 1970. This short film powerfully reminds us of the conditions and demands that inspired the movement for abortion rights fifty years ago. It also examines some …
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
September 22, 2022 at 3:05 PM

🚩 General Meeting THIS SATURDAY! Updates for the week of 9/22/22 🚩

Hey y'all! This Saturday at 12 Noon will be our monthly General Meeting at the First UU Church on 2903 Jefferson Ave! We'll be hearing from our comrades in the Renters Rights Assembly about the Healthy Homes Ordinance and how to plug in to the fight against New Orleans'…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 7:28 PM

🚩 Health Fair & Brake Clinic THIS WEEKEND! Updates for the week of 9/15/22 🚩

Details on our Health Fair + Brake Light Clinic this weekend Hey y'all! This weekend our combination Health Fair and Brake Light Clinic returns at Andre Cailloux Park on 2437 Bayou Rd! We'll be changing brake lights, disputing medical debt, doing health screenings, talki…
  DSA Local Council · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 5:30 PM

DSA New Orleans Weekly Updates / August 31

Reflecting on 17 Years, and the Continuous Struggle Hello Comrades — This week, we’re reflecting on 17 years since Hurricane Katrina. It’s hard to put into words the loss from that storm, the trauma that was left in its wake, and the harms that have come from the ongoing…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 6:54 PM

DSA New Orleans Weekly Updates / August 24, 2022

Hey y'all, Here's what's on tap for DSA New Orleans this week: Tomorrow at 5:30 our Municipalize Entergy Campaign meets to discuss next steps in the fight to bring the power to the people. Saturday, 2PM, at the Owen/Butler Fountain in City Park, in lieu of our regula…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 6:42 PM

DSA New Orleans Weekly Updates / August 17, 2022

Voter Guide & Poli Ed Hi y'all! Here's what's on tap with the Chapter this week — Tonight at 7pm! join our Voter Guide team as we get underway covering the Fall elections. We'll talk about races & candidates, and give a brief recap of recent city politics. Come …
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 6:31 PM

DSA New Orleans Weekly Updates!

Brakelight & Healthfair recap, Entergy updates, & more Hey New Orleans! Here's what's going on with the Chapter this week: Huge shoutout to everyone who helped plan and pull off our Brake Light Clinic and Health Fair this weekend! Positive vibes, great conversati…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 6:35 PM

DSA New Orleans Weekly Updates!

Entergy Municipalization, Brake Lights, and more Hey y'all! Here's what's going on with the chapter this week — Our Entergy Municipalization campaign is heating up! Our members joined coalition partners outside of Entergy's headquarters this Monday to protest rate hike…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 5:49 PM

🚩 New Leadership, Health Fair/Brake Clinics Return, and More! Updates for the week of 7/25/22 🚩

Hi y'all, It's been an eventful month. From the right-wing Supreme Court's disgusting, violent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, to our own City Council and Mayor redoubling their efforts to surveil the people of New Orleans, there's a lot to be angry about. And a lot to…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 3:55 PM

Important Chapter Announcements!

Our annual Convention is THIS WEEKEND; Rally for reproductive justice Hi Y'all, We have two big announcements this week! Firstly, we anticipate the Supreme Court to officially announce the repeal of Roe v. Wade, a devastating blow to our reproductive rights any day now.…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 7:27 PM

New Orleans DSA Updates

Hey Y'all, Right now our Convention Planning Committee is sending all of our members an informational packet for the 2022 Annual Chapter Convention which will take place June 25th at noon. You can check out the Convention Hub for more information or contact us directly …
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Annual Convention is Saturday June 25th!

Hey Y’all, We are just a few weeks away from our Annual Chapter Convention on Saturday the 25th at Noon! Convention is where we elect new chapter leaders, make key decisions about the political direction we want to go in, and amend our bylaws. This is the biggest event o…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 7:45 PM

🚩 DSA Election Nominations are Open! Updates for the week of 5/26/22 🚩

Here's some of what's going on with the Chapter this week: Hey y'all! Here's some of what's going on with the Chapter this week: Just a reminder, our annual Convention is just around the corner, and nominations for officer elections are open until June 5th! You can fin…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
May 5, 2022 at 12:54 PM

Rally for the Right to Abortion, this Saturday 5pm @ Jackson Square

Hello! It’s time to act. The far right has connived and plotted for 50 years to deny our right to bodily autonomy, and now that they’re on the cusp of success, the democrats and big fundraising apparatuses have zero plan to stop them. It’s on us, working class New Orlean…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
April 20, 2022 at 4:37 PM

This Saturday is Our Monthly General Meeting!

Details on our monthly General Meeting, 12PM this Saturday, April 23rd Hello! This just a reminder that this Saturday April 23rd at noon is our monthly chapter General Meeting! Each month our membership comes together to discuss chapter projects, vote on new business, a…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 4:01 PM

DSA New Orleans Weekly Updates!

Hey Y'all, Here are a couple chapter updates and items we have our eye on this week! , This year's Louisiana Legislature is entertaining some particularly heinous bills, from denying trans children access to healthcare resources to a full on assault on our reproductive…
  New Orleans DSA · [email protected]
April 5, 2022 at 12:30 PM

⚡ Fight back against Entergy's corruption! ⚡

​For too long, our city government has let Entergy buy off our elected officials through corrupt campaign contributions. For too long, our city government has let Entergy buy off our elected officials through corrupt campaign contributions. These contributions have grant…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 7:57 PM

🚩 DSA New Orleans Weekly Updates for 3/30/22 🚩

Here's some of what's going on with the Chapter this week: Hey y'all! Here's some of what's going on with the Chapter this week: We will be holding an election for Chapter Secretary at our next General Meeting, Saturday, April 23rd. The Secretary holds a voting seat on …
  New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 4:51 PM

This Saturday is Our Monthly Chapter Meeting!

Details on our monthly General Meeting, 12PM this Saturday, March 26th Hello, This Saturday the 26th at noon is our monthly chapter General Meeting! Each month our membership comes together to discuss chapter projects, vote on new business, and more! You can see the fu…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 7:52 PM

🚩 DSA New Orleans Weekly Updates for 3/15/22 🚩

Here's some of what's going on with the Chapter this week: Hey y'all! Here's what's going on with the Chapter this week: We will be holding an election for Steward of Worker Power Louisiana, our labor branch, at our next General Meeting, Saturday March 26th. The WPL Ste…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
February 17, 2022 at 8:58 PM

🚩 Our February General Meeting is this Saturday! 🚩

Details on our monthly General Meeting, 12PM this Saturday, Feb. 19th As you gear up to hit the route, don't forget: our monthly General Meeting will be this Saturday, February 19th at 12PM! The General Meeting is our largest regular gathering of members, and our Chapter…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 9:17 PM

🚩 Rally THIS SATURDAY - DSA New Orleans Weekly Updates for 2/2/22 🚩

Here's some of what's going on with the Chapter this week: Hey y'all! Here's what's going on with the Chapter this week: Join us and our comrades from fellow New Orleans socialist organizations FRSO, CPUSA, and PSL for a rally against war with Russia this Saturday at 12P…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 9:09 PM

🚩 DSA New Orleans Weekly Updates for 1/19/22 🚩

Here's some of what's going on with the Chapter this week: Hey y'all! Here's what's going on with the Chapter this week: Our first Monthly General Meeting of 2022 will be this Saturday at noon! The General Meeting is the highest decision-making body in the chapter, wher…
  DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 8:53 PM

🚩 DSA New Orleans Weekly Updates for 1/12/22 🚩

Here's some of what's going on with the Chapter this week: Hey y'all! Here's some of what's going on with the Chapter this week: Hurricane Ida exposed Entergy's systematic neglect of New Orleans' power grid, and their total failure to provide stable and affordable power…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
December 15, 2021 at 7:27 PM

🚩❄️ Our last General Meeting of 2021 is this Saturday! ❄️🚩

Details on our monthly General Meeting, 12PM this Saturday, Dec. 18th This is just a reminder that our last monthly General Meeting of 2021 will be this Saturday, December 18th at 12PM! Highlights this month: As you've probably heard, thanks to the tireless efforts of…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
December 10, 2021 at 3:43 PM

Voter Guide Update for Tomorrow's Election!

Our addendum to the Fall 2021 Voter Guide is here! This update includes recommendations for tomorrow's election, including for the Sherriff's Race, District D, and More! You can find the guide at bit.ly/voterguide21 (case sensitive) Election Day is Saturday December 11…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 10:02 PM

🦃 Reminder! Our November General Meeting is this Saturday! 🦃

Details on our monthly General Meeting, 12PM this Saturday, November 27th This is just a reminder that our monthly General Meeting will be this Saturday, November 27th at 12PM! This month we’ll: Hear updates from our various organizing efforts, including a presentation …
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 3:21 PM

New Orleans DSA Weekly Updates

Hello, Tomorrow we will be convening a Town Hall to discuss coalition building. Organizing in coalition is a vital pathway to winning working class power. How we organize in coalition and our politics of building power within a socialist framework are essential. Join us…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
November 10, 2021 at 8:50 PM

The Voter Guide is Here!

We are excited to release our 2021 Fall Election Voter Guide! This includes information about the Mayoral race, City Council, and more! Hurricane Ida delayed the elections by five weeks, with state officials voting to make the new election day this Saturday, November 1…
  New Orleans DSA Local Council · [email protected]
October 18, 2021 at 10:53 PM

Our October General Meeting is This Saturday!

Hi everyone, This Saturday at noon will be our Monthly General Meeting! These meetings are the most important meetings in the chapter. This is where we convene the full membership to make decisions for the chapter. These are meetings where we take up campaigns, approve…