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  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 5:24 PM

Home Made Masks Needed For West Side Event

Dear Members and Associates,   The NAACP has been organizing a homemade mask drive for Black, Indigenous and People of Color, and they could use any masks you make. Just over in Milwaukee, African Americans have made up the majority of the covid-19 deaths …
  Lin Hagedorn · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 6:19 AM

350 Eastside April Supplemental Newsletter

350 Eastside April Supplemental Newsletter Hi John,   April 15, 2020 – 350 Eastside – ZOOM, 7:00 PM   Join us for a virtual presentation by Sara Papanikolaou on her recent trip to Nepal as part of her graduate program, studying climate adaptat…
  Nicole, Action Network & Action Builder · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 9:55 PM

Resources we’re providing during COVID-19

An updated list of trainings, webinars, and more Hi John, Our teams at Action Network and Action Builder are committed to doing our part to support your critical work amidst the COVID-19 crisis. We’re checking in to share some of the resources we’ve made available to support your…
  Sac DSA for Bernie via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 3:54 AM

Happy Easter from Sacramento DSA for Bernie!

Happy Easter! As we have all been trying to keep safe and healthy, some big news this week from the Bernie Sanders campaign. Here are some thoughts from the three co-chairs of Sacramento DSA for Bernie as we re-tool and re-group. Bernie has only suspended his campaign, and will s…
  Phoenix DSA · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 11:18 PM

Building working-class power during the COVID-19 crisis

Any bailout funds must come with strict pro-labor strings attached. Dear John, In our current coronavirus crisis, many companies are lobbying for yet another federal bailout. Companies that receive bailout funds during this crisis should be nationalized under democratic worker…
  Julie Kimmel - 350 Fairfax · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 8:03 PM

Tell Northam: No water shutoffs during the Covid-19 crisis!

Friends, We sincerely hope that you are weathering the Covid-19 storm. 350 Fairfax co-chair Helene is hunkered down at Blueberry Hill, attending too many Zoom meetings to count and feeling gratitude for her Hungry Harvest deliveries and the Potomac Vegetable Farms pop-up spring …
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM

FWD: PETITION: National vote by mail now!

In-person voting in today’s Wisconsin primary shows why we need to allow voting from home. Sign the petition: demand national vote by mail! This week, in the middle of a deadly pandemic, millions of voters in Wisconsin headed to the polls, after Republican state legislators re…
  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 12:34 AM

Bernie helped start this movement. Let's keep building it.

Dear Members and Associates,   Sometimes the best way to tackle grief and despair is by starting something new. We need new energy and commitment in the Democratic Socialists of America. We are fighting for everything that Bernie wanted, from Medicare for …
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 10:41 PM

PETITION: National vote by mail now!

In-person voting in today’s Wisconsin primary shows why we need to allow voting from home. Sign the petition: demand national vote by mail! Today, in the middle of a deadly pandemic, millions of voters in Wisconsin headed to the polls, after Republican state legislators refuse…
  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Duluth SD7 Convention Info for Local Delegates

Dear Members and Associates,   This is an update on how to participate in the SD7 convention if you are a delegate. If you live outside of the Duluth area this email will not pertain to you.    Most of you are already good to go, but we want to make sure e…
  Phoenix DSA · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 6:36 PM

April Newsletter

Dear John, Here are just a few upcoming projects for the month of April. You can keep up to date with what Phoenix DSA has planned on our Facebook page, website, or twitter. Restaurant Worker Organizing The DSA Democratic Socialist Labor Commission (DSLC) is spearheading a re…
  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Helen McIlvaine is a 2020 Regional Housing Leader

Dear John, Please give a virtual round of applause for our 2020 Regional Housing Leaders' Awards recipients. Each month we will spotlight an organization or individual who is working to advance regional housing solutions through creative partnerships. This month we are h…
  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]
April 5, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Notes From The Meeting

Dear Members and Associates,   Our first try at an online meeting worked pretty well. We created a Solidarity Fund Committee and an Electoral Committee. The Solidarity Committee will develop a policy and oversee a solidarity fund for supporting strikes a…
  Lin Hagedorn · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 2:53 PM

350 Eastside April, 2020 Newsletter

350 Eastside April, 2020 Newsletter John Yes to EKCPUD update– The campaign to create a Public Utility District (PUD) in east King County to replace PSE as the provider of electrical power is going strong but we need you help!! The current COVID-…
  BCTGM International Union · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Multiemployer Pension Relief Needed

Democratic congressional leaders are working now on the next emergency legislation to deal with the catastrophic economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Schumer are fully supportive of labor’s call for including multiemploy…
  BCTGM International Union · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Multiemployer Pension Relief Needed

Democratic congressional leaders are working now on the next emergency legislation to deal with the catastrophic economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Schumer are fully supportive of labor’s call for including multiemploy…
  Memphis Midsouth DSA · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Memphis-Midsouth DSA COVID-19 Petition

Memphis-Midsouth DSA Please sign our petition of COVID-19 related demands for our city and county governments! Petition link: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/memphis-midsouth-dsa-covid-19-petition-to-the-city-of-memphis-and-shelby-county-governments Petition Text By si…
  Pittsburgh DSA · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 5:11 PM

Correction: #cancelrent

John, Hey the email before had “#rentstrike” as the subject line, so we just wanted to clarify that while we hope neighbors organizing together do what is best for them, it's important for rent strikes to have a strong network of support. This coalition is starting first with o…
  Anthony Shelton, BCTGM International Union · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 5:00 PM

The BCTGM Mourns the Passing of International President David B. Durkee

Dear Friend: The BCTGM International Union is deeply saddened to announce the passing of BCTGM International Union President David B. Durkee, who died March 30 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He was 66. Brother Durkee's distinguished 47-year career as a member and…
  Anthony Shelton, BCTGM International Union · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 5:00 PM

The BCTGM Mourns the Passing of International President David B. Durkee

Dear John: The BCTGM International Union is deeply saddened to announce the passing of BCTGM International Union President David B. Durkee, who died March 30 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He was 66. Brother Durkee's distinguished 47-year career as a member and l…
  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Important NVAHA Update & COVID-19 Response Page

Dear John, Given the crisis situation facing our communities and our country, we have decided to postpone our May 28 Regional Housing Leaders Awards Ceremony and 15th Anniversary Celebration until the fall. We will however, continue to highlight our organizational housing achie…
  Memphis Midsouth DSA · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Covid-19 Response Remote Meeting

Memphis-Midsouth DSA Covid-19 Response Remote Meeting We will hear from the steering committee about our response to the ongoing pandemic, and break out into working groups of our new Mutual Aid committee on Discord. Discord link: https://discord.gg/FJzrdyF Memphis DSA is…
  Pittsburgh DSA · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 1:11 AM

#rentstrike

John, it is time to #CancelRent.   Petition for Pittsburgh to #CancelRent. Both federal and local officials have failed to offer any real solutions to renters during this crisis. Evictions cannot happen in Allegheny County until April 14th, but with so many of us now out of wor…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 2:58 AM

Kara Eastman: progressive in a TOSS-UP race

Kara Eastman’s running for Congress because her mother had to spend $800 a month on prescription drugs to treat her cancer before she passed away. In Congress, she'll fight for Medicare for All. In 2018 , she came within 1 point of taking out Rep. Don Bacon in Nebraska’s …
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 7:26 PM

Patricia Ackerman fights for rural health care

With less than 72 hours until the end-of-quarter deadline, we're supporting rural progressives for Congress who will reverse Trump's dangerous policies. In these trying times, Patricia Ackerman (NV-02) is collecting donations at her campaign headquarters for remote Nat…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 2:47 AM

J.D. Scholten's momentum

J.D. Scholten (IA-04) has incredible momentum. In 2018, he came within 3 percentage points of taking out Steve King, one of the worst GOP members of Congress. This time, he’s poised to bring progressive Democratic leadership to rural Northwestern Iowa. A former basebal…
  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Masks Needed For Twin Ports Mask Brigade

Dear Members and Associates,   There is an ad hoc grassroots efforts to organize collection of available masks around the area so that our health care providers can stay protected as they start to see more Covid-19 cases. Twin Ports Mask Brigade is asking …
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Audrey Denney needs your help

Friend, We are living through extraordinarily difficult times, as COVID-19 shows the weaknesses in our social safety net and health care system. More than ever, we need to keep rural hospitals open and fight for Medicare for All.  That's why we're supporting Audrey Denney…
  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Federal COVID Response

Dear John, As we look to the federal government for the critical assistance needed in this time of the coronavirus pandemic, we're grateful for our national partners who can provide timely analysis of the emergency response legislation coming from Washington. This analysis is …
  XR Working Class · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 3:58 PM

Shout-out for XR Working Class team!

We are looking for people from working-class backgrounds to join our team. John, We’ve taken on board the criticism that we appear to be largely a middle-class movement and we want to change that. We are looking for people from working-class backgrounds to join our existing …
  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Delegate Alfonso Lopez is a 2020 Regional Housing Leader

Dear John, Please join us in celebrating our “2020 Regional Housing Leaders Awards” recipients. Each month we will spotlight an organization or individual who is working to advance regional housing solutions through creative partnerships. Today, we honor Alfonso Lopez, a cham…
  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Rent Relief is Needed Now

Dear Members and Associates,   Our governor has taken some good steps during this health and economic crisis, most recently with an eviction moratorium. Twin Cities DSA organized an action that lead to over a thousand calls supporting that!    We are tryin…
  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 9:56 PM

Collection Drive for Loaves and Fishes in Duluth

Dear Members and Associates,   One of our members has volunteered to lead a collection drive for needed items for Loaves and Fishes, a Catholic Workers organization in Duluth serving the homeless. As you might expect, cleaning supplies are running short, b…
  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 4:37 PM

How to Participate In Tonight's City Council Meeting

Dear Members and Associates,   As expected, the Duluth City council is not meeting with the public, but they are still allowing the public to comment on agenda items. All comments will be read into the record, and are therefore important.   Tonight's agend…
  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Advocacy in the Age of Pandemic

Dear John, It's not hyperbole to say that the world as we know it has changed dramatically in the last two weeks. Like all of you, we are overwhelmed by how our professional and personal lives have been altered. How frightening it must it be for those who live on the margin…
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM

FWD: 4 candidates: real leadership

Our nation is in crisis, and we are in desperate need of leadership. Yet 40 House Republicans voted NO on a major coronavirus relief package. We’re fighting back. Today, we’re announcing the endorsement of three amazing new candidates, Audrey Denney (CA-01), Kara Eastman (NE…
  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]
March 22, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Meeting Today, 4 PM, Zoom (link inside)

Dear Members and Associates,   This is a reminder that we will be holding our first online meeting in place of our regular monthly meeting today at 4 PM. The link to join is at the bottom of this message. I advise you to download Zoom on your desktop, tabl…
  Sacramento DSA for Bernie via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 10:54 PM

Covid-19, DSA, and Bernie

Dear Friends: Things are tough, and will be getting tougher every day. Decades seem to be passing in weeks, as they say. I hope all of you and your families and friends are hunkered down and doing ok.  In this particular moment, the failings of our political and economic system …
  The Six PAC · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 3:00 PM

4 candidates: real leadership

Our nation is in crisis, and we are in desperate need of leadership. Yet 40 House Republicans voted NO on a major coronavirus relief package. We’re fighting back. Today, we’re announcing the endorsement of three amazing new candidates, Audrey Denney (CA-01), Kara Eastman (NE…
  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Sunday's Monthly Meeting on Zoom

Dear Members and Associates,   We will host our first monthly meeting using Zoom this Sunday at 4 pm. If you have never used zoom, now is a good time to familiarize yourself with it. A computer with a microphone and camera works well, but there is an app f…
  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 4:28 PM

Partnerships

Dear John, NVAHA exists because of the strength of our partnerships and the collective voices we bring together to advocate for housing affordability in our region. One of our strongest partnerships, and perhaps the most powerful voice, is that of the community. NVAHA 15 - …
  Julie Kimmel - 350 Fairfax · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Covid-19 Update from 350 Fairfax

Friends, Given the public health crisis we are facing, we have decided to cancel our upcoming April 2 general meeting. We hope you use the time that you would otherwise spend with 350 Fairfax to practice self-care: do yoga, prepare a meal, play a board game with your family or …
  Anthony Shelton · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 1:26 PM

Stay Safe BCTGM Brothers and Sisters!

Dear Sisters and Brothers, I know there is much uncertainty surrounding the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak that has been classified as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Our lives are being severely disrupted in an effort to limit the spread o…
  Anthony Shelton · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 1:26 PM

Coronavirus and BCTGM Members

Dear Sisters and Brothers, I know there is much uncertainty surrounding the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak that has been classified as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Our lives are being severely disrupted in an effort to limit the spread o…
  Lin · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 5:14 AM

350 Eastside March GM ~ Zoom

350 Eastside March GM ~ Zoom John COVID 19 is affecting every aspect of everyone’s lives…and 350 Eastside is no exception.  We invite you to join us for our …   350 EASTSIDE GENERAL MEETING – via ZOOM (see information below to join in).    Wednesday, March 18th…
  Metro Atlanta DSA · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 3:34 AM

🌹 COVID-19 in Atlanta: Mutual Aid Resources + Organizing Efforts

Important Updates - Please Read Please take the time to respond to our COVID-19 crisis assessment survey.   This is a moment of crisis for our community, our country, and the world. We are already seeing layoffs, housing insecurity, and foo…
  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Phone Zap for Covid-19 Eviction Moratorium

Dear Members and Associates,   We are in an unprecedented time, and we need to use whatever leverage we have to make sure that the most vulnerable in our society are not overlooked and forgotten. While some of us can afford to take lots of time off from wo…
  Twin Ports DSA · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 7:55 PM

DFL Screening Opportunities

Dear Members and Associates,   The DFL is holding screenings for leadership positions throughout this week and next. These might range from competitive officer positions to much less competitive SD7 director positions. If you are interested, contact Jen or…
  Metro Atlanta DSA · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 3:31 PM

🌹 The Bernie Campaign Has Arrived in Georgia & Needs Our Help!

Georgia's March 24 Primary is Fast Approaching! JOIN METRO ATLANTA DSA SUPPORT OUR WORK IT'S TIME TO GO ALL-IN FOR BERNIE! Volunteer for the Bernie Sanders Campaign!   The Bernie Sanders campaign has o…
  Michelle Krocker via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Accomplishment #3

Dear John, Have you been following “NVAHA 15?” If not, we hope you’ll check out the weekly spotlight of our top 15 organizational accomplishments presented as part of our 15th anniversary celebration. Please 👍, share and spread the ♥ in honor of our anniversary and our coll…