Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 1:55 AM

[Berkshire DSA] CALL FOR DONATIONS: BREAD AND ROSES FOOD DRIVE

Dear Comrades,Many of our neighbors will be facing a particularly rough winter this year. Please help show your solidarity with them by donating to our Bread and Roses food drive! Email us at [email protected] to find out more about a drop off location near you or to arrange for one o…

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November 8, 2020 at 4:26 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Fwd: Black Lives Matter Adams MARCH was canceled

Good morning everyone,Hope you are all well and staying safe. We just learned that the Black Lives Matter scheduled for today at 4 in Adams has been canceled. Have a safe and restful weekend-great weather outside today!In Solidarity,Christian Kennedy---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Alvin …

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 7:59 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Re: Fw: Protect the Results Not Yet Launching National Mobilization As Votes Are Counted

Good afternoon everyone,This is Christian again, just wanted to forward this email to let everyone know that the 5PM rally today in Park Square has been cancelled. If you were planning to turn out to Park Square tonight at 5, that event is now cancelled. See the event page here: https://fb.me/e/3iv2…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 4:13 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Election Day & Upcoming Actions

Good Morning Y'all,This is Christian Kennedy co-chair of Berkshires DSA, just wanting to reach out-hope you are all doing well and staying safe. Today is Election Day-if you haven't already voted early or submitted your mail in ballot, please get out and vote today. It bears repeating that this is a…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 4:21 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Black Lives Matter needs our support today in Pittsfield

Dear all,Our coalition partners at Black Lives Matter have asked us to support their rally in Pittsfield today (10/30) at 4p at Dalton Ave/Cheshire Rd. They have been out there the past weeks, and, this week, there has been some noise from Trump people about counter-protesting. It is important that …

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Re: [Berkshire DSA] Action next week

I’m planning to be there.On Oct 28, 2020, at 7:10 PM, Berkshires DSA <[email protected]> wrote:Comrades:We wanted to provide more information about our plans around the election. Short version: we're helping organize a massive demonstration in Pittsfield on Weds, Nov. 4, at 5p.Over the past two…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 11:10 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Action next week

Comrades:We wanted to provide more information about our plans around the election. Short version: we're helping organize a massive demonstration in Pittsfield on Weds, Nov. 4, at 5p.Over the past two weeks, we've been working with community groups across Berkshire County to build a solid coalition …

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 3:32 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Protect the Election Results; November 4th Rally and Poll Watching

Good Morning,Members of DSA have some events and trainings they can attend over the next week if they would like to participate in poll watching, demonstrating to protect election results, or participate in ongoing demonstrations and marches for Black lives. Below are the relevant links: https://www…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

October 26, 2020 at 4:40 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Re: Berkshires DSA Phone Bank for YES on 2 - Ranked Choice Voting - Oct. 27th 7pm

Dear all,Just a reminder that Berkshires DSA is hosting a phone bank for the Massachusetts Ranked Choice Voting ballot question, YES on 2 campaign, tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27th, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Call-in info below.Looking forward to seeing you!In solidarity,SidOn Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 7:35 PM…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 11:35 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Berkshires DSA Phone Bank for YES on 2 - Ranked Choice Voting - Oct. 27th 7pm

Hello Comrades,On Tuesday, October 27th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Berkshires DSA will be phone banking for the Massachusetts Ranked Choice Voting ballot question, YES on 2 campaign. We hope you can join us!Here is the Zoom link and password: Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83014210957?pwd=NUpR…

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  Christian Kennedy · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 3:55 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Bread & Roses Meeting Tonight 6PM-7PM

Good Morning Everyone,Just sending out this email as a reminder that we have another Bread and Roses meeting tonight from 6-7 PM! Please come with your ideas and updates for the food drive.DSA Line 13 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Bread and Roses Org Call Berkshires DSATime: Oct…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 1:50 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Fwd: Chapter meeting next Thursday (10/15) at 7p

Good Morning,Just a reminder that today is our chapter meeting at 7! Zoom info is below, and here is the agenda:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QGaIDlTb2g_A1wUYJi2oc6cjMiZ4_kGBdu6nHpyQJPs/editSee y’all then!In Solidarity,Christian---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Berkshires DSA <ber…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

October 11, 2020 at 10:22 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Bread and Roses Food Drive Org Call - Tuesday, Oct. 13 7PM

Hi Folks!After several meetings in the last couple of weeks to determine the goals of the Berkshire DSA on local, organizational, and national levels, we decided that one of the projects we'll put our efforts into will be a “Bread and Roses” themed food drive. (If you're not familiar with Bread and …

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 12:20 AM

[Berkshire DSA] Chapter meeting next Thursday (10/15) at 7p

Dear all,Please join us next Thursday (10/15) at 7p for the October all-members meeting of Berkshires DSA. (Zoom link here, and password: 258809).This is the last meeting before the election, and we will discuss our plans to mobilize/respond to whatever greets us on November 4. In addition, we're ex…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 2:24 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Fwd: REMINDER: TONIGHT is READING GROUP: Jane McAlevey's "No Shortcuts" Chap. 2 10/7 7PM EST

Hello Comrades!Our second reading group call will take place tonight at 7PM.Anyone is welcome to join in. Attached is Chapter 2 and in the following link, you'll find chapter one from Jane McAlevey's No Shortcuts. We will be discussing Chapter 2 this week. We will meet every two weeks on Zoom (dial-…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 4:03 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Phone Bank for Ranked Choice Voting - YES on 2 - tonight, October 5th 5:30

Hello Comrades,Our comrades at Pioneer Valley DSA have invited us to a phone bank for the Ranked Choice Voting - YES on 2 campaign tonight, October 5th from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm.You can find details and RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/yes-on-2-phonebank/ Ranked Choice Voting will be Questi…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

October 4, 2020 at 9:06 PM

[Berkshire DSA] READING GROUP: Jane McAlevey's "No Shortcuts" Chap. 2 10/7 7PM EST

Hello Comrades!Our second reading group call will take place this Wednesday, October 7 at 7PMAnyone is welcome to join in. Attached is Chapter 2 and in the following link, you'll find chapter one from Jane McAlevey's No Shortcuts. We will be discussing Chapter 2 this week. We will meet every two wee…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 6:02 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Strategy Meeting Today (Thurs 10/1) at 6.30p!

Dear all,Just a reminder to please join us this evening at 6.30p for a focused discussion on chapter strategy for the next six months (Zoom link; Passcode: 099708).We will be discussing strategy at the local level, and our discussion will be led by Abigail Childs. The discussion will generate one go…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 2:01 PM

[Berkshire DSA] First Strategy Meeting Today (Weds, 9/30) at 7p!

Dear all,As we dive into outlining our strategic priorities for the next six months, we hope you'll join us for the first round of discussions on organizational strategy this evening (Weds, 9/30) at 7p.The second discussion, on national strategy, will follow directly afterwards at 8p, and a third, o…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 2:25 AM

[Berkshire DSA] Strategy Meetings: National, Local, and Organization

Good Evening Everyone,This past Thursday the 24th we had a meeting to talk about the chapter, and our strategy and goals going forward over the next six months, including the leadup to and the aftermath of November's general election. We decided during the meeting to have three chapter leaders facil…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 1:19 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Re: Berkshires DSA Strategy Session: Thursday, 9/24, 7p

Dear all,Just a friendly reminder to join us this evening, Thursday (9/24) at 7p, to discuss strategic priorities for Berkshires DSA in the coming months. (Zoom link here, password: 460658)Looking forward!In solidarity,SidOn Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 10:23 AM Berkshires DSA <[email protected]>…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 3:08 PM

[Berkshire DSA] TONIGHT: Our First Reading Group @7PM // Jane McAlevey's "No Shortcuts" Chap. 1

Hello Comrades!Tonight is our first Reading Group event where we will get to know each other a little more and learn together (feel free to bring a friend)! Dial-in details for Zoom are below. Please read chapter one from Jane McAlevey's No Shortcuts (linked here) before our call. Bring any notes or…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 9:14 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Housing Working Group Meeting

Hi,Meeting has started! If you wanted to join please follow the link DSA Line 13 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Housing Working GroupTime: Sep 22, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://dsausa.zoom.us/j/92151060277Meeting ID: 921 5106 0277Passcode: 525…

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  Christian Kennedy · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 9:12 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Housing Working Group Meeting

Hi,Meeting has started! If you wanted to join please follow the link DSA Line 13 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Housing Working GroupTime: Sep 22, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://dsausa.zoom.us/j/92151060277Meeting ID: 921 5106 0277Passcode: 525…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 3:59 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Housing Working Group

Good Morning Everyone,The Housing Working Group will be meeting today at 5 PM to discuss strategy going forward, and to schedule a tabling to reach out to tenants in person to discuss issues they may be facing with their landlords, potential eviction, and other issues. Link below:DSA Line 13 is invi…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 2:06 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Fwd: DSA Muslim Solidarity Caucus

Dear all,Please find below an invitation to join the DSA Muslim Solidarity Caucus ✊. The second general meeting is this Saturday (9/26).In solidarity,Sid---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Abdelhamid Arbab <[email protected]>Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2020 at 8:26 PMSubject: DSA Muslim Soli…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 2:23 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Berkshires DSA Strategy Session: Thursday, 9/24, 7p

Comrades,In our chapter meeting last night, we began discussing strategic priorities for Berkshires DSA over the coming six months, and with a particular focus on the upcoming election. We decided that we should hold a strategy session next week so that we can have a structured discussion on how we …

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  Christian Kennedy · [email protected]

September 16, 2020 at 2:11 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Chapter Meeting Reminder

Good Morning Everyone!Just want to remind everyone our chapter meeting is tomorrow, Thursday @ 7! Here's the Zoom link & agenda:DSA Line 13 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Berkshires DSA Monthly Meeting (3rd Thursday 7p)Time: Sep 17, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) …

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

September 16, 2020 at 2:00 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Berkshires DSA Reading Group

Hello Comrades!We are finally launching a space to help anyone interested in learning more about organizing, theory, etc. and all things democratic socialist. Personally speaking, I need to take more time to learn about how to take my passion for democratic socialism and turn that into concrete acti…

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  Christian Kennedy · [email protected]

September 13, 2020 at 11:12 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Chapter Meeting Thursday September 17th, 7PM

Good Evening Everyone,Hope this email finds you all well! The next chapter meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, September 17th at 7 PM. Please be sure to show up as we will be discussing campaign updates as well as long range strategy and goals over the next six months (give or take) of the Ec…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 12:38 PM

[Berkshire DSA] MARKEY/MORSE 5 MORE DAYS

Dear Comrades,We have 5 days to get Ed Markey and Alex Morse elected. Give US all that you got! Volunteer by making calls, standing outside with a sign, giving money, writing letters to the Berkshire Eagle editor (like this one) and more! The whole country is watching these races. Markey’s reelectio…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 5:46 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Re: MARKEY, MORSE AND OUR MONTHLY CALL

Hi Everyone,Christian here-just wanted to send this out to make sure everyone can access the Zoom link for calling in:DSA Line 13 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Berkshires DSA Monthly Meeting (3rd Thursday 7p)Time: Aug 20, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)        Every m…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

August 19, 2020 at 5:23 PM

[Berkshire DSA] MARKEY, MORSE AND OUR MONTHLY CALL

Dear Comrades,There are 13 days left until the Massachusetts Primary. We are a small chapter and have often come to a consensus in meetings that electoral politics is not our sole focus. But this election season, we voted to endorse Senator Ed Markey in his reelection bid and Mayor Alex Morse for Co…

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August 13, 2020 at 11:06 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Zoom link for Morse call

https://dsausa.zoom.us/j/97414333873Code: 965084-- __________________Christian KennedySidney RothsteinCo-Chairs, Executive CommitteeBerkshires DSAberkshiresdsa.org -- Please note that this is a closed group, and all messages posted to this group should be considered private to the group. NEVER rep…

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  Christian Kennedy · [email protected]

August 11, 2020 at 9:25 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Berkshires DSA Announcement & Poll

The Berkshires chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America are very proud to announce our endorsement of Senator Ed Markey. Senator Markey has been a long time champion of progressive legislation, including being an original cosponsor of Medicare for All and co-author of the original Green New D…

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  Christian Kennedy · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 6:37 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Berkshires DSA News & Poll

Hi Comrades,This is Christian, one of the co-chairs of Berkshires DSA, reaching out to you all about some actions and events that you can participate in in the coming days and weeks to help advance the democratic socialist project:The Executive Committee is pushing out a poll to survey our chapter o…

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  Christian Kennedy · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 12:14 AM

[Berkshire DSA] Fwd: New Queer Socialists Working Group series — join us!

Hi Everybody,Christian here-just wanted to forward this email on.Solidarity to our LGBTQIA+ comrades!Christian---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Maria Svart, DSA <[email protected]>Date: Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 7:11 PMSubject: New Queer Socialists Working Group series — join us!To: Christi…

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  Christian Kennedy · [email protected]

July 20, 2020 at 8:05 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Fwd: Reading group on Race for Profit

Hi everyone,This is Christian just forwarding the details of a great reading and discussion opportunity for interested members that Sid forwarded to me. In Solidarity,Christian Kennedy---------- Forwarded message ---------From: [email protected] <[email protected]>Date: Sun, J…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 3:52 PM

Re: [Berkshire DSA] Chapter vote on police "reform" bill, and more

I am strongly in favor of adding our chapter to the Merrimack Valley DSA statement!John.On Jul 16, 2020, at 9:37 PM, Berkshires DSA <[email protected]> wrote:Comrades:As we discussed in tonight's chapter meeting, the Massachusetts Senate recently passed a bill to "reform" the police, and the bi…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 1:37 AM

[Berkshire DSA] Chapter vote on police "reform" bill, and more

Comrades:As we discussed in tonight's chapter meeting, the Massachusetts Senate recently passed a bill to "reform" the police, and the bill will now move to the House. Senate Bill 2800 is lightweight at best, and fails to include some crucial points; for instance, it does not block police from using…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 7:28 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Re: Upcoming actions and meetings

Dear all,I'm writing with a quick reminder of two upcoming meetings.First, our monthly chapter meeting is on Thursday (7/16) at 7p. Among other things, we'll discuss our ongoing collaboration with local groups to defund the police, and an exciting new project to extend the moratorium on evictions an…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 11:52 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Re: Upcoming actions and meetings

FYI, the Candlelight Vigil in North Adams scheduled for this evening has been CANCELLED due to weather.In solidarity,SidOn Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 1:59 PM Berkshires DSA <[email protected]> wrote:Comrades:Our Chapter Meeting is coming up next Thursday (7/16) at 7p (Zoom link; password: 25880…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 5:59 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Upcoming actions and meetings

Comrades:Our Chapter Meeting is coming up next Thursday (7/16) at 7p (Zoom link; password: 258809), but before then, there's lots to do!One direct ask: Please reach out to two friends and invite them to the event we're hosting on Tuesday (7/14) at 7p to discuss re-opening and worker safety. We'll be…

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  Christian Kennedy · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 4:26 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Announcement of Berkshire Housing Working Group Formation and Call to Action

Good Afternoon Comrades!This is Christian Kennedy, one of the co-chairs of Berkshires DSA. I am pleased to announce this afternoon that Berkshires DSA has formed a Berkshire Housing Working Group to address housing injustice and insecurity in Berkshire County. Our first call to action centers around…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 7:30 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Pride Weekend of Action for Alex Morse

Dear all,We're writing to wish you a wonderful Pride Weekend celebration, and to invite you to join us in working to elect Alex Morse to Congress, who would be our district's first openly gay Representative. There will be phonebanks and standouts all weekend -- see here for details on how to partici…

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  Christian Kennedy · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 4:08 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Fwd: Call Your Reps! Demand Action Against Annexation

Action being taken by If Not Now organization.---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Miranda, IfNotNow Boston <[email protected]>Date: Thu, Jun 25, 2020 at 12:06 PMSubject: Call Your Reps! Demand Action Against AnnexationTo: <[email protected]> …

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 10:57 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Re: Fund schools, not cops -- and upcoming meeting - UPDATED ZOOM PASSWORD

Hi all,My apologies for the double email. The password for tonight's meeting at 7p (in just a few minutes) is 258809. Here is the Zoom link. See you soon! In solidarity,SidOn Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 12:27 PM Berkshires DSA <[email protected]> wrote:Dear all,Please join us tomorrow, Thursda…

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 4:27 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Re: Fund schools, not cops -- and upcoming meeting

Dear all,Please join us tomorrow, Thursday (6/18) at 7p, for the monthly meeting of Berkshires DSA. Among other topics, we will be discussing next steps in our efforts to motivate Mayor Tyer and the Pittsfield City Council to reorient their budget priorities to truly serve the public, especially Bla…

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  Christian Kennedy · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 1:49 AM

[Berkshire DSA] Fwd: Congress will soon debate the NDAA. Tell them to cut wasteful Pentagon Spending!

Important-check out the action being taken by Mass Peace Action, and take part if you can!---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Brian Garvey, Massachusetts Peace Action <[email protected]>Date: Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 5:23 PMSubject: Congress will soon debate the NDAA. Tell them to …

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  Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 9:23 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Fund schools, not cops -- and upcoming meeting

Dear all,This week, the Pittsfield City Council has been deliberating on the budget for FY 2021. They have proposed leveling funding for schools, while increasing funding for the police. Measured since 2016, this would entail a 2% reduction in spending per student and a 20% increase in spending per …

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