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December 10, 2022 at 3:33 AM

A victory for environmental justice + A quiet end to eviction protections — Thorn West: Issue No. 137

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December 8, 2022 at 7:20 PM

Come party with us Friday night!

Are you ready to have a ball? This is your last chance to RSVP to the First Annual DSA-LA Socialist Soiree, because it's tomorrow - Friday, December 9th at 8 pm! Thank you to our early birds who have already secured their tickets. We'll be joined by LA comed…

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December 3, 2022 at 3:44 AM

Winter COVID surge + Activists back Metro off fare hike — Thorn West: Issue No. 136

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November 30, 2022 at 3:26 AM

Stand in solidarity with LA public school teachers!

Plus: RSVP for our end-of-year-party! Week of November 27, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Rally for UTLA’s Beyond Recovery Platform Monday, December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Stand i…

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November 22, 2022 at 6:51 PM

Showing solidarity against predatory landlords

And other announcements for the holiday week Week of November 21, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Defend tenants against predatory landlords! K3 Holdings is a predatory real estate company wi…

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November 19, 2022 at 4:45 AM

Election results solidify + An historic strike — Thorn West: Issue No. 135

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November 17, 2022 at 11:24 PM

Help DSA-LA secure an organizing space

We're launching a fundraiser! DSA-LA is looking for a home! As announced earlier this week, the search has begun to find a space for our chapter to meet, work and organize in. Having our own dedicated headquarters would eliminate many of our administrative and logistical is…

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November 14, 2022 at 8:52 PM

How to build socialism in LA, post-election

Support striking workers and more! Week of November 14, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Why we need Childcare for All: The (Current) Impossibility of Childcare in Los Angeles Saturday, Nove…

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November 12, 2022 at 10:36 PM

Re: Early LA Election Day results, some promising — Thorn West: Issue No. 134

The 11/11/2022 edition of THE THORN WEST, our weekly locally news recap, included an inaccurate and confusing summary of a recent Los Angeles city council committee meeting. We apologize for this error. City Councilmember Nithya Raman did agendize a package of tenants rights…

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November 12, 2022 at 3:16 AM

Early LA Election Day results, some promising — Thorn West: Issue No. 134

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November 9, 2022 at 10:37 PM

Join us for our last chapter meeting of the year!

Members and nonmembers welcome!   The election is over, but we're not done. Come see what DSA is all about and what's next for building socialism in LA—this Saturday! Saturday, November 12 @ 11:00am - 2:00pm (You ca…

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November 8, 2022 at 6:48 PM

Rain or shine - Join us to celebrate tonight!

It's finally Election Day! Week of November 8, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Rain or shine - We're celebrating tonight! TONIGHT! November 8 @ 9:00 pm - November 9 @ 12:00 am Com…

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November 5, 2022 at 12:16 AM

Election Day looms + Special Election scheduled — Thorn West: Issue No. 133

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November 2, 2022 at 5:21 PM

We need your help to protect renters and the unhoused!

Last weekend to mobilize for housing policies on the ballot   DSA-LA has endorsed two ballot measures to protect renters and the unhoused! Measure ULA just needs a simple majority of Los Angeles voters to generate over $800 m…

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October 31, 2022 at 9:50 PM

We're nearing the finish line for election season -- what's next?

Chapter meeting, canvasses, voter guide, and more Week of Oct 31, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Save the Date: November Chapter Meeting Saturday, November 12 @ 11:00am - 2:00pm Post-Election Day…

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October 29, 2022 at 2:30 AM

Election Day nears + Mike Davis remembered — Thorn West: Issue No. 132

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October 22, 2022 at 1:50 AM

LA City Council resumes meetings, online and under cloud — Thorn West: Issue No. 131

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October 17, 2022 at 6:51 PM

Tonight at 7:30: A special virtual event from DSA-LA

What is there for socialists to do right now? Week of Oct 17, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS TONIGHT: Racism, redistricting, and resignations: DSA-LA's socialist analysis of the current crisis on the LA City Council…

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October 15, 2022 at 2:21 AM

A moment of clarity at City Hall — Thorn West: Issue No. 130

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October 12, 2022 at 12:59 AM

"Business as usual" is ending on LA City Council

A socialist analysis of the current crisis Week of Oct 11, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Racism, redistricting, and resignations: DSA-LA's socialist analysis of the current crisis on the LA City Council …

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October 8, 2022 at 12:46 AM

DSA-LA Voter guide + Rebate checks and ballots are on the way — Thorn West: Issue No. 129

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October 4, 2022 at 12:39 AM

Meet our candidates this Thursday!

Plus: Neighborhood Happy Hours, and more! Week of Oct 3, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS This Thursday! Los Angeles for the Working Class: Meet the Slate Thursday, October 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:3…

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October 1, 2022 at 1:59 AM

Legal challege to sweeps in SF + Last week of Newsom vetoes and signings — Thorn West: Issue No. 128

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September 26, 2022 at 10:14 PM

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA

Save the date to meet our slate! Week of September 26, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Save the date - Los Angeles for the Working Class: Meet the Slate! Thursday, October 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:3…

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September 24, 2022 at 1:22 AM

State to loosen parking requirements + K Line opening announced — Thorn West: Issue No. 127

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September 17, 2022 at 1:30 AM

City, County aim to strip eviction protections + Sheriff raids home of political enemies— Thorn West: Issue No. 126

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September 12, 2022 at 5:57 PM

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA

Climate action, Reclaim Our Homes rally, Socialist Feminist strategy, and more Week of September 12, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Take climate action with the DSA-LA Climate Justice Committee and Green New Deal fo…

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September 10, 2022 at 2:39 AM

LAHSA releases unhoused census results + vicious heat — Thorn West: Issue No. 125

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September 3, 2022 at 3:10 AM

CARE Court passes with overwhelming support + VISION Act falls a few votes short — Thorn West: Issue No. 124

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August 27, 2022 at 2:59 AM

Newsom vetoes overdose prevention pilot program — Thorn West: Issue No. 122

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August 20, 2022 at 3:07 AM

Gascón recall fails + Healthy Streets LA qualifies for ballot — Thorn West: Issue No. 121

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August 18, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Announcing our newly-endorsed candidates!

A short email this week! Week of August 15, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Hello! Apologies for the late email this week! Regularly scheduled announcement/calendar emails will resume on Monday 🤠 DSA-LA has…

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August 6, 2022 at 2:45 AM

Public occupies City Council, disrupting vote on 41.18 expansion — Thorn West: Issue No. 120

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August 2, 2022 at 1:43 AM

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA

Protesting 41.18 and crisis pregnancy centers, electoral endorsement forum, and more Week of August 1, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Members: Today is the last day to apply for vacant Steering Committee seats …

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July 30, 2022 at 2:10 AM

Goalposts adjusted for mask mandate + systemwide breakdown of meaning and sense — Thorn West: Issue No. 119

  The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most important to our members…

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July 26, 2022 at 3:48 PM

Take action against criminalizing homelessness!

Plus: Fossil fuel -free LA, abortion study series, branch meetings, and more Week of July 25, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS All Out Against 41.18 Wednesday, July 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm …

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July 23, 2022 at 1:46 AM

41.18 expansion + 20th LAPD shooting — Thorn West: Issue No. 118

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July 20, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Deadline for general election endorsements is Friday

Submit petitions with 50+ signatures by Friday Week of July 19,?2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday is the deadline for submitting petitions for general election endorsements As announced a few weeks ago…

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July 19, 2022 at 5:28 PM

ICYMI: A recap of Convention 2022

What happened at Convention 2022 Week of July 19, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS A recap of DSA-LA's 2022 Local Convention  The 2022 DSA-LA Convention was attended by 199 members, 39 of whom…

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July 16, 2022 at 1:24 AM

Conformity in mayoral race + Starbucks closes unionized stores — Thorn West: Issue No. 117

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July 11, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Convention is this week!

Plus: Abortion study series, Black leftist night school, and more! Week of July 11, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Without Apology: The Abortion Struggle Now Study Series Part 2 Thursday, …

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July 8, 2022 at 11:43 PM

Gascón recall submits signatures + Ballot measure to remove sheriff — Thorn West: Issue No. 116

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July 3, 2022 at 12:35 AM

July 4th is DSA's Abortion Access Day of Action

No freedom without reproductive freedom July 4 is DSA's national Day Of Action to fight for reproductive freedom Monday, July 4 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm The 4th of July is supposed to be about freedom, but as socialists we …

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July 2, 2022 at 1:44 AM

CA legislature responds to loss of abortion freedom + Police violence at protests— Thorn West: Issue No. 115

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June 28, 2022 at 5:49 PM

What's next in the struggle for abortion rights?

Plus: Phonebanking for convention, reading groups, and more! Week of June 28, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Without Apology: The Abortion Struggle Now Study Series Part I Thursday, June 3…

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June 25, 2022 at 3:04 AM

Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade and strikes down concealed-carry law — Thorn West: Issue No. 114

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June 24, 2022 at 10:25 PM

Re: Roe v Wade was just overturned **LOCATION CHANGE**

Tonight's protest and strategy session next week Join us in the streets tonight: Updated location to City Hall, northwest corner of Spring St. and 1st St. Friday, June 24 @ 5:00 pm **We're shifting locations within DTLA…

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June 24, 2022 at 3:47 PM

Roe v Wade was just overturned

Tonight's protest and strategy session next week Join us in the streets tonight. Friday, June 24 @ 5:00 pm Join us tonight for a protest in defense of abortion rights. Please RSVP below for details -- we'll send email u…

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June 23, 2022 at 12:23 AM

Join Childcare For All for a day in the park!

Plus: election updates, workplace rights trainings, and more! Week of June 21, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Childcare for All Family Field Day! Sunday, June 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm …

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June 18, 2022 at 1:23 AM

City Council Further Criminalizes Houselessness + Ballot Count Trends Left— Thorn West: Issue No. 113

Thorn West would like to platform its own interviews with local activists, agitators, etc. Suggestions, and volunteers, welcome as always. Email [email protected]!\   The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compil…

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