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Democratic Socialists of America Los Angeles (DSA-LA)

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  DSA-LA · [email protected]
September 25, 2023 at 8:28 PM

SOLIDARITY SEASON updates!

Dear Friend, Yesterday, after 146 long days of striking, the bargaining committee of the Writers Guild of America agreed to a tentative agreement with the studio bosses. Our chapter offers congratulations and solidarity to WGA leadership for reaching this crucial step towards …
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September 23, 2023 at 2:02 AM

Renters Assistance Fund Opens in LA + California Cities Petition Supreme Court — Thorn West: Issue No. 175

  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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September 16, 2023 at 2:51 AM

Significant Labor + Climate Bills pass at Close of 2023 State Leg. Session — Thorn West: Issue No. 174

  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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September 9, 2023 at 3:18 AM

State Leg. Session Closing + DSA-LA Candidate Forum This Weekend — Thorn West: Issue No. 173

  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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September 8, 2023 at 4:23 PM

This weekend! Supply Chain School and Candidate Endorsement Forum

Cross-chapter social tonight! Hello, Friend! TOMORROW! 🏗️ From the Port to warehouses: Learn about the supply chain in SoCal! 📦 **NOTE LOCATION CHANGE** From the Port of LA and Long Beach to the endless warehouses of the Inland Empire, the supply chain in Southern California …
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September 2, 2023 at 2:10 AM

Report on LA City Council Expansion + DSA-LA Endorsement Process Begins for 2024 Races — Thorn West: Issue No. 172

  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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August 31, 2023 at 7:53 PM

SAVE THE DATES this September!

Hello, Friend! We have two exciting and important DSA-LA events coming next weekend, and we want to make sure you're able to join us! 🏗️ From the Port to warehouses: Learn about the supply chain in SoCal! 📦 From the Port of LA and Long Beach to the endless warehouses of the I…
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August 26, 2023 at 3:15 AM

City Council Approves LAPD Contract, Adding Another Billion Dollars to Police Budget + New Data on LA Evictions — Thorn West: Issue No. 171

  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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August 21, 2023 at 11:08 PM

Tell LA Politicians to Fund Services, Not a Failed System of Policing!

Plus: Rally to protect LGBTQ+ youth!   ACTION NEEDED!! Fund City Resources, Not a Failed System of Policing! On August 23rd, the Los Angeles City Council is voting to DOUBLE DOWN on a failed model of public safety, pr…
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August 19, 2023 at 1:25 AM

Tropical Storm Warning for SoCal + State Leg. Returns from Recess — Thorn West: Issue No. 170

  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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August 12, 2023 at 2:02 AM

High Vacancy Rate in City Staffing Aggravating Housing Crisis + Causing Labor Burnout — Thorn West: Issue No. 169

  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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August 6, 2023 at 10:21 PM

March for tenant rights this week!

This week at DSA-LA   March for tenants tomorrow! Monday, August 7 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Join DSA-LA and LATU for a march in Koreatown, what Nury Martinez called “the renters’ district”, to protest the Housin…
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August 5, 2023 at 2:57 AM

Hotel Workers Call on TSwift + Tentative LAPD Contract Contains Massive Increase in Starting Pay — Thorn West: Issue No. 168

  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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August 1, 2023 at 10:37 PM

Re: Important upcoming Housing actions!

Fixed link!! Now with the actual correct link for the CD13 event!! Sorry folks, it's just one of those days -- thanks for bearing with all the emails :) Solidarity! -Lori D, Comms Director   FIXED LINK!! DSA for Hugo Soto-Martinez:…
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  DSA-LA · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 9:13 PM

Re: Important upcoming Housing actions!

This week at DSA-LA Hi comrade, sorry for the second email!! We accidentally left out two important things: tenant resources and getting involved with CD13.   RESOURCES FOR TENANTS Today, tenants across Los Angeles who suf…
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August 1, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Important upcoming Housing actions!

This week at DSA-LA Happy August! Read on for important upcoming housing actions, as well as updates on striking workers and August Branch Meetings!   Our Statement on the August 1st Debt Deadline On August 1st, tenants ac…
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July 29, 2023 at 2:32 AM

CA Rent Control Measure Qualifies for '24 Ballot + Sunset of Eviction Protections in LA — Thorn West: Issue No. 167

  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 25, 2023 at 11:27 PM

FREE & FREQUENT TRANSIT FOR ALL!

This week at DSA-LA   Fare-Free Rally at the Metro Board Meeting Thursday, July 27, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Public transit must be for the masses – used by as many people as possible — to bring working p…
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July 22, 2023 at 2:09 AM

Teamster Rally in DTLA + County Dramatically Curtails Use of Cash Bail— Thorn West: Issue No. 166

  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 19, 2023 at 1:38 AM

Rally with the Teamsters tomorrow!

It's a historic strike summer!   UPS Teamsters Rally for a Fair Contract! Wednesday, July 19, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 8:45 am The UPS Teamsters are rapidly approaching the end of their nationwide contract! There …
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July 15, 2023 at 4:02 AM

SAG-AFTRA Strikes + County BOS Advances Tenants' Right to Counsel — Thorn West: Issue No. 164

  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 13, 2023 at 7:15 PM

HOLLYWOOD IS ON STRIKE!

Dear Friend, BREAKING NEWS! SAG-AFTRA has gone on strike! The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists represents over 160,000 entertainment workers across the United States. And tomorrow, their members will walk off their jobs and shut down…
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July 3, 2023 at 12:24 AM

Red Hot Socialist Summer is BACK!

Hello, Friend! Summer is here, and workers are turning up the HEAT on the bosses! 🌡️ This morning, hotel and hospitality workers across Los Angeles walked off the job and went on strike! The workers of Unite HERE Local 11 have been bargaining with the hotel industry to deman…
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July 1, 2023 at 2:21 AM

LAHSA Homeless Count Findings Released + New CM In CD6 — Thorn West: Issue No. 164

  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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June 24, 2023 at 2:48 AM

Major Study Dispels Myths on Houselessness + Mass Arrests at Labor Action — Thorn West: Issue No. 163

  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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June 17, 2023 at 3:01 AM

CM Price Faces Corruption Charges + Tenants Fight Ellis Eviction — Thorn West: Issue No. 162

  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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June 10, 2023 at 2:25 AM

SAG-AFTRA Strike Autho + Another RW Rally Targets Pride Recognition at School — Thorn West: Issue No. 161

  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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June 9, 2023 at 5:09 PM

[BRANCH MEETINGS TOMORROW] Let's Fix Transit in LA

Branch Meetings this Saturday!   Frustrated with LA's transit system? DSA-LA's membership overwhelmingly approved the Power Mass Transit campaign as a priority for DSA-LA at this year's convention. We're launching the campaign with …
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June 7, 2023 at 12:29 AM

Want to get involved with DSA-LA?

Branch Meetings this Saturday!   This Saturday, attend your local branch meeting! Branch meetings serve as a site for coordination between neighborhood groups and the chapter at large, and focus on political education…
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June 3, 2023 at 2:22 AM

Rent Control in SELA + Anti-Pride Protesters Target School — Thorn West: Issue No. 160

  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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May 27, 2023 at 2:12 AM

Colorado River States Reach Temporary Agreement — Thorn West: Issue No. 159

  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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May 20, 2023 at 4:20 AM

Temp Return to Zero Cash Bail + SAG-AFTRA to Hold Strike Autho Vote — Thorn West: Issue No. 158

  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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May 14, 2023 at 2:22 PM

WGA Strike Updates!

Hello Friend! What do we do when workers' rights are under attack? Stand up, fight back! Tomorrow begins week three of the Writers Guild of America strike. The bosses continue to refuse to offer the workers the the fair pay and fair work conditions they deserve. But the work…
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May 13, 2023 at 2:27 AM

Reports on Reparations, Campaign Finance + Free MetroTransit Published — Thorn West: Issue No. 157

  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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May 6, 2023 at 2:00 AM

Writer's Guild of America Goes on Strike — Thorn West: Issue No. 156

  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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May 2, 2023 at 5:34 PM

WGA workers are ON STRIKE!

Dear Friend, The Writers Guild of America has gone on strike! While Hollywood might seem glitzy and glamorous, a dream factory is still a factory. Writers in the entertainment industry are asking for fair pay and fair protections in the workplace. The bosses however, have re…
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April 29, 2023 at 2:00 AM

Proposed State + City Budgets Face Pushback — Thorn West: Issue No. 155

  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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April 28, 2023 at 7:28 PM

Important updates from DSA LA!

Convention recap, May Day, Strike Support, and more Hey comrades! In this email you'll find: A recap of Convention and new priority resolution results Celebrate International Workers' Day at the May Day march! How to get #StrikeReady for the WGA! Discounts …
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April 22, 2023 at 2:22 AM

Mayor releases annual budget + Council expansion discussed — Thorn West: Issue No. 154

  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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April 21, 2023 at 8:57 PM

See you tomorrow at 9:30AM!

Hello, Friend! We wanted to send you one final reminder that Solidarity in Bloom, our 2023 Annual Convention, is happening tomorrow, April 22nd! Please note that previous emails said that doors would be open at 9:00AM - we've decided we'll let you all sleep in a little bit…
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April 17, 2023 at 10:15 PM

See you this Saturday!

Hello, Friend! We hope this email finds you well! We wanted to let you know some exciting news about our  Local Convention that we're hosting this Saturday, April 22nd! We're proud to announce our special guest speakers! The theme of our convention this year is Solidarit…
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April 14, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Re: We need to hear from you!

Hello again, Friend! We wanted to update you on some new information about our 2023 DSA-LA Annual Convention, and to answer some commonly asked questions from the last email! 🚨 We've had a location change! Same great time, same great convention, but a new venue. Come meet us…
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April 13, 2023 at 8:58 PM

We need to hear from you!

Hello, Friend! Solidarity is in bloom in Los Angeles! And we're ready to celebrate it this Earth Day (Sunday, April 22nd) for our Annual DSA-LA Convention – and we need you there you share your voice! Our local convention is the most important event on our chapter's ca…
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April 8, 2023 at 1:36 AM

CD6 Votes Being Counted + CA files 'meritless' suit against journalist — Thorn West: Issue No. 152

  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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April 1, 2023 at 1:53 AM

CM Ridley-Thomas conviction + Echo Park Lake fence removed — Thorn West: Issue No. 151

  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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March 25, 2023 at 3:03 AM

Tentative agreement follows LAUSD strike + Metro renews police contract — Thorn West: Issue No. 150

  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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March 20, 2023 at 6:56 PM

Re: It's time to STRIKE!

Hello again, Friend! Some folks were having problems accessing our Tacos for Trabajadores fundraising link in the last email. Hopefully this link works! We have a goal of hitting $5000 by the end of today! Every dollar means a lot, so please contribute what you can! Join …
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March 20, 2023 at 4:20 PM

It's time to STRIKE!

Hi Friend! Have you heard? OUR LA SCHOOL WORKERS ARE GOING ON STRIKE! DSA-LA is ready to march on the picket lines in solidarity with Service Employees International Union Local 99 (SEIU 99) and United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) as they go on strike from March 21st thr…
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March 18, 2023 at 3:13 AM

LA education workers announce planned strike — Thorn West: Issue No. 149

  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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March 11, 2023 at 3:26 AM

Sanctuary city motion introduced + MLO exemptions debated — Thorn West: Issue No. 148

  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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