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  DSA-LA · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
March 4, 2023 at 3:07 AM

Diverting more nonviolent 911 calls + LAPD Metro contract reconsidered — Thorn West: Issue No. 147

  DSA-LA is looking for several people to help out with behind-the-scenes tasks that make the chapter run! If you're interested in volunteering 2-3 hours per week to help with tasks such as scheduling social media posts, tech-related work,…
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March 3, 2023 at 10:22 PM

Stand with LA public school teachers!

DSA-LA March events! Hey DSA-LA and friends! Read on for a highlight of our big March events. Stand in solidarity with public school teachers! Wednesday, March 15 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm DSA-LA is proud to stand in …
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
February 25, 2023 at 3:53 AM

Deadline passes in state legislature — Thorn West: Issue No. 145

  DSA-LA is looking for several people to help out with behind-the-scenes tasks that make the chapter run! If you're interested in volunteering 2-3 hours per week to help with tasks such as scheduling social media posts, tech-related work,…
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February 18, 2023 at 3:25 AM

Steps toward Independent redistricting + Right to counsel for tenants — Thorn West: Issue No. 145

  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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
February 11, 2023 at 4:13 AM

LA's Municipal Lobbying Ordinance may receive long-awaited reform — Thorn West: Issue No. 144

  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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
February 4, 2023 at 3:47 AM

First debate in CD6 race + Police Commissioner Moore approved for 2nd term — Thorn West: Issue No. 143

  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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
January 28, 2023 at 2:26 AM

LA County eviction protections extended two more months — Thorn West: Issue No. 142

  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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January 21, 2023 at 4:06 AM

Tenant protection package approved — Thorn West: Issue No. 141

  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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January 14, 2023 at 3:00 AM

First full week for new council — Thorn West: Issue No. 140

  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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January 7, 2023 at 4:27 AM

Courts pause sweeps in SF + A week of rain — Thorn West: Issue No. 139

  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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December 29, 2022 at 11:43 PM

💪 Let's end 2022 strong 💪

Hello, Friend! I hope this email finds you well! To quickly introduce myself, my name's Alex W., and I'm a member of DSA-LA's communications team and a proud DSA member since 2017! I wanted to reach out on behalf of the chapter to update you on our end-of-year fundraiser! DS…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
December 17, 2022 at 3:25 AM

First week for new councilmembers, mayor — Thorn West: Issue No. 138

  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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 7:57 PM

Come celebrate with Labor Committee tonight!

Plus: Actions for single-payer healthcare and childcare for all! December 15, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Campaign for Childcare 4 All in the San Fernando Valley! Sunday, December 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 p…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
December 10, 2022 at 3:33 AM

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

  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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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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
December 3, 2022 at 3:44 AM

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

  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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
November 19, 2022 at 4:45 AM

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

  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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
November 12, 2022 at 3:16 AM

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

  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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
November 5, 2022 at 12:16 AM

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

  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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
October 29, 2022 at 2:30 AM

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

  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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
October 22, 2022 at 1:50 AM

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

  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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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

  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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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 …
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
October 8, 2022 at 12:46 AM

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

  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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
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

  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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
September 24, 2022 at 1:22 AM

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

  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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
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

  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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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

  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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
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

  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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
August 27, 2022 at 2:59 AM

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

  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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
August 20, 2022 at 3:07 AM

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

  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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
August 6, 2022 at 2:45 AM

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

  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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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 …
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
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…
  DSA-LA Comms · [email protected]
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 …