Seattle DSA · [email protected]

July 6, 2020 at 3:35 PM

TOMORROW: General Membership Meeting with Shahid Buttar

Seattle Democratic Socialists of America Comrades, It has been a hard week. We are heartbroken to learn of Summer Taylor’s passing, one of two protesters who was hit by a car that intentionally ran into a protest for Black lives on Friday night. Our hearts are with their fa…

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[email protected] · [email protected]

July 6, 2020 at 1:15 PM

DSA-LA Weekly: City Council's on recess, but we're not!

Week of July 6, 2020 The risk of exposure to COVID-19 is still very real -- especially out in the streets! Consider getting tested for piece of mind, collect data on this virus, and keep our communities as safe and healthy as we can right now…

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DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]

July 4, 2020 at 6:53 PM

Announcing the new Local Council!

Announcing the new Local Council! The results of last week's election plus notes from the Convention Election Results After tallying the votes cast online and via mail-in ballot, we are proud to announce the officers of our chapter's Local Council for 2020…

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Denver DSA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

July 3, 2020 at 10:04 PM

#FreeThemAll Festival & Rally Postponed

Dear John We're reaching out to let you know that the #FreeThemAll Festival & Rally that was supposed to be tomorrow, July 4th, has been postponed. We still encourage you to come out, as you are able, to the following events this weekend: Protest and march against killer Au…

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DSA-LA · [email protected]

July 3, 2020 at 9:56 PM

The Thorn West: Issue No. 17 - July 3, 2020

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 membership. …

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Metro DC DSA · [email protected]

July 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for July 3, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. Help the rent strikers of Southern Towers feed their families! Donated funds will be distributed to those most in need through the tenant organizing committee. …

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DEFUND THE POLICE · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 5:38 PM

DEFUND, DISARM, DISBAND DUGGAN’S POLICE DEPARTMENT

NationBuilder     At our June General Meeting, Detroit DSA voted unanimously to support a resolution to launch a chapter-wide campaign to defund and demilitarize police departments in the Metro-Detroit area. Why are we, as socialists, demanding that police departments be imm…

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Metro D.C. DSA · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Stand With Maryland Delegate Gabriel Acevero to Dismantle Police Power

Dear Comrade, Yesterday, the New York Times published a report about Metro D.C. DSA chapter member and sitting Maryland state delegate Gabriel Acevero. The story details how the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) pressured UFCW Local 1994 — a local union based in Gaithersburg — …

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DSA Santa Fe · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 1:03 AM

How To Join the "Why Defund Police in NM" webinar tomorrow

How To Join the "Why Defund Police in NM" webinar tomorrow Join the webinar using Zoom or Facebook Live Join the webinar at 6 PM tomorrow on Facebook Live or on Zoom using the info below!   ZOOM INFORMATION Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02we…

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DSA Santa Fe · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 5:47 PM

TOMORROW, 6 PM: Why Defund Police in New Mexico

TOMORROW, 6 PM: Why Defund Police in New Mexico This Thursday, join Walk the Talk Santa Fe & YUCCA Action for a webinar panel entitled "Why Defund Police in New Mexico" Nationally, the Democratic Socialists of America stands for police abolition and has endorsed the …

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[email protected] · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 12:18 AM

DSA-LA Weekly: Comedy for Solidarity!

Week of June 29, 2020 This is obviously a very difficult time for the world, and for political organizing. Just as all of us have been quickly adjusting to the new normal of daily life under social distancing given the current COVID-19 virus …

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Seattle DSA · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Over 1,000 March on the Mayor’s Mansion: Jenny’s Gotta Go!

Seattle Democratic Socialists of America Last night, over one thousand people came together to march on Mayor Jenny Durkan’s mansion. Starting at Magnuson Park, where Charleena Lyles was murdered by the Seattle Police Department three years ago, we made our way through the r…

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Nada Daher · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 3:40 PM

MDDSA Bulletin Board—Happening this week, Monday June 29

NationBuilder Friend — This is the second edition of MDDSA’s “Bulletin Board,” a weekly email blast to keep members in touch with the Chapter events.  METRO-DETROIT DSA BULLETIN BOARD—FEATURED ACTIONSAll members of the public are welcome to attend. Liberation Mondays: “Defund…

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DSA-LA · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 9:28 PM

The Thorn West: Issue No. 16 - June 26, 2020

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 membership. …

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Democratic Socialists of America - Ventura County · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 9:28 PM

July Chapter Meeting

NationBuilder Friend – The next meeting of the Ventura County chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America will take place Thursday, July 2nd. July Chapter Meeting When: Thursday, July 2nd, 6:30-8:00 PM Where: Via Video-conferencing This month's meeting will include…

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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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Seattle DSA · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 3:32 PM

SUNDAY! Jenny Durkan: Meet Our Demands!

Seattle Democratic Socialists of America On Wednesday, Mayor Jenny Durkan proposed a 5% cut to the Seattle Police Department. The proposal is a $20 million cut from the SPD budget, not to direct towards other social services, but to make up for the massive budget shortfall d…

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Metro DC DSA · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for June 26, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. Help the rent strikers of Southern Towers feed their families! Donated funds will be distributed to those most in need through the tenant organizing committee. …

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DSA New Orleans · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Register for Saturday's Chapter Officer Elections

Register for Saturday's Chapter Officer Elections It's time! Convention is here. Convention & Elections this Saturday! Our chapter is holding its annual Local Council officer elections on Saturday, June 27th at 2 p.m. as part of our Local Convention Pa…

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Metro DC DSA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Endorsement Alert! Help Support Ed Lazere for DC Council

Comrade, Last weekend, our DSA chapter voted overwhelmingly to endorse Ed Lazere for DC Council At-Large. Ed is a community leader, policy expert, and a transformative candidate running on a left platform that includes strengthening and expanding rent control, ensuring that all…

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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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Chattanooga DSA · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 9:05 PM

EMERGENCY PROTEST ALERT - March TONIGHT for Reginald Arrington Jr.

EMERGENCY PROTEST ALERT - March TONIGHT for Reginald Arrington Jr. TONIGHT! MARCH FOR REGINALD ARRINGTON JR. Tuesday, June 23 Miller Park, 7pm   Comrades, Earlier this afternoon, the Times Free Press broke this story: On May…

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Seattle DSA · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 9:37 PM

NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE: March on the Mayor’s Mansion this Sunday!

Seattle Democratic Socialists of America We’re keeping up the pressure to defund SPD and bring justice to families impacted by police violence in our city. Last week, rank-and-file organizing succeeded in expelling SPOG from the Labor Council (make sure to read our SDSA stat…

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[email protected] · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 1:15 PM

DSA-LA Weekly: Lost Angles Kickoff Event With Mike Davis & Jon Wiener

Week of June 22, 2020 This is obviously a very difficult time for the world, and for political organizing. Just as all of us have been quickly adjusting to the new normal of daily life under social distancing given the current COVID-19 virus …

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DSA New Orleans Local Council · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 10:54 PM

Attend the 2020 Election Candidate Forum Saturday

Attend the 2020 Election Candidate Forum Saturday Candidate Forum Saturday Our chapter is holding its annual Local Council officer elections on Saturday, June 27th, and we want our members to be informed of each candidate's background, experience, and platf…

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DSA-LA · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 9:49 PM

The Thorn West: Issue No. 15 - June 19, 2020

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 membership. …

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Metro DC DSA · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for June 19, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser UPFRONT WEEKEND AND UPCOMING BRIEFS EVENTS FROM ALLIES MDC DSA CALENDAR OF EVENTS INFO ACCESS EVENTS …

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Seattle DSA · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 12:51 AM

SPOG is out! Join the ILWU Juneteenth strike tomorrow!

Seattle Democratic Socialists of America Yesterday, unions across King County voted to expel SPOG, the Seattle police officers’ union, from the Martin Luther King County Labor Council. This is huge news. For decades, SPOG has played a racist, reactionary role within the labo…

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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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Denver DSA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Juneteenth Celebrations and Actions in Denver This Weekend

Dear John,         This Friday, June 19, communities across the country will celebrate Emancipation Day, more commonly known as Juneteenth. On this day in 1865, Union soldiers landed in Galveston, TX and brought the news of the Emancipation Proclamation to Black slaves in Texas…

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Metro D.C. DSA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 4:45 PM

TOMORROW: Join Us for a Juneteenth Solidarity March (Fri, 6/19, 5pm)

Comrade, As protests against racial injustice continue around the U.S. and across the world, the Movement for Black Lives is calling for a mass mobilization in D.C. on Juneteenth (tomorrow). The demands for political leaders are simple: defund the police and invest in Black com…

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Sacramento Democratic Socialists of America · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 4:44 PM

Sac DSA Upcoming Events

Sac DSA Upcoming Events Check out our chapter's upcoming events! http://www.sacdsa.org/ View this email in your browser Upcoming Events 6/18/2020 Healthcare Committee Meeting Join our Healthcare C…

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Chattanooga DSA · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 4:19 PM

Honor Juneteenth with a weekend of protest!

Honor Juneteenth with a weekend of protest! JUNETEENTH PROTEST WEEKEND with @icantbreathecha, Concerned CItizens for Justice, and Movement for Black Lives Friday 6/19, Miller Park, 6pm Saturday 6/20, Miller Park, 7pm Sunday 6/21, TBD RSVP h…

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Democratic Socialists of America - Ventura County · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Help Us Keep Helping Others: Fundraising and Mutual Aid Updates

NationBuilder Dear Friend, Greetings from your local DSA Ventura County Chapter. In light of the recent events concerning the murder of George Floyd, several of our members have participated in demonstrations and actions across Ventura County. Today, we are asking for …

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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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DSA Santa Barbara · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 10:04 PM

[DSA SB] June meeting Thursday, support BLM demands today @6pm

[DSA SB] June meeting Thursday, support BLM demands today @6pm View this email in your browser   June (Socially Distant) Chapter Meeting   THURSDAY, June 18 @ 6pm - 7pm Alameda Park Gazebo (1400 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara) Wear a ma…

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Seattle DSA · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 3:46 PM

Durkan must resign! Defund SPD!

Seattle Democratic Socialists of America Last week saw the largest protest in Seattle yet—60,000 people came out to the Silent March on Friday, June 12. The Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (or CHOP, Capitol Hill Occupied Protest!) has been steadily growing, with new artwork, cu…

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[email protected] · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 12:15 PM

DSA-LA Weekly: Defund the Police!

Week of June 15, 2020 This is obviously a very difficult time for the world, and for political organizing. Just as all of us have been quickly adjusting to the new normal of daily life under social distancing given the current COVID-19 virus …

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Chattanooga DSA · [email protected]

June 14, 2020 at 11:29 PM

Tell the mayor and city counsel: defund the police!

Tell the mayor and city counsel: defund the police! After two weeks of protests and a 7-hour city counsel meeting, we can’t stop now. It’s time to demand change. Tell City Council and Mayor Berke: DEFUND THE POLICE ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 …

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Metro DC DSA · [email protected]

June 14, 2020 at 10:45 AM

TODAY: June General Meeting

Dear Comrade, Today at 3pm our DSA chapter is hosting our June general membership meeting via Zoom. Our General Body Meeting is the forum in which our whole chapter--across campaigns and regions come together to discuss our work and decide on how we are going to continue our w…

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Chattanooga DSA · [email protected]

June 13, 2020 at 7:28 PM

No Cops, No KKK, No Fascist USA

No Cops, No KKK, No Fascist USA Calling for Chattanooga to divest from the police and invest in our black and brown communities — and how you can get involved. Black Lives Matter ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 Calling for our elected officials to d…

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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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DSA-LA · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 8:48 PM

The Thorn West: Issue No. 14 - June 12, 2020

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 membership. …

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Berkshires DSA · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 5:43 PM

[Berkshire DSA] Volunteer Roles for Black Lives Matter - North Adams 6/20

Dear all,Next weekend, on Saturday (6/20), there will be a demonstration for Black Lives Matter in North Adams. Organizers are looking for volunteers. Please see the below for a number of roles you can fill to support the demo.In solidarity,Sid//As we get closer to the event we have been busy organi…

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Seattle DSA · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM

What’s happening in the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone? + protests TODAY!

Seattle Democratic Socialists of America A win for the movement—a week of protests forced the police to abandon one of their precincts! On Monday, June 8, police and national guard abandoned the East Precinct Police station in Capitol Hill. After a week of tear-gassing, fl…

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Chattanooga DSA · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 1:07 PM

No Cops, No KKK, No Fascist USA

No Cops, No KKK, No Fascist USA Calling for Chattanooga to divest from the police and invest in our black and brown communities — and how you can get involved. Black Lives Matter ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 Calling for our elected officials to d…

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[email protected] · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for June 12, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser UPFRONT WEEKEND AND UPCOMING EVENTS FROM ALLIES BRIEFS MDC DSA CALENDAR OF EVENTS INFO ACCESS EVENTS …

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Christian Kennedy · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 9:52 AM

[Berkshire DSA] Fwd: Northampton residents are calling to cut the police budget as protests sweep the region and nation.

Hello,If you haven’t already, consider signing up to receive the Shoestring-they publish a great Zine for free! If you can, consider throwing a couple bucks their way by donating to their Patreon!In Solidarity,Christian Kennedy---------- Forwarded message ---------From: The Shoestring <theshoestr…

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Christian Kennedy · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 9:23 AM

[Berkshire DSA] Fwd: Elect Progressive Challengers to the State House to Implement Real Change

Hi Everyone,Here’s a list of MA state campaigns the org Mass Peace Action has endorsed-sign up to phone bank if you can.In Solidarity,Christian Kennedy ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Amar Ahmad, Massachusetts Peace Action <[email protected]>Date: Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 12:36 …

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