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The membership of DSA, the largest socialist organization in the United States, is rapidly growing by the thousands. Democratic Socialist politicians like Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush are raising the expectations of millions of people across the United States and bringing them into a political awakening. Millions of working-class Americans are calling for Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, universal rent control, and more. But what is democratic socialism? What does it mean to be a member of DSA? How do socialists look at the … Continued

No More Fukushimas, No Olympic In Japan In the Middle Of Pandemic Sponsored by No Nukes Action Thursday March 11, 2021 is the tenth anniversary of the earthquake and meltdown of three nuclear reactors at Fukushima. The nightmare for the people and refugees of Fukushima and Japan continues. They are struggling to survive. Despite promises that the melted nuclear rods would be removed they have not been and the recent earthquake has added greater dangers. Two reactors at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have begun leaking cooling water … Continued

Join us March 17 at 4pm at 1921 Walnut St in downtown Berkeley to protest UC’s planned evictions + demolition of our rent controlled homes. All are welcome! Help us SAVE 1921 Walnut St and save affordable housing in Berkeley! Share our poster & share our story. Thank you @TANCBay 68851

Grandmothers for a Green New Deal, a small group of elder women (members of 1000 Grandmothers for Future Generations), invite you to a 90-minute, interactive zoom workshop to examine the Green New Deal as a blueprint toward a sustainable future. Sign up for one of these workshops by clicking on the registration links below Register for Thursday, March 18, 4-5:30 PM Register for Friday, March 26; 4-5:30 PM Register for Thursday, April 1, 4 – 5:30 PM PLEASE NOTE: Each presentation is limited to 12 participants so everyone has a chance to share their ideas. Please register early! … Continued

Follow this link to register: https://www.surjbayarea.org/events/spill-the-disabili-tea-a-disability-justice-workshop_2021_03_20   What is Disability Justice? People often express feeling intimidated and ill-equipped to unpack what we’ve been taught about disability, and how to support and advocate for disabled people in our everyday lives. This workshop is a fabulous opportunity for you to dive into the magic of disability justice with SURJ and Alex Locust at the helm. With “Spill the Disabili-Tea™”, Alex will be facilitating an interactive discussion of disability justice for those committed to elevating their support for disabled folks in their community. … Continued

Right now the most vulnerable individuals are being exploited on a massive scale and it will only get worse if we don’t take action now. But can we as average citizens really make a difference to help them? The answer is YES. In Direct Action Everywhere’s workshop, you will learn the history of social movements, the groundbreaking new research that shows the power of ordinary people, and the bold plan to nonviolently abolish the most harmful industry on earth that kills billions of animals every year. Join this Zoom link … Continued

As socialists, we believe workers play a particular role under capitalism that makes them central in the fight for socialism. But in recent history in the US, labor and the left have been separated, leaving us vulnerable to capitalism attacks. How do we rebuild a fighting labor movement that can meaningfully challenge capital? Enter the Rank & File Strategy. What is the Rank & File Strategy? How should socialists engage with it? How is it different from just “socialists taking rank & file jobs”? Join the East Bay DSA Political … Continued

Join a virtual training to learn about what’s currently happening with DAPL and how you can take action.  Very soon the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will head to court and share their findings from the environmental impact review of the Dakota Access pipeline and the danger it poses to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.  This April 9th hearing is critical because the court could order the Army Corps of Engineers to shut it down.  We need to stand in solidarity with Indigenous water protectors and allies!  Every single day … Continued

Grandmothers for a Green New Deal, a small group of elder women (members of 1000 Grandmothers for Future Generations), invite you to a 90-minute, interactive zoom workshop to examine the Green New Deal as a blueprint toward a sustainable future. Sign up for one of these workshops by clicking on the registration links below Register for Thursday, March 18, 4-5:30 PM Register for Friday, March 26; 4-5:30 PM Register for Thursday, April 1, 4 – 5:30 PM PLEASE NOTE: Each presentation is limited to 12 participants so everyone has a chance to share their ideas. Please register early! … Continued

On March 26 youth, teachers and other supporters will join to ask State Superintendent of Education Tony Thurmond why California Teachers are invested in Line 3 through CalSTRS, the statewide teacher’s retirement fund which invests billions in fossil fuels companies, and in Enbridge, which is building Line 3. We will join Youth vs. Apocalypse and Earth Guardians Bay Area in solidarity action on March 26th at 5pm at the Golden Gate Bridge. Youth know that their teachers don’t want to fund environmental destruction — come by on Friday to show … Continued

It began in Miami and has spread across the U.S. — ​Join a San Francisco caravan to demand: End the U.S. Blockade of Cuba Sunday, March 28, gather at 11:30 am, 1875 Marin St., San Francisco. For almost 60 years, Cuba has endured the economic, financial and commercial blockade imposed by the U.S. government. During Trump’s term, he imposed more 220 measures to further cause harm to the island’s economy and the Cuban people. In the midst of the COVID pandemic, Cuba has carried out a remarkable national policy of … Continued