Seattle Democratic Socialists of America

District 4 Mutual Aid
2021-08-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-07-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-07-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-07-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | University Playground, 4745 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Friday at 7pm, come to University Playground Park (4745 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105) to distribute supplies. Bring medical supplies, snacks, and clothes. To get involved, you can also contact Rosa Hayes through the DSA Slack. If you want to contribute financially, send money with the note “mutual aid” to @historynerd1791 on Venmo.

Seattle DSA Local Council Meeting
2021-08-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Register on Action Network for ZOOM Link, WA
The Seattle DSA Local Council meets the 1st Thursday (at 7:30 PM) and 3rd Saturday (at 10 AM) of each month.
RSVP for Zoom Link.

District 4 Mutual Aid
2021-08-05 16:30 - 17:30, 2021-07-29 16:30 - 17:30, 2021-07-22 16:30 - 17:30, 2021-07-15 16:30 - 17:30, 2021-07-08 16:30 - 17:30, 2021-07-01 16:30 - 17:30, 2021-06-24 16:30 - 17:30 | University Playground Park, 4745 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States
Every Thursday at 4:30pm, come to University Playground Park (4745 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105) to distribute supplies. Bring medical supplies, snacks, and clothes. To get involved, you can also contact Rosa Hayes through the DSA Slack. If you want to contribute financially, send money with the note “mutual aid” to @historynerd1791 on Venmo.

Seattle DSA Political Education Working Group Monthly Meeting
2021-08-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-07-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Cafe Solstice (Capitol Hill), 925 E Thomas St, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
Monthly meeting of the SDSA Political Education Working Group. If you’re interested in working on member political education efforts, come on by! Look for us at the reserved table in the back or upstairs.

DSA Tabling at Columbia City Farmers' Market
2021-08-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Columbia City Farmers Market, 3651 S Edmunds St, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Let’s get out there and talk to our neighbors about DSA-endorsed campaigns. In District 2 (south Seattle) we have:

Nikkita Oliver for city council
Stephanie Gallardo for Congress
I-1362 Universal Healthcare signature gathering

Look for the Seattle DSA table across the street from the PCC entrance on South Edmunds Street.
We will have table, banner, literature, yards signs, I-1362 signature forms, hand sanitizer, sunscreen etc. Just bring your positive attitude and a mask.
Please RSVP here (encouraged but not required)

Nikkita Oliver Primary Night Party
2021-08-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Equinox Studios, 6555 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
Join Nikkita Oliver’s campaign on Primary Election night for food, live music, and more!

Seattle DSA for Stephanie subcommittee
2021-08-02 17:30 - 19:00 | On Zoom, WA, United States
Monthly meeting of the Seattle DSA for Stephanie subcommittee.
We meet on the first Monday of the month.
RSVP here and please spread the word.
Agenda will be posted later.
Alternatively, if you want to help with the work but can’t make monthly meetings, you can sign up to volunteer for specific tasks.

Ecosocialism Lawn Sports
2021-08-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Myrtle Edwards Park, 3130 Alaska Way, Seattle, 98121
Come out and play some lawn sports overlooking beautiful Puget Sound with the Ecosocialist Caucus. Not good at lawn sports? Bring a picnic and just hang out. Meet up at the footbridge to enter the park along 3rd Avenue.
Questions? Email greennewdeal@seattledsa.org

District 2: Soccer and social - back at Brighton Playfield
2021-07-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Brighton Playfield (next to Aki Kurose Middle School), 6000 39th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Join us → Saturdays, 5pm at Brighton Playfield

Canvass for Nikkita Oliver for Seattle City Council District 9!
2021-07-31 12:00 - 14:00 | Rainier Playfield, 3700 S Alaska St, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Meet at 12 PM at Rainier Playfield (3700 S Alaska St) for a get-out-the-vote canvass! New canvassers will be provided in-depth training!
Join Seattle DSA and the Nikkita Oliver Campaign to bring the movement into office and electing Nikkita Oliver to Seattle City Council!

SDSA Healthcare Working Group
2021-07-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Seattle, WA, United States
We meet each Saturday from 12-1 PM.
Seattle DSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Member Engagement Team Meeting
2021-07-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
he Member Engagement Team is the group that puts on New Member Orientations, sets up 1-on-1 meetings between more experienced organizers within DSA and new members, as well as other projects to get new members involved in the work of the chapter. Our work is very important for getting folks that join up involved with the work of our chapter so we can build the power we need to create a socialist future!
To RSVP, click here.
If you have any questions, contact member-engagement@seattledsa.org.

Tech Worker Labor Organizing: Lessons from Hollywood Worker Organizing
2021-07-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Come join our monthly labor organization meeting with special guest- Alex W, who is heavily involved in Hollywood labor!
Like the tech industry, Hollywood includes workers making a wide range of wages, including higher salaried workers who most wouldn’t expect to be interested in labor organizing. Hollywood Labor has found a lot of success reaching workers of all types as they realize that their labor is exploited, and bringing Hollywood workers in to advocate for workers in other struggles.
Register in advance for this meeting:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Action Meeting: Nikkita for 9! Socialists & Elections. Next District 3 Meeting
2021-07-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
The August 3rd primaries is fast approaching, and Nikkita Oliver is in a strong position to advance to the general election. They have a raft of endorsements from labor to community organizations and have fielded an impressive army of volunteers to doorknock and host community events.
And it’s paying off big time – according to a recent poll Nikkita Oliver has twice the support of their nearest opponent, 26% to Sara Nelson’s 12%. However, with 50% of those polled unsure who they will vote for there’s plenty of work that still needs to be done. And we can help: Join a doorknock! Talk to a neighbor! Vote!
Join District 3 DSA members this Thursday to discuss Nikkita Olivers platform and what we can do to help in the final days. We’ll also discuss why socialists run for office, whats the role of socialists when elected, how we can hold them accountable to the community/movements that elect them, and what the role of DSA is in electing socialists, and more!
We’ll also discuss the extreme weather driven by the climate crisis that is causing havoc and death across the globe.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85686743189

District 4 Reading Group: Caliban and the Witch
2021-07-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom Call), WA
Join the District 4 reading group July 29th at 6:30 pm to read “Caliban and the Witch” by Silvia Federici — https://libcom.org/library/caliban-witch-silvia-federici. We will be reading the last Chapter “Colonization and Christianization”.
This event is open to DSA members and anyone curious about DSA.
Zoom Details:
https://washington.zoom.us/j/92223147165
Meeting ID: 922 2314 7165

Online New Member Orientation
2021-07-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-06-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Come to learn about what Democratic Socialism is all about, what we can learn about capitalism and socialism from the current uprisings and the pandemic, and how YOU can get involved with Seattle DSA’s efforts to engage in mutual aid and building power for a socialist future in which people come before profits. You don’t need to be an official member to attend – “DSA curious” folks are welcome!
RSVP for Zoom Link

Labor Committee Meeting - July 2021
2021-07-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Online (Zoom Call), WA
Seattle DSA members in unions and/or actively involved in labor organizing: join the Labor Committee for our monthly meeting! The agenda and other details will be posted in the #labor channel on Slack. RSVP through the Action Network link below.
RSVP here!

D3 In-Person Meet Up and BBQ!
2021-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Come on down to Seven Hills Park and say hi to your D3 neighbors this Sunday (7/25) at 6pm!

We will be cooking up some snacks so feel free to bring food, drinks, hot dips or something. There will surely be some good political discussion with the upcoming primaries and maybe some 🏒 hockey talk 🏒 with the upcoming draft and expansion draft 👀! See you then!

Queer and Feminist Caucus - Community Meeting
2021-07-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2021-06-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Online (Zoom Call), WA
Once a month the Queer & Feminist Caucus gathers for Sunday brunch and community building.
In this space we’ll discuss current events, spill political tea, and engage in energetic conversation around the material conditions of our community. Occasionally we may host a watch party, play games, or otherwise be silly and queer together.
Grab yourself some food, a coffee, a mimosa and join us for Sunday brunch!
RSVP here for Zoom info

March For Medicare For All - SEATTLE
2021-07-24 13:00 - 17:00 | WA
July 24, 1-5pm at Westlake Park, 401 Pine St, Seattle.
The Movement to enact and implement Medicare For All will be materializing as nation-wide Solidarity events on July 24, 2021, under the banner “March For Medicare For All.” Please join Seattle DSA and a growing coalition of individuals and organizations as we collectively demand healthcare justice. We’ll meet at Westlake Park at 1pm, then march to Seattle Center. Speaker and entertainment line-up will be announced shortly. Tabling opportunities also available.
m4m4all.org
mobilize.us/marchformedicareforallm4m4all-1/event/388622

Canvass for Nikkita Oliver
2021-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Beacon Hill Playground, 1902 13th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
Meet at 10 AM at Beacon Hill Playground for a get-out-the-vote canvass! New canvassers will be provided in-depth training and there’s snacks!
Join Seattle DSA, Sage Leaders, and Emerald Youth Organizing Collective to bring the movement into office and electing Nikkita Oliver to Seattle City Council!

M4M4ALL Coalition Planning Meeting
2021-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Online, Seattle, WA, United States
Fridays, 6-8pm (recurring from June 25 to July 23)
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85066020646?pwd=[REDACTED]
The Movement to enact and implement Medicare For All will be materializing as nation-wide Solidarity events on July 24, 2021, under the banner “March For Medicare For All.” Locally, grassroots organizing towards a march in Seattle is currently in progress. All are welcome to the coalition’s planning meetings on Fridays from 6-8pm on zoom.m4m4all.org

*RESCHEDULED* Tech Worker Labor Organizing and Education Monthly Meeting
2021-07-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, WA, United States
Due to a scheduling error, the Tech Worker Labor Organizing and Education that was listed for this date and time will actually take place next Thursday evening. Event info will be posted shortly. Sorry for the inconvenience.

District 2: DSA National Convention Preparation
2021-07-22 18:30 - 20:00 | WA
Join us for a discussion on the upcoming National Convention. We’ll highlight some resolutions, discussions around the platform – and want to hear your thoughts about all of that!

PRO Act Rally
2021-07-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Henry M Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA, United States
From the AFL-CIO and Washington State Labor Council:
President Biden has consistently urged Congress to send the PRO Act, labor law reform and civil rights, democracy and economic stimulus legislation, to his desk—but the Senate hasn’t yet. So we’re rallying and marching across the country, calling on our senators to pass the PRO Act now.
More information and registration here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/pass-the-pro-act-29
The PRO (Protecting the Right to Organize) Act is a key element of the national Green New Deal strategy in DSA. Our phone calls have made a difference in getting key Senators on board. Now we need to support our movement partners to pass this bill!

Ecosocialism Discussion Meeting
2021-07-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual, WA, United States
Join us to discuss articles, books, and current events. Expanding our understanding of ecosocialist theory helps us develop effective strategies for bringing about transformative changes. Questions? Email greennewdeal@seattledsa.org
Zoom info:
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Stop the Right-Wing Recall! SDSA In-Person Fundraiser with Kshama Sawant, Briahna Joy Gray & Meagan Day
2021-07-18 16:00 - 20:30 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Millionaires and billionaires are lining up against Kshama and supporting the recall effort. The Kshama Solidarity Campaign needs our material support.
Join your comrades in-person for food, drink, and merriment in an effort to fundraise for the Kshama Solidarity Campaign, featuring Briahna Joy Gray and Meagan Day as speakers, as well as SDSA members!

Sunny R, Seattle DSA member and PRO Act organizer
Olivia L, Seattle DSA Local Council member
Briahna Joy Gray was press secretary for the Bernie Sanders campaign, and is currently co-host of popular podcast Bad Faith.
Meagan Day is a staff writer for Jacobin, and co-author of the book Bigger Than Bernie: How We Go from the Sanders Campaign to Democratic Socialism

Kshama will need all the help she can get. Big money is lining up against her, and the Recall Campaign has already raised over half a million dollars. Donors to the recall campaign include Amazon Senior VP Doug Herrington and billionaire developer Martin Selig. To go up against this elite donor class, we’ll need thousands of small-dollar donations.
Come on out and eat, drink, enjoy a bit of music, and be merry with fellow socialists – and please bring your checkbook or credit card!
The event will be held at a private home in Columbia City. Please RSVP at the link below, and we will send you the venue information.
If you can’t join us, you can still make a contribution to this important campaign at https://www.kshamasolidarity.org/donate.
Note: This event will be livestreamed starting at 5:30 PM. For details, visit https://seattledsa.org/kshama/

RSVP HERE FOR THE ADDRESS!

Housing Justice Working Group Visioning Retreat
2021-07-18 14:00 - 18:00 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Join Seattle DSA’s Housing Justice Working Group visioning retreat and help us build a strategy for socialized housing!
In our first 5 months, Seattle DSA’s Housing Justice Working Group led a Legislative Town Hall; rallied for Tenant and Amazon worker rights; and joined coalitions to fight for tenant rights in King County and organize against the anti-homeless Charter Amendment 29. This retreat is an opportunity to reflect on what we’ve learned and welcome new members.
Serious snacks, amazing comrades and a little music! This event will be held outdoors at a private home in Columbia City. RSVP HERE for details.

Census Phone Banking
2021-07-17 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-07-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-07-12 17:30 - 19:00 | On Zoom, WA, United States
Help us make phone calls to reach out to EVERY member of Seattle DSA so we can better understand the make-up of our chapter and provide valuable information to Working Groups, District Groups, and the Local Council which will help us engage more members and build power for socialism!
We’ll start with a training to get everyone oriented to the phone banking process before doing an hour of calls, after which we’ll chat about how it went at the end. We’re only making calls to DSA members so it’s very easy — people are generally happy to hear from you! When you RSVP you will be taken to a link for this event – remember to mark it on your calendar.
RSVP HERE FOR MONDAY 7/12
RSVP HERE FOR THURSDAY 7/15
RSVP HERE FOR SATURDAY 7/17

Seattle DSA Healthcare Working Group
2021-07-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Join Seattle DSA Healthcare Working Group and stand with us in our fight for health justice!
In our weekly meetings we’ll be discussing our current projects, including our organizing around Medicare for All, education on healthcare/policy, and much more.
New members are very welcome!!!
RSVP for Zoom Link

Seattle DSA Local Council Meeting
2021-07-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Register on Action Network for ZOOM Link, WA
The Seattle DSA Local Council meets the 1st Thursday (at 7:30 PM) and 3rd Saturday (at 10 AM) of each month.
RSVP here for Zoom Link.

July Electoral Committee Meeting
2021-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 | On Zoom, WA, United States
The Seattle DSA Electoral Committee normally meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 PM.
Check the electoral committee channel on DSA Slack for an agenda.
Please RSVP here then check your email for zoom details.

District 6 Kickoff Meeting
2021-07-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Online, Seattle, WA, United States
Are you a DSA member in District 6 (Dan Strauss’s City Council district)? Would you like to meet other DSA members who live near you?
This is a district group that is just starting out. We’ll be getting to know each other and finding out where we have mutual interests. Whether you’ve been to a number of Seattle DSA events or are joining us for the first time, we value what you have to say!
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Census Phone Banking
2021-07-14 17:00 - 18:30 | On Zoom, WA, United States
Help us make phone calls to reach out to EVERY member of Seattle DSA so we can better understand the make-up of our chapter and provide valuable information to Working Groups, District Groups, and the Local Council which will help us engage more members and build power for socialism!
We’ll start with a training to get everyone oriented to the phone banking process before doing an hour of calls, after which we’ll chat about how it went at the end. We’re only making calls to DSA members so it’s very easy — people are generally happy to hear from you! When you RSVP you will be taken to a link for this event – remember to mark it on your calendar.
RSVP HERE TO MAKE CALLS ON WEDS, 7/14 @ 5PM

July 2021 Immigration Justice Working Group Meeting
2021-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Hi folks! As mentioned in email, we have changed our monthly meetings to be every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6pm-8pm. Our July meeting will be July 13th from 6pm-8pm. Click here to view the agenda.
We will continue planning a refresher check-in for all our accompaniment volunteers, where we’ll talk about how accompaniment has changed during COVID and what we can do moving forward. See you there!

Divest SPD meeting
2021-07-13 17:00 - 18:30 | On Zoom, WA, United States
Come to find out ways you can get involved in our campaigns to get the Seattle Foundation and Starbucks to divest from Seattle Police Foundation and reinvest in BIPOC community organizations.
RSVP HERE!

DSA for Kshama Solidarity Fundraiser Planning 2
2021-07-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Join your comrades from the electoral committee to plan the upcoming DSA for Kshama Solidarity Fundraiser!
In these planning meetings, we’ll be reviewing previous action items, track/mobilize turnout, discussing/debating next steps, and assigning tasks to volunteers.
RSVP HERE FOR ZOOM LINK!

Seattle DSA for Stephanie subcommittee
2021-07-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Monthly meeting of the Seattle DSA for Stephanie subcommittee.
We normally meet on the first Monday of the month but due to the July 4 holiday weekend we are meeting on July 12.
RSVP here and please spread the word.
Agenda will be posted later.
Alternatively, if you want to help with the work but can’t make monthly meetings, you can sign up to volunteer for specific tasks.

Spoke - Text Blast
2021-07-12 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Spoke text blast to all members to rally attendance to the in person fundraising event with Meagan Day, Briahna Joy Gray and Kshama Sawant in attendance, on Sunday July 18th

Seattle DSA Healthcare Working Group
2021-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | On Zoom, WA, United States

Member Engagement Team Meeting
2021-07-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
The Member Engagement Team is the group that puts on New Member Orientations, sets up 1-on-1 meetings between more experienced organizers within DSA and new members, as well as other projects to get new members involved in the work of the chapter. Our work is very important for getting folks that join up involved with the work of our chapter so we can build the power we need to create a socialist future!
To RSVP, click here.
If you have any questions, contact member-engagement@seattledsa.org.

District 2: BBQ @ Seward Park - meet us near shelter 2
2021-07-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Seward Park (near Shelter 2), Seward Park, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Join us for our BBQ in Seward Park on Thursday, July 8, 6.30pm @ Seward Park, meet us near shelter 2, https://goo.gl/maps/5TLExrDiB1cUbXC78 . Please bring something to drink and eat → to coordinate that, use this table. If you can, please bring your own reusable plates, cups etc.

July General Membership Meeting
2021-07-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, Seattle, WA, United States
Join Seattle DSA for our July General Membership Meeting! This will be a business meeting. We will post resolutions in Slack and ActionNetwork as they become available. We will also email them to our members.

This is a virtual meeting. For Zoom login info, please RSVP by registering here!
The proposed agenda for our monthly membership meeting will be posted here shortly. If you have an announcement or suggestion for the agenda, please email info@SeattleDSA.org or contact the Local Council on Slack.

DSA for Kshama Solidarity Fundraiser Planning
2021-07-05 19:00 - 20:00 | On Zoom, WA, United States

Census Phone Banking
2021-07-05 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-07-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-07-01 17:30 - 19:00 | On Zoom, WA, United States
Help us make phone calls to reach out to EVERY member of Seattle DSA so we can better understand the make-up of our chapter and provide valuable information to Working Groups, District Groups, and the Local Council which will help us engage more members and build power for socialism!
We’ll start with a training to get everyone oriented to the phone banking process before doing an hour of calls, after which we’ll chat about how it went at the end. We’re only making calls to DSA members so it’s very easy — people are generally happy to hear from you! When you RSVP you will be taken to a link for this event – remember to mark it on your calendar.
RSVP HERE FOR THURSDAY 7/1
RSVP HERE FOR SATURDAY 7/3
RSVP HERE FOR MONDAY 7/5

Spoke - Text Blast
2021-07-05 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Spoke text blast to all members to remind them of the July 6th General Membership Meeting

District 2: Soccer & Social
2021-07-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2021-06-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Join us hanging out and playing soccer at the Brighton Playfield, https://goo.gl/maps/c74cytjrRB1vpT7h7 , north of/next to Aki Kurose Middle School

District 4 Reading Group: Caliban and the Witch
2021-07-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual, WA, United States
Join the District 4 reading group Saturday 7/3 at 4:00 pm to continue with the book “Caliban and the Witch” by Silvia Federici — https://libcom.org/library/caliban-witch-silvia-federici. We will be reading Chapter 4 “The Great Witch-Hunt in Europe” (UPDATED).
This event is open to DSA members and anyone curious about DSA. If you are catching up, don’t worry. The book is amazing, focusing Marxist thought on misogyny and racist colonialism in the transition to capitalism in Europe, and the discussion is relevant and wide ranging.
Zoom link https://washington.zoom.us/j/92223147165 .

District 3 Movie Night: Power to Heal
2021-07-02 18:30 - 21:30 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Join District 3 comrades for our monthly movie night!
This month we’ll be watching Power to Heal, a documentary about the fight for Medicare and the desegregation of the US hospital system.
We’ll watch the film together and have a discussion afterward.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83076099147
Stream link: https://sdsa-owncast.ddns.net/

Seattle DSA Local Council Meeting
2021-07-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Register on Action Network for ZOOM Link, WA
The Seattle DSA Local Council meets the 1st Thursday (at 7:30 PM) and 3rd Saturday (at 10 AM) of each month.
Register here for Zoom Link.

Defund the Police: A year of broken promises - Where are we? Where do we go from here? Next District 3 Meeting
2021-07-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Democratic Party politicians made and broke promises on defunding, NYC Democrat mayor-elect Eric Adams ran against defunding with the increase in violent crime being a key aspect of the elections, Biden is encouraging the hiring of more police, the GOP is blaming BLM and the defund demand for increase in crime – Where are we, where do we go from here? How should BLM and DSA respond to the increase in violent crime and working people’s concerns about that? Should the BLM movement introduce new demands?
We’ll also discuss, what is Compassion Seattle – you may have ran into their canvassers – what is our approach to it as socialists, how should we respond to the canvassers, and what are we doing about Compassion Seattle? We’ll also get updates on the Nikkita for 9 campaign and the Kshama Sawant Solidarity Campaign.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81295906973

Columbia City: Knocking Doors with House Our Neighbors!
2021-06-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-06-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Columbia City Farmers Market, 3651 S Edmunds St, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT AND MORE HERE!
Join the Housing Justice Working Group and House Our Neighbors!
We will be conversing with residents IN-PERSON about Charter Amendment 29, Sweeps, and other important housing issues.
No better way to gain more experience with working-class folks who may not see eye-to-eye at first.
Hope to see you there!

Afrosocialists & Socialists of Color Caucus meeting
2021-06-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-06-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Online, Seattle, WA, United States
DSA’s caucus of Afrosocialists and Socialists of Color (AFROSOC) brings Black, indigenous and people of color socialists together to educate ourselves and organize our campaigns. We are doing the work of cultivating coalitions as communities of color to help build antiracist multiracial working-class base — the only viable strategy for securing a socialist future.
Through public and internal education and agitation, we aim to continue the legacy of the Black radical tradition, as well as the radical traditions of other oppressed minorities. Our goal is to act as a network that will support and develop non-white DSA members as leaders in the organization.
BIPOC socialists (DSA members and nonmembers alike) are invited to join us at our weekly meetings most Mondays at 6:30 pm. Find the Zoom link on SDSA Slack in the #afrosoc channel or email afrosocialists@seattledsa.org and provide your full name to receive an invitation.

CANCELLED: Canvass for Nikkita Oliver for Seattle City Council Position 9
2021-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
This canvass is cancelled due to extreme heat, the foreseen result of climate change and intermittent destabilization of the polar climate leading to a heat dome over the northwest USA.
Join volunteers who are knocking on doors and talking with neighbors about the Nikkita Oliver for Seattle City Council Position 9 Campaign.

District 2: Soccer & Social - Note new 6 PM time just for this week
2021-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States

CANCELLED: Canvass for Nikkita Oliver for Seattle City Council Position 9
2021-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Miller Playfield, 330 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States

June Electoral Committee Meeting
2021-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | On Zoom, WA, United States
The Seattle DSA Electoral Committee normally meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 PM.
Note that in July we are meeting on the 4th Thursday, in order to review/recommend endorsements that the membership will vote on at the July meeting.
An agenda will be added shortly.
Please RSVP here then check your email for zoom details.

District 2: Defund the Police - one year after a lot of promises: where are we at?
2021-06-24 18:30 - 20:00 | zoom: tinyurl.com/SDSA-D2, WA, United States
This week we have an exciting meeting with special guest Peter Condit. Peter is a resident of Seattle. Since seeing rampant police violence last summer, he has collaborated with a number of formal and ad-hoc organizations working to defund SPD including Seattle Abolition Support, Defend the Defund, and Seattle DSA’s Anti-Racist Caucus, ARC. He’ll be joining us on Thursday to educate us more on the topic and to give an overview of where the movement stands currently.
A note from Peter:
I can’t wait to talk to you all about keeping ourselves and our neighbors safe by defunding the Seattle Police Department. If you have a minute ahead of Thursday evening, these two articles set the context for why defund SPD is anti-racist policy.

So you’re thinking about becoming an abolitionist Mariame Kaba, October 2020.
Yes, we literally mean abolish the police Mariame Kaba, June 2020. (If the NYT gives you a paywall, here is a pdf version I made: Yes, We Mean Literally Abolish the Police – The New York Times.pdf)

Draft agenda:

Welcome, Introductions – 10 min
Peter Presentation – 15-20 min
Q/A- 10 min
Discussion/Wrap Up – 45 min
Announcements – 5 min

Canvass for Nikkita Oliver for Seattle City Council Position 9
2021-06-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Green Lake Community Center, 7201 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Join volunteers who are door-knocking and talking with neighbors about the Nikkita Oliver for Seattle City Council Position 9 Campaign.

Mobilization Committee Meeting
2021-06-23 20:00 - 21:30 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
Mobilization Committee meets to discuss resistance against fascist, racist, and homophobic agents. We talk frequently about the history of resistance, and how we can take action now.

RSVP here! https://actionnetwork.org/events/mobilization-committee-meeting/

Worker Policy Summit
2021-06-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, Seattle, WA, United States
The Worker Policy Summit will host a discussion by labor leaders on how to build organizational power during the COVID-19 recovery and share your expectations for city leaders. All unionized and non-unionized labor are encouraged to attend! Attend using this link!
Speakers include:

Sara Nelson (International President, Association of Flight Attendants – CWA)
Vanna Orecchio (IUPAT DC 5)
Gabriel Prawl (ILWU 52)
Joe Mizrahi (UFCW 21)
Moderated by Nikkita Oliver

This event is organized by the People for Nikkita Oliver for Seattle City Council Position 9 campaign.

Canvass for Nikkita Oliver for Seattle City Council Position 9
2021-06-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Beacon Hill Playground, 1902 13th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
Join volunteers who are knocking on doors and talking with neighbors about the Nikkita Oliver for Seattle City Council Position 9 Campaign.

SDSA Labor Committee Meeting
2021-06-22 18:00 - 19:30 | WA
Are you looking to get involved in the labor movement in Seattle or do you have ideas about how Seattle DSA should orient towards labor?
Come to our monthly SDSA labor meeting! The Seattle DSA Labor Committee invites union members, labor activists, and people interested in workplace organizing to our meetings.
Register here for zoom info.

Census Phone Banking
2021-06-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-06-19 14:00 - 15:30 | On Zoom, WA, United States
Help us make phone calls to reach out to EVERY member of Seattle DSA so we can better understand the make-up of our chapter and provide valuable information to Working Groups, District Groups, and the Local Council which will help us engage more members and build power for socialism!
We’ll start with a training to get everyone oriented to the phone banking process before doing an hour of calls. When you RSVP you will be taken to a link for this event – remember to mark it on your calendar.
RSVP HERE FOR THURSDAY 6/17
RSVP HERE FOR SATURDAY 6/19
RSVP HERE FOR MONDAY 6/21

Queer & Feminist Caucus - Labor History Happy Hour
2021-06-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Online (Zoom Call), WA
As we organize and socialize for a socialist future, it’s important we learn from past movements: the obstacles, victories, and lessons learned.
Monthly, SDSA’s Queer and Feminist Caucus meets for our Labor History Happy Hour. Some months we will assign a piece of literature or media to analyze for relevant and applicable learnings. Sometimes QFC members will present a historic labor struggle and we will have the same opportunity for collective education.

Join us as we educate ourselves for more effective socialist organizing.

RSVP here for Zoom info

Seattle DSA Local Council Meeting
2021-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Register on Action Network for ZOOM Link, WA
The Seattle DSA Local Council meets the 1st Thursday (at 7:30 PM) and 3rd Saturday (at 10 AM) of each month.
RSVP Here.

D4 Social in the Park
2021-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | 2000 NE 58th St, Ravenna Park Picnic Shelter #1, 2000 NE 58th St, Seattle, 98105
Come eat pizza and (possibly) drink with us as we hang out in Ravenna Park! Meet your fellow members of SDSA District 4, near the Picnic Shelter #1 (driveway SE of the 20th Avenue bridge).

On the Continuum of Struggle in Latin America: Self-described Marxist elected as President of Peru - What can we learn from the protest movements sweeping Latin America? Next District 3 Mtg
2021-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Eightball Cafe in Everett, 2727 Colby Ave, Everett, WA, United States
From Chile to Columbia, struggle is breaking out across Latin America from the intolerable conditions of endemic poverty, pervasive violence and corruption, and the economic and social devastation of the COVID pandemic. And now Peru has marked its place on this continuum of struggle with the election of a self-described Marxist as President, Pedro Castillo from the Peru Libre, a socailist party. Castillo is a labor leader who gained national prominence as a leader of multiple teachers strikes. Castillo also comes from an indigenous background, making him only the 2nd President in Peruvian history to be elected from those regions. He ran on a program of agrarian reforms and against the neo-liberal agenda that has impoverished the majority of this mineral rich country.
Protest movements and radical politics are shaking the foundations of Latin American society and elsewhere across the world, what does this tell us about the period we are entering? What’s needed to win these struggles and overthrow capitalism? As oppressed peoples rise up, should socialists uncritically cheer from the sidelines or are there other things we can do to support the movements? Elon Musk supported the right-wing coup in Bolivia because of the minerals needed for Tesla, with Biden heavily promoting electric cars and Peru being an important source of minerals, how will the US ruling class react to Castillo?
We’ll also be electing our District 3 Coordinating Committee members at this meeting, so don’t miss out!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86736125907
253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 867 3612 5907
