Education Committee Meeting
2017-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cafe Solstice (Capitol Hill), 925 E Thomas St, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States

Ecosocialist Caucus Meeting
2017-11-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Eastern Cafe, 510 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA, 301 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States
Seattle needs its socialists to show up for ecological justice! The Pacific Northwest has a strong history as a locus of both left politics and ecological activism. So… Let our powers combine! We’ll work to strengthen the bonds between these strands of the movement, building a unified coalition with a compelling vision for a just and livable future: ecosocialism.
SDSA comrades interested in forming an Ecosocialist Caucus will be having our first meeting on November 11th at 11am, at Eastern Cafe in the Central District. What is an ecosocialist caucus, you ask? That’s what we’ll be coming together to figure out! There is a large body of theoretical work already available on the subject of ecosocialism. We may form study groups to explore this theory together, or begin to articulate our own vision for an ecological socialism. As a caucus, we might work to center the struggle for ecological justice within Seattle DSA. We might also work to further the socialist perspective within the broader environmental and climate justice movement, forming action alliances with other organizations in the region. Much of existing ecosocialist theory is also feminist, radically democratic, anti-colonial, and often oriented toward degrowth or steady-state economics. As a caucus, we will have the space to discuss and debate these values and build our vision for an ecosocialist future together.

Everett DSA Medicare for All Rally
2017-11-13 11:00 - 14:00 | 2930 Wetmore Ave, 2930 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA, United States

Socialist Feminist Committee Meeting
2017-11-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Blue Star Pub 4512 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103, 4512 Stone Way N, Seattle, 98103, United States

DSA political education reading group
2017-11-14 18:30 - 20:30 | WA

Seattle DSA Medicare for All Event
2017-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Henry M Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

YDSA speaker series
2017-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 | University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA, 3701 University Way NE, Seattle, WA, United States
Michael Reagan
Austerity Capitalism from New York to Puerto Rico
PACCAR Hall 291

Socialism 101 at Everett Library
2017-11-18 10:30 - 11:00 | WA
Daniel and John lead Socialism 101 for Everett DSA folks/other Everett socialists

What Seattle DSA's Local Convention Means For You!
2017-11-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Seattle Public Library – University Branch, 5009 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
On January 28, our chapter will elect 13 officers to our newly-created Local Council. Come brainstorm a vision of the future of Seattle DSA, learn what positions are up for
election, and how you can get involved!
University Branch Library meeting room.

Film screening: STREETWISE
2017-11-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Grand Illusion Cinema, 101 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA, United States
Rare 35mm print!
Recommended donation $5

Democratic Socialism 101
2017-11-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Smith Hall 305, University of Washington, Smith Hall, 1911 Skagit Lane, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
We’ll talk about what exactly it means to be a democratic socialist, why America needs leftists, not just “progressives,” and why DSA is the place to be if you want to change the rules of the game.

Ecosocialist Caucus
2017-12-03 11:00 - 12:30 | WA
Email: growyourown@riseup.net for location.

Activism Committee Meeting
2017-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | WA
Are you interested in planning and participating in direct actions, political initiatives, and electoral campaigns with Seattle DSA? The Activism Committee could use your help! We meet regularly to discuss the actions that will help shape our chapter and forge bonds with activist groups in Seattle and beyond. For info on meeting location, please contact activism@seattledsa.org.

Cascadia DSA/NWDC Resistance Day of Solidarity
2017-12-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Northwest Detention Center, 1623 E J St, Tacoma, WA 98421, USA
Join Seattle DSA members as well as folks from other DSA chapters in the region for an afternoon of solidarity with immigrant detainees and their families. This is a family friendly event. For more information, contact activism@seattledsa.org.

First Aid Training
2017-12-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Rainier Beach Public Library, 3801 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States
The Activism Committee is hosting a direct action-focused first aid training for SDSA members.
Meeting room at the Rainier Beach Public Library
9125 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Education committee meeting
2017-12-11 19:30 - 20:00, 2018-01-08 18:30 - 19:00 | WA

December Social!
2017-12-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Dinos Tomato Pie, 1401 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA, United States
Come and socialize with fellow socialists!
21+http://www.dinostomatopie.com/

Socialist Feminist Committee Meeting
2017-12-18 19:00 - 20:30 | WA

Ecosocialist Caucus
2017-12-21 18:00 - 19:30 | WA
Email: growyourown@riseup.net for location

SDSA at "It's A Wonderful Life" at the Grand Illusion
2017-12-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Grand Illusion Cinema, 101 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA, United States
Seattle DSA will be at the Grand Illusion for a screening of the classic (socialist) Christmas film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” SDSA members will give a short speech introducing the film, its socialist roots and the importance of public banking. Members will also table before and after the film.
More information here: http://www.grandillusioncinema.org/

LIHI landscaping community service
2018-01-06 10:00 - 16:00 | WA
Email communityservice@seattledsa.org to RSVP. Members only.

Housing for all strategy meeting
2018-01-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Fremont Branch – Seattle Public Library, 731 N 35th St, Seattle, WA, United States

Ecosocialist Caucus Meeting
2018-01-07 11:00 - 12:30 | WA
Cafe Solstice Capitol Hill
Contact SDSAeco@gmail.com with questions

MLK Celebration various events starting at Garfield High School 9:30, meet to March with SDSA 12:00.
2018-01-15 | Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA, 101 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA, United States
1) Anyone who wishes to help table, please contact Winn at winn.phillips@gmail.com — would be great to have at least one other person from 9am to 12pm.
2) If anyone has any desire to sign up to be a peacekeeper, they are still very far behind on the number of volunteers for that, and the volunteer coordinator asked to push this signup link to SDSA again: https://volunteer.uwkc.org/need/detail/?need_id=310466
3) For anyone who would prefer to just show up and participate, there will be a long list of workshops with very interesting titles (final list not on the website yet, but should go up this week) from 9:30am to 10:50am, followed by a rally from 11am-12:20pm, with the march beginning at 12:30pm, and a second rally downtown from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. There will be an “impromptu” labor-focused mini-rally in front of the New Seasons along the route to let them know their anti-union stance isn’t appreciated.

Socialist Feminist Book Club
2018-01-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Capitol Hill Library Meeting Room, 425 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98102, 425 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA, United States
Seattle DSA Socialist Feminist Caucus welcomes all interested in discussion of Angela Davis’s Women, Race & Class. DSA membership not required. This discussion will cover part 1: chapters 1 through 7. This meeting uses DSA guidelines for respectful discussion. Don’t know what that means? More info here: http://www.dsausa.org/respectful_discussion
Limited, free parking available under library. Enter and exit garage on Harvard Ave E. Elevator available from parking area.
Accessibility: Building entrance is located at north side of building (along Republican) and can be accessed via stairs or ramp. Meeting room is located on second floor, accessible via elevator or stairs.

Ecosocialist Caucus Meeting
2018-01-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Seattle, WA, United States
Contact SDSAeco@gmail.com with questions

Film Screening - Union Time: Fighting for Workers' Rights
2018-01-18 19:00 - 21:30 | University of Washington Communications Building (CMU) Room 120
Union Time: Fighting for Workers’ Rights. Film screening and Q&A with Gene Bruskin, lead organizer of the Justice at Smithfield campaign. Union Time chronicles the struggle for safety and higher wages at the Smithfield pork processing plant in Tar Heel, North Carolina. In 2008, a majority of the 5,000 workers at the plant successfully voted to form a union in one of the largest multiracial union victories in the South in decades. The lead organizer and strategist behind the campaign, Gene Bruskin, will answer questions after the screening.
Thursday, 1/18/2018, 7pm to 9:30pm, University of Washington Communications Building (CMU) Room 120.
$10 suggested donation. All are welcome to attend, with or without a donation.

Film screening: Born In Flames
2018-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Grand Illusion Cinema, 101 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA, United States
A 1983 documentary-style feminist science fiction film by Lizzie Borden that explores racism, classism, sexism and heterosexism in an alternative United States socialist democracy.
$5 suggested donation
Run time: 90 minutes.

Electoral Working Group Meeting
2018-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Douglass-Truth Branch – Seattle Public Library, 2300 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA, United States

Seattle DSA Local Convention
2018-01-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
On January 28, our chapter will elect 13 officers to our newly-created Local Council.

Ecosocialist Caucus Meeting
2018-02-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Green Lake Branch – Seattle Public Library, 7001 E Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA, United States

Ecosocialist Reading Group
2018-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 | WA
Ecosocialist Reading Group is hosted by Ecosocialist Caucus as a way to broaden & deepen our understanding of ecosocialist theory. This will be our first meeting! We’re starting with a short piece by Sylvia Federici called “Feminism and the Politics of the Commons.” Here is a link to a pdf of the document: http://www.commoner.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/federici-feminism-and-the-politics-of-commons.pdf
Email for Event Location: SDSAeco@gmail.com

Education committee meeting
2018-02-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Seattle, WA, United States

YDSA Speaker Series: Seattle General Strike
2018-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Engineering 200, Wyckoff Auditorium, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, United States
Join Seattle University YDSA and Dr. Larry Cushnie (Faculty at South Seattle College and Instructor of Labor Studies at UW Seattle) for:
Fear of the Bolshevik Mob: the History and Legacy of the 1919 Seattle General Strike

Ninety-nine years after the Seattle General Strike froze the city in its tracks, join Dr. Larry Cushnie to learn how the media of the time stoked fears of the Russian Revolution to vilify and isolate the strikers. After years of wartime government repression of the Industrial Workers of the World, Dr. Cushnie explains that they were portrayed as the strike’s leaders in order to cast it as “anti-American,” and to diminish the support of the city’s Labor Council.

Socialist Feminist Book Club
2018-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Beacon Hill Branch – Seattle Public Library, 2821 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
“We have to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating society.”
― Angela Y. Davis
On Tuesday, February 13th at 6pm, join us as we read “Women, Race & Class” by Angela Davis.
Read chapter 8 through end of book ahead of time and join other feminists to discuss with us!
You do not have to be a Seattle DSA member to join – all are welcome!
*We do not tolerate harassment and invite people of all genders/races/classes to join the discussion
*We observe Progressive Stack discussion principles in our meetings.
COST: FREE
ACCESSIBILITY:
Beacon Hill Library meeting room is located on the first floor, with no stairs.
Restrooms are located on first floor, near entrance, and include wheelchair-accessible stalls in women/men gendered bathrooms.
The library permits finger foods and non-alcoholic beverages in meeting rooms.
TRANSIT:
Library is located 2 blocks south of Beacon Hill Light Rail Station (which has an elevator or stairs to bring you up from underground train platform).
BUS 36 stops 2 blocks north or 1.5 blocks south of Beacon Hill Library on Beacon Ave.
**If you need help getting to this event, please message Seattle DSA privately and we will find a way to help.**

Ecosocialist Caucus Meeting
2018-02-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Rainier Beach Branch – Seattle Public Library, 9125 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Standing Meeting of SDSA Ecosocialist Caucus – Third Thursdays
Ecosocialist Caucus Charter Statement
For questions, email SDSAeco@gmail.com.

Ecosoc Work Party @ Beacon Food Forest
2018-02-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Beacon Food Forest, 15th Avenue South & South Dakota Street, Seattle, WA, 98108
Join members of the Ecosocialist Caucus for a work party at the Beacon Food Forest!
This is a great opportunity to build friendship and solidarity with our neighbors while building Phase II of the public food forest that’s been an inspiration for communities around the world!
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“The goal of the Beacon Food Forest is to design, plant and grow an edible urban forest garden that inspires our community to gather together, grow our own food and rehabilitate our local ecosystem.
Join us to improve public health by regenerating our public land into an edible forest ecosystem. We work to reduce agricultural climate impact, improve our local food security, provide educational opportunities, and celebrate growing food for the benefit of all species.” – Beacon Food Forest Website
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All ages and abilities are welcome. Most parts of Beacon Food Forest are accessible (Some paved areas, some small-gravel paths, some mulched paths and inclines.) Lunch will be offered.
Questions? Email: SDSAeco@gmail.com.

Intro to Democratic Socialism
2018-02-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Capitol Hill Library Meeting Room, 425 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98102, 425 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA, United States
What is socialism? What is democratic socialism? And, as long as we’re asking questions, what is capitalism?
Join us at the Capitol Hill Library on February 17 to discuss and learn about the fundamental injustice of our current system, what a better world might look like, and how we can come together to create it.
Note about accessibility: the event is on the second floor of the Capitol Hill Branch Library, accessible via the entrance ramp and an elevator. Event content is spoken and projected on a screen. For printed copies of the presentation or for assistance with any other forms of accommodation, please email education@seattledsa.org.
This event is not sponsored by The Seattle Public Library.

Anti-war Caucus Meeting
2018-02-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Rainier Beach Branch – Seattle Public Library, 9125 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Join the Anti-war Caucus at our next meeting to discuss how to build the fight against U.S. imperialism.
Contact SDSANoWar@gmail.com with questions

SDSA film screening: The Murder of Fred Hampton
2018-02-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Grand Illusion Cinema, 101 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA, United States
Seattle DSA is proud to a host a screening of the documentary film, The Murder of Fred Hampton. The film documents the 1969 assassination of Hampton, the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party, at the hands of the Chicago Police Department and the FBI. You can read more about the film here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Murder_of_Fred_Hampton
You do not need to be a Seattle DSA member to attend the screening. The event is free AND there will be free popcorn, but we do ask for a suggested donation of $5 to offset the cost of the theater rental. We hope you can join us!
Update: due to an unforeseen personal emergency, special guest Elmer Dixon will be unable to attend. Another co-founding member of the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party will be attending in his stead. You can read more about Elmer here: http://depts.washington.edu/civilr/elmer_dixon.htm
Note about accessibility: The theater has a ramp but there are two small steps at the entrance. Please email info@seattledsa.org if you are someone who uses a wheelchair or other mobility device.
Due to high interest, we believe this event may sell out. Please arrive early to claim a seat – doors open at 6:30pm. Unfortunately, tickets cannot be purchased ahead of time. The theater space can accommodate about 65 people.

Communications Working Group Meeting
2018-02-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Who wrote this event description? Who writes the Hellhole every week? Who writes the emails and tweets out our tweets?
The communications team does that stuff!
Are you interested in writing, editing, tweeting, facebooking, or just helping out with word stuff? Do you have professional experience in marketing, communications, or digital media? Do you have a comms strategy to beat all comms strategies?
If you read something in that list above and thought, “oh, I can do that,” it turns out that’s the thing we need the most!
Come to the communications working group meeting on Tuesday, February 20th, at the Seattle Center Armory (you can take the monorail there if you want). The comms team is a pivotal component of the public face of Seattle DSA and YOU TOO can help craft that face!

Housing Working Group
2018-02-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Columbia Branch – Seattle Public Library, 4721 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 98118, United States
Join SDSA’s Housing Working Group to discuss our efforts to fight for housing as a human right.
Location/accessibility info:
The library meeting room is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The library is on the route of the No. 7 bus, and is located 0.4 miles from the Columbia City Link light rail station.

Electoral Working Group Meeting
2018-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Fremont Branch – Seattle Public Library, 731 N 35th St, Seattle, WA, United States
Join Seattle DSA’s Electoral Working Group to discuss how socialism can win at the ballot box!

Community Panel on Fort Lawton Redevelopment
2018-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 W McGraw St, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
Hosted by Real Change Homeless Empowerment Project
The City of Seattle is currently establishing a plan to redevelop the 70th Regional Support Command headquarters at Fort Lawton into affordable housing to support the rising needs of the city. This topic has been heavily discussed since 2008, when the plan was first proposed, but was stalled due to concerns of Magnolia residents and the demand for a State Environmental Protection Act review. Last summer, the City of Seattle conducted a scoping process and recently published a Draft Environmental Impact Statement, bringing the discussion back into the forefront of city politics.
The panel discussion is an opportunity to learn more about the project and its ability to address the crucial housing need in our community. The event is also a chance to hear from the opposition. Heidi Groover, reporter with The Stranger, will moderate the event.
Confirmed Panelists:
Elizabeth Campbell, Magnolia Resident
Flo Beaumon, Associate Director of Catholic Community Services
Susan Russell, Real Change Vendor/Housing Advocate
Marco Vargas, CHS Ozanam House Program Manager
Seattle Office of Housing representative
Please join us for what will certainly be a lively discussion!

Visit Seattle DSA’s table at the event to find out more about our work with the Housing For All Coalition, and how you can get involved!

Medicare for All Campaign Mtg.
2018-02-27 19:00 - 20:30 | WA
Let’s keep developing and expanding SDSA’s healthcare organizing. Location is in Columbia City, wheelchair accessible and a short walk from light rail and bus routes.

Anti-war Caucus Meeting
2018-03-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Rainier Beach Branch – Seattle Public Library, 9125 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Join the Anti-war Caucus to discuss anti-imperialism and how to build a Left capable of challenging U.S. militarism.
Email SDSANoWar@gmail.com with questions

Education Committee Meeting
2018-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Seattle, WA, United States
Join Seattle DSA’s Education Committee in planning events like our monthly Cinepraxis film screening and Intro to Democratic Socialism workshops.
On the agenda for March:
Recap of February’s events
Cinepraxis screening
March YDSA Speaker at UW
And more!

March Jacobin Reading Group Discussion
2018-03-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Montlake Branch of Seattle Public Library, 2401 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
In March we’ll read an article from Jacobin issue 27 about Soviet foreign policy as well as an exploration of the roots of a truly liberatory policy closer to home.
* “The Soviets Abroad” by Daniel Finn from Jacobin 27 (p.84 and online at https://jacobinmag.com/2017/12/the-soviets-abroad)
* “Army of Altruists” by David Graeber from the January 2007 issue of Harper’s Magazine (http://blogs.uoregon.edu/philanthropy/files/2014/08/army-of-altruists-graeber-harpers-10xacn2.pdf)
Note that this month we’ll be meeting at the Montlake branch of the library.

Community Service Working Group Meeting
2018-03-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Fremont Branch – Seattle Public Library, 731 N 35th St, Seattle, WA, United States
Join the Community Service Working Group at the Fremont Branch Library to discuss our past project, future plans, and the meaning of community service in a socialist organization!

Ecosocialist Caucus Meeting
2018-03-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Green Lake Branch – Seattle Public Library, 7001 E Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA, United States
Standing meeting of SDSA Ecosocialist Caucus – First Sundays
Ecosocialist Caucus Charter Statement
Questions? Email SDSAeco@gmail.com.

The Black Jacobins by C.L.R. James Discussion Group
2018-03-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, 98103, United States
Join us to discuss C.L.R. James’s classic marxist history of the Haitian Revolution. Written in 1938 at the height of the Spanish Civil War and anticipating the liberation of Africa from colonial rule, The Black Jacobins is accessible and inspirational. This discussion group is open to all. Email julian@seattledsa.org for more information.

Public Bank Meeting
2018-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineeering
Join the Public Bank working group to discuss our efforts to advocate for a public bank in the city of Seattle.
The meeting will be held in room 203 of the Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering, on the UW campus.

International Women's Day Rally
2018-03-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Westlake Park 4th Ave, Seattle, Washington 98101
Cohosted by Socialist Alternative Seattle and Seattle DSA
Around the world far-right figures like Trump are rising, threatening the rights of women, immigrants, and everyone who doesn’t fit into their conservative worldview. Powerful corporate interests are backing their right-wing policies. At the same time a new women’s movement is rising. #MeToo has united millions to expose powerful predators like Trump, Weinstein, and so many more. In Seattle we will rally in solidarity with the March 8th “International Women’s Strike,” and the “Day Without A Woman” called for by the national Women’s March.
OUR DEMANDS:
End Harassment & Violence Against Women!
Seattle needs an independent elected office with the power to defend those who report workplace harassment, and to hold employers accountable. Support the Silence Breakers!
Equal Pay for Equal Work!
Seattle has one of the worst gender pay-gaps in the country. We need immediate action to correct this alongside our city’s deep racial and class inequalities.
Housing & Healthcare for All!
The City Council must reverse funding cuts to women’s shelters. Quality healthcare and housing should be a guaranteed right. We need rent control and Medicare for All.
Impeach Trump!
Build a movement to stop the attacks on women, people of color, immigrants, workers, the environment, and to impeach the “Predator in Chief.”

Ecosocialist Reading Group
2018-03-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Rainier Beach Branch – Seattle Public Library, 9125 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Join us every second and fourth Thursday to discuss contemporary readings in ecosocialist theory. This time we will be discussing Marxist Ecology. We are reading the article “Marx’s Ecology and the Left” by John Bellamy Foster and Brett Clark. You can access the reading here: https://monthlyreview.org/2016/06/01/marxs-ecology-and-the-left/
This reading is a little academic and dense, particularly in the first half, so we’ve prepared a one-page cheat-sheet with descriptions of the core concepts from Marxist Ecology. Access cheat-sheet here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11qQaSDMeWcUj7U9XPXTKKN1mnzdnOZigTNs85fSyJ6A/edit?usp=sharing

North End Social at Big Time Brewery
2018-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Big Time Brewery & Alehouse, 4133 University Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
There’s a decent well of jokes to be made about socializing with socialists, but we’re all better than that, aren’t we?
Come join Seattle DSA at Big Time Brewery on March 10th for some delicious drinks, great food, and even better camaraderie. The restaurant is open to all-ages until 8pm! Split a pitcher, share a pizza, and meet some new comrades.
Big Time Brewery is an accessible space with no stairs or ramps. Vegan and vegetarian options are available (and tasty). Unfortunately, Big Time does not offer gender-neutral restrooms. Please contact localcouncil@seattledsa.org if you have any questions about the event, accessibility, or accommodations.
Live across town? You’re welcome too! But keep an eye on the calendar for more social events near you…

Cinepraxis: Live Nude Girls Unite!
2018-03-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Grand Illusion Cinema, 101 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA, United States
Join Seattle DSA and the Sex Worker Outreach Project (SWOP) for a screening of the documentary Live Nude Girls Unite! The film explores the organizing drive behind the unionization of workers at the Lusty Lady in San Francisco.
Our special guests for the evening are SWOP members who will be introducing the film. You do not need to be a Seattle DSA member to attend the screening.
Cost: $5-10 suggested donation (but no one will be turned away). All donations will go to SWOP. Free popcorn!
SWOP is a national network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of people involved in the sex trade and their communities, focused on ending violence and stigma through education and advocacy.
Note about accessibility: The building has a ramp, but there are two small steps at the entrance and two more inside the theater. The building does have gender-neutral restrooms. Please email info@seattledsa.org if you are someone who uses a wheelchair or other mobility device, or if you would like to request captioning or any other form of accommodation.

Medicare for All Campaign meeting
2018-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Husky Union Building (HUB) at University of Washington, 4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98195, United States
On Monday 3/12 at 7:00 PM, we will have our Medicare for All Campaign meeting to discuss political strategy on national level as well as the local level. We will be meeting in the cafeteria of the Husky Union Building (HUB) on the University of Washington campus.
Here is the link to a map: https://goo.gl/maps/W6VKnxVppE42.
Bus stop at Stevens Way & Benton Lane, shown here: https://goo.gl/maps/2dVxbzDi1mQ2

Tech (unofficial) Working Group Meeting
2018-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Seattle, WA, United States
The (unofficial) Tech Working Group will be meeting at Cafe Solstice in Capitol Hill

Ecosocialist Caucus Meeting
2018-03-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Seattle, WA, United States
Standing Meeting of SDSA Ecosocialist Caucus – Third Thursdays
Ecosocialist Caucus Charter Statement
Questions? Email: SDSAeco@gmail.com.

Ecosocialist Work Party @ Beacon Food Forest
2018-03-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Beacon Food Forest, 15th Avenue South & South Dakota Street, Seattle, WA, 98108
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM @ Beacon Food Forest
Join members of the Ecosocialist Caucus for a work party at the Beacon Food Forest!
This is a great opportunity to build friendship and solidarity with our neighbors while building Phase II of the public food forest that’s been an inspiration for communities around the world!
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“The goal of the Beacon Food Forest is to design, plant and grow an edible urban forest garden that inspires our community to gather together, grow our own food and rehabilitate our local ecosystem.
Join us to improve public health by regenerating our public land into an edible forest ecosystem. We work to reduce agricultural climate impact, improve our local food security, provide educational opportunities, and celebrate growing food for the benefit of all species.” – Beacon Food Forest Website
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All ages and abilities are welcome. Most parts of Beacon Food Forest are accessible (Some paved areas, some small-gravel paths, some mulched paths and inclines.) Lunch will be offered.
Questions? Email: SDSAeco@gmail.com.

Labor Caucus meeting
2018-03-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Pigott Hall, Room #203, Su Campus Walk, Seattle, WA, 98122
The labor caucus will be meeting from 10:30-12:30 on Sunday, March 18thth at Pigott Hall at Seattle University.

Anti-war Caucus Meeting
2018-03-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Delridge Branch – Seattle Public Library, 5423 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA, 98106
Join us to discuss how to build a new anti-imperialist movement within DSA and the broader left. We meet first Thursdays and third Sundays of every month. Location: Delridge Branch, Seattle Public Library.
Caucus charter statement:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AUBZNlP7YJtAYHc0f1vlUWg0mkrzM0xG-w0x2PS307M/edit?usp=sharing
email SDSANoWar@gmail.com with any questions

Religion & Socialism Caucus Meeting
2018-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Tea Republik, 202 Broadway E, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
Calling comrades of all religious and spiritual persuasions! The Religion & Socialism caucus will be gathering on March 21st at 7 pm for discussion and connection. All faiths (and interested people with no specific faith) are treasured and welcomed.
For more information, email sdsa.sonja@gmail.com.

Ecosocialist Book Club
2018-03-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Columbia Branch – Seattle Public Library, 4721 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 98118, United States
Join us the second and fourth Thursday of every month for the Ecosocialist Book Club. We are selectively working through “Eco-Imperialism, Settler Colonialism, and Indigenous Resistance”, a reading list compiled by the Marxist Education Project. You can access the syllabus here.
In each meeting we will discuss one reading from the list.
It is impossible to understand the ecological crisis without putting it in the context of capital accumulation and colonial expansion. From the Standing Rock and Idle No More to the tide of indigenous resistance in Latin America and beyond, Native communities remain on the front lines. This syllabus draws from a diverse array of theorists to develop a systematic understanding of the ways in which capitalism, colonial domination, and ecological destruction intersect, and of the forms of struggle and solidarity it will take to overcome them.
For this meeting, we will discuss Marx’s theory of Primitive Accumulation. Please read Capital, v. 1, chapters 26-33. You can access the reading here.
Email SDSAEco@gmail.com with questions

Medicare for All Working Group Meeting
2018-03-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Seattle Public Libary – University Branch, 5009 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Join the Medicare for All Working Group at the University Branch Library on Sunday, March 25, where we will be preparing for the upcoming “A Cure for What Ails Us” panel at UW on the 31st.

Queer & Feminist Book Club ?
2018-03-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Beacon Hill Branch – Seattle Public Library, 2821 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
The Dispossessed by: Ursula Le Guin
— Hosted by Seattle DSA’s Queer & Feminist Caucus —
We’re taking a break from non-fiction to explore Ursula Le Guin’s The Dispossessed.
Read Chapters 1-7 before this discussion on part 1.
You do not have to be a Seattle DSA member to join this discussion– all are welcome!
*We do not tolerate harassment and invite people of all genders/races/classes to join the discussion
*We observe Progressive Stack discussion principles in our meetings.
COST: FREE
ACCESSIBILITY:
Beacon Hill Library meeting room is located on the first floor, with no stairs.
Restrooms are located on first floor, near entrance, and include wheelchair-accessible stalls in women/men gendered bathrooms.
The library permits finger foods and non-alcoholic beverages in meeting rooms.
TRANSIT:
Library is located 2 blocks south of Beacon Hill Light Rail Station (which has an elevator or stairs to bring you up from underground train platform).
BUS 36 stops 2 blocks north or 1.5 blocks south of Beacon Hill Library on Beacon Ave.
**If you need help getting to this event, please message Seattle DSA privately and we will find a way to help.**

South King County Listening Campaign Organizing Committee Meeting
2018-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Burien Library, 400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Join Seattle DSA members and organizers from allied organizations as we plan our strategy for building people power in South King County. Carpooling available from Seattle to Burien. Email julian@seattledsa.org for carpool information. Meeting is in the Multipurpose Room.

Public Bank Subcommittee Mtg.
2018-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineeering, 185 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98195, United States
Join Seattle DSA’s Public Bank subcommittee to discuss our efforts to advocate for a municipal public bank in the city of Seattle.
The meeting will be held in room 203 of the Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering, on the UW campus. The building is located a short walk from the UW light rail station, and is wheelchair accessible.

Intro to Democratic Socialism ?
2018-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Queen Anne Branch Library,, 400 W Garfield St, Seattle, WA, 98119, United States
What is socialism? What is democratic socialism? And, as long as we’re asking questions, what is capitalism?
Join us at the Queen Anne Branch Library on March 27 to discuss and learn about the fundamental injustice of our current system, what a better world might look like, and how we can come together to create it.
Note about accessibility: the event is in the meeting room of the Queen Anne Branch Library, accessible via the entrance ramp on the building’s right side along 4th Avenue West. Event content is spoken and projected on a screen. For printed copies of the presentation or for assistance with any other forms of accommodation, please email education@seattledsa.org.
This event is not sponsored by The Seattle Public Library.

Housing Justice Subcommittee Meeting
2018-03-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineeering, 185 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98195, United States
Join the Housing Justice subcommittee to discuss SDSA’s efforts to end houselessness, organize renters, and agitate for the construction of affordable public housing.
The event will be held in room 203 of the Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science and Engineering on the UW campus. The building is fully wheelchair accessible, and a short walk from the UW light rail station.

A Cure for What Ails Us: Medicare for All and the Future of Health ?
2018-03-31 14:00 - 15:30 | Allen Auditorium, Allen Library, 4000 15th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Comprehensive, Universal, and Free – but what will that look like in practice? Join Seattle DSA and the University of Washington YDSA for a panel discussion with members of Physicians for a National Health Program on how single-payer healthcare will impact our lives, our care, and our communities.
Learn more about DSA’s national Medicare for All campaign at https://medicareforall.dsausa.org/
Learn more about Physicians for a National Health Program at http://www.pnhp.org/
Presented in solidarity with the UW chapters of Students for a National Health Program, and the International Socialist Organization.

Educators in Revolt: Solidarity with Oklahoma
2018-03-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Seattle Labor Temple Association – Hall #1, 2800 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, USA, 2800 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98121, United States
The recent strike by 20,000 West Virginia educators inspired and electrified educators and workers all over the country. Now on April 2, some 150,000 educators and public workers in Oklahoma are planning to strike.
After suffering 11 years without a pay raise, Oklahoma teachers are among the lowest-paid educators in the United States. Along with their union, the Oklahoma Education Association, they are demanding $800 million in school funding and pay increases from the state legislature by that date or they will strike. In addition, the Oklahoma Public Employees Association announced its members would strike at that time if the legislature fails to approve a $213 million increase in pay for its members.
When the members of the Seattle Education Association struck in 2015, we experienced the beauty of solidarity and support from people all over the country. Now it’s our turn to return the favor. Join us for a solidarity panel to support educators and public workers in Oklahoma and around the country.
When: Saturday March 31 at 4-6pm Pacific Time
Where: Seattle Labor Temple, 2800 1st Ave, Seattle 98121
This event will be live-streamed on the Social Equity Educators Facebook page!
Send solidarity by signing this petition!
Featured speakers include live call-ins from out-of-state educators:

Larry Cagle, High School English teacher from Tulsa, OK and a founder of Oklahoma Teachers United
Nicole McCormick, PreK-5 Music teacher, member of the West Virginia Education Association, from Athens, WV, in Mercer County
Noah Karvelis, K-8 Music teacher, member of the Arizona Education Association, from Phoenix, AZ and a founder of Arizona Educators United

Additional speakers (future ones will be added at a later date):

Phyllis Campano, president of the Seattle Education Association, Washington’s largest educator’s union
Peter Hasegawa, Organizing Director, MLK County Labor Council
Tracy Castro-Gill, educator from Denny International Middle School, member of the Seattle Education Association and Social Equity Educators

Sponsored by:
Social Equity Educators
Oklahoma Teachers United
Arizona Educators United
Endorsed by:
Socialist Alternative
International Socialist Organization
Democratic Socialists of America
Democratic Socialists Labor Commission

Ecosocialist Caucus Meeting ?
2018-04-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Green Lake Branch – Seattle Public Library, 7001 E Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA, United States
Capitalism is at the root of the most pressing ecological crises facing the world. From climate change to the destruction of oceans and forests, the reckless pursuit of profits has placed the future of the planet and its most vulnerable inhabitants is at risk.
Join the Ecosocialist Caucus to discuss environmental justice, ecosocialism, and strategy for how to build the power we need to reclaim the fate of the planet from the 1%.
We have a standing meeting on the first Sunday and third Thursday of every month. On this occasions we are meeting at the Green Lake Library.
View our charter statement here and email SDSAEco@gmail.com with questions.

Electoral Committee Meeting
2018-04-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Montlake Branch of The Seattle Public Library, 2401 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112, USA, 2401 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
Are you interested in Seattle DSA’s electoral work and what a socialist electoral strategy looks like in Seattle? Come join Seattle DSA for the third meeting of our Electoral Committee!
We’ll discuss our endorsement process, our electoral strategy, and more. Hope to see you there!
Where: Montlake Library Meeting Room – 2401 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Anti-War Caucus Meeting
2018-04-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Oasis Tea Zone, 519 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
Join Seattle DSA’s Anti-War Caucus to help build an anti-war Left capable of challenging U.S. imperialism at home and abroad. We meet the first Thursday and third Sunday of every month.
View our charter statement here. Email SDSANoWar@gmail.com with questions.

Education Working Group Meeting
2018-04-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Seattle, WA, United States
Join Seattle DSA’s Education Committee in planning events like our monthly Cinepraxis film screening and Intro to Democratic Socialism workshops.
On the agenda for March:
Recap of March’s events
Form Cinepraxis & Speaker Series task forces
Nominate/select working group co-chairs
And more!

Labor and the Class Idea in the United States and Canada
2018-04-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Seattle Labor Temple Association – Hall #1, 2800 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, USA, 2800 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98121, United States
Join Barry Eidlin and Micah Uetricht for a discussion on class consciousness and the labor movement.
Thursday, April 5th, at 7:30 in the Seattle Labor Temple, Hall 6.

Barry Eidlin is the author of the forthcoming book “Labor and the Class Idea in the United States and Canada.” In it, he investigates why, despite many other national similarities, unions are weaker in the US than in Canada. He argues it is the result of an initially more anti-union ruling party in Canada that forced Canadian labor unions to embrace the principles of class struggle more deeply than their US counterparts. If we can understand how this split occurred it can inform how we fight to change it today.
Barry Eidlin is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at McGill University, Montréal. He is a comparative historical sociologist interested in the study of class, politics, social movements, and social change. His research has been published in the American Sociological Review, Politics & Society, Sociology Compass, and Labor History, among other venues, and has won awards from the American Sociological Association, the Labor and Employment Relations Association, and the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States. He also comments regularly in various media outlets on labor politics and policy, including The Washington Post, Jacobin, and The Conversation.
Micah Uetricht is an associate editor at Jacobin magazine. He’s the author of Strike for America: Chicago Teachers Against Austerity, a book about the Chicago Teachers Union and their 2012 strike, and currently a graduate student in sociology at McGill University, where he is studying the labor movement.

April Jacobin Reading Group Discussion ?
2018-04-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Capitol Hill Branch Library, 425 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
In April we’ll be discussing two healthcare-related articles from Jacobin issue 28:
* “Summoning the Future” by Ronan Burtenshaw, p.19
The story of the UK’s National Health Service, one of the twentieth century’s great working-class achievements.
* “How Single Payer Could Fail” by Steffie Woolhander & David U. Himmelstein, p. 51

SDSA Work Party!
2018-04-07 12:30 - 17:30 | Columbia Branch – Seattle Public Library, 4721 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 98118, United States
Comrades coming together to get some work done. If you have work to do, bring it! If you want to contribute your help, bring yourself (and a laptop if able)!
Let’s get to work!
Accessibility:
Columbia City Library meeting room is located in the lower level – accessible by elevator or stairs. Gender-neutral , single-stall restrooms are available on the main level.
Finger foods and beverages are allowed in Seattle Public Library meeting rooms.
Transit:
BUS – The #7 Rainier Southbound and Northbound buses stop at Rainier & Alaska, about 1/4 block north from the library. The #50 bus stops at 35th & Rainier, 1.25 blocks west of the library.
LIGHT RAIL – The Columbia City light rail stop is 0.3 miles west of the library (about 7 minute walk).

Single Payer Working Group Meeting
2018-04-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Fremont Branch – Seattle Public Library, 731 N 35th St, Seattle, WA, United States
Join the Single Payer Working Group on April 8 at the Fremont Library at 1:00pm!
Accessibility: The meeting room is accessible via ramps and a secondary entrance, or via stairs from the interior of the library. Accessible restrooms are available, but unfortunately gender-neutral restrooms are not.

Seattle DSA Immigrant and Refugee Justice Committee Meeting ? Reunión del Comité de Justicia para Inmigrantes y Refugiados de Seattle DSA
2018-04-08 15:00 - 17:00 | 12th Ave E and E John St, 12th Ave E and E John St, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
Join Seattle DSA members for our inaugural meeting of the Immigrant and Refugee Justice Committee!
This committee is forming to:

Develop grassroots public campaigns to stand in solidarity with immigrant-led organizations fighting for an end to immigrant detention in our communities;
Define and coordinate on-the-ground organizing strategies to hold our elected officials accountable to their commitments to immigrant rights;
Defend immigrants from attacks by US-backed terrorist paramilitary organizations operating in our communities (ICE);
Offer concrete, small actions that all DSA members can participate in, which will assist immigrants and refugees carry on dignified lives in Seattle.

Location: Seattle DSA member’s home near the Capitol Hill Light Rail Station. For the exact address, please email julian@seattledsa.org.
¡Únete a los miembros de Seattle DSA para nuestra reunión inaugural del Comité de Justicia para Inmigrantes y Refugiados!
Este comité se está formando para:

Desarrollar campañas públicas de base para solidarizarse con las organizaciones dirigidas por inmigrantes que luchan por el fin de la detención de inmigrantes en nuestras comunidades;
Definir y coordinar estrategias de organización sobre el terreno para responsabilizar a nuestros funcionarios electos por sus obligaciones de los derechos inmigrantes;
Defender a los inmigrantes de los ataques de organizaciones paramilitares terroristas respaldadas por los Estados Unidos que operan en nuestras comunidades (ICE);
Ofrezcar acciones concretas y pequeñas en las que todos los miembros de Seattle DSA puedan participar, cuyas ayudarán a los inmigrantes y refugiados a vivir con la dignidad en Seattle.

Ubicación: En la casa de un miembro de Seattle DSA cerca de la estación Light Rail de Capitol Hill. Para la dirección exacta, envíe un correo electrónico a julian@seattledsa.org.

Labor Caucus Meeting
2018-04-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Pigott Hall, Room #203, Su Campus Walk, Seattle, WA, 98122
The Labor Caucus will be having its monthly meeting to discuss our campaigns and priorities.
Host: Labor Caucus
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible route to building can be found here (https://www.seattleu.edu/map/); there is free on street parking on Sundays on E Madison St; the #9 bus and First Hill Street car both stop at Broadway and Marion; food allowed; bathrooms gendered (I believe); all ages welcome (no specific childcare)

South King County Listening Campaign Organizing Committee Meeting
2018-04-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Burien Library, 400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Join Seattle DSA members and organizers from allied organizations as we plan our strategy for building people power in South King County for higher wages, affordable housing, and quality education.
We will be discussing next steps for our base building campaign and discussing a proposal for action. Materials and agenda are forthcoming.
Carpooling from Seattle may be available. Email julian@seattledsa.org for carpool information. Meeting is in the Multipurpose Room.

Queer & Feminist Caucus Meeting
2018-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | WA
Join Seattle DSA’s Queer & Feminist Caucus for our monthly meeting! Discuss upcoming projects and events such as the Northwest Abortion Access Fund Triviathon, May Day, and future reading groups.
Meeting will be at a member’s home. Email sdsasocfem@gmail.com for location & accessibility information!

May Day in Praxis: Rallies, Marches, and the Struggle for Immigration Justice ?
2018-04-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Bannan 402, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Part of our YDSA speaker series, hosted by Seattle University YDSA
132 years after the Haymarket Massacre
128 years after the first International Workers’ Day
97 years after they tried to rename it “Americanization Day”
69 years after they tried again with “Loyalty Day”
60 years after they tried a third time with “Law Day”
12 years after the Great American Boycott
10 years since anti-war dockworkers closed the ports
1 year since the Trump presidency
Why do we still march?
Seattle DSA is proud to welcome Carlos Marentes, organizer with El Comité Pro-Reforma Migratoria y Justicia Social, for this talk on May Day’s place in the larger struggle for immigrant and worker rights! Join us and get excited for May 1st!

Ecosocialist Caucus Meeting ?
2018-04-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Beacon Hill Branch – Seattle Public Library, 2821 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
Capitalism is at the root of the most pressing ecological crises facing the world. From climate change to the destruction of oceans and forests, the reckless pursuit of profits has placed the future of the planet and its most vulnerable inhabitants is at risk.
Join the Ecosocialist Caucus to discuss environmental justice, ecosocialism, and strategy for how to build the power we need to reclaim the fate of the planet from the 1%.
We have a standing meeting on the first Sunday and third Thursday of every month. Location TBD
View our charter statement here and email SDSAEco@gmail.com with questions.

? New Member Happy Hour! ?
2018-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Big Time Brewery & Alehouse, 4133 University Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Are you a new to the Seattle Democratic Socialists of America or maybe just SDSA-curious? Are you a member who hasn’t had time to attend events in the past and want to learn more about the chapter?
Join Seattle DSA Internal Organizing Committee for New Member Happy Hours to learn more about SDSA, what we’re working on, and meet current members!
The restaurant is open to all-ages until 8pm! Split a pitcher, share a pizza, and meet some new comrades.
Big Time Brewery is an accessible space with no stairs or ramps. Vegan and vegetarian options are available (and tasty). Unfortunately, Big Time does not offer gender-neutral restrooms. Please contact localcouncil@seattledsa.org if you have any questions about the event, accessibility, or accommodations.

Ecosocialists @ Beacon Food Forest Work Party
2018-04-21 10:00 | Beacon Food Forest, 15th Avenue South & South Dakota Street, Seattle, WA, 98108

April Local Council Meeting
2018-04-21 15:00 - 17:30 | WA
Meeting of the Seattle Local Council
This meeting is open to dues-paying Seattle DSA members in good standing.
For location info, e-mail localcouncil@seattledsa.org.

Capital Reading Group - Session 1
2018-04-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Columbia Branch – Seattle Public Library, 4721 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 98118, United States
Are you curious about the works of Karl Marx? Do you want to learn the basics of Marxist economic theory in a friendly, open setting where it’s OK to be thoroughly confused about what a commodity is? So do we! Join us to read Vol. I of Karl Marx’s Capital. We welcome everyone, regardless of background & education level.
A link to more details about the reading group, including ground rules for discussion, reading selections & optional supplemental materials, can be found here.
We will be meeting in the Columbia Branch library’s meeting room. The library is wheelchair accessible, and can be accessed via the No. 7 bus route and the Columbia City light rail station.

Community Service Subcommittee
2018-04-22 14:30 - 16:00 | Columbia Branch – Seattle Public Library, 4721 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 98118, United States
Discussing what we can do to get involved in the communities we live in
Host: Community Service subcommittee
Accessibility: The library is wheelchair accessible, and can be accessed via the No. 7 bus route and the Columbia City light rail station.

Anti-War Caucus Meeting
2018-04-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Oasis Tea Zone, 519 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
Join the Anti-War Caucus to help build an anti-war Left capable of challenging U.S. imperialism at home and abroad. We meet the first Thursday and third Sunday of every month (except this month it’s fourth Sunday). View our charter statement here. Email SDSANoWar@gmail.com with questions.

Rally & Public Hearing: Tax Amazon to Build Affordable Housing ?
2018-04-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA, 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA USA, WA, 98104, United States
Seattle is facing a massive crisis of affordable housing, with skyrocketing rents and escalating homelessness.
This crisis is not necessary. Seattle is booming. Amazon is making record profits, and CEO Jeff Bezos has become the world’s richest person. Big business like Amazon have received a stunning $1.8 billion tax break from the Trump administration.
By taxing the biggest 5% to 10% of Seattle’s corporations, we can raise $150 million per year to fund 750 new affordable housing units every year, and dramatically expand homeless services.

But to win this, we will need to build a fighting movement. The corporate-dominated majority of the City Council voted in November against a similar tax on big business. Amazon alone threw down $350,000 for Mayor Durkan’s campaign last year. Come to City Hall and demand that Seattle tax big business to build affordable housing!

Talk: Norman Solomon on "Autopsy: The Democratic Party in Crisis"
2018-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Kane Hall 210, Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Norman Solomon, co-author of the report “Autopsy: The Democratic Party in Crisis,” will discuss the report’s findings, where the Democratic Party went wrong in the 2016 election, and what it needs to do to win a progressive majority.
An American journalist, media critic, author and activist, Solomon wrote the nationally syndicated “Media Beat” weekly column from 1992 to 2009. He is the executive director of the Institute for Public Accuracy, a consortium of policy researchers and analysts. Solomon is co-founder of the international online group RootsAction.org, which now has 1.5 million active members.
Sponsored by the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies and the Seattle Democratic Socialists of America. For more information, call 206-543-7946 or e-mail hbcls@uw.edu

Ecosocialist Book Club ?
2018-04-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Columbia Branch – Seattle Public Library, 4721 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 98118, United States
Join us the Ecosocialist Book Club as we selectively work through “Eco-Imperialism, Settler Colonialism, and Indigenous Resistance”, a reading list compiled by the Marxist Education Project. You can access the syllabus here.
It is impossible to understand the ecological crisis without putting it in the context of capital accumulation and colonial expansion. From Standing Rock and Idle No More to the tide of indigenous resistance in Latin America and beyond, Native communities remain on the front lines. This syllabus draws from a diverse array of theorists to develop a systematic understanding of the ways in which capitalism, colonial domination, and ecological destruction intersect, and of the forms of struggle and solidarity it will take to overcome them.
For this meeting, we will discussing the article “The New Imperialism: Accumulation by Dispossession” by David Harvey. You can access the reading here.
Email SDSAEco@gmail.com with questions

Slack/Chat Working Group Meeting
2018-04-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Discuss how Seattle DSA should structure its internal communications and chat system.

#D4 Neighborhood Meeting at UW HUB Cafeteria, NE side
2018-04-27 18:00 - 19:30 | UW HUB Cafeteria, NE side

South End May Day prep party! ?
2018-04-28 12:30 - 17:30 | Rainier Beach Public Library, 3801 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States
Last chance for sign-making, drawing roses on things, flag-making(?), chant-writing and getting ready for May Day protests!
Transit:
LIGHT RAIL — The Rainier Beach light rail stop is about .6 mile west of the library (~12 minute walk).
BUS — The #7 Rainier Northbound stops across the street from the library at Rainier & Fisher. The #7 Southbound stops about 1/2 block south of library before Rainier & 51st Ave S.
