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Seeding Food Sovereignty Priority Campaign: Spring 2025 Update

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DSA San Diego has adopted food sovereignty as a 2025 Priority Campaign, and the work is already rolling forward! Food sovereignty is an idea that was first articulated by La Via Campesina movement as “the right of peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems.” Our current food system, both nationally and locally in San Diego, falls woefully… Read More

DSA San Diego’s Statement on the Illegal Detention of Mahmoud Khalil

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DSA San Diego condemns the unlawful detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Syrian-born permanent resident and Columbia University graduate who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last Sunday, March 9. We further condemn the subsequent persecution of two other Columbia University students, one who remains in detention and one who has returned to her country of origin. All three students participated in Palestinian solidarity protests last year, and have been targeted explicitly for their… Read More

DSA San Diego Passes Resolution “For a Democratic Constitution”

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image of the U.S. Constitution and the words "For a Democratic Constitution"

Inspired by DSA Cleveland’s resolution, “Winning the Battle for Democracy,” DSA San Diego adopted the following resolution on July 28, 2024: Whereas, the United States is run by and for the capitalist class, and this class rule takes the specific form of the liberal-constitutional regime outlined in the Constitution; and, Whereas, the Constitution was originally imposed undemocratically by an alliance of slave owners, bankers, merchants, and landlords to secure their property in opposition to the… Read More

DSA San Diego Passes Anti-Zionist Resolution

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The word "Zionism" in a dripping font with a red "no" sign overtop.

We are pleased to announce that, at our chapter-wide General Assembly in April, members of our chapter overwhelmingly voted in support of a resolution that reinforces DSA San Diego as an anti-Zionist organization both in principle and in practice. The adopted resolution explicitly defines anti-Zionist expectations for both our membership and endorsed candidates. As a result of this resolution, we expect our members to commit to anti-Zionist practices and policies, refrain from any and all… Read More

In Memoriam: Herbert Shore, 1939-2024

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Herbert Shore, November 18, 1939 – February 12, 2024

DSA San Diego sadly shares the news of the passing of Herbert Shore, one of the co-founders of our chapter and a former member of DSA’s National Political Committee. Herb was 83 and is survived by his wife, Virginia Franco. Members and friends are invited to participate in a memorial event celebrating Herb’s inspiring life on March 23, from 1 - 3 pm in Old Town.  Barra Barra (map) Serrano Room 4016 Wallace Street San… Read More

Member Meetup: Democracy Social Discussion Group

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Join us for our monthly discussion groups about democracy.

Is the United States a democracy? What steps could we make today to improve democracy here? What will potential roadblocks be, and how do we overcome them to achieve a society that works for instead of against the working class? Join the Education Committee’s Democracy Social Discussion Group for a series of informal discussions about democracy.  Schedule Our discussion group sessions will be held both in-person and on Zoom on the second Saturday of each… Read More

Stop the evictions and discrimination against New Roots farmers in City Heights

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New Roots farmers at risk of eviction

New Roots farmers are fighting illegal evictions by the City Heights Community Development Corporation (CH-CDC), a local nonprofit. New Roots was established in 2008 by International Rescue Committee as a farm for the immigrant and refugee population in San Diego. This farm was run well until 2018 when it was transferred to CH-CDC. Since then rents and water bills have skyrocketed, while service from CH-CDC has been non-responsive. A group of 26 farmers signed a… Read More

Join the discussion: Giving and receiving constructive criticism

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Join us for a discussion about handling constructive criticism.

Criticism is a necessary component of revolutionary change. But how can we effectively criticize ourselves and the institutions we want to improve? Join the Education Committee for our upcoming book club series, where we will discuss the book Constructive Criticism: A Handbook by Vicki Legion. This book takes a look at the goals of criticism and outlines a practical approach. The book is available in PDF or you may purchase a hard copy here. (Please… Read More

You’re Invited: Worker Cooperative Workshop

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Join us for our 7-week Worker Coop Workshop on Tuesdays and Saturdays in August and September.

Let's build the community we want to live in! Join our Labor Working Group's book club in collaboration with the Education Committee for our upcoming 7-week Worker Cooperative Workshop, based on the Rutgers Worker Cooperative Education Program. Watch the Rutgers video series with us on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm or on your own before our discussion sessions on Saturdays at 11:00 am. See the schedule below for more details. Schedule Week 1:  Tuesday, August 8,… Read More

San Diego DSA presents: Picket line etiquette training

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San Diego DSA presents: Picket line etiquette training

What do I do at a picket line? How do I support workers as a community member? Is this normal? Come learn! When: Thursday, July 20, 2023             7:00-8:00 pm Where: via Zoom Click here to RSVP. As negotiations continue between the Teamsters and UPS, a strike may be on the horizon. The deadline for a signed and active contract is August 1st, only a few short weeks away. Come learn how you can effectively and safely… Read More