Stand with fast food workers on strike - 11/9 Show up to to stand with fast food workers on strike next Tuesday, November 9 from 10 am to noon. California fast-food workers are going on strike on November 9 - one of over 300 strikes for safety and justice on the job since the pandemic began. DSA San Diego is supporting Fight for 15 and workers across the state who… Read More
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Weekly Update and Election Results
Fourth quarter chapter general meeting - voting results We endorsed the Housing Justice Working Group's Major Campaign proposal - 96% yes, 4% no. We approved the Housing Justice Working Group's quarterly budget - 92% yes, 8% no. During the meeting, members of the Metro Branch moved for Jacob V. to be selected Metro Branch Chair / Chapter Co-Chair by acclamation, as Jacob was the only member who submitted a self-nomination… Read More
Weekly Update and Election Update
Hello Comrades! Quarterly Membership Meeting and Endorsements VoteIt's the most exciting time of the year! It's time for our Quarterly Member Meeting and Endorsements. This is when we get to put democracy into action, and actually decide whether to marshal the chapter's time and resources to strategically win Socialism. You can register for this meeting here. Remember, only members who are up-to-date with their dues as of the 24th of… Read More
NCSD Movie Night and Potluck
Unplug, recharge, and fight fascism with a screening of "The Trial of the Chicago 7." (TW/Rated R: Explicit language, Some violence, Bloody images, Drug use) Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 Vista, CA (Chill 4:00pm; Screening 6pmish-9:00pm PST) Take a breather and watch a movie in your neighbors’ backyard. Kickback with folx who share your progressive values. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks to share, if you're able. If you're feeling ill, we… Read More
San Diego needs a Green New Deal for Public Schools
Public schools across the nation have suffered from decades of disinvestment, redlining and cycles of poverty and trauma. The Green New Deal for Public Schools Act is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to meet the moment and prioritize our students. Every student, regardless of background, should be able to enjoy clean air and learn in a safe school environment, free from mold or broken windows. The Democratic Socialists of America launched our… Read More
HGO Member Accountability Case Ends
In January a process was created to deal with a case of harassment and manipulative behavior from former Co-chair Nate R. Nate was a member of DSA SD (co-chair until October 2020) and a member of the Revolutionary Marxist Caucus (RMC) within DSA SD. The subject of his harassment (hereafter called the ORP, short for “original reporting person”) confronted Nate about his actions and shortly after he resigned from DSA.… Read More
To San Diego City Council re: 5/25 Franchise Agreement Vote
Sent by email to each member 5/23 To the president, president pro tem, and members of the San Diego City Council, On Tuesday, May 25, you will cast your votes on the proposed energy and gas franchise agreements with SDG&E, shepherded by Mayor Todd Gloria. As we have requested in communications across multiple media and as you’ve heard from hundreds of our members, the Democratic Socialists of America San Diego… Read More
Statement on Mediation with San Diego Tenants Union
It's important to note the documents/social media in question are run by an independent group, some not even affiliated with our chapter. We have no authority to remove the Instagram or any other document not released on official DSA channels.- - - - In recent days, the leadership of the Democratic Socialists of America-San Diego (DSA-SD) has been informed of allegations of online harassment between members of our organization and… Read More
Tell City Council to vote NO on 20 more years of fossil fuel control of our energy grid!
The Mayor’s office is pushing forward a plan that would mean 20 more years of SDG&E - a subsidiary of Sempra Energy, a multinational fossil fuel conglomerate - as the utility with exclusive rights to provide San Diego’s electric and gas services. Under SDG&E, San Diegans pay the highest rates for electricity in the continental US, while SDG&E rakes in hundreds of millions in profit per year. With SDG&E as… Read More
Tell City Council: San Diego Deserves a Public Energy Utility
The City of San Diego’s 50-year franchise agreement with SDG&E for electric and gas services is set to expire in June. This is a once-in-a-century opportunity to change the direction of San Diego’s energy future, to turn away from a private company owned by a fossil fuel conglomerate, towards a publicly owned and operated utility responsive to the people’s demands for lower utility bills, climate justice, and clean energy. We… Read More