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Just Vibes: Evaluating MnDOT’s Rethinking I-94 Alternative Scores

MnDOT is “confident in their analysis”. They shouldn’t be. Report authored by Mateo Frumholtz in collaboration with TCDSA, Our Streets,…
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MnDOT Rethinking I-94 Alternative Scoring

MnDOT scoring for Rethinking I94 Alternatives (1)Download
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MnDOT Freedom of Information Act 2024

MnDOT MPLS I94 comms 2024 data requestDownload
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Liberals, the Dems and Non-Profits Are Bankrupt and Have No Answers

For decades now the federal government has, to a certain extent, mediated relations between the classes through the National Labor…
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Liberals, the Dems and Non-Profits Are Bankrupt and Have No Answers

Mass Work Caucus: A Vision for Revolutionary Change Grounded in Everyday Struggle

In a world where capitalism’s crises grow more acute with each passing day, the need for a truly revolutionary socialist…
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Mass Work Caucus: A Vision for Revolutionary Change Grounded in Everyday Struggle

Option 2: Reclaiming the Working Class after the 2024 US Presidential Election

“Everybody thought the way to fight fascism was to get Kamala Harris elected.” — Anonymous “It should come as no surprise…
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Option 2: Reclaiming the Working Class after the 2024 US Presidential Election

Why TCDSA Stands With Union Educators for Palestine

Twin Cities DSA stands with Minneapolis union educators who hosted an event for educational professionals to support and educate each…
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Why TCDSA Stands With Union Educators for Palestine

Resolved, that Twin Cities DSA supports …

In early October, the Twin Cities DSA Steering Committee voted to adopt this resolution, which calls on the chapter to…
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Resolved, that Twin Cities DSA supports …

Who Are Delta Air Lines Shareholders?

This article was originally written for the Delta Workers Organizing Committee newsletter, Blue Notes, by Pat G (Delta ramp worker…
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Who Are Delta Air Lines Shareholders?

Post-Convention Reflections and Invitations from the Labor Branch

The Labor Branch Organizing Committee wants to share some reflections and opinions about the TCDSA Convention, and also invite you…
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Post-Convention Reflections and Invitations from the Labor Branch

🗓️ Upcoming Events

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Friday January 17

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Taking the Wheel: Rethinking I-94 Community Meeting

The future of I-94 is being decided behind closed doors. Join us to collectively and publicly raise our voices for environmental, racial, and climate justice!

MnDOT is trying to shut out the public by holding a virtual-only meeting at an inaccessible time, and limiting public comment about I-94, an issue that affects every person in the Twin Cities. But we know the people deserve a say, and our voices are strongest together. Join us on January 17th at the Minneapolis Central Library to observe the meeting and support each other as we give public comment. We have this once-in-a-generation opportunity to repair the harms of urban highways and invest in infrastructure like the Twin Cities Boulevard that actually works for the people and the planet. That’s what we are fighting for, no matter how hard MnDOT tries to limit our options and maintain the status quo.

If you haven’t already, register for public comment here https://wsbeng.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lbmkAXk_QUa_mgG9RlJvFQ#/registration

The meeting starts at 9:30am, with public comment scheduled at the end of the meeting.

RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/taking-the-wheel-rethinking-i-94-community-meeting/

Saturday January 18

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
TCDSA 101

Join us for an introduction to Twin Cities DSA! Designed mainly for new members but any member might benefit. This event will acquaint you with the ideas behind socialism, the structure, culture, and history of Twin Cities DSA, its position in the national and local left ecosystem, and help you discern where you might find the most rewarding opportunities to get involved.
 
Register Here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/tcdsa-101-4?source=direct_link&

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Office Open Hours

Our chapter office will be open for members to drop in! Come on by to hang out, use the printer, read or check out books in the library, and more!

Our office is located on the second floor in Room 204

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Casual Pickup Basketball

Weekly informal basketball pickup game with comrades. All skill/experience levels welcome.Check out the basketball Slack channel for details/event confirmation each week: #socialists-play-sports-basketball


RSVP: https://secure.everyaction.com/WdomAyGaZEWY6nsyOu936w2

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Street Corps Longfellow Cell: Nenookaasi & Encampment Support

The Longfellow Cell of the Street Corps Working Group meets at the office weekly to perform encampment support and organizing at Camp Nenoookaasi and other local encampments.

All members welcome and encouraged to join us!

Sunday January 19

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
EJ Poli Ed– Ecosocialism 101 Event Planning

Designing curriculum for the Ecosocialism 101 event to be presented Wednesday, January 29th by members of the TCDSA EJ Political Education group. We will also devote some time to more logistical event preparation– room reservation, etc.

Virtual meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rfcnCGZPRC2UlpYPJHEeuw

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pre-Inauguration Community Assembly: Get Connected, Fight Back!

TIME AND LOCATION UPDATE: 
1pm-4pm (program 1:30-2:30)
Andersen United Middle School 
 
Join us the day before Trump’s Inauguration for a Twin Cities Community Assembly, which will feature speakers, musical/cultural performances, informational tables from local orgs, time to connect with your community, and more! 
 
Trump’s extreme right-wing agenda will be an assault on workers’ rights, immigrant rights, the environment, trans people, healthcare access, and will mean continued funding for the genocide in Gaza.
 
As we prepare to fight for a future that centers the needs of the people over the interests of the wealthy elite, it is crucial that we be connected and united.

RSVP here: https://secure.everyaction.com/rURqmdiygkOeoIB8uLyQ2w2
 
Co-hosted with the Minneapolis chapter of PSL.
Masks encouraged and provided. 
Family-friendly with kids activities
ASL interpretation available

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Hamline/Midway Street Corps: Solidarity Sundays

Join our Street Corps Working Group’s Hamline/Midway Cell with outreach to and organizing of our houseless and lower income neighbors. We will be preparing and handing out food, information flyers, and talking with our neighbors about their needs.

To find out specific week to week volunteer asks and specifics, connect with our Street Corps Working Group.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Budget, Finance, and Fundraising

Zoom Registration -> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpd-mgpzsoGdM0fc5djg7s5EuWJGWMkFwL

This is the biweekly meeting for all things Budget, Finance, and Fundraising related! This meeting is to discuss the state of our budget, what our plans are for fundraising, compliance reporting, and similar issues.

All expenditure inquiries should be directed to the Steering Committee

Monday January 20

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fight for MLK’s Dream, Resist Trump’s Nightmare (FPC Endorsed March, Rally, and Caravan)

Join local left allies MIRAC and TCC4J as we caravan, rally, and march on inauguration day to resist the incoming Trump administration. This event is endorsed by the Free Palestine Coalition, which TCDSA is a member of; there will be a Palestine contingent of the march that underscores how liberation is always interconnected. No one is free until all of us are free! There will be a BLM Car Caravan at noon (389 Hamline Ave N, St Paul), followed by an indoor rally at St. Paul College at 1:30 (Cafeteria, 235 Marshall Ave). We will finish with a caravan and march to the capitol at 2:30 (75 Rev Martin Luther King Jr Blvd).

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Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America is a local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, and is a 501(c)(4) entity within the State of Minnesota. TCDSA and the DSA national umbrella organizations are not political parties.

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