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Staying Focused
The 2023 convention was comradely and productive. I left feeling immensely moved and motivated – especially by the speeches given by the UAW and baggage handler workers. And just like a good meal, a good convention provokes thought. I’ve been mulling over the debate on some of our top ticket resolutions, True North 2.0 and…
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Coalition of Anti-racist Groups Responds to Racist Displays in the West Metro
In recent months there have been several incidents of racist banners placed on bridges over Highway 12 in the west metro as well as a targeted literature drop in at least one community along Highway 12. There is also ample evidence that these groups are placing stickers that spread their hateful rhetoric all over the…
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The State of Public Education
A version of this article originally appeared in Southside Pride. What does the internet say? I don’t watch TV any more, so I never see TV news; I never did listen to radio much and I can’t afford the Strib. How do I stay so well-informed, you ask? I have learned to maximize the internet. It’s…
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TCDSA Online Experience Survey
Let’s talk about your digital experience with Twin Cities DSA! Your feedback will be used to make structural improvements.
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Is The 99% The Same As The Working Class
Within the 99% are millions that are part of the professional managerial class. Think upper, mid level and even lower level managers that identify heavily with the boss and whose income often depends on extracting more out of workers, keeping a union out or defending the boss’ interests in other ways. Also in the 99%,…
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UAW Fights For The Future We Need
Union workers at the Big 3 Automakers in the USA (General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis) are preparing for a potential strike on September 14, 2023 when their collective bargaining agreements are set to simultaneously expire. Workers at all three companies are represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) which recently elected a new, rank-and-file, member-democracy-oriented…
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2023 Twin Cities DSA Annual Member Convention
Join us on Saturday, September 30 at 2:00PM on Zoom or at the Ramsey County Library – Roseville (2180 Hamline Ave N), and on zoom the following day, October 1 at 2pm. Check-in on Saturday begins at 1:30PM, with the meeting kickoff at 2:00PM. Please register for the method you plan on using to attend…
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