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Revolutionary Optimism: Building Hope through Art
I know I’m not the only one who finds things hopeless sometimes. Most of the people I know are much worse off economically than we were three years ago, even if the stock market just keeps soaring. Unionization is skyrocketing but getting a job that pays decently seems harder than ever. Mass extinction and natural…
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Elite Capture in the Real World of Class Struggle
On October 6 Stellantis began asking its white collar workers to volunteer to cross UAW picket lines to work in distribution centers shipping parts to dealerships, with the call coming from the automaker’s top executives as well as its diversity and inclusion groups. Stellantis is relying heavily on its business resource groups (BRGs) to spearhead…
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Twin Cities DSA Follow Up on Palestinian Solidarity Statement
Earlier this week, the Twin Cities DSA Steering Committee posted a statement in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Based on responses from both inside and outside our chapter, we would like to clarify our position. We want to be clear that this statement is from the Steering Committee, and that no statements issued by…
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Twin Cities DSA Statement of Solidarity with Palestine
Note: Please see the follow up statement issued by the Steering Committee on 10/12/23 We, the Twin Cities chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, are heartbroken after watching 2 million Gazans live in the world’s largest open-air prison, where access to basic necessities like medical care and electricity are frequently denied to them by…
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Twin Cities DSA Little Red Letter #116: 2024 Labor Compression, UAW Strike Continues, Convention Reflections, And More!
Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America Little Red Letter #116 2024 Labor Compression, UAW Strike Continues, Convention Reflections, And More! It’s a labor heavy newsletter today folks! The working class is organizing across the country and right in our backyard, DSA members are with them and beside them, and it has been an exciting two…
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What happened at the 2023 Twin Cities DSA Convention?
The Twin Cities DSA convention of 2023 was the first one to be held in two parts. It also set a record for the number of resolutions and bylaw amendments to be considered. Although the meeting fell short of the required 10% quorum, it was very close, so overall well-attended by current standards. The main…
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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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Twin Cities DSA Little Red Letter #115: Convention Time Is Here, Rethinking I-94, Election Day Coming Up Fast, A Hot Labor Fall, And More!
Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America Little Red Letter #115 Convention Time Is Here, Rethinking I-94, Election Day Coming Up Fast, A Hot Labor Fall, And More! The 2023 Annual Chapter Convention is upon us! Join us for the chapter’s first ever two-day chapter convention on Saturday, September 30 at 2:00PM on Zoom or at…
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Class Struggle Making A Great Leap Forward
The UAW strike entered its second week. Strikes, like wars, once they start nobody knows how they will end. So far president Biden is against the ropes, after being called to walk the picket line with UAW, which he is now doing. The strike has a national impact. The companies blame the transition to electric…
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