Who We Are
Boston DSA is the Eastern MA chapter of Democratic Socialists of America.
We are working against the oppressive capitalist system in its many forms. We see these oppressions — economic inequality, patriarchy, white supremacy, to name a few — as interlinked, intersecting, and inseparable.
Join us in building mass movements for the world we deserve and growing an openly socialist presence in communities and politics in the Greater Boston Area.
Get Involved
Join a 2023 Chapter Priority Campaign
Boston DSA members vote on organizing campaigns to prioritize and focus on every year. Our 2023 campaigns are “We Keep Us Safe: Growing Direct Action, Safety & Security in Our Community” and “Expanding Socialists in Office Committees.” Learn more about our priorities and get involved today.
Join a BDSA Working Group
Boston DSA’s working groups carry out the external political work of the chapter. Working groups are centered strategies such as labor organizing (supporting striking workers and educators) or socialist electoral politics (challenging the legislative system). Learn about the working groups and find your organizing home within the chapter.
Recent Endorsements
Dorchester Juneteenth Celebration!
On Juneteenth (Monday, June 19th 2 to 5 pm), there will be a celebration hosted out of Town Field park in Dorcheser. There will be food, live music, a liberation art table, and speakers. This year's focus is housing Justice. All are welcome to join and celebrate in...
Tell BU: Cancel Zaslav
Boston DSA endorses the picket of David Zaslav at Boston University's 2023 Commencement. Boston University YDSA, Boston DSA, BU Grad Workers Union, DSA-LA Hollywood Labor are telling Boston University that David Zaslav should not be their 2023 Commencement Speaker....
Urgent call to action on 5/1 from Stop the Sweeps Boston
On May 1st, the City of Boston is set to begin forcibly removing the unhoused community in an encampment on Atkinson Street. We are amplifying the following call to action from Stop the Sweeps Boston (stopthesweepsboston@proton.me), and encourage those who are able to...
Related News & Updates
Boston DSA Big 3 Strike Ready Resolution
PASSED by the Boston DSA Coordinating Committee September 13, 2023Whereas, the collective bargaining agreement between the UAW and Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis (collectively known as the Big 3) expires on September 14, covering 150,000 autoworkers around the...
Boston DSA statement on Mike Connolly’s resignation of his membership
STATEMENT: July 10, 2023 FROM: The 2023-2024 Coordinating Committee of Boston DSA (leadership@bostondsa.org) BOSTON, MA: This morning, Representative Mike Connolly announced his decision to resign his DSA membership on social media. As such, the motions to expel and...
Boston DSA official statement on the motion to expel Mike Connolly
BOSTON, MA: Last week more than a dozen members in good standing of Boston DSA submitted to us, the local Coordinating Committee, a motion to expel Mike Connolly from the organization. It is the right of members to bring forth motions for the local to vote on,...
Upcoming Events
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Green New Deal for Schools campaign meeting
November 30, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
OnlineThis is the meeting for planning our campaign for a Green New Deal for Somerville Public Schools. We meet on zoom every other Thursday at 7 pm.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/green-new-deal-for-schools-campaign-meeting
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No Money for Massacres In-person Phonebank
November 30, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Beacon Hill Friends House, 6-8 Chestnut St, Boston MA, 02108Boston DSA's Internationalism Working Group will be hosting an in person gathering to join the National DSA Phonebank to call on congressmembers to sign on to a ceasefire in Gaza. Please bring a laptop and charged phone if you can. We will be phonebanking constituents in key congressional districts together while using technology and a zoom presentation from National. You may also register from home and join virtually, but we think phone-banking can be scary and it's much more fun in person. Plus we'll provide snacks!
Two million lives are on the line. On November 30th, we say: not on our dime!
Register during or before the event here: https://www.dsausa.org/no-money-for-massacres-phonebanks/
The event is open to DSA members in good standing. Please be sure to register with the email associated with your membership. If you think your membership has lapsed, rejoin and email us atBeacon Hill Friends House is accessible via Park Station, No Parking except downtown street parking. This room is on the first floor, and is accessible only via stairs, or by a small elevator which cannot accommodate many mobility devices. Ring the doorbell or knock when you arrive. If you need non-stair access, please text or call 412-532-6693 when you arrive. If we can do anything to make this meeting more accessible for you, please reach out via email to accessibility@bostondsa.org or through this form http://bit.ly/bdsaaccessAll visitors must be able to show proof of being up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination upon entering the building. All attendees must wear a mask at all times while inside the building (unless actively eating or drinking).*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/no-money-for-massacres-in-person-phonebank