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 Boston DSA 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.
Working Group Spotlight: Palestine
Join the Palestine Working Group! We’re fighting Warren and Markey by building a mass base around three critical issues – a permanent ceasefire, ending weapons shipments to Israel, and delivering immediate relief for Gaza. For the first time in history, the American people are on the side of Palestine – help us organize them!
Recent Endorsements
Boston DSA endorses Evan MacKay for State Representative
Boston DSA is proud to endorse Evan MacKay for State Representative in the 25th Middlesex district! Evan is the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students Union, a local organizer on issues of social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, and an active...
Boston DSA endorses Marcos Candido for Lowell City Council District 8
Boston DSA is proud to endorse Marcos Candido for Lowell City Council District 8! Marcos is running for City Council to lower the cost of living, implement healthy transit initiatives, and provide better childcare support.
Boston DSA endorses Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler for Cambridge City Council
Boston DSA is proud to endorse Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler for Cambridge City Council At-Large! Jivan is running for re-election to continue building a more affordable, sustainable, and just Cambridge.
Related News & Updates
Boston DSA endorses Evan MacKay for State Representative
Boston DSA is proud to endorse Evan MacKay for State Representative in the 25th Middlesex district! Evan is the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students Union, a local organizer on issues of social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, and an active...
Boston DSA 2025 Voter Guide
Boston DSA has finalized our Voter Guide for the 2025 general elections in Boston, Somerville, and Cambridge! The guide can be found at this link.
Boston DSA endorses Marcos Candido for Lowell City Council District 8
Boston DSA is proud to endorse Marcos Candido for Lowell City Council District 8! Marcos is running for City Council to lower the cost of living, implement healthy transit initiatives, and provide better childcare support.
Upcoming Events
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2028 Town Hall #1 | Civics and the Political Moment
September 18, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Foundry, 101 Rogers Street, Cambridge MA, 02142Welcome to the first of four Town Halls dedicated to 2028 and all it has to offer—a presidential election, general strike, statewide and local elections and ballot measures. Our first Town Hall sets the context for these discussions. What is executive power, in a local and international context? Why should or shouldn’t we contend for this power? What does it take to get it? Join your comrades for a short presentation, gallery walk of ideas, and breakout group discussion!
This Town Hall is intended to contain both introductory and advanced elements to engage with members across the spectrum of involvement—if you just moved here this year for school from another country, or if you've lived here and been politically active your entire life, we have something for everyone. (Then join the group for a social after the Town Hall at Glitch Gallery in Charlestown!)
Suggested readings and a primer of the evening can be found at https://bdsa.us/townhalldrive
(if you’re short on time, we suggest the last 6 pages of Parenti’s “Democracy For The Few” entitled “The Would-Be Absolute Monarch”). We will have printed summaries available at the door.This meeting will be in-person only, but the recording will be made available to chapter members. Food will be provided. Childcare can be made available by request.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/boston-dsa-2028-town-hall-1-civics-and-the-political-moment
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Salem Coffee With Comrades
September 19, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Konna Cafe , 130 North St, Salem MA, 01970New to DSA, looking to plug back in after being inactive or feeling charged up about the 2026 election? Come hang out with some democratic socialist community organizers for a friendly, casual social over coffee (or your non-alcoholic drink of choice)
This is a great chance to chat with like minded people and learn more about Boston DSA's priorities for the North Shore - like building mutual aid networks, supporting the Starbucks workers on strike for a first contract, and protecting our neighbors from ICE & getting Flock cameras out of our communities - come check out what organizing for a better world looks like!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/salem-coffee-with-comrades