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
Boston DSA Endorses Democratic Socialist Evan MacKay
Cambridge, MA — The Boston Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has endorsed its member Evan MacKay for Cambridge’s 25th Middlesex district in the Massachusetts State House. Boston DSA and its Cambridge Working Group have previously run successful candidates Quinton...
Medicare for All testimony
Boston DSA endorses the Massachusetts Medicare for All bills H.1239 & S.744, and submitted the following written testimony of the bill: Dear Chair Friedman, Chair Lawn, and members of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, We are the Boston chapter of the...
10/9 Palestine March
In the wake of the Israeli invasion of Gaza, we are inspired by the courage of the Palestinian people. We call upon everyone in the Boston area to express clear support for the Palestinian resistance, without conditions, and to take action to disrupt support for...
Related News & Updates
Boston DSA Endorses Democratic Socialist Evan MacKay
Cambridge, MA — The Boston Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has endorsed its member Evan MacKay for Cambridge’s 25th Middlesex district in the Massachusetts State House. Boston DSA and its Cambridge Working Group have previously run successful candidates Quinton...
Somerville, Cambridge city councils pass first resolutions calling for Gaza ceasefire in Massachusetts
Over the past week, Somerville and Cambridge became the first two cities in Massachusetts to pass ceasefire resolutions calling for Israel to cease its military operations in the Gaza Strip. Somerville voted to pass their resolution on Thursday, January 25. The final...
Boston DSA Stands in Solidarity with Striking Newton Educators
Boston DSA is proud to stand in solidarity with the 2,000 members of the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) as they strike for better pay and working conditions. Newton Public Schools (NPS) has been underfunded for years, despite Newton being one of the richest cities...
Upcoming Events
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Field Launch for Evan MacKay!
March 30, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
McElroy Park, 20 Pleasant St. , Cambridge MA, 02139Join the Boston DSA Electoral Working Group for the launch of our field campaign and our first canvass in support of endorsed candidate Evan MacKay! We will meet at 12 pm at McElroy Park near the Central Square T stop. The field launch will start with a quick introduction and training on canvassing, we'll go out and talk to some voters, and we'll put the social in socialism by finishing with a social at Tanjore Bar and Restaurant! Join us for a fun afternoon of organizing and community building!
Never canvassed before or it's been a while? No worries! We'll have experienced canvassers there to train you and get you feeling comfortable before hitting the doors. Or you can always canvass with a more experienced buddy!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/field-launch-for-evan-mackay
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Protest Health and Safety Training
March 30, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Democracy Center, 45 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge MA, 02138This training comprises safety tips for attending protests of all type. We will cover a wide swath of information; protest jargon, best practices for dealing with different types of opposing groups, getting to and front a protest without getting hassled, information security, and extremely basic personal care (such as eye flushes).
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-health-and-safety-training