Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 1st
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 1st
June 1, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Central Square - H Mart Parking Lot, 79 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge MA, 02139
Join members of Boston DSA's Cambridge Working Group to collect signatures for the Rent Control ballot initiative! We'll be meeting up at the Central Square Farmer's Market at 3PM and talking to people there and in the square till close!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/cambridge-rent-control-signature-collection-june-1st
June 1, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Brighton Whole Foods, 15 Washington St, Boston MA, 02135
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices. We’re organizing a canvass to talk with neighbors about why we need real rent control and to build support for policies that keep people in their homes.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/ab-dsa-rent-control-signature-collection-june-1
Location for this social TBD, but it will be somewhere around Quincy Center.
We will then walk over to Quincy City Hall (1305 Hancock Street) for the Quincy City Council meeting at 7:30pm. We will observe the proceedings, consider how we can make use of the time for public comments, and report back to the neighborhood group.
Anyone is welcome to come just to the social, or the meeting, of course!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/quincy-city-council-watch-social-61
Location for this social TBD, but it will be somewhere around Quincy Center.
We will then walk over to Quincy City Hall (1305 Hancock Street) for the Quincy City Council meeting at 7:30pm. We will observe the proceedings, consider how we can make use of the time for public comments, and report back to the neighborhood group.
Anyone is welcome to come just to the social, or the meeting, of course!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/quincy-city-council-watch-social-615
BDSA Running Club | Mondays at Harvard Square and Charles River (6/1/26)
BDSA Running Club | Mondays at Harvard Square and Charles River (6/1/26)
June 1, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weld Boat House, 971 Memorial Drive, Cambridge MA, 02138
Make new friends and build your (aerobic) capacity with the Boston DSA Run Club 🏃♀️`
Join us for a short run across the river and then hang for food and snacks afterwards in Harvard Sq! All paces welcome
We will have a running route (3.2 mi - map here) and a walking route (2 mi - map here) that start and end at the Weld Boathouse (Memorial Drive & JFK St)
If you've got any questions or are running late, email ryangatdsa@gmail.com or message our run club on Signal. Not on the Signal yet? You'll be added at your first event.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/bdsa-running-club-mondays-at-harvard-square-and-charles-river-6126
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices.
Help bring the fight for rent control to your neighborhood by hosting a clipboarding event or canvass. Talking to renters face-to-face is one of the most effective ways to build support and grow the movement for housing stability in Massachusetts.
Come drop by the weekly office hours, we're here to answer all your questions AND we’ll equip you and support you with everything you need to get started in your town, city or neighborhood - scripts, training materials, and guidance on how to run the clipboarding events etc.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/rent-control-campaign-office-hours-6
Abolitionist History Walking Tour: In Commemoration of Anthony Burns
Abolitionist History Walking Tour: In Commemoration of Anthony Burns
June 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Outside the John Adams Courthouse, Pemberton Square, Boston MA, 02108
This event is a history walking tour from the courthouse where Anthony Burns was detained, down the path he was escorted by federal marshals, to the end of Long Wharf where he was deported back into enslavement in Virginia.
On June 2nd, 1854, federal marshals deported Anthony Burns from Boston to Virginia. He was born enslaved there but had risked his life to escape to the free state of Massachusetts as an adult. He had started a new life in the Black community of Boston and was working humbly when one day he was kidnapped by federal slavecatchers. The Fugitive Slave Act had recently passed, granting the federal government the of use terrifying new powers to kidnap and enslave Black Americans, even against personal liberty laws passed in free states like Massachusetts. The organizing of the abolitionist community of Boston to the Fugitive Slave Act and the detainment of Anthony Burns can offer today’s immigrant justice activists powerful insights on how to organize communities against a tyrannical federal government tearing apart local communities.
The tour will end on Long Wharf, with a brief ceremony to commemorate the 172th anniversary of Burns’ deportation. The full itinerary of the tour will be sent to guests 48 hours before the tour. The tour is led by a Boston Public Schools teacher and Democratic Socialists of America organizer.
As part of the commemoration, attendees are asked to bring and carry a small stone for the duration of the tour and to drop the stone into Boston harbor at the end of the ceremony.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/abolitionist-history-walking-tour-in-commemoration-of-anthony-burns
Join the Palestine Working Group in phone banking for our teach in on Sheba and our healthcare system, and how a socialist healthcare system provides a better alternative!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/sheba-healthcare-teach-in-phonebank
General Meeting Planning Committee - Upcoming Year & June Meeting
General Meeting Planning Committee - Upcoming Year & June Meeting
June 2, 2026 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online
Join us to plan the next Boston DSA General Meetings and General Organizing Meetings. No experience required and all skillsets are welcome! We are always looking for more capacity. Still unsure of joining? There are many small tasks with little to no commitments needed make it all happen every month :)
RSVP for the link to the agenda and Zoom call!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/general-meeting-planning-committee-upcoming-year-june-meeting
Join members of Boston DSA's Cambridge Working Group to collect signatures for the Rent Control ballot initiative! We'll be meeting up at Porter Square at 5:30PM and talking to people there till 8!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/cambridge-rent-control-signature-collection-june-3rd
Wish you could be gathering signatures in 2 places at once ? 10 places at once? With the magic of phonebanking you can!
We need your help dialing Boston DSA members to ask them to go out and collect signatures for the rent control ballot measure. Every member you recruit to gather signatures will multiply your impact and help us achieve our goals of affordable housing :)
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/rent-control-phonebanking-2
Labor Circle Meeting | June | Boston DSA Labor Working Group
Labor Circle Meeting | June | Boston DSA Labor Working Group
June 3, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Community Church Boston, 565 Boylston St, Boston MA, 02116
Join the Labor Circle, Wednesday April 1st, 6:30pm at Community Church Boston! We will be meeting on the third floor Sacco and Vanzetti room.
The
Labor Circle is a monthly discussion-based meeting for those of us who
are organizing our workplaces or are interested in doing so. We welcome both workers trying to start a new unions and union members doing rank and file organizing. Come share your struggles and successes in bringing your coworkers to action and provide and be provided guidance and support. There is no agenda, although experienced organizers will be present to help facilitate discussion as needed.
No one turned away for lack of experience!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/labor-circle-meeting-june-boston-dsa-labor-working-group
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 4th
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 4th
June 4, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm Kendall Square - Termeer Square Park, 675 West Kendall Street, Cambridge MA, 02140
Join members of Boston DSA's Cambridge Working Group to collect signatures for the Rent Control ballot initiative! We'll be meeting up in Kendall Square Farmer's Market at 3PM and talking to people in the square till 5:15! And if your appetite for political conversations with your neighbors hasn't been filled, there's a canvass for Evan Mackay's campaign afterwards! Check it out here!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/cambridge-rent-control-signature-collection-june-4th
June 4, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cambridge Common (Park), Corner of Waterhouse St. and Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA, 02138
Join neighbors and supporters of our movement to knock on doors and talk to voters in order to help get Evan elected! Learn about ways to volunteer for the campaign and after the canvass we'll all spend time together to socialize and build community with other people who share your values!
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Massachusetts needs an honest, accountable, and effective state government that can deliver on our values and stand up to the Trump administration. Wear multiple layers and warm clothes, and bring your positivity and enthusiasm 😊
Evan MacKay is a union leader, pro-democracy organizer, and a Harvard teaching fellow. As a Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commissioner and the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students’ Union, they’ve been organizing in Cambridge around issues of social, racial, environmental, and economic justice for over a decade.
Evan is running for state representative in the 25th Middlesex District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few. This campaign isn't about one person. It's about a movement for a better world against a corrupt, self-dealing status quo of Democratic state house leadership.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/evan-for-cambridge-door-knocking-june-4th
A/B DSA Rent Control Signature Collection June 4th @ Brookline Farmers Market
A/B DSA Rent Control Signature Collection June 4th @ Brookline Farmers Market
June 4, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Smith Playground, Centre Street West Parking Lot, Brookline MA, 02446
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices. We’re organizing a canvass to talk with neighbors about why we need real rent control and to build support for policies that keep people in their homes.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/ab-dsa-rent-control-signature-collection-june-4th
Beaver Brook Village Rent Control Signature Collection
Beaver Brook Village Rent Control Signature Collection
June 4, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Beaver Brook Village, 101 Mill St, Dracut MA, 01826
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices. We’re organizing a canvass to talk with neighbors about why we need real rent control and to build support for policies that keep people in their homes.
Join Beaver Brook Village Tenants Association canvassing their building for rent control!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/beaver-brook-village-rent-control-signature-collection
June 4, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Quincy Center T station (and around), 1305 Hancock St, Quincy MA, 02169
Join members of South Shore DSA Neighborhood Group to collect
signatures for the
Rent Control ballot initiative! We will meet at 6pm in front of the
Quincy Center T station and talk to people there and heading through the
Hancock Adams Common.
June 4, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston Street, Boston MA, 02116
Learn basic and advanced skills in Google Sheets and how to apply them to your organizing at this free, virtual training series in two parts!
We'll provide demos for the group, pausing for questions and practice activities to test what you've learned. At the end, participants will be given the final project: A spreadsheet (DSA organizing themed!) to transform using the skills they've learned.
Schedule:
This two-part training series will take place on Thursday, May 28 and Thursday, June 4 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM via Zoom. Please be sure to RSVP for both sessions!
June 4, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Boston Public Library - Mezzanine, 700 Boylston St, Boston MA, 02116
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Ecosocialism Working Group, on Thursday, June 4th at 6:30 pm. This meeting will be hybrid - (location tbd) and on Zoom. Hope to see you there! Email ecosocialism@bostondsa.org for any accessibility questions.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/june-ecosocialism-working-group-meeting-2
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 5th
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 5th
June 5, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Harvard Square - Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge MA, 02140
Join members of Boston DSA's Cambridge Working Group to collect signatures for the Rent Control ballot initiative! We'll be meeting up at the Harvard Square Farmer's Market at 3PM and talking to people there and in the square till close!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/cambridge-rent-control-signature-collection-june-5th
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices. We’re organizing a canvass to talk with neighbors about why we need real rent control and to build support for policies that keep people in their homes.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/ab-dsa-rent-control-signature-collection-june-5th
June 5, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Parkman Bandstand - Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston MA, 02111
The Dyke March is an anti-capitalist, intersectional, non-commercial celebration of Pride. Boston DSA will be joining and will have a table to do outreach to folks interested in organizing with us. This is a great opportunity to engage with people interested in socialist organizing and joining DSA.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/table-at-the-dyke-march-with-boston-dsa
Allston-Brighton DSA Coffee with Comrades in Allston
Allston-Brighton DSA Coffee with Comrades in Allston
June 6, 2026 @ 9:45 am - 11:45 am Lazuri Bakery, 3 N Beacon St, Allston MA, 02134
New to DSA, looking to plug back in after being inactive or just have been curious about joining the group that helped get Zohran Mamdani elected? 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 chapter's priorities - like passing rent control, protecting our neighbors from ICE & advocating for the Jackson-Mann community center while fostering a closer sense of community - come check out what organizing for a better world looks like!
Everyone welcome! We won't turn you away if you haven't read any books on what democratic socialism means :)
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/allston-brighton-dsa-coffee-with-comrades-in-allston-4
June 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Location will be shared closer to the event, Location will be shared closer to the event, Boston MA, 02111
Join Boston DSA at Pride for the People! We'll be marching in the parade proudly as Democratic Socialists and spread the message of Tax the Rich, Abolish ICE, and No Pride in Genocide.
We will be meeting near Copley Square. Exact location will be shared closer to the event. Please arrive no later than 10:30 AM for rules and expectations information from our Contingent Leaders.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/bdsa-at-pride-for-the-people
June 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Dudley Cafe, 15 Warren Street, Boston MA, 02119
New to DSA, looking to plug back in after being inactive or just have been curious about joining the group that helped get Zohran Mamdani elected? 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 chapter's priorities - like passing rent control, supporting the Starbucks workers on strike for a first contract and protecting our neighbors from ICE & fostering a closer sense of community - come check out what organizing for a better world looks like!
Everyone welcome! We won't turn you away if you haven't read any books on what democratic socialism means :)
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/roxbury-dorchester-coffee-with-comrades
Metrowest Rent Control Signature Collection @ Natick Farmers Market
Metrowest Rent Control Signature Collection @ Natick Farmers Market
June 6, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Natick Farmers Market on the Natick Common, 12 Main St, Natick MA, 01760
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices. We’re organizing a canvass to talk with neighbors about why we need real rent control and to build support for policies that keep people in their homes. Come join us on June 6th at the Natick Farmer's Market to gather signatures for the Rent Control ballot!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/metrowest-rent-control-signature-collection-natick-farmers-market
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices. We’re organizing a canvass to talk with neighbors about why we need real rent control and to build support for policies that keep people in their homes.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/ab-dsa-rent-control-signature-collection-june-6th
June 6, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location will be shared closer to the event, Location will be shared closer to the event, Boston MA, 02111
Boston DSA will be tabling at the Pride for the People parade. This is a great opportunity to engage with folks interested in organizing with DSA. We'll be handing out literature about what DSA is and why folks should join.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/bdsa-at-pride-for-the-people-tabling
June 6, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Changing Tides Cafe, 92 Pleasant St, Newburyport MA, 01950
New to DSA, looking to plug back in after being inactive or just have been curious about joining the group that helped get Zohran Mamdani elected? Come meet some comrades, learn about our activities on the North Shore, and help us gather signatures to put rent control on the ballot in Massachusetts!
We'll meet for coffee at Changing Tides Cafe, then canvass at Newburyport Pride. No experience necessary, we'll have trained signature gatherers you can pair with. Also OK to just join for coffee and conversation, or skip coffee and come ready to grab a clipboard.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/coffee-signatures-newburyport-pride
Join neighbors and supporters of our movement to knock on doors and talk to voters in order to help get Evan elected! Learn about ways to volunteer for the campaign and after the canvass we'll all spend time together to socialize and build community with other people who share your values!
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Massachusetts needs an honest, accountable, and effective state government that can deliver on our values and stand up to the Trump administration. Wear multiple layers and warm clothes, and bring your positivity and enthusiasm 😊
Evan MacKay is a union leader, pro-democracy organizer, and a Harvard teaching fellow. As a Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commissioner and the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students’ Union, they’ve been organizing in Cambridge around issues of social, racial, environmental, and economic justice for over a decade.
Evan is running for state representative in the 25th Middlesex District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few. This campaign isn't about one person. It's about a movement for a better world against a corrupt, self-dealing status quo of Democratic state house leadership.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/evan-for-cambridge-door-knocking-june-6th
Eastie Coffee with Comrades/ Café con Compañeros Eastie
Eastie Coffee with Comrades/ Café con Compañeros Eastie
June 6, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Florenza, 164 Sumner St, Boston MA, 02128
Come meet local comrades! If you're a new DSA member or curious about socialism, join us for some coffee and conversation. This event is open to all from Eastie, Celsea, Everett, Revere, and Winthrop. Location will be updated closer to event!
¡Ven a conocer a los camaradas locales! Si eres un nuevo miembro de DSA o tienes curiosidad por el socialismo, únete a nosotros para tomar un café y charlar. Están bienvenidos todos de Eastie, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, y Winthrop.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/eastie-coffee-with-comrades-cafe-con-companeros-eastie-3
June 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender St, Cambridge MA, 02139
Monthly meeting of the Cambridge DSA. All are welcome. We will be discussing internal working group elections, current and upcoming campaigns, and more!
June 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Downtown Salem, 10 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970, Salem MA, 01970
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices. We’re tabling at the Salem Arts Festival to collect signatures and talk with neighbors about why we need real rent control and to build support for policies that keep people in their homes. We'll also have some fun art activities for all ages!
RSVP to this event, then add your name to the sign-up sheet to join our crew for a shift: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z9IV-HjQmUuP32DHBWTEAcZVsH7_dZoDm5klnUFcS-s/
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/homes4all-tabling-salem-arts-festival
JP DSA Rent Control Signature Collection in Brookline!
JP DSA Rent Control Signature Collection in Brookline!
June 7, 2026 @ 11:15 am - 2:00 pm JP Licks, 659 Centre St, Boston MA, 02130
Join members of JP DSA Neighborhood Group to collect signatures for the Rent Control campaign! We will meet at 11:15am at JP Licks on Centre Street and then carpool over to Brookline for signature collection.
We need to collect 25,000 signatures by June 17 to secure our spot on the ballot in November's elections. Help build the movement for housing affordability in Massachusetts by canvassing with us!
Training and a buddy will be provided for those new to signature collection.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/jp-dsa-rent-control-signature-collection-in-brookline
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 7th
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 7th
June 7, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Central Square T-Stop, 655 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA, 02139
After this month's DSA meeting, join members of Boston DSA's Cambridge Working Group to collect signatures for the Rent Control ballot initiative! We'll be meeting up in Central Square at noon and talking to people in the square till 2!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/cambridge-rent-control-signature-collection-june-7th-2
Join us to knock doors and talk to voters on Pride weekend!
We'll be talking to neighbors about Evan's campaign and why we need Evan in the state house to champion LGBTQ+ issues and make the state house work for all people. After the canvass we'll all spend time together to socialize and build community with other people who share your values!
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Massachusetts needs an honest, accountable, and effective state government that can deliver on our values and stand up to the Trump administration. Wear multiple layers and warm clothes, and bring your positivity and enthusiasm 😊
Evan MacKay is a union leader, pro-democracy organizer, and a Harvard teaching fellow. As a Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commissioner and the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students’ Union, they’ve been organizing in Cambridge around issues of social, racial, environmental, and economic justice for over a decade.
Evan is running for state representative in the 25th Middlesex District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few. This campaign isn't about one person. It's about a movement for a better world against a corrupt, self-dealing status quo of Democratic state house leadership.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/evan-for-cambridge-door-knocking-june-7th
June 7, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Shaw's , 641 Belmont St , Brockton MA, 02301
Join members of South Shore DSA Neighborhood Group to collect
signatures for the
Rent Control ballot initiative! No experience necessary, although experienced canvassers will be there to walk you through it.
This one will be at the Shaw's at 641 Belmont St in Brockton.
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices. We have a ballot initiative to make things better, but we really need your help to get enough signatures so it appears on the ballot in November.
We will be attending SomerStreets Carnaval! See the city's page for more details. This is a fun community event that will be happening from 2-6pm, on Broadway from the McGrath Hwy to Penn Ave. It will also be prime time to talk about rent control to the people of Somerville and beyond. This rent control question is very popular, it's easy to talk to people about it 🙂
Our group will use Pastelaria Vitoria as a rallying point. Come swagged out in your DSA gear 🌹 We'll do a brief rent control signature collection training and go over talking points before sending you off to talk to Somervillens.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/rent-control-carnaval
June 7, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm TBA, TBA, Boston MA, 02116
Want to fight the bosses and build the labor movement? Join Boston DSA for our first socialist job fair! It will be on Sunday June 7th from 4 PM to 6 PM and the location will be revealed 24 hours in advance.
You must fill out the form linked below and have a screening call to be given the location. Just RSVPing on Action Network will not allow you entry.
BDSA.US/JobFair
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/socialist-job-fair-4
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 8th
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 8th
June 8, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Central Square - H Mart Parking Lot, 76 Bishop Allen Dr, Cambridge MA, 02139
Join members of Boston DSA's Cambridge Working Group to collect signatures for the Rent Control ballot initiative! We'll be meeting up at the Central Square Farmer's Market at 3PM and talking to people there and in the square till close!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/cambridge-rent-control-signature-collection-june-8th
We need to collect 25,000 signatures by June 17 to secure our spot on the ballot in November's elections. Help build the movement for housing affordability in Massachusetts with us!
Never done this before? Training and a buddy will be provided! Also, upon RSVPing, you'll be sent talking points to review (for those who like to come extra prepared).
We will meet in front of Trader Joe's on Beacon Street to distribute materials. We'll then station ourselves at different areas across Coolidge Corner to maximize our reach.
After the collection we'll grab a slice of pizza to debrief!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/coolidge-corner-rent-control-signature-collection-june-8
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices. We’re organizing a canvass to talk with neighbors about why we need real rent control and to build support for policies that keep people in their homes.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/ab-dsa-rent-control-signature-collection-june-8th
BDSA Running Club | Mondays at Harvard Square and Charles River (6/8/26)
BDSA Running Club | Mondays at Harvard Square and Charles River (6/8/26)
June 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weld Boat House, 971 Memorial Drive, Cambridge MA, 02138
Make new friends and build your (aerobic) capacity with the Boston DSA Run Club 🏃♀️`
Join us for a short run across the river and then hang for food and snacks afterwards in Harvard Sq! All paces welcome
We will have a running route (3.2 mi - map here) and a walking route (2 mi - map here) that start and end at the Weld Boathouse (Memorial Drive & JFK St)
If you've got any questions or are running late, email ryangatdsa@gmail.com or message our run club on Signal. Not on the Signal yet? You'll be added at your first event.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/bdsa-running-club-mondays-at-harvard-square-and-charles-river-6826
Come join us for our Bi-Weekly IIWG Organizing Committee meeting! We
will be using this time for logistical planning of the campaign as well
as go over any announcements. So, if you want to know how you can get
involved, please stop by!!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/iiwg-weekly-meeting-8-june-2026
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices.
Help bring the fight for rent control to your neighborhood by hosting a clipboarding event or canvass. Talking to renters face-to-face is one of the most effective ways to build support and grow the movement for housing stability in Massachusetts.
Come drop by the weekly office hours, we're here to answer all your questions AND we’ll equip you and support you with everything you need to get started in your town, city or neighborhood - scripts, training materials, and guidance on how to run the clipboarding events etc.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/rent-control-campaign-office-hours-7
June 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston Street, Boston MA, 02116
This virtual training will teach you the eviction process so that you understand what tenants are going through and how they can fight back. You'll also learn key do's and don't's for this type of canvassing so that you're confident and ready to join us at the next canvass on Saturday, June 13!
The Eviction Process
Searching Public Records
Canvassing Do’s and Don’ts
Volunteering for Court Support
What is an Eviction Defense Canvass?
Each month, we visit the homes of tenants with upcoming eviction court dates to inform them of their case details and provide guidance on the cruicial next steps to fighting eviction.
Can first-time canvassers participate? Of course! No prior experience is necessary to join us. We'll meet up first to review the process, distribute materials, and form pairs/groups.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/edc-training-june-9
Join members of Boston DSA's Cambridge Working Group to collect signatures for the Rent Control ballot initiative! We'll be meeting up at Porter Square at 5:30PM and talking to people there till 8!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/cambridge-rent-control-signature-collection-june-10th
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices. We’re organizing a canvass to talk with neighbors about why we need real rent control and to build support for policies that keep people in their homes.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/ab-dsa-rent-control-signature-collection-june-10th-brighton-farmers-market
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 11th
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 11th
June 11, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm Kendall Square - Termeer Square Park, 675 West Kendall Street, Cambridge MA, 02140
Join members of Boston DSA's Cambridge Working Group to collect signatures for the Rent Control ballot initiative! We'll be meeting up at the Kendall Square Farmer's Market at 3PM and talking to people there and in the square till 5:15! And if your appetite for political conversations with your neighbors hasn't been filled, there's a canvass for Evan Mackay's campaign afterwards! Check it out here!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/cambridge-rent-control-signature-collection-june-11th
We need to collect 25,000 signatures by June 17 to secure our spot on the ballot in November's elections. Help build the movement for housing affordability in Massachusetts with us!
Never done this before? Training and a buddy will be provided! Also, upon RSVPing, you'll be sent talking points to review (for those who like to come extra prepared).
We will meet in front of Trader Joe's on Beacon Street to distribute materials. We'll then station ourselves at different areas across Coolidge Corner to maximize our reach.
After the collection we'll grab a slice of pizza to debrief!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/coolidge-corner-rent-control-signature-collection-june-11
Join neighbors and supporters of our movement to knock on doors and talk to voters in order to help get Evan elected! Learn about ways to volunteer for the campaign and after the canvass we'll all spend time together to socialize and build community with other people who share your values!
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Massachusetts needs an honest, accountable, and effective state government that can deliver on our values and stand up to the Trump administration. Wear multiple layers and warm clothes, and bring your positivity and enthusiasm 😊
Evan MacKay is a union leader, pro-democracy organizer, and a Harvard teaching fellow. As a Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commissioner and the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students’ Union, they’ve been organizing in Cambridge around issues of social, racial, environmental, and economic justice for over a decade.
Evan is running for state representative in the 25th Middlesex District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few. This campaign isn't about one person. It's about a movement for a better world against a corrupt, self-dealing status quo of Democratic state house leadership.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/evan-for-cambridge-door-knocking-june-11th
A/B DSA Rent Control Signature Collection June 11th @ Brighton Bazaar
A/B DSA Rent Control Signature Collection June 11th @ Brighton Bazaar
June 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Avenue, Boston MA, 02135
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices. We’re organizing a canvass to talk with neighbors about why we need real rent control and to build support for policies that keep people in their homes.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/ab-dsa-rent-control-signature-collection-june-11th-brighton-bazaar
Training on Eviction Defense Canvassing (Thursday)
Training on Eviction Defense Canvassing (Thursday)
June 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston Street, Boston MA, 02116
This virtual training will teach you the eviction process so that you understand what tenants are going through and how they can fight back. You'll also learn key do's and don't's for this type of canvassing so that you're confident and ready to join us at the next canvass on Saturday, June 13!
The Eviction Process
Searching Public Records
Canvassing Do’s and Don’ts
Volunteering for Court Support
What is an Eviction Defense Canvass?
Each month, we visit the homes of tenants with upcoming eviction court dates to inform them of their case details and provide guidance on the cruicial next steps to fighting eviction.
Can first-time canvassers participate? Of course! No prior experience is necessary to join us. We'll meet up first to review the process, distribute materials, and form pairs/groups.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/edc-training-june-11
Transit Oriented Public Restrooms Campaign Meeting
Transit Oriented Public Restrooms Campaign Meeting
June 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online
Join us to discuss the Boston DSA Ecosocialism Working Group's campaign to get free, publicly accessible restrooms built around major transit hubs throughout the Boston area!
This meeting will be held virtually over Zoom. RSVP for the link to attend!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/transit-oriented-public-restrooms-campaign-meeting-25
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 12th
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 12th
June 12, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Harvard Square - Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge MA, 02140
Join members of Boston DSA's Cambridge Working Group to collect signatures for the Rent Control ballot initiative! We'll be meeting up at the Harvard Square's Farmer's Market at 3PM and talking to people there and in the square till close!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/cambridge-rent-control-signature-collection-june-12th
June 13, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Braintree City Hall/Farmer's Market, 1 JFK Memorial Drive, Braintree MA, 02184
Join members of South Shore DSA Neighborhood Group to collect signatures for the
Rent Control ballot initiative! We will meet at 9amat the first Braintree Farmer's Market of the season, by Braintree City Hall!
June 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex St, Salem MA, 01970
New to DSA, looking to plug back in after being inactive or just have been curious about joining the group that helped get Zohran Mamdani elected? Come meet some comrades, learn about our activities on the North Shore, and help us gather signatures to put rent control on the ballot in Massachusetts!
We'll meet for coffee at Gulu-Gulu Cafe, then canvass at Salem RenFaire (rennaisance festival). No experience necessary, we'll have trained signature gatherers you can pair with. Also OK to just join for coffee and conversation, or skip coffee and come ready to grab a clipboard.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/coffe-signatures-salem-renfaire
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 13th
Cambridge Rent Control Signature Collection June 13th
June 13, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Porter Square, 1899 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA, 02140
Join members of Boston DSA's Cambridge Working Group to collect signatures for the Rent Control ballot initiative! We'll be meeting up in Porter Square at 10:30AM and talking to people in the square till 1:30PM! This is the LAST Cambridge Rent Control Collection for this round of the Ballot Question, so if you want to collect signatures and get rent control for Massachusetts, this is your last chance!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/cambridge-rent-control-signature-collection-june-13th
New to Boston DSA? Not sure how to get started? Not a member yet, but looking to dip your toe in? Or maybe you're a not-so-new member, but haven't been active in a while? Welcome! Join us via Zoom for a Chapter Orientation.
Comrades from our Onboarding & Membership Team will walk you through the chapter's mission and structure, answer questions, facilitate discussion about socialist organizing in Boston, discuss our Chapter's current priorities and projects, and help you get plugged in and involved in fighting for a better world.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/chapter-orientation-saturday-june-13
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices. We’re organizing a canvass to talk with neighbors about why we need real rent control and to build support for policies that keep people in their homes.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/ab-dsa-rent-control-signature-collection-june-13th
Join neighbors and supporters of our movement to knock on doors and talk to voters in order to help get Evan elected! Learn about ways to volunteer for the campaign and after the canvass we'll all spend time together to socialize and build community with other people who share your values!
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Massachusetts needs an honest, accountable, and effective state government that can deliver on our values and stand up to the Trump administration. Wear multiple layers and warm clothes, and bring your positivity and enthusiasm 😊
Evan MacKay is a union leader, pro-democracy organizer, and a Harvard teaching fellow. As a Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commissioner and the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students’ Union, they’ve been organizing in Cambridge around issues of social, racial, environmental, and economic justice for over a decade.
Evan is running for state representative in the 25th Middlesex District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few. This campaign isn't about one person. It's about a movement for a better world against a corrupt, self-dealing status quo of Democratic state house leadership.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/evan-for-cambridge-door-knocking-june-13th
June 13, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nubian Square, Nubian Square, Boston MA, 02121
The time of this event may be adjusted to later in the afternoon! RSVPs will be notified of any changes.
We will visit the homes of tenants with upcoming eviction court dates to inform them of their case details and provide guidance on the cruicial next steps to fighting eviction.
Newcomers are welcome! You do not need canvassing experience to join us. We will meet at Dudley Cafe to review the process, distribute materials, and form pairs/groups.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/eviction-defense-canvass-in-roxbury
Join neighbors and supporters of our movement to knock on doors and talk to voters in order to help get Evan elected! Learn about ways to volunteer for the campaign and after the canvass we'll all spend time together to socialize and build community with other people who share your values!
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Massachusetts needs an honest, accountable, and effective state government that can deliver on our values and stand up to the Trump administration. Wear multiple layers and warm clothes, and bring your positivity and enthusiasm 😊
Evan MacKay is a union leader, pro-democracy organizer, and a Harvard teaching fellow. As a Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commissioner and the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students’ Union, they’ve been organizing in Cambridge around issues of social, racial, environmental, and economic justice for over a decade.
Evan is running for state representative in the 25th Middlesex District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few. This campaign isn't about one person. It's about a movement for a better world against a corrupt, self-dealing status quo of Democratic state house leadership.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/evan-for-cambridge-door-knocking-june-14th
June 14, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm JP Licks, 659 Centre St, Jamaica Plain MA, 02130
New to DSA or just curious about joining? Have a friend who's curious about DSA? Meet other members of the JP DSA Neighborhood Group on Sunday, June 14th, at JP Licks from 12-2pm, for our next Coffee with Comrades!
This is a great chance to chat with JP DSA members, learn more about Boston DSA and see what organizing in our neighborhood looks like!
We encourage new and prospective members to join us, but all are welcome!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/jp-dsa-coffee-with-comrades-4
South Shore Coffee with Comrades at Panethnic Pourovers
South Shore Coffee with Comrades at Panethnic Pourovers
June 14, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Panethnic Pourovers, 186 West Squantum St, Quincy MA, 02171
New to DSA, looking to plug back in after being inactive or just have been curious about joining the group that helped get Zohran Mamdani elected? 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 chapter's priorities - like passing rent control, supporting the Starbucks workers on strike for a first contract and protecting our neighbors from ICE & fostering a closer sense of community - come check out what organizing for a better world looks like!
Everyone welcome! We won't turn you away if you haven't read any books on what democratic socialism means :)
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/south-shore-coffee-with-comrades-at-panethnic-pourovers-3
Join Boston DSA's Gender Justice Working Group as we continue planning our fight for lasting, resilient, accessible trans healthcare and community and refugee support!
RSVP for Zoom link.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/gender-justice-working-group-meeting-12
BDSA Running Club | Mondays at Harvard Square and Charles River (6/15/26)
BDSA Running Club | Mondays at Harvard Square and Charles River (6/15/26)
June 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weld Boat House, 971 Memorial Drive, Cambridge MA, 02138
Make new friends and build your (aerobic) capacity with the Boston DSA Run Club 🏃♀️`
Join us for a short run across the river and then hang for food and snacks afterwards in Harvard Sq! All paces welcome
We will have a running route (3.2 mi - map here) and a walking route (2 mi - map here) that start and end at the Weld Boathouse (Memorial Drive & JFK St)
If you've got any questions or are running late, email ryangatdsa@gmail.com or message our run club on Signal. Not on the Signal yet? You'll be added at your first event.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/bdsa-running-club-mondays-at-harvard-square-and-charles-river-61526
Come join us for our weekly IIWG meeting! We will be using this time for logistical planning and to go over any announcements. So, if you want to know how you can get involved, join via Zoom!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/iiwg-weekly-meeting-15-june-2026
Renters are getting squeezed harder every year while landlords keep raising prices.
Help bring the fight for rent control to your neighborhood by hosting a clipboarding event or canvass. Talking to renters face-to-face is one of the most effective ways to build support and grow the movement for housing stability in Massachusetts.
Come drop by the weekly office hours, we're here to answer all your questions AND we’ll equip you and support you with everything you need to get started in your town, city or neighborhood - scripts, training materials, and guidance on how to run the clipboarding events etc.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/rent-control-campaign-office-hours-8
June 17, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Northeastern Crossing, 1175 Tremont St, Boston MA, 02120
Join us for our June monthly meeting of the Labor Working Group from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday June 17th. We will be meeting at the classroom of Northeastern Crossing. Agenda will be shared before the meeting.
Do you have something you'd like to see on the agenda? Reach out to us at labor@bostondsa.org
The
monthly meeting is open to all—we encourage both new and experienced members to join!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/boston-dsa-labor-working-group-june-meeting-2
Join neighbors and supporters of our movement to knock on doors and talk to voters in order to help get Evan elected! Learn about ways to volunteer for the campaign and after the canvass we'll all spend time together to socialize and build community with other people who share your values!
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Massachusetts needs an honest, accountable, and effective state government that can deliver on our values and stand up to the Trump administration. Wear multiple layers and warm clothes, and bring your positivity and enthusiasm 😊
Evan MacKay is a union leader, pro-democracy organizer, and a Harvard teaching fellow. As a Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commissioner and the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students’ Union, they’ve been organizing in Cambridge around issues of social, racial, environmental, and economic justice for over a decade.
Evan is running for state representative in the 25th Middlesex District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few. This campaign isn't about one person. It's about a movement for a better world against a corrupt, self-dealing status quo of Democratic state house leadership.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/evan-for-cambridge-door-knocking-june-18th
June 18, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Thomas Crane Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy MA, 02169
Join us this month at Thursday, June 18, 7:30pm for the general meeting of South Shore Democratic Socialists of America.
We are meeting this month at Thomas Crane Library in Quincy Center, in 2nd Floor Classroom. Please join us if you can! We will have a laptop and mic set up to include those on Zoom.
June 18, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Thomas Crane Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy MA, 02169
Join us this month at Thursday, June 18, 7:30pm for the general meeting of South Shore Democratic Socialists of America.
We are meeting this month at Thomas Crane Library in Quincy Center, in the Community Meeting room on the bottom floor. Please join us if you can! We will have a laptop and mic set up to include those on Zoom.
Join us to plan the next Boston DSA General Meetings and General Organizing Meetings. No experience required and all skillsets are welcome! We are always looking for more capacity. Still unsure of joining? There are many small tasks with little to no commitments needed make it all happen every month :)
RSVP for the link to the agenda and Zoom call!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/general-meeting-planning-committee-june-meeting
June 19, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Democracy Brewing, 35 Temple Place, Boston MA, 02111
Some might say that talking politics over dinner is rude. We at BPEC disagree! Come out to our first "Beer and Roses" social where we'll get drinks and have a friendly discussion on politics! This month's discussion topic is "Do you think America has become a Techno-Feudalist state?" Whatever your thoughts, agree, disagree, or no opinion at all, come on by!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/bpec-social-beer-and-roses
BDSA Running Club | Run2Canvass for Evan MacKay (6/20/26)
BDSA Running Club | Run2Canvass for Evan MacKay (6/20/26)
June 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am TBD, TBD, Cambridge MA, 02140
Join Boston DSA Running Club for a casual, all-paces-welcome group run!
We
will meet at [location TBD] as we make our way, at an
all-paces-welcome run, to [location TBD] to canvass for Evan MacKay! Evan is running for State Representative in the Middlesex 25th District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few!
Bring
your best vibes and your burning questions about DSA and why socialism
is the only path forward for working people in Cambridge and beyond! We
recommend bringing a wallet in case people want to meet for a meal or a
drink after the run!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/bdsa-running-club-run2canvass-for-evan-mackay-62026
Join neighbors and supporters of our movement to knock on doors and talk to voters in order to help get Evan elected! Learn about ways to volunteer for the campaign and after the canvass we'll all spend time together to socialize and build community with other people who share your values!
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Massachusetts needs an honest, accountable, and effective state government that can deliver on our values and stand up to the Trump administration. Wear multiple layers and warm clothes, and bring your positivity and enthusiasm 😊
Evan MacKay is a union leader, pro-democracy organizer, and a Harvard teaching fellow. As a Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commissioner and the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students’ Union, they’ve been organizing in Cambridge around issues of social, racial, environmental, and economic justice for over a decade.
Evan is running for state representative in the 25th Middlesex District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few. This campaign isn't about one person. It's about a movement for a better world against a corrupt, self-dealing status quo of Democratic state house leadership.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/evan-for-cambridge-door-knocking-june-20th
June 20, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Charlesbank Cooperative - Community Room, 650 Huntington Avenue, Boston MA, 02115
Monthly meetings are for high-level updates, discussions, and announcements. They’re an opportunity to connect with other Roxbury-area comrades and learn more about the group’s ongoing work!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/rxng-june-meeting-2026
June 20, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston Street, Boston MA, 02116
In this teach in we'll talk about how our capitalist healthcare system allows Sheba ARC to profit off of our need for healthcare and then look at the Cuban healthcare system to demonstrate the power of socialist healthcare.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/sheba-healthcare-teach-in
Join neighbors and supporters of our movement to knock on doors and talk to voters in order to help get Evan elected! Learn about ways to volunteer for the campaign and after the canvass we'll all spend time together to socialize and build community with other people who share your values!
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Massachusetts needs an honest, accountable, and effective state government that can deliver on our values and stand up to the Trump administration. Wear multiple layers and warm clothes, and bring your positivity and enthusiasm 😊
Evan MacKay is a union leader, pro-democracy organizer, and a Harvard teaching fellow. As a Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commissioner and the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students’ Union, they’ve been organizing in Cambridge around issues of social, racial, environmental, and economic justice for over a decade.
Evan is running for state representative in the 25th Middlesex District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few. This campaign isn't about one person. It's about a movement for a better world against a corrupt, self-dealing status quo of Democratic state house leadership.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/evan-for-cambridge-door-knocking-june-21st
North Shore Neighborhood Group June Monthly Meeting
North Shore Neighborhood Group June Monthly Meeting
June 21, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Espacio, 105 Congress Street, Salem MA, 01970
Join Boston DSA's North Shore Neighborhood Group as we continue to develop our neighborhood group, hear updates on current campaigns, and deepen our organizing on the North Shore!
This is a hybrid meeting so RSVP for the Zoom link.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/north-shore-neighborhood-group-june-monthly-meeting
We will be reading and discussing Chapter 5: On National Culture and the Conclusion of The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon. We will meet on Sunday 6/21 at 6pm. The AfroSoC reading group is open to members and non-members of DSA, not just BIPOC comrades!
What misconceptions about mental disorders does Fanon attack? How might these misconceptions make it harder to understand and treat these cases?
Consider the series of cases. What patterns do the cases within the same series exhibit?
What patterns are common among the native cases?
What patterns are common among the European cases?
Which psychological symptoms seem to be intentionally or directly inflicted, and which seem to be unintentionally or indirectly inflicted? Who tend to be the recipients of intentional psychological trauma, and who tend to be the recipients of unintentional psychological trauma?
What do cases across series have in common? What does this tell us about the psychological and cultural effects of colonialism?
How does Fanon engage and treat each of these patients in his interviews with them? What does this tell us about Fanon and the constraints under which he was working?
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/afrosoc-reading-group-7
BDSA Running Club | Mondays at Harvard Square and Charles River (6/22/26)
BDSA Running Club | Mondays at Harvard Square and Charles River (6/22/26)
June 22, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weld Boat House, 971 Memorial Drive, Cambridge MA, 02138
Make new friends and build your (aerobic) capacity with the Boston DSA Run Club 🏃♀️`
Join us for a short run across the river and then hang for food and snacks afterwards in Harvard Sq! All paces welcome
We will have a running route (3.2 mi - map here) and a walking route (2 mi - map here) that start and end at the Weld Boathouse (Memorial Drive & JFK St)
If you've got any questions or are running late, email ryangatdsa@gmail.com or message our run club on Signal. Not on the Signal yet? You'll be added at your first event.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/bdsa-running-club-mondays-at-harvard-square-and-charles-river-62226
Attend a monthly meeting of the BDSA Healthcare Working Group. We'll
be discussing our current projects, including our organizing around
Medicare for All.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/healthcare-working-group-meeting-63
Come join us for our Bi-Weekly IIWG Organizing Committee meeting! We
will be using this time for logistical planning of the campaign as well
as go over any announcements. So, if you want to know how you can get
involved, please stop by!!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/iiwg-weekly-meeting-22-june-2026
Transit Oriented Public Restrooms Campaign Meeting
Transit Oriented Public Restrooms Campaign Meeting
June 23, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online
Join us to discuss the Boston DSA Ecosocialism Working Group's campaign to get free, publicly accessible restrooms built around major transit hubs throughout the Boston area!
This meeting will be held virtually over Zoom. RSVP for the link to attend!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/transit-oriented-public-restrooms-campaign-meeting-26
Everyone is welcome, whether this is your 1st meeting or your 50th. This is a virtual meeting over Zoom with a link made available upon registration. Visit us at arlingtondsa.org.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/arlington-dsa-virtual-meeting-624
Join neighbors and supporters of our movement to knock on doors and talk to voters in order to help get Evan elected! Learn about ways to volunteer for the campaign and after the canvass we'll all spend time together to socialize and build community with other people who share your values!
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Massachusetts needs an honest, accountable, and effective state government that can deliver on our values and stand up to the Trump administration. Wear multiple layers and warm clothes, and bring your positivity and enthusiasm 😊
Evan MacKay is a union leader, pro-democracy organizer, and a Harvard teaching fellow. As a Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commissioner and the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students’ Union, they’ve been organizing in Cambridge around issues of social, racial, environmental, and economic justice for over a decade.
Evan is running for state representative in the 25th Middlesex District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few. This campaign isn't about one person. It's about a movement for a better world against a corrupt, self-dealing status quo of Democratic state house leadership.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/evan-for-cambridge-door-knocking-june-25th
BDSA Running Club | Boston Southwest Corridor Run (6/10/26)
BDSA Running Club | Boston Southwest Corridor Run (6/10/26)
June 25, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Back Bay Station, 145 Dartmouth, Boston MA, 02116
Join BDSA Running Club for a casual, all-paces-welcome group run!
We will meet at Back Bay Station at 7pm and do a loop run to Jackson Square Station and back, returning to Back Bay for a total of 4.8 miles. We recommend bringing a wallet in case people want to meet for a meal or a drink after the run!
Image courtesy of greatruns.com
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/bdsa-running-club-boston-southwest-corridor-run-61026
June 26, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Farnsworth House, 90 South Street, Jamaica Pain MA, 02130
Join us on Friday, June 26th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Farnsworth House in Jamaica Plain for our next Jamaica Plain DSA Neighborhood Group meeting! At this meeting, we'll be hosting a Boston DSA Working Group/Campaign Speed Dating event to help connect members to all of the ongoing work in the chapter. We will also be hearing from JPDSA members who had recently attended the Labor Notes conference!
Zoom option available here, but we strongly encourage in-person attendance if possible!
All are welcome - both new and returning members!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/jamaica-plain-neighborhood-group-meeting-16
BDSA Running Club | Run2Canvass for Evan MacKay (6/27/26)
BDSA Running Club | Run2Canvass for Evan MacKay (6/27/26)
June 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am TBD, TBD, Cambridge MA, 02140
Join Boston DSA Running Club for a casual, all-paces-welcome group run!
We
will meet at [location TBD] as we make our way, at an
all-paces-welcome run, to [location TBD] to canvass for Evan MacKay! Evan is running for State Representative in the Middlesex 25th District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few!
Bring
your best vibes and your burning questions about DSA and why socialism
is the only path forward for working people in Cambridge and beyond! We
recommend bringing a wallet in case people want to meet for a meal or a
drink after the run!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/bdsa-running-club-run2canvass-for-evan-mackay-62726
Join neighbors and supporters of our movement to knock on doors and talk to voters in order to help get Evan elected! Learn about ways to volunteer for the campaign and after the canvass we'll all spend time together to socialize and build community with other people who share your values!
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Massachusetts needs an honest, accountable, and effective state government that can deliver on our values and stand up to the Trump administration. Wear multiple layers and warm clothes, and bring your positivity and enthusiasm 😊
Evan MacKay is a union leader, pro-democracy organizer, and a Harvard teaching fellow. As a Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commissioner and the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students’ Union, they’ve been organizing in Cambridge around issues of social, racial, environmental, and economic justice for over a decade.
Evan is running for state representative in the 25th Middlesex District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few. This campaign isn't about one person. It's about a movement for a better world against a corrupt, self-dealing status quo of Democratic state house leadership.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/evan-for-cambridge-door-knocking-june-27th
Join neighbors and supporters of our movement to knock on doors and talk to voters in order to help get Evan elected! Learn about ways to volunteer for the campaign and after the canvass we'll all spend time together to socialize and build community with other people who share your values!
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Massachusetts needs an honest, accountable, and effective state government that can deliver on our values and stand up to the Trump administration. Wear multiple layers and warm clothes, and bring your positivity and enthusiasm 😊
Evan MacKay is a union leader, pro-democracy organizer, and a Harvard teaching fellow. As a Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commissioner and the former president of the Harvard Graduate Students’ Union, they’ve been organizing in Cambridge around issues of social, racial, environmental, and economic justice for over a decade.
Evan is running for state representative in the 25th Middlesex District to fight for a transparent, accountable government that works for the many, not the few. This campaign isn't about one person. It's about a movement for a better world against a corrupt, self-dealing status quo of Democratic state house leadership.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/evan-for-cambridge-door-knocking-june-28th
June 28, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Foundry, 101 Rogers St, Cambridge MA, 02142
The Boston chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America typically holds its General Meetings and General Organizing Meetings for all members each month on a weekend afternoon. Interested in DSA but haven't signed up yet? Join us! Members of the public are welcome too.
Please join us at our June General Meeting on Sunday, June 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Foundry's STEAM Set in Cambridge!
Meeting business will run from 1 to 3, followed by some socializing with socialists!
The agenda for this meeting is not yet set. Please check back closer to the meeting date for updated agenda information. To propose items for the meeting agenda, please email leadership@bostondsa.org (cc: gm@bostondsa.org, and if applicable, elections@bostondsa.org) at least 10 days before the meeting, and preferably as far in advance as you can.
This meeting will be in-person with a hybrid option; please RSVP for the Zoom link. For the in-person meeting, child watch will be provided. Snacks will be available. For the protection of our immunocompromised comrades, we strongly encourage masking; a variety of masks will be available. If you have any accessibility needs or questions, please email accessibility@bostondsa.org and we will do our best to accommodate you.
The Foundry is at 101 Rogers Street, Cambridge, MA 02142. It is a 10-minute walk from the Kendall/MIT station on the Red Line, and there is metered street parking in the neighborhood. We will be meeting in the STEAM set, which is on the first floor of the building. It is straight ahead to the back if you come in through the front entrance, and the first room on your right if you come in through the side entrance.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/boston-dsa-june-general-meeting
June 28, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Community Church Boston, 565 Boylston St, Boston MA, 02116
Public Rail Now is a coalition of workers, activists, and organizers calling for public ownership and operation of the U.S. rail system. They are hosting a panel discussion in Boston on Sunday June 28 at the Community Church of Boston from 1 to 3 pm.
The goal to bring together organizations in the community to help connect the everyday experiences and struggles of working people to the larger fight against corporate power and greed on a national scale. Some of the subjects addressed at the event include:
How will the continued corporate consolidation of the railroads, such as the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, impact workers, passengers, and trackside communities?
How can we push back against the robber barons and the crooks in the Trump administration?
What can workers and communities do to fight privatization of public services like Amtrak, USPS, and the MBTA?
How can we fight back against job cuts, and other attacks on working people?
How could public ownership improve New England's rail network?
What would an alternative rail system, one that serves the public and puts people before profit, look like?
For more information about Public Rail Now, please visit publicrailnow.org.
This is a non-DSA community event being promoted by the Labor Working Group.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/public-rail-now-teach-in
BDSA Running Club | Mondays at Harvard Square and Charles River (6/29/26)
BDSA Running Club | Mondays at Harvard Square and Charles River (6/29/26)
June 29, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weld Boat House, 971 Memorial Drive, Cambridge MA, 02138
Make new friends and build your (aerobic) capacity with the Boston DSA Run Club 🏃♀️`
Join us for a short run across the river and then hang for food and snacks afterwards in Harvard Sq! All paces welcome
We will have a running route (3.2 mi - map here) and a walking route (2 mi - map here) that start and end at the Weld Boathouse (Memorial Drive & JFK St)
If you've got any questions or are running late, email ryangatdsa@gmail.com or message our run club on Signal. Not on the Signal yet? You'll be added at your first event.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/bdsa-running-club-mondays-at-harvard-square-and-charles-river-62926
Come join us for our weekly IIWG meeting! We will be using this time for logistical planning and to go over any announcements. So, if you want to know how you can get involved, join via Zoom!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/iiwg-weekly-meeting-29-june-2026
