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Boston DSA Protest Safety Training
Boston DSA Protest Safety Training
December 3, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Simmons College, TBD, Boston MA, 02115
This training will provide participants with basic knowledge of protest safety. Given recent events, it is important that BDSA members have the knowledge to organize effectively and safely. All BDSA/YDSA members are welcome to attend!
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/boston-dsa-protest-safety-training
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New Member Reading Group Session #2
New Member Reading Group Session #2
December 4, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom
Everyone new to socialist activism and/or Boston DSA is invited to a four session intro reading group on the basics of socialism, based on Jacobin's pamphlet, “The ABC’s of Socialism”.
The group starts on Monday, November 27 and runs for four weeks (11/27, 12/4, 12/11, and 12/18). All sessions are 7:00-8:30 PM.
To Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82545105696?pwd=NnJWdEpJV3ZxYW5iSExwdkZvekwwUT09
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Each session will discuss a few questions raised in “ABCs” that you may encounter when discussing socialism with workmates, family members or fellow activists.
Topics will include: “Why do socialists talk so much about workers?”, “Doesn’t socialism always end in dictatorship?”, and “Don’t the rich deserve to keep most of their money?”
The goal of this reading group is to provide a basic knowledge of socialist goals and analysis through a brief, accessible text and to help motivate new DSA members get more deeply involved in the work of our chapter.
"The ABCs of Socialism" can be downloaded here:
https://s3.jacobinmag.com/issues/jacobin-abcs.pdf
Reading schedule for each session:
November 27
“Isn’t America already kind of socialist?”
“But at least capitalism is free and democratic, right?”
December 4
“Why do socialists talk so much about workers?”
“Don’t the rich deserve to keep all of their money?”
December 11
“What about racism? Don’t socialists only care about class?
“Doesn’t socialism always end up in dictatorship?
“Wouldn’t a more democratic world just mean a bigger environmental crisis?
“Is socialism a western concept?”
December 18
“Aren’t socialism and feminism sometimes in conflict?”
“Will socialists take my Kenny Loggins records?”
“Will socialism be boring?”
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/new-member-reading-group-session-2
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December 2023 Cambridge DSA Meeting
December 2023 Cambridge DSA Meeting
December 6, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cambridge Public Library Main Branch, 449 Broadway, Cambridge MA, 02138
Join your local DSA comrades on December 6th at 6pm for our monthly neighborhood meeting to talk about how we're going to build working class power in Cambridge.
We are hybrid this month! We will be meeting on Zoom and at the Cambridge Public Library. Details on the next page.

*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/december-2023-cambridge-dsa-meeting
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December Labor Working Group Meeting
December Labor Working Group Meeting
December 6, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
MA
New, old, and potential DSA members are all welcome.
Come for a discussion on local labor updates and projects, including new worker organizing, labor solidarity campaigns, events and panels, as well as our statewide blog, Working Mass (working-mass.com).
Please RSVP for the Zoom link and to get on the mailing list.
If you're interested in getting involved beyond the meeting, you can also fill out our interest form (bit.ly/BDSAlabor), and follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/BostonDSALabor).
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/december-labor-working-group-meeting
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December ecosocialism working group meeting
December ecosocialism working group meeting
December 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Democracy Center, 45 Mt Auburn St., Cambridge MA, 02138
Join us for the monthly meeting of the MA Ecosocialists, held on the first Thursday of each month. This is a hybrid meeting. The in-person meeting will be held at the Democracy Center, 45 Mt. Auburn St. Cambridge, MA. This event space is partially wheelchair accessible, please contact us for accessibility details.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/december-ecosocialism-working-group-meeting
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December 2023 Chapter Orientation
December 2023 Chapter Orientation
December 10, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online
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 Membership Committee will walk you through the chapter's 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 back locally against capitalism.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/december-2023-chapter-orientation-2
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Capital Reading Group
Capital Reading Group
December 10, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come read Capital with comrades! Boston DSA's Political Education Working Group is hosting a Capital Reading Group, open to all DSA members. We will be meeting monthly on Zoom and reading Ben Fowkes' translation (please reach out for an e-copy!).
If you are interested in attending, please reach out to education@bostondsa.org
The dates for the reading group are:
5/21/23 - 1-3pm
6/11/23 - 1-3pm
7/16/23 - 1-3pm
8/13/23 - 1-3pm
9/17/23 - 1-3pm
10/1/23 - 1-3pm
11/5/23 - 1-3pm
12/10/23 - 1-3pm
1/14/24 - 1-3pm
2/11/24 - 1-3pm
3/17/24 - 1-3pm
4/14/24 - 1-3pm
https://www.facebook.com/1966084060396462
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Coordinating Committee - Sunday, December 10
Coordinating Committee - Sunday, December 10
December 10, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online
The Boston DSA Coordinating Committee meets semimonthly, usually on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
We use these meetings to brainstorm and address administrative issues in the chapter.
Meetings are typically hybrid. The Zoom link and in-person location if applicable will be posted in the #ask-cc channel in the chapter Slack.
All CC meetings are open to the general membership, but not to the general public.
The CC meeting notes are also posted in the #ask-cc channel in the chapter Slack. In addition, you can email the CC at boston-dsa-coordinating-committee at googlegroups dot com.
On specific occasions where the CC is handling sensitive information, it may go into executive session for a portion of the meeting; this will be made known beforehand.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/coordinating-committee-sunday-december-10
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Transformative Justice Committee
Transformative Justice Committee
December 10, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Boston, MA
The regular meeting of the BDSA Transformative Justice Committee. Open to all members.
Please join the cmt-transformativejustice channel on Slack or sign up for the email list here to get more info and access to the Zoom link: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/tjc-signup
https://www.facebook.com/895432025022794
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Boston Socialist in Office Committee
Boston Socialist in Office Committee
December 11, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83964639117?pwd=ZU0yckZkTWI0emlOTk9jSTBWdlRHQT09
Monthly meeting for Boston Socialist in Office Committee
https://www.facebook.com/309345524991044
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New Member Reading Group Session #3
New Member Reading Group Session #3
December 11, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom
Everyone new to socialist activism and/or Boston DSA is invited to a four session intro reading group on the basics of socialism, based on Jacobin's pamphlet, “The ABC’s of Socialism”.
The group starts on Monday, November 27 and runs for four weeks (11/27, 12/4, 12/11, and 12/18). All sessions are 7:00-8:30 PM.
To Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82545105696?pwd=NnJWdEpJV3ZxYW5iSExwdkZvekwwUT09
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Each session will discuss a few questions raised in “ABCs” that you may encounter when discussing socialism with workmates, family members or fellow activists.
Topics will include: “Why do socialists talk so much about workers?”, “Doesn’t socialism always end in dictatorship?”, and “Don’t the rich deserve to keep most of their money?”
The goal of this reading group is to provide a basic knowledge of socialist goals and analysis through a brief, accessible text and to help motivate new DSA members get more deeply involved in the work of our chapter.
"The ABCs of Socialism" can be downloaded here:
https://s3.jacobinmag.com/issues/jacobin-abcs.pdf
Reading schedule for each session:
November 27
“Isn’t America already kind of socialist?”
“But at least capitalism is free and democratic, right?”
December 4
“Why do socialists talk so much about workers?”
“Don’t the rich deserve to keep all of their money?”
December 11
“What about racism? Don’t socialists only care about class?
“Doesn’t socialism always end up in dictatorship?
“Wouldn’t a more democratic world just mean a bigger environmental crisis?
“Is socialism a western concept?”
December 18
“Aren’t socialism and feminism sometimes in conflict?”
“Will socialists take my Kenny Loggins records?”
“Will socialism be boring?”
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/new-member-reading-group-session-3
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Strike Ready Retreat
Strike Ready Retreat
December 13, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Democracy Center, 45 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge MA, 02138
Join us for this special edition of Strike Ready where we will be working on internal structure and the future direction of the group as we formalize ourselves into the Solidarity Committee under the Labor Working Group.
We welcome any and all folks who have been a part of Strike Ready in the past, have been interested in Strike Ready but haven't been able to participate, and those who would simply like to give their input on its structuring/direction.
For those who are unable to physically join us, we will have a hybrid option as well. RSVP to get the zoom link.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/strike-ready-retreat
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Electoral Working Group Monthly Meeting
Electoral Working Group Monthly Meeting
December 14, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Electoral Working Group.
Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZYpdu...
Email electoral@bostondsa.org with any questions.
https://www.facebook.com/1295503391002916
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Green New Deal for Schools campaign meeting
Green New Deal for Schools campaign meeting
December 14, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online
This 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-2
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New Member Reading Group Session #4
New Member Reading Group Session #4
December 18, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom
Everyone new to socialist activism and/or Boston DSA is invited to a four session intro reading group on the basics of socialism, based on Jacobin's pamphlet, “The ABC’s of Socialism”.
The group starts on Monday, November 27 and runs for four weeks (11/27, 12/4, 12/11, and 12/18). All sessions are 7:00-8:30 PM.
To Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82545105696?pwd=NnJWdEpJV3ZxYW5iSExwdkZvekwwUT09
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Each session will discuss a few questions raised in “ABCs” that you may encounter when discussing socialism with workmates, family members or fellow activists.
Topics will include: “Why do socialists talk so much about workers?”, “Doesn’t socialism always end in dictatorship?”, and “Don’t the rich deserve to keep most of their money?”
The goal of this reading group is to provide a basic knowledge of socialist goals and analysis through a brief, accessible text and to help motivate new DSA members get more deeply involved in the work of our chapter.
"The ABCs of Socialism" can be downloaded here:
https://s3.jacobinmag.com/issues/jacobin-abcs.pdf
Reading schedule for each session:
November 27
“Isn’t America already kind of socialist?”
“But at least capitalism is free and democratic, right?”
December 4
“Why do socialists talk so much about workers?”
“Don’t the rich deserve to keep all of their money?”
December 11
“What about racism? Don’t socialists only care about class?
“Doesn’t socialism always end up in dictatorship?
“Wouldn’t a more democratic world just mean a bigger environmental crisis?
“Is socialism a western concept?”
December 18
“Aren’t socialism and feminism sometimes in conflict?”
“Will socialists take my Kenny Loggins records?”
“Will socialism be boring?”
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/new-member-reading-group-session-4
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Administrative Committee
Administrative Committee
December 19, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Boston, MA
The Administrative Committee is responsible for handling our chapter’s routine administrative functions such as chapter communications, technology infrastructure, membership data maintenance, and new member onboarding. The Administrative Committee is chaired by the Communications Coordinator and the Membership Coordinators of the Coordinating Committee.
Want to do socialism from a computer while in your pajamas? Register to attend an upcoming meeting and chip in: https://bdsa.us/AdComm
https://www.facebook.com/577914817578995
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Socialist Feminism Working Group Meeting
Socialist Feminism Working Group Meeting
December 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join a monthly meeting for the BDSA Socialist Feminism working group. We'll be discussing our current projects, including our organizing around fake abortion clinics ('crisis pregnancy centers') in Boston and upcoming street theater abortion rally on May 27th, 2023.
Register to attend via Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvc--hpzwpG9U-_NNJEgQS7RBUH31GyEmu
https://www.facebook.com/568195858775361
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Internationalism Working Group Monthly Meeting
Internationalism Working Group Monthly Meeting
December 21, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82402976188?pwd=QlJFTlFwU0dkWW45OXRjMjBES2VPUT09
The Internationalism Working Group aims to build global solidarity for global liberation. We oppose globalized capitalism, imperialism, militarism, settler colonialism, and all forms of oppression wherever they occur.
Meeting Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82402976188?pwd=QlJFTlFwU0dkWW45OXRjMjBES2VPUT09
Email internationalism@bostondsa.org with questions.
https://www.facebook.com/739712227668444
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PEWG Monthly Meeting
PEWG Monthly Meeting
December 28, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Boston, MA
It’s in making decisions that we learn to decide." - Paolo Friere, Pedagogy of Freedom
Boston DSA's Political Education Working Group meets on the last Thursday of every month at 7 pm, unless we have to move it for a holiday, which happens more often than you'd think.
PEWG's goal is to provide our members with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to organize effectively and strategically, and to educate the wider public on DSA's vision for a socialist future and the often-erased leftist movements of the past. PEWG hosts a number of ongoing projects, such as the chapter's political education blog (bostonpewg.org), our Socialist Night School series, and periodic New Member Reading Groups (abcsofsocialism@gmail.com). We also run one-time (or a-few-times) events such as reading groups, lectures, and panel discussions; and work with other working groups in the chapter to run political education events related to their areas of organization.
Working group meetings and events are held over Zoom. You can find our meeting's Zoom link or join the working group's mailing list at https://actionnetwork.org/forms/join-the-political-education-working-group?source=direct_link&
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us at education@bostondsa.org.
https://www.facebook.com/455727300096548
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