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Mar 25, 2023

  • Spreadsheets for Socialism (Session 4 of 4)

    February 25, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 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! This free, hybrid event series will include snacks and time to mingle with comrades.

    We'll watch short video tutorials together, pausing for questions and practice activities that are specialized to DSA organizing. Then, participants will be given a Google Sheets file to transform using the skills they've learned and have the option to present it at the end of the series.

    Before RSVPing, please review the requirements and agenda below. In-person space is limited, so RSVP soon!

    Requirements:

    • Have a basic understanding of computers and web browsers
    • Bring their own laptop and charger to the event*
    • Have a Google account (Gmail address)

    *Don't have a laptop? We recommend attending a course at the Boston Public Library. Find upcoming BPL events here.

    Schedule:

    This series will take place on Wednesdays in February at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Be sure to RSVP for all four sessions!

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    Introductory Topics:

    • Managing data (importing, sorting, filters)
    • Formatting (cell types, freezing, sheet managament)
    • Basic formulas, functions, and charts (=SUM, =AVERAGE, data types, named ranges)
    • Sharing and collaboration (roles, permissions, versions, downloading)

    Advanced Topics:

    • Advanced formatting (themes, conditional formatting)
    • Advanced formulas and functions (relative/absolute references, =IF/IFS, data validation)
    • Analyzing and reporting (charts, pivot tables, integration, web publishing, macros)
    • Populating data using Google Forms

    *Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/spreadsheets-for-socialism-2026-feb25

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  • Boston DSA Labor Working Group | Labor Circle Meeting

    February 25, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Democracy Brewing, 35 Temple Pl, Boston MA, 02111

    Join the Labor Circle, Wednesday February 25th, 6:30pm at Democracy Brewing on Temple St (in the side room at the end of the bar)!

    The
    Labor Circle is a monthly discussion-based meeting for those of us who
    are organizing our workplaces or are interested in doing so. 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/boston-dsa-labor-working-group-labor-circle-meeting

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