Who We Are
Boston DSA is the Eastern MA chapter of Democratic Socialists of America.
We are working against the oppressive capitalist system in its many forms. We see these oppressions — economic inequality, patriarchy, white supremacy, to name a few — as interlinked, intersecting, and inseparable.
Join us in building mass movements for the world we deserve and growing an openly socialist presence in communities and politics in the Greater Boston Area.
Get Involved
Join a Boston DSA Working Group
Boston DSA’s working groups carry out the external political work of the chapter. Working groups are centered strategies such as labor organizing (supporting striking workers and educators) or socialist electoral politics (challenging the legislative system). Learn about the working groups and find your organizing home within the chapter.
Working Group Spotlight: Palestine
Join the Palestine Working Group! We’re fighting Warren and Markey by building a mass base around three critical issues – a permanent ceasefire, ending weapons shipments to Israel, and delivering immediate relief for Gaza. For the first time in history, the American people are on the side of Palestine – help us organize them!
Recent Endorsements
Boston DSA Endorses 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
CONGRATULATIONS TO SMEU UNIT B ON ACHIEVING A CONTRACT
SOMERVILLE, MA — Unit B of the Somerville Municipal Employees Union (SMEU) has at last obtained a contract from the City of Somerville after their prior contract expired more than 900 days ago. SMEU’s members voted to ratify the new contract this week. The union...
BOSTON DSA CONGRATULATES CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION ON CONTRACT VICTORY
Cambridge, MA – Boston DSA congratulates our friends and neighbors in the Cambridge Public Library Staff Association on their hard-fought contract victory. After over a year of struggling for their rights, the CPLSA won a contract that achieved all of their primary...
Boston DSA Raises Over $5,000 For Gaza Relief And Trans Safety Following Trump Election
Boston Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is proud to announce that we have raised $3,239 to donate to Pink Haven Coalition and $2,274 to donate to Operation Olive Branch. Operation Olive Branch is a grassroots organization supporting Palestinians’ critical needs,...
Upcoming Events
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Coffee with Comrades - Cambridge DSA
February 7, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Andala Coffee House, 286 Franklin St, Cambridge MA, 02139New 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 likeminded 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 the Safe Communities Act - and come check out what organizing for a better world looks like! It's also a great chance to learn about Cambridge/Camberville's upcoming campaigns.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/coffee-with-comrades-cambridge-dsa
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Roxbury Neighborhood Group: February Meeting
February 7, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tobin Community Center, 1481 Tremont St, Roxbury MA, 02120(January's meeting was rescheduled due to weather, so now it's our February meeting!)
Comrades in Roxbury and nearby neighborhoods are invited to join us as we break the ice over good food, then discuss our latest collaboration with the Housing Working Group. New members are always welcome — bring a friend!
Below is the draft agenda, subject to change:
(12:00 PM) Introductions & Ground Rules for Discussion
(12:10 PM) Building Consensus on Housing Campaign
We had a busy December! It's time to reflect as a group on whether or not we want to solidify this work into a full-fledged campaign:
- Recap of what we've done so far
- Reflection on what went well and what could be improved
- (Regardless of whether or not we continue with this campaign, it's important to reflect on what we learned; This helps us grow as organizers, and the lessons we take from it can be applied in future organizing work.)
- Consensus on whether or not to continue building out the campaign
(1:10 PM) Break
(1:20 PM) Clarifying the Campaign OR Brainstorming New Ideas
If we do elect to proceed with this housing campaign, we'll use the remaining time to define the following campaign aspects:
- S.M.A.R.T. Goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound)
- Strategy & Tactics (the bridge to achieving our goals and the steps to get there)
- Ladder of Engagement (assign tactics to each rung of the ladder)
- Milestones (achieved within 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year)
- Targets, Allies, & Oponents (specific people, groups, or systems)
- Roadblocks (challenges the group will likely face)
- Group Structure (to work effectively towards the campaign’s goal)
- Rent Control Ballot Question (connection between this campaign and GOTV)
If we do not elect to proceed with this housing campaign, we'll use the remaining time to brainstorm future work/campaigns, possibly splitting into groups. This might look like an open discussion or defining campaign aspects, similar to the process above.
Can't join in person? RSVP for the Zoom link!
For questions, please email roxbury@bostondsa.org.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/rxng-february-2026-meeting