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
Labor Call to Action opposing neo-Nazi groups in MA
Boston DSA has signed onto a resolution for cross-union/organization anti-Nazi organizing meetings and actions. The resolution reads as follows: Labor Call to Action Increasing Neo-Nazi Activity in Massachusetts is a Labor Issue! Three months after gaining power in...
Dorchester Juneteenth Celebration!
On Juneteenth (Monday, June 19th 2 to 5 pm), there will be a celebration hosted out of Town Field park in Dorcheser. There will be food, live music, a liberation art table, and speakers. This year's focus is housing Justice. All are welcome to join and celebrate in...
Tell BU: Cancel Zaslav
Boston DSA endorses the picket of David Zaslav at Boston University's 2023 Commencement. Boston University YDSA, Boston DSA, BU Grad Workers Union, DSA-LA Hollywood Labor are telling Boston University that David Zaslav should not be their 2023 Commencement Speaker....
Related News & Updates
Statement from the Massachusetts Uncommitted Coalition
Re-posted from votenopreferencema.org — We are Uncommitted Massachusetts. We will not vote for genocide and we are not alone. With less than a week left before the U.S. elections, Israel’s attacks on Gaza have reached new depths of cruelty. The UN’s top humanitarian...
Boston DSA stands with Cambridge Public Library Staff Association
The Boston Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) stand with the Cambridge Public Library Staff Association (CPLSA) in their fight for a safe workplace, a living wage, and a thriving library system for all of Cambridge. Libraries are one of the last public services...
Boston DSA Condemns Far-Right Menacing of Somerville Public Library and Reaffirms Commitment to LGBTQ+ Siblings
Boston, MA – Boston DSA, today and every day, stands in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ siblings. Yesterday, known far-right groups protested a scheduled drag queen story hour at the Somerville Public Library, which culminated in a bomb threat. These right-wing...
Upcoming Events
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Field Lead 101 Training w/EWG!
August 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
OnlineCome learn about being a field lead on electoral campaigns! Here we will break down the basics of doing canvassing outreach, launching a canvass, and supporting your fellow volunteers. If you're interested in taking on a leadership role in our campaigns, this is the best place to start.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/field-lead-101-training-wewg-2
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Tenant Organizer Training
August 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Somerville Location, 65 Chetwynd Rd, Somerville MA, 02144Build tenant power and start your own tenant association!
This training equips participants with the skills and knowledge to become effective tenant organizers. Learn how to collectively bargain with your landlord, research your landlord, push back against rent hikes, and win better housing conditions. We'll also be going over social housing and how its won.
This training is in-person only.
Masks will be made available for attendees. The venue is not wheelchair accesible.
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/tenant-organizer-training-2