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
Endorsement: Protect Fall River Pride Committee’s Drag Story Time
On Saturday, Jan 14th at 9AM, please join us in helping defend Fall River Pride Committee’s Drag Queen Story Time. This is a real opportunity to directly confront the hate groups that lurk in our community and a victory here will tell the whole world: Massachusetts...
Endorsement: Rally for Clean Energy — Boston Fee Party
Boston DSA endorses the Boston Fee Party - Rally for Clean Energy Prices of electricity are skyrocketing this winter because our region depends too much on fracked gas for our power. The current system is unsustainable, harmful, polluting, and unnecessary. We know...
Endorsement: Justice for Arif Sayed Faisal
On Wednesday, January 4th, Cambridge police shot and killed 20 year old Cambridge resident, Arif Sayed Faisal, as he was experiencing a mental health crisis. We stand in solidarity and comfort for his family and community as they mourn his unjustified death. Give what...
Related News & Updates
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...
Somerville, Cambridge city councils pass first resolutions calling for Gaza ceasefire in Massachusetts
Over the past week, Somerville and Cambridge became the first two cities in Massachusetts to pass ceasefire resolutions calling for Israel to cease its military operations in the Gaza Strip. Somerville voted to pass their resolution on Thursday, January 25. The final...
Boston DSA Stands in Solidarity with Striking Newton Educators
Boston DSA is proud to stand in solidarity with the 2,000 members of the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) as they strike for better pay and working conditions. Newton Public Schools (NPS) has been underfunded for years, despite Newton being one of the richest cities...
Upcoming Events
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(08/31) Canvass for Willie
August 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seven Hills Park, Community Path & Buena Vista Rd, Somerville MA, 02144Canvass for Willie on Sunday, launching from Seven Hills Park!
There are two shifts 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm. Please RSVP on Willie's VAN so we know how much lit to bring: https://secure.ngpvan.com/QIjlQdFfEkWMTEHG_tTl1w2
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/0831-canvass-for-willie
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Clipboard for the Safe Communities Petition (Arlington)
August 31, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Arlington, 594 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington MA, 02476This time for this event is 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Join the Immigration and Internationalism Working Group (IIWG) while we collect signatures for our petition!
Clipboarding is a form of outreach that removes tables from the equation so that there's no need to secure a permit. In public spaces, we will hand out general literature / resources in relation to our campaign and ask for passersby to sign our petition.
We'll review talking points and strategies as we go. We welcome both seasoned comrades and those new to organizing. Bring a friend!
The IIWG's Safe Communities Campaign aims to win safe, affordable communities for all working-class people in Greater Boston by defending immigrant workers from the dual terror of ICE raids and housing displacement. To learn more and get involved, attend this event and/or reach out to us on the Discord channel!
Review the petition: bdsa.us/safe-communities
*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/clipboard-arlington-08-31-2025