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
Solidarity with Railroad Workers
For years, railroad companies have cut costs to drive up profits for shareholders, leaving workers to bear the consequences. Rail workers' pay has stagnated despite increasing workloads, long hours, and a lack of paid sick time. The Biden administration is forcing a...
350 Massachusetts DPU March and Rally
The Climate Courage Working Group of 350 Massachusetts is calling for a rally and march against the actions of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Their failures give us the worst of all worlds - no progress replacing natural gas with renewable...
Boston DSA General Election Voter Guide
We’re back for the General Election on Tuesday, 11/8! We hope this information is helpful as you cast your ballot. In addition to endorsements for Erika Uyterhoeven, the Fair Share Amendment, Yes on Four, and local, non-binding ballot measures from Mass-Care...
Related News & Updates
Boston DSA Big 3 Strike Ready Resolution
PASSED by the Boston DSA Coordinating Committee September 13, 2023Whereas, the collective bargaining agreement between the UAW and Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis (collectively known as the Big 3) expires on September 14, covering 150,000 autoworkers around the...
Boston DSA statement on Mike Connolly’s resignation of his membership
STATEMENT: July 10, 2023 FROM: The 2023-2024 Coordinating Committee of Boston DSA (leadership@bostondsa.org) BOSTON, MA: This morning, Representative Mike Connolly announced his decision to resign his DSA membership on social media. As such, the motions to expel and...
Boston DSA official statement on the motion to expel Mike Connolly
BOSTON, MA: Last week more than a dozen members in good standing of Boston DSA submitted to us, the local Coordinating Committee, a motion to expel Mike Connolly from the organization. It is the right of members to bring forth motions for the local to vote on,...
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