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 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...
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...
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