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Communications Committee checking in and bringing you edition #194 of the Houston DSA newsletter! Hope to see you at one of our upcoming events! Solidarity!

Friday, November 17 was a global day of action, Shut It Down For Palestine. Houston DSA helped organize a rally for a ceasefire outside of Rep. Lizzie Fletcher's office along with Palestinian, Jewish, and collaborative organizations. The rally was well attended by community and chapter members. We encourage everyone to contact your respective representatives demanding a ceasefire. You may use the link below to write to your representatives in Congress. Ceasefire now!

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On Friday, November 24, a day of action during "Black Friday", Houston DSA along with Palestinian and collaborative organizations planned a disruption action inside the Galleria shopping mall. Members and other comrades waited in clutters throughout the mall. Once the flags came out and the chants began, everyone came together, becoming a mass occupying a center walkway. Meanwhile, on the second floor, the crowd hanged various Palestinian solidarity banners. Many onlookers cheered on the chants for a Free Palestine, and an end to Israel's genocide. A large police presence gathered after a while and the crowd eventually left the mall. The crowd continued rallying outside Galleria before dispersing.?

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Our chapter with Palestinian and collaborative organizations, participated in a protest for Palestine against Vice President Kamala Harris who was in Houston to fundraise on Monday, November 27.?

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Let's continue showing up for a free Palestine, a ceasefire, and end to Israel's genocide. Please follow socials and/or our Mattermost (see Reminders) for updates.

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Questions?

Email: [email protected], [email protected]?

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The reading for this next meeting on Thursday helps put into perspective what is at stake for the left and the response by the state to the Summer of 2020. While there are few on the left who applaud the use of RICO charges against Donald Trump, the fact remains that this tool of the state has been and will be used against the left again and again. The system works as intended against the left.

Please read before the meeting!! LINK to reading

Joins us at Bohemeos or through Zoom from 7 - 8 PM! Zoom link provided after RSVP'ing!

Saturday, November 18 was a gorgeous day at The Orange Show, where Zine Fest 2023 was held! Our chapter had a table along with amazing vendors, artists, and organizations! What an incredible environment for art, community, and organizing. Thanks to Zine Fest organizers! Big thanks to our members who organized the chapter for this event and all volunteers! Our table was quite busy. Thanks everyone for stopping by, talking to us, and grabbing our zines and readings!

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We will be back next year! Lots of zines left. Come to our General Meeting on December 14 and grab some!

The Political Education Working Group will host the next session of the revamped Socialist Night School on December 11 from 7 - 9 PM at the Montrose Center. Join us as we continue the first module on understanding Capitalism. We will have an in-person class as well as a virtual option via Zoom.?

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We will be wrapping up the first module which takes a look at foundational principles, helping define what is capitalism, and getting ready for the next module, "What is Socialism?"

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The Night School is open to the public and if you would like to be part of it, reach out to [email protected]. Night School events will be posted on the Houston DSA Calendar. Don't forget to RSVP!

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We will have our working group meeting at Bohemeos on Tuesday, December 12 at 7 PM. Zoom option available, please RSVP for link!

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In Solidarity,
Your Houston DSA Political Education Working Group

We're having our Chapter Orientation on Wednesday, December 6 at 7 PM on Zoom. Whether you are a new member, a non-member who is curious about DSA, or a member who wants to re-engage, this is a great event that describes who we are and what our chapter's work consists of.

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Please RSVP below for call link! Hope to see you there!

(all events posted in houstondsa.org/calendar)

Abolition Working Group

Thursday, November 30, 7 - 8 PM (Hybrid)

December Chapter Orientation

Wednesday, December 6, 7 - 8 PM (Zoom)

Political Education Working Group

Tuesday, December 12, 7 - 8 PM (Hybrid)

December General Meeting

Thursday, December 14, 7 - 9 PM (Hybrid)

If you're a DSA dues paying member and do not have access to Mattermost, our discourse space, please email [email protected] and you'll receive a join link once verified.

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To update your name, phone, and/or mailing address tied to your DSA membership, fill out this FORM. Please use the email currently tied to your DSA membership. For membership questions please check out the DSA FAQ.?

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Interested in joining Houston DSA? Become a dues paying DSA member to become affiliated with the local chapter!?

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Signing off, take care comrades and solidarity forever!

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Houston DSA Communications Committee