The Palestinian Solidarity Campaign will be running a series of events that focus on solidarity, BDS efforts, the intersectionality of struggle, food, and much more. This is part of their broader goal to connect people to the humanities, history, culture, and lives of Levantine peoples.

All events can be registered for by visiting our Linktree HERE.

• Fascism 101 - Sunday, February 23, 3:00 PM - Virtual. Come learn, ask questions, and brainstorm solutions to the fascism we see rising. Based on Jason Stanley’s How Fascism Works.
• Cuba Reading Group Series - Sundays, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23 - 3:00 PM - Virtual. Join AIS & Berkshires DSA for a series about the Cuban 5.

• BDS 101: Moving Our Dollars for a Free Palestine - Tuesday, March 4 - 6:30-8:30 PM - In person, downtown Pittsfield. Come learn about the BDS (boycott, divest, sanction) movement with knowledgable members of our Pali Solidarity Campaign. Light refreshments provided.

• New Member Interest Meeting - Monday, March 10 - 6:30 PM - Virtual. Curious about joining DSA, or have you been a member but lost touch? Come get to know the chapter, who we are, what we do, and why you matter in this moment.
• Joyful Militancy Book Reading & Discussion - Thurs., March 20 - 7:30 PM - Virtual. Join Berkshires DSA Labor Working Group & WMALF Ed. Committee for a discussion of “Joyful Militancy: Building Thriving Resistance in Toxic Time” by carla bergman and Nick Montgomery.

Watching local students participate in the struggle gives all of us over the age of 30 a great feeling of hopefulness. And while the youth are not solely responsible for fighting fascism, many candles can be lit from one flame! Students at MCLA have begun a call to disarm the MCLA security force, stating

"this poses a risk to students of various minorities including students of color, disabled students, and LGBTQ students".

Their petition can be found here.

Please send us an email or reach out directly to a current member of Steering Committee if any of these feels right for you!

• Steering Committee - Communications Coordinator: A Communications Coordinator would help the chapter with social media, newsletters, website, op ed pieces, and decision making.
• Steering Committee - At Large Member: An at-large member helps make decisions within Steering Committee without admin responsibilities.
• Member Engagement Team: Many hands make light work, and as a growing chapter, we need a few more hands to help plan & carry out chapter events.

We are always looking to grow our chapter involvement in the community, so if you're interested in an area we are not currently organizing for, please know we welcome new ideas and initiatives!

With rugged hope,

Heidi