After a day of debate and camaraderie, we are proud to announce our chapter's priority resolutions for the coming year. Fight Fascism & Right Wing Extremism!, will develop a rapid response working group to meet the political moment, and Power to the Tenants, which will continue its organizing efforts around housing and tenants issues for a third year—address two of the most urgent issues facing Angelenos.

These resolutions were selected at the chapter’s annual convention, held at the United Auto Workers Region 6 in Pico Rivera on Sunday, April 13. Following debate blocks, priority resolutions were chosen by a two-thirds majority vote of 221 members in attendance, along with 105 members who voted by proxy. This turnout represents nearly 10% of the chapter’s 3,220 members in good standing.

By choosing only a few projects to classify as organizational priorities each year, DSA-LA employs its limited resources most effectively and creates clear ways for working class Angelenos to get involved in the chapter. Work for priority resolutions is done on top of and in collaboration with the chapter’s many evergreen committees and time-bound working groups.

If you are a member in good standing, you can view more detailed convention materials on our member portal.

Please check out the 2025 State of DSA-LA here!

Tuesday, April 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for Day One of our “Earth Day to May Day” week of action!

In 2025, it may be tempting to write off Earth Day as a more than a corporatized green-washed celebration of sustainability. Capitalists would like to use it as the one day a year where they get to pretend to care about the planet, and absolve themselves of their contributions to pollution and climate change. As socialists, we know there’s more to it than that.  As socialists, we know that Earth Day started as a massive protest movement, funded by labor unions such as UAW, and led to real systemic change.

In 2025, our Earth Day is an opportunity to recognize that the climate crisis is intertwined with the class struggle. To implement radical change and get ecosocialist wins, we need the working class to stand in solidarity with each other and with the planet.

Join us for this social and educational event to celebrate Earth Day and discuss how we can engage the LA labor movement in our fight for environmental and climate justice. This event is transit-accessible on the Westside in Culver City. RSVP for specific location details!

Tuesday, April 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join the DSA LA Public Education Working Group for our regular monthly meeting to discuss the fight for public education in Los Angeles and beyond.

This meeting will be held on Zoom. RSVP for the link.

This month we’ll be discussing the article “Never Trust A Billionaire’s Antiracism“. It’s recommended to read it beforehand but you’re welcome to attend if you haven’t.

Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month.

Wednesday, April 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Rent in LA is out of control!

Come to this Town Hall to learn about LA’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (LARSO), how our coalition of tenants and unions are fighting for stronger rent control, where our Council Member stands on this issue, and what we can do together to make our homes more affordable.

Learn More about the issue at https://captherentla.org/ (link opens in a separate tab).

Thursday, April 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for our bi-weekly meeting of the Fire Recovery Working Group!

We will hear report backs from comrades in contact with organizations leading the charge in Altadena and our upcoming canvassing opportunities with the Altadena Tenants Union. We will also discuss how we can push back against Rick Caruso and other billionaires' rebuilding agenda to move towards a socialist LA. We've got a lot of work to do and need you to be a part of it!

All DSA-LA members in good standing are welcome to join.

Friday, April 25 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

What’s next for the multi-tendency movement of Separatists, Neo-republicans, the Partisan Alliance, the Sectorists, the Human Cultists and The Partionists as they organize against a fascist empire? Let’s watch together and find out.

Join DSA-LA’s Hollywood Labor on Friday, April 25th, at 6:30PM for a FREE screening and discussion of the first three episodes of A Noteworthy Drama’s Overdue Return – we trust you to figure out which one. We’ll have drinks and snacks available – come on by and hang out with your fellow socialists! Seating will be first-come, first-served.

Saturday, April 26 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Are you new or newly returning to DSA? To Los Angeles? To the Left? Let’s enjoy the spring weather and discuss socialism. At this DSA orientation, we’ll talk about what capitalism is, how it functions, and why socialism is ideologically opposed to it. Participants will also learn about the history of our organization and our chapter in particular, the current projects we’re working on, and how you can get involved. This is not a lecture, but a meeting for new and veteran organizers to ground ourselves in socialist theory and discuss together how we can put it into action so come meet like minded individuals in your area!

Don’t forget to bring your favorite dish/food to share!

Saturday, April 26 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Over the course of our recent study series (Open Shop or Union Town? Power, Organization and Struggle in the Wicked City) comrades engaged with historical and first-person accounts that explored the social, political and economic forces that have shaped Los Angeles history. We examined Los Angeles’s early development as an open shop town, the mid-century rise of organized labor and its subsequent erosion alongside deindustrialisation, the ascendency of the Latino Labor alliance at the end of the 20th century, and the development of Status Quo Coalition that governs contemporary municipal politics.

Grounded in lessons from this study series, this facilitated panel discussion takes up questions about the cracks and contradictions within the Status Quo Coalition, and opportunities for socialist politics at the municipal level. Moderated discussion will feature voices from electoral organizing, labor, DSA-LA, and more, and the event will ensure time for audience questions.

Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Want to take action and help protect your community?

• Learn your rights and the rights of your immigrant neighbors.
• Understand how to monitor and respond to ICE activity.
•  Strengthen our rapid response efforts.

This event is for DSA-LA members who want to step up, share knowledge, and help defend our communities.

Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join DSA-LA and Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez for a CD-13 Budget Town Hall as we respond to the new LA City budget proposal.

We’ll break down what’s in the proposed budget, hear a presentation from Hugo about the budget process and LA’s financial outlook, and invite CD-13 residents to share priorities and strategize together. With vital services at risk, now is the time to get organized.

This event is open to CD-13 residents and DSA-LA members chapter-wide. New folks always welcome.

Learn the fundamentals of DSA-LA’s electoral program! Master the art of winning city council campaigns! Attain socialist power at the ballot box! All in just 6 weeks!

The 2026 electoral cycle will present a critical opportunity for winning key demands within the Democratic Socialist Program for Los Angeles, with a number of key campaigns arising across the county. In order to maximize our potential, DSA-LA’s Electoral Politics committee will be leading a 6-week Sunday training series this Summer.

The purpose of these sessions are to equip members with the necessary skills to effectively run campaigns as staff* or as leaders within DSA. Through this series, you will learn the secrets to creating a robust field program, crafting hard hitting campaign narratives, putting together a winning team and strategy, and much more!

This series is only open to Members In Good Standing, but no experience is necessary to participate. Whether you’re looking to gain new skills or push your leadership to the next step, all levels are welcome! Fill out our interest form to get plugged in.

*Paid staffing positions are not guaranteed

Thursday, May 1 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

DSA-LA is proud to turn out and turn up for May Day every single year. Join us for a rally and march on May 1, 2025.

The starting point for the march will be at Olympic and Figueroa.

RSVP now, mark the date down on your calendar, and request off from work!

Want to support our chapter in direct actions, door knocking, political education, and more as we fight fascism with socialism in 2025? Chip in some socialist cash to take out the capitalist trash!

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