Last night we held a debrief call following the full City Council vote on Cop City. We reviewed the work we accomplished with our campaign, analyzed what happened with the vote, and discussed how we can continue our struggle for an Atlanta that works for working people.

Of the 10 city council members who voted for Cop City, one that was hardly a surprise was District 4’s Councilwoman, Cleta Winslow. Winslow’s support for corporate interests runs deep in her tenure. Despite repeated efforts to circumvent campaign finance laws, it is known that her largest donors include Atlanta Commerce Club member Mike Russell and Real Estate agent Carl Westmoreland.

But Winslow’s actions run beyond the average corporate politician. During her 27 year tenure in the city council, she has used her office as a vehicle for personal enrichment, circumventing the most basic tenets of democracy.

Think Like a Socialist: Capitalism, Colonialism, Fascism. Join Atlanta DSA's education committee for our second virtual workshop on Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30pm. We'll continue our discussion of the progression of the modes of production and the role that capitalism plays in colonialism and imperialism.

Nominations are now open for the next Atlanta DSA steering committee for the 2021-22 term. You can submit nominations via this form.

Per the Nominations Committee, the nominations form will close on Wednesday, September 22nd, at 11:59pm. Floor nominations will be allowed upon informing a member of the Nominations Committee as soon as possible. Please note that only the name, pronouns, office of candidacy, and candidate statement submitted will be made public. The most recent submission will be taken as the final one. Once published, candidate statements may not be changed.

Elections will take place at our Convention which starts on Saturday, Sept 25 at 3pm. To attend the Convention and vote in the elections, register to attend at atldsa.org/gm by midnight on Friday, Sept 24. If you're not sure if you're a member, please renew your dues and email [email protected] by this Sunday Sept 19 at midnight to ensure you're accounted for.

For all members: What questions do you have for Steering Committee candidates? Tell us what you want to learn from the candidates via this form.

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