The stakes of the November 2022 elections are high, and the outcome could jeopardize the rights and livelihoods of working people across the state and country. The GOP is an anti-worker, anti-Black, anti-woman, anti-immigrant, anti-queer reactionary force which aims to dismantle abortion, voting, and other fundamental rights for working people with the goal of generating power and profits for the billionaire elite. For this reason we encourage our members, supporters and the public to vote in this year’s elections to defeat the Republican Party and their far-right agenda. Vote TOMORROW, Tuesday Nov. 8!
Read Atlanta DSA's full statement on the November 2022 Elections here.
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🗳 Election Results Watch Party 🗳
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Watch the election results roll in and discuss the outcome with Atlanta DSA! Tuesday, November 8, 8:00 PM at Georgia Beer Garden, 420 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
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🗳 Election Debrief & Discussion 🗳
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Who really won the midterms? What's next for the Left? Join Atlanta DSA to debrief and discuss the election results. No matter who wins, we'll come together for strategizing and organizing to fight for our rights.
The Debrief happens this Wednesday November 9th at 7 PM.
A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP.
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✏️Georgia Voters Take a High-Stakes Test✏️
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Elections are underway in Georgia. While Senator Warnock fights to represent Georgia in Congress and hundreds of state legislators wait for polls to close on November 8th, voters are also choosing between candidates for statewide executive offices like Governor, Attorney General, and Labor Commissioner. One race, however, demands special attention.
Alisha Thomas Searcy is the Democratic nominee for State Schools Superintendent. But you might not know it, because she’s been left off of the Democrats’ “One Georgia” slate and campaign literature. She’s even made public posts on social media complaining about the other Democratic nominees. Beyond intra-party politics, teachers’ organizations like the Georgia Association of Educators have even endorsed her Republican opponent over her. So what’s going on with Ms. Searcy?
Read the full article here!
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✊ Decatur Abortion Canvass ✊
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Abortion is healthcare and a human right. We are campaigning to decriminalize abortion in DeKalb County! Join us to talk with neighbors about abortion facts & resources, and gather petition signatures in support of making abortion legal, safe and free!
Meet us at the Decatur Square Gazebo on Saturday, November 12th. Parking may be difficult, so MARTA is encouraged! We'll hold a training for the first 15 minutes, so please plan to arrive before the event start time. Canvassing will start at 4PM and end at 7PM.
Head over to Georgia Beer Garden with us afterwards for DSA's monthly social!
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🍺 Eat, Drink & Be Marxist 🍺
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Join us at our in-person socialist social. Come for dinner, drinks, and conversation. Enjoy comradeship and a brew with DSA and friends!
Since COVID is still a risk, we ask that you only attend if you're fully vaccinated. We'll be meeting up in the back garden area!
See you Saturday, November 12th, from 8PM--11PM at Georgia Beer Garden.
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✊ Labor Outreach Day at Freedom Park ✊
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Join Atlanta DSA's Labor Committee for a day of outreach and tabling in Little 5 Points. We'll be discussing workplace organizing, worker's rights, and sharing resources with folks around town.
Meet up on the Moreland Ave. side of Freedom Park (Intersection of Moreland Ave NE & North Avenue NE). We'll be there from 2PM--5PM on Sunday, November 13th.
We'll go over a brief training at the start of the event. No experience needed!
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📕 ATLDSA Book Club: Class Struggle Unionism 📕
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Atlanta DSA's Book Club is starting a new book: Class Struggle Unionism by Joe Burns! We meet THIS THURSDAY Nov. 17th at 7PM on Zoom and meet every other Thursday. DSA faces a lot of questions on how to rebuild the labor movement. How do we relate to the union establishment which often does not want to fight? Should we work in the rank and file of unions or take staff jobs? And most critically, how can we revive militancy and union power in the face of corporate power and a legal system set up against us? Join us in the coming weeks to discuss these issues and more! You can get a copy of the book for $2 from Haymarket Books. If you haven't been able to make a meeting yet, now is a great time to jump in! For more information, email [email protected]. We'll follow this schedule: Nov 17: Chapters 3-4 Dec 1: Chapters 5-6 Dec 15: Chapters 6-7, Conclusion
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🌹 New Member Orientation: What Is the ATLDSA 🌹
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What is Atlanta DSA? Whether you just joined DSA, you’re a longtime member looking to get more involved, or you want to know whether DSA might be your political home, this info session and Q&A will be a chance to learn more about socialism and DSA and to get an overview of our chapter. Join us to learn how you can get involved with fighting capitalism and building socialism in Metro Atlanta and beyond.
We'll meet November 19th 3-4 PM at 711 Catherine St SW, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30310
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🌹 Atlanta DSA November General Meeting 🌹
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Join us for Atlanta DSA's monthly General Meeting! We will hear the latest from our chapter's campaigns and committees, discuss current events in the chapter, and debate and vote on resolutions. All members are encouraged to attend, and interested non-members are welcome! This meeting will be held in person. Agenda (updated approximately one week before meeting): atldsa.org/agenda Please wear a mask!
We'll meet November 19th 4-6 PM at 711 Catherine St SW, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30310
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Ever thought about organizing your workplace, but don't know where to start? Join ATL DSA's labor committee for an in-person workplace roundtable at 711 Catherine St SW on Monday the 21st from 7:00-9:00 PM
This roundtable will be an informal discussion on workplace organizing strategies, and what challenges people are facing in their own workplaces. Be prepared to introduce yourself, and share your experiences and advice with comrades on having workplace organizing conversations, strategies, and more! This event is open to members and non-members of all levels of experience!
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Atlanta DSA needs your help with our day-to-day programming! Apply to join or volunteer with one of our many Committees below.
Committees are where we organize our events and actions. Ever wonder who writes these emails, plans a canvass, or organizes strike support? A Committee! Most of our organizing happens through our 6 main committees: Electoral, Labor, Education, Communications, Operations, and Membership. Click here for more information on each committee's work.
If you're looking to help out in a leadership capacity with Atlanta DSA, or just looking to volunteer, sign up to volunteer with a committee today!
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Atlanta Democratic Socialists of America - atldsa.org
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