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July 30, 2022 at 2:10 AM

Goalposts adjusted for mask mandate + systemwide breakdown of meaning and sense — Thorn West: Issue No. 119

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July 26, 2022 at 3:48 PM

Take action against criminalizing homelessness!

Plus: Fossil fuel -free LA, abortion study series, branch meetings, and more Week of July 25, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS All Out Against 41.18 Wednesday, July 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm …

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July 23, 2022 at 1:46 AM

41.18 expansion + 20th LAPD shooting — Thorn West: Issue No. 118

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July 20, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Deadline for general election endorsements is Friday

Submit petitions with 50+ signatures by Friday Week of July 19,?2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday is the deadline for submitting petitions for general election endorsements As announced a few weeks ago…

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July 19, 2022 at 5:28 PM

ICYMI: A recap of Convention 2022

What happened at Convention 2022 Week of July 19, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS A recap of DSA-LA's 2022 Local Convention  The 2022 DSA-LA Convention was attended by 199 members, 39 of whom…

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July 16, 2022 at 1:24 AM

Conformity in mayoral race + Starbucks closes unionized stores — Thorn West: Issue No. 117

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July 11, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Convention is this week!

Plus: Abortion study series, Black leftist night school, and more! Week of July 11, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Without Apology: The Abortion Struggle Now Study Series Part 2 Thursday, …

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July 8, 2022 at 11:43 PM

Gascón recall submits signatures + Ballot measure to remove sheriff — Thorn West: Issue No. 116

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July 3, 2022 at 12:35 AM

July 4th is DSA's Abortion Access Day of Action

No freedom without reproductive freedom July 4 is DSA's national Day Of Action to fight for reproductive freedom Monday, July 4 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm The 4th of July is supposed to be about freedom, but as socialists we …

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July 2, 2022 at 1:44 AM

CA legislature responds to loss of abortion freedom + Police violence at protests— Thorn West: Issue No. 115

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June 28, 2022 at 5:49 PM

What's next in the struggle for abortion rights?

Plus: Phonebanking for convention, reading groups, and more! Week of June 28, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Without Apology: The Abortion Struggle Now Study Series Part I Thursday, June 3…

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June 25, 2022 at 3:04 AM

Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade and strikes down concealed-carry law — Thorn West: Issue No. 114

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June 24, 2022 at 10:25 PM

Re: Roe v Wade was just overturned **LOCATION CHANGE**

Tonight's protest and strategy session next week Join us in the streets tonight: Updated location to City Hall, northwest corner of Spring St. and 1st St. Friday, June 24 @ 5:00 pm **We're shifting locations within DTLA…

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June 24, 2022 at 3:47 PM

Roe v Wade was just overturned

Tonight's protest and strategy session next week Join us in the streets tonight. Friday, June 24 @ 5:00 pm Join us tonight for a protest in defense of abortion rights. Please RSVP below for details -- we'll send email u…

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June 23, 2022 at 12:23 AM

Join Childcare For All for a day in the park!

Plus: election updates, workplace rights trainings, and more! Week of June 21, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Childcare for All Family Field Day! Sunday, June 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm …

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June 18, 2022 at 1:23 AM

City Council Further Criminalizes Houselessness + Ballot Count Trends Left— Thorn West: Issue No. 113

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June 15, 2022 at 12:10 AM

Eunisses is now in the lead!!!

Plus: Everything happening this week at DSA-LA Week of June 14, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Latest vote counts show EUNISSES HERNANDEZ IN THE LEAD !!! The latest drop of vote counts from the county show…

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June 11, 2022 at 3:00 AM

Processing the Primary Results — Thorn West: Issue No. 112

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June 6, 2022 at 9:47 PM

DSA-LA's Election Night Party - tomorrow night!

Plus: Abortion teach-in, Labor and Housing committee meetings Week of June 6, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Election Night Party! Tuesday, June 7 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm Come join …

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June 4, 2022 at 1:27 AM

Four days till elections + CA reparations task force report — Thorn West: Issue No. 111

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May 28, 2022 at 1:35 AM

Primary day nears + Hillside Villa tenant victory — Thorn West: Issue No. 110

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May 23, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Everything you need to know for this week

Reclaiming Our Homes, foodservice labor circles, canvassing Week of May 23, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS In-Person Voting Centers open this Saturday! Saturday, May 28 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 p…

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May 20, 2022 at 11:39 PM

Council approves increase in LAPD budget — Thorn West: Issue No. 109

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May 17, 2022 at 6:20 PM

Chapter meeting this Saturday!

Plus: Launching the recommitment drive, committee meetings, and more Week of May 16, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS This weekend! DSA-LA Chapter Meeting – IN PERSON Saturday, May 21 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Ma…

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May 13, 2022 at 11:24 PM

DSA-LA voter guide drops — Thorn West: Issue No. 108

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May 10, 2022 at 11:12 PM

March for abortion rights with DSA-LA!

Plus: the DSA-LA Voter Guide is OUT NOW! Week of May 9, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS March for Free Abortion, On Demand, Without Apology Saturday, May 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmDTLA City H…

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May 7, 2022 at 7:09 PM

California reacts to looming threat to Roe v. Wade — Thorn West: Issue No. 107

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May 3, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Emergency protest TONIGHT for abortion rights

Plus: Weekly canvasses, reading group events, and more Week of May 2, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Emergency protest tonight in DTLA TONIGHT! Tuesday, May 3 @ 6:30 p.m. The Sup…

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April 30, 2022 at 2:34 AM

LA Times Endorses Mejia for Controller — Thorn West: Issue No. 106

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April 25, 2022 at 10:59 PM

Come celebrate International Workers Day with us!

Plus: Merch sales, documentary screenings, phonebanks, and more! Week of April 25, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Six more days until one of the most important socialist events of the year! …

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April 20, 2022 at 12:06 AM

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA

Hollywood Labor, candidate events, discussion groups, and more! Week of April 18, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS GET READY! DSA-LA AT MAY DAY 2022 On Sunday, May 1, DSA-Los Angeles honors th…

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April 16, 2022 at 12:38 AM

Latest Poll Reshuffles Mayoral Candidates — Thorn West: Issue No. 105

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April 11, 2022 at 10:41 PM

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA

Phonebanks, committee meetings, and more! Week of April 11, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Join DSA-LA today! Phonebanks for Fatima! Help us make calls to voters in District 65! This is a gre…

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April 9, 2022 at 12:13 AM

Scientists Stage "Last Chance" Climate Protests; Media Ignores — Thorn West: Issue No. 104

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April 2, 2022 at 12:43 AM

Millions Lose Eviction Protection — Thorn West: Issue No. 103

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March 29, 2022 at 12:35 AM

A big week ahead for campaigns!

Plus: Electrifying Los Angeles, rent control updates, and more! Week of March 28, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Join DSA-LA today! Eunisses + Hugo Co-Canvass Saturday, April…

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March 25, 2022 at 11:27 PM

Echo Park One Year Later: UCLA Research Debunks City's Housing Claims — Thorn West: Issue No. 102

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March 21, 2022 at 4:54 PM

How Charter Schools are Segregating LA

Plus: Final week for rent control, March chapter meeting, and more! Week of March 21, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS This Saturday! DSA-LA March Chapter Meeting Saturday, March 26 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm …

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March 19, 2022 at 1:05 AM

CM de León Conducts Sweep, Slanders Activists — Thorn West: Issue No. 101

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March 15, 2022 at 11:51 PM

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA

Candidate forum, committee meetings, and more! Week of March 15, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Save the date! Chapter Meeting on March 26 Saturday, March 26 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us for our M…

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March 12, 2022 at 1:41 AM

City Council Incumbents Hope to Leverage Crisis -- Thorn West: Issue No. 100

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March 8, 2022 at 8:26 PM

What’s happening in Ukraine and what can socialists do about it?

Plus: Childcare 4 All Canvassing Kickoff, committee meetings Week of March 8, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Childcare for All Kickoff Community Canvass! Saturday, March 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00…

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March 5, 2022 at 1:19 AM

Metro Pilots $1 Rideshares -- Thorn West: Issue No. 99

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February 28, 2022 at 10:12 PM

A Big Week for Rent Control and Striking Workers

Plus: Childcare canvassing, committee meetings, and more! Week of February 28, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS A record week for the Pasadena Rent Control campaign, with four weeks to go Sa…

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February 26, 2022 at 12:50 AM

Mayoral Debate Met With Boos -- Thorn West: Issue No. 98

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February 21, 2022 at 11:29 PM

Public Education vs. the Billionaire Class

Plus: Fatima Working Group meeting, Branch Meetings, and more! Week of February 21, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Join us for the first GND4PS Town Hall Wednesday, February 23 @ 6:00 pm -…

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February 19, 2022 at 1:42 AM

CA Drops Mask Mandate -- Thorn West: Issue No. 97

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February 15, 2022 at 1:42 AM

Applications are open for the DSA-LA Organizing Institute training series!

Plus: DSA for Eunisses, Pasadena Rent Control, Brake Light Clinic planning, and more Week of February 14, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Applications now open to participate in the DSA-LA Organizing Institute traini…

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February 12, 2022 at 2:42 AM

Mayoral Candidate Karen Bass Advocates More Police Spending -- Thorn West: Issue No. 96

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February 7, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Take Action for a Green New Deal for LA Public Schools!

Plus: Strike Support, Westside neighborhood meetings, and more Week of February 7, 2022   ANNOUNCEMENTS Take action for a Green New Deal for Public Schools in LA today! First, se…

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