Nixon – Hero or Villain

Class Enemy Class Hero
July 26, 2018 Justin Charles 0

Actor and LGBT advocate Cynthia Nixon is taking on Andrew Cuomo, the do-nothing governor backed by real-estate developer money who gives out tax breaks to corporations and the wealthy while the reliable transportation and rent stabilized apartments are taken from the working class.

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#WhyDSA: Avi Garelick

#whyDSA
April 18, 2018 Justin Charles 0

Born in New Jersey and raised in New York City, Avi Garelick spent time in California and Illinois before returning to New York City in 2010. He currently lives in Washington Heights, is an active member of the Uptown Manhattan/Bronx (BUM) chapter, the NYC-DSA housing working group, and the community organization Northern Manhattan is Not For Sale. He is the director of a Hebrew School in Manhattan.

CLC Updates

CLC Update
April 18, 2018 Justin Charles 0

At its third meeting, on April 22, the Citywide Leadership Council will discuss two concerns raised by NYC DSA members: an updated grievance procedure and two proposals and an endorsement.

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Climate Justice Highlight

Spotlight
April 18, 2018 Justin Charles 0

With the record-breaking winds and rain of 2017’s Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and with Puerto Rico still recovering from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria, it is undeniable that we are living through the effects of global climate change. It will likely get worse before it gets better – and while the technologies and policies exist to effectively confront this existential threat to the planet, capitalism keeps them from flourishing.   

Vote No

Point/Counterpoint
April 18, 2018 Justin Charles 0

DSA members who worked on Jabari Brisport’s campaign for city council last year learned how hard it is to gain votes on a socialist or green party line. In a working class, largely African American and immigrant district, many or most voters remained loyal to the Democrats.

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Working Group Updates

Working Groups Update
April 18, 2018 Justin Charles 0

Collectively, the NYC DSA Working Groups thought about how to create intersectional campaigns this month. Groups were asked to think about how to incorporate race, gender, and class differences into their education materials and platforming.

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May Day

Spotlight
April 18, 2018 Justin Charles 0

On May 1st, NYC-DSA will continue the tradition of celebrating International Worker’s Day with a rally and march in solidarity with NYC’s immigrant community. May Day is a chance to stand against racist ICE harassment and economic exploitation while demonstrating the power of all working people. Although the city depends on immigrant labor, our economic system pushes immigrant workers into the shadows, keeping their wages low and their families afraid.