85 Bowery – 100 days and counting
SpotlightBy Andrew H Tenants evicted from 85 Bowery more than 100 days ago will rally on the steps of City Hall May 30 to demand […]
Reporting from the 2018 Convention
SpotlightBy Daniel L On Saturday May 5th, NYC-DSA held its citywide Convention in the apse of the Judson Memorial Church. The event began […]
Citizen Journalism – Tips and Tricks for Documenting Actions
SpotlightBy J K There is no shortage of important things to report on/document as a socialist in present day New York City. At last month’s […]
#WhyDSA: Avi Garelick
#whyDSABorn 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 UpdateAt 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.
Climate Justice Highlight
SpotlightWith 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/CounterpointDSA 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.
DSA: It’s time to Abandon the Democrats
Point/CounterpointThey say the definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over again but expecting the results to be different.
National Dues Pitch
SpotlightHave you signed up for monthly dues? No? Sign up here, today! Yes? Thank you for supporting DSA’s critical work.
Branch Updates
Branch UpdatesBronx/Upper Manhattan collected signatures with the Immigrant Justice working group to keep ICE out of the courts.