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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 23h

Sign up to volunteer to make our contingent at No Kings successful. Be a contingent lead, canvass the crowd about DSA & our campaigns, phone bank members to come out, or help with volunteer coordination.

More info:
tinyurl.com/cdsanokings

Volunteer for our contingent:
tinyurl.com/volunteernokings

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 1d

Chicago DSA and Chicago Transit Justice Coalition sounded off on the fiscal cliff and job conditions during the CTA Worker and Rider Town Hall.

@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org @chicagodsa.bsky.social

Chicago DSA and Chicago Transit Justice Coalition sounded off on the fiscal cliff and job conditions at CTA Worker and Rider Town Hall - Streetsblog Chicago

Usually in news stories about Chicagoland’s looming transit fiscal cliff, which Springfield legislators resumed tackling in the fall veto session today, you hear from agency officials, public transpor...

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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 3d

Monday!

Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 12d

This semester, Socialist Night School returns with a six session series entitled “Socialism or Barbarism? Capitalism at a Crossroads” All are welcome, no prior experience or SNS attendance is required!

RSVP: tinyurl.com/cdsanightsch...
Readings: tinyurl.com/cdsareading

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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 5d

This Sunday!

Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 16d

Join us on Sunday, October 12 at the West Loop Library where we will listen to CTA Workers and elected officials talk about public transit funding in Illinois and the effects that state disinvestment has had on both CTA workers and riders.

RSVP here:
actionnetwork.org/events/fix-t...

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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 5d

This Saturday!

Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 14d

Come join us on Saturday, October 11th to learn about and discuss the promotion of AI datacenters under the Trump administration, the devastation it is causing the promise of a New Green Deal, and new environmental concerns facing Chicago/the nation.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/greennewdealai

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 6d

DSA affirms our fundamental right to free speech and assembly. We will not be intimidated by the Trump administration’s cronies, and we will continue our struggle for democracy to the end. If you want to live in a free society, join DSA today. dsausa.org/join

Join DSA. Become a member today.

Democratic socialists have an historic opportunity and responsibility to play a central role in continuing the political revolution for the long term. As a democratic, grassroots organization, DSA is ...

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Portland DSA @portlanddsa.bsky.social · 7d

Trump is ready to platform every regional crank and reactionary to try to portray Portland as a war zone.

But he already lost this battle.

He’s been exposed (again) as a brazen liar who will say anything to get what he wants.

Trump doesn’t care about anyone, least of all the people of Portland

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 7d

"Antifa-led hellfire"

www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...

PORTLAND: Fake News Ignores Antifa Violence, Residents’ Pleas for Help

For years, an Antifa-led hellfire has turned Portland into a wasteland of firebombs, beatings, and brazen attacks on federal officers and property —

www.whitehouse.gov

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 8d

We were proud to join comrades across Europe and the world in Paris to demand an end to war and to strengthen international coordination against the genocide in Palestine.

We join their call to say: Not a penny, not a weapon, not a human life for war!

Wide shot of the audience at the International Meeting Against War in Paris. They are watching speakers on a large screen.

DSA member Andrew Basta addresses the audience at the International Meeting Against War in Paris. Basta, who has a beard and glasses and is wearing a red and white keffiyeh, speaks at the podium. His image is also on the main screen for the large crowd.

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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 8d

Join us to build a fighting socialist movement by welcoming new Chicago DSA members to the chapter.

In these meetings, new members are invited to learn about the Scale to Win approach & different types of outreach actions available to get involved within Chicago DSA.

RSVP tinyurl.com/cdsamovement

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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 8d

Chicago DSA’s Co-Chair Sean D spoke at a rally for Teamsters back in August. We’ve been supporting Mauser workers on the picket line since early July and are continuing to support Mauser workers on the picket line this month. Sign up for an upcoming shift at chicagodsa.org/events

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 9d

For the first time in history, DSA has 80,000 members in good standing! Tens of thousands of new members have joined the last year alone. In the face of rising fascism, a US-backed genocide, and an escalating climate crisis, socialism is the only path forward. 1/3

DSA Members in Good Standing -- 80K and Counting! Join today! dsausa.org/join Line graph showing number of members in good standing rising from 50,000 in October 2024 to 80,000 in September 2025.

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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 10d

TONIGHT!

Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 23d

Our jobs pipeline helps socialists get union jobs and organize for greater worker power! Learn about the rank & file strategy, talk to current union members, and start finding union jobs. Current SEIU 73 members are also welcome to attend.

RSVP at the link here: actionnetwork.org/events/labor...

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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 23d

Our jobs pipeline helps socialists get union jobs and organize for greater worker power! Learn about the rank & file strategy, talk to current union members, and start finding union jobs. Current SEIU 73 members are also welcome to attend.

RSVP at the link here: actionnetwork.org/events/labor...

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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 12d

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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 12d

Chicago DSA calls upon state and local leaders to use all available means to protect Chicago residents from the unlawful actions of federal agents. Please read our statement for more information.

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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 12d

This semester, Socialist Night School returns with a six session series entitled “Socialism or Barbarism? Capitalism at a Crossroads” All are welcome, no prior experience or SNS attendance is required!

RSVP: tinyurl.com/cdsanightsch...
Readings: tinyurl.com/cdsareading

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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 14d

Come join us on Saturday, October 11th to learn about and discuss the promotion of AI datacenters under the Trump administration, the devastation it is causing the promise of a New Green Deal, and new environmental concerns facing Chicago/the nation.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/greennewdealai

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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 16d

Join us on Sunday, October 12 at the West Loop Library where we will listen to CTA Workers and elected officials talk about public transit funding in Illinois and the effects that state disinvestment has had on both CTA workers and riders.

RSVP here:
actionnetwork.org/events/fix-t...

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Chicago DSA @chicagodsa.bsky.social · 19d

Join comrades from the Blue Line branch in this event brought to you in collaboration with the CDSA PAC Steering Committee. All CDSA members are welcome for discussion and a few beverages, and some low-key discussion of our electoral strategy for 2026 and 2027.

Info: teamup.com/ksc3uaa38o41...

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