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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · 1d

join us tomorrow for a political education potluck! we're talking about militarism in Hawaii, 3pm at Old Stadium Park

DSO presents: militarism in Hawaii. Join us as we discuss Red Hill, RIMPAC, and military leases. Saturday October 11th from 3-5pm at Old Stadium Park in Honolulu. Open to the public: bring food, chairs and blankets to this teach-in potluck

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · 1d

join us tomorrow for a political education potluck! we're talking about militarism in Hawaii, 3pm at Old Stadium Park

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · 7d

Today's political education potluck will be kicking off at 4pm, not 3! Join us at Old Stadium Park to talk labor strikes 🔥

DSO presents community potluck political education on Saturday 10/4 starting at 4pm at Old Stadium Park, the topic is Labor strikes

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cb @cbhula.bsky.social · 8d

@hirono.senate.gov @schatz.bsky.social @tokuda.house.gov

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 8d

This week, the Global Sumud Flotilla tried to deliver life-saving aid to Gaza.

Instead, 461 people—including New Yorkers—have been detained by the Israeli military.

They must be freed at once. And the deliberate starvation of Palestinians must end now.

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · 15d

our first political education potluck is this Saturday 9/27 starting at 3pm in Old Stadium Park, join us for the whole series!

A flyer for DSO's community potluck political education series happening three Saturdays in a row from 3-5pm at Old Stadium Park (2237 S King Street). Outside blankets, chairs, and food encouraged. Topics are 9/27 corruption in Hawaii, 10/4 Labor Strikes, 10/11 Military Leases

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · 15d

our first political education potluck is this Saturday 9/27 starting at 3pm in Old Stadium Park, join us for the whole series!

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sofia @sofia.meangirls.online · 28d

There's only one political mass membership organization in the United States that even remotely cares about us, has had trans people in all levels of leadership for years, and is actively fighting for trans rights and bodily autonomy: the Democratic Socialists of America.

Join us: 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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Aaron Huertas @aaronhuertas.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day. Remember to align your union contract expiration date to May 1, 2028 aka May Day.

www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/real-talk-...

Real Talk About a 2028 General Strike

The logistics of actually pulling this thing off.

www.hamiltonnolan.com

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · Aug 31

we will be out at the capitol on Labor Day in solidarity with our union siblings, join us! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...

Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Workers, NOT Billionaires · May Day Strong

LABOR DAY PROTEST The billionaires continue to wage a war on working people, with their cronies in the administration, ICE, and law enforcement backing up their attacks. This Labor Day we will contin...

www.mobilize.us

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · Aug 31

Join us today at 3pm at Kaimukī Library! This is the last session of our 3-part series chronicling the history of Hawaiʻi and what it means for our current organizing conditions 📚🫡

Democratic Socialists of O'ahu presents Contemporary History of Hawaii (2020-present) on Sunday August 31st from 3-5pm at Kaimukī Public Library, 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

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cb @cbhula.bsky.social · Aug 17

As my friend said, her daughter would be 95, the next time they renewed a lease...they do nothing for Hawaii but destroy and desecrate. People pay attention..NO NEW LEASES.

makana @hemakaainana.bsky.social · Aug 17

Paywalled, but military is pushing to get leases renewed in 60 days. Includes a threat to use “more forceful” means to meet that deadline. That uh won’t be good #🌺news

www.staradvertiser.com/2025/08/17/h...

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · Aug 11

this talk from last month is a great intro if you want to learn more
www.youtube.com/live/NKAp_nT...

HO'IHO'I EA: A Presentation on Hawai'i's Independence Movement

YouTube video by The People's Forum NYC

www.youtube.com

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · Aug 10

our delegation is traveling home from Chicago today after attending our first national DSA convention 😤 Proud to represent the tiny dot in the ocean, and make new connections who want to be allies for Hawaiian sovereignty

a map showing the distribution of delegates from the 2025 national DSA convention, with a hex for O'ahu in the far left corner

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

“The working masses are hungry for revolutionary change”

—Rep. Rashida Tlaib at DSA convention

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · Aug 2

today at 2pm at Kaimuki Library - come learn some history and meet new comrades

Imperialism in China and Hawaii, Saturday August 2 at 2pm at Kaimuki Library in Honolulu. Join us for a public teach-in, all welcome

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · Jul 30

join us tonight for our monthly welcome call! actionnetwork.org/campaigns/we...

Demilitarize Hawaii protest signs leaning against a concrete wall with the text Welcome to DSO! Come learn what we're about and how to plug in

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · Jul 26

workers at Island Ready Mix in Kapolei are on strike, and we're showing up to support them. cold drinks and snacks are welcome, but their main ask is just for the community to show up in solidarity on the picket line. see you out there 🫡

91-047 Hanua St, Kapolei, HI 96707

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · Jul 25

housing for locals, not tourists!

Honolulu Civil Beat @civilbeat.bsky.social · Jul 25

Maui Plan To Phase Out Thousands Of Short-Term Rentals Advances

Some council members voted with reservations and expressed frustration at how the process has pitted members of the community against each other.

dlvr.it

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Jul 21

We don’t want him in Hawaiʻi.

Mark Zuckerberg Is Expanding His Secretive Hawaii Compound. Part of It Sits Atop a Burial Ground

Meta’s CEO has become one of the biggest landowners in Hawaii, growing his property’s footprint and erecting new mysterious buildings.

www.wired.com

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · Jul 20

Today! Free clothing swap ahead of Food Not Bombs dinner service, come hang 🤙

Clothing Swap all free take what you want at Thomas Square on Sunday July 20th at 5:00pm, before Food Not Bombs dinner service at 6

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · Jul 11

You may have heard of Zohran Mamdani: the DSA member who just won the primary race for mayor of New York City. He is a democratic socialist... but what does that mean? Read this thread to see if you're a democratic socialist too.

Zohran Mamdani is a democratic socialist. Many are asking... What is democratic socialism? Adapted from “What is Democratic Socialism?” by Neal Meyer in Jacobin. Photo: Zohran Mamdani marching with NYC-DSA members holding a banner reading New York City Democratic Socialists. Zohran is smiling. Other DSA members look happy and glad to be there. Several hold signs reading Socialism Beats Fascism.

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Scott 🦇Cave🦇 @hellabarnes.bsky.social · Jul 11

no, I said I wanted a tradewife. like a union electrician

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · Jun 21

our co-chair Mau was a true revolutionary. he designed and painted every DSO banner, showed up to every event, and built community, resistance, and safety everywhere he went gofund.me/ba24f496

Donate to Support Mau Ha's Community and Memorial Service, organized by Lily Engle

Our dear friend and loved one, Mau Ha, passed away on June 15, 2025. Mau wa… Lily Engle needs your support for Support Mau Ha's Community and Memorial Service

gofund.me

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DSO @demsocoahu.bsky.social · Jun 16

Join us online this Thursday 6/19 for a red talk on immigration, all are welcome: actionnetwork.org/events/immig...

a graphic that says Immigration Red Talk June 19 at 6pm with special guest Luisa M. from DSA. It has an image of a protestor with a sign that says no one is illegal on stolen land

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