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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 1d

Yes on Prop 50! - Webinar RSVP
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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 5d

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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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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 5d

We’re here for you, not your money. If paying dues isn’t possible right now, you can request a dues waiver here
and join for free.
act.dsausa.org/survey/duesw...
Just remember: you need to be a member to vote!

DSA Dues Waiver Request Form

Now's the time for solidarity! Financial hardship should not impact your membership. What’s most important is that you’re organizing with DSA. Please fill out this form to request a dues waiver. You w...

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 5d

When you become a member you also get:

- Voting rights in your local chapter
- A subscription to Democratic Left magazine
- A Socialist Organizer membership card
- Access to trainings and helpful resources

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 5d

There are just two requirements to be a member of SV DSA: National membership and living in Silicon Valley – between Redwood City and Gilroy! When you become a member and add your Silicon Valley address, you will automatically be added to our chapter as a member.

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 5d

When you become a member you also get:

- Voting rights in your local chapter
- A subscription to Democratic Left magazine
- A Socialist Organizer membership card
- Access to trainings and helpful resources

DSA Dues Waiver Request Form

Now's the time for solidarity! Financial hardship should not impact your membership. What’s most important is that you’re organizing with DSA. Please fill out this form to request a dues waiver. You w...

act.dsausa.org

Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 5d

Become a member of DSA!

Your next step is to become a member of DSA, a nationwide network of volunteers fighting for democratic socialism. We encourage you to make a monthly contribution when you join, which shares a portion of your dues with us, your local chapter.

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 7d

The film starts at 7, on Thursday evening, October 16th. Snacks and drinks will be provided too! Tell your friends; spread the word!

Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 7d

There will be a special call-in guest, current ALU President Connor Spence, to talk about more recent developments, and to answer questions.

Hosted at the SEIU521 Labor Hall, 2302 Zanker Road, by SEIU and the Labor Working Group of Silicon Valley DSA.

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 7d

A timely and powerful film about the struggle of the workers of Amazon on Staten Island to form a union. The Amazon Labor Union now exists! Check them out here: amazonlaborunion.org

Join us to see and learn from this documentary.

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 9d

NO APPETITE FOR APARTHEID

📆SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
⏰2 TO 4 PM
📍MEET IN IN FRONT OF SAN JOSE
CITY HALL

JOIN SILICON VALLEY DSA IN ASKING
STORES AND RESTAURANTS TO BECOME
APARTHEID-FREE, BY NOT CARRYING
OR SELLING ANY ISRAELI PRODUCTS

SVDSA.ORG/EVENTS

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 9d

DSA members coming out to vote could make a big difference! Sign up now — counties will begin mailing ballots next week!!

Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 9d

We’ll be calling DSA members to remind them to make a plan to vote in this important election! Remember, for most counties, Prop 50 is the only item on the ballot, so this will likely be a pretty low turnout election;

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 9d

With this act, we can prevent two more years of Republican control in Washington, which would have devastating effects on working people. We’ll be hosting phonebanks on October 6th, October 13th, and October 20th.

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 9d

Join DSA chapters in California and CA DSA for a Yes on Prop 50 Phonebank on October 6th! RSVP at our link in bio!

Prop 50 will allow the California state legislature to draw new congressional districts — countering the unprecedented Republican gerrymandering in Texas, Florida, and Missouri.

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 14d

• Market & San Pedro Square Garage, 45 N. Market St., three blocks from the park (first 90 minutes free)
• Third Street Garage: 95 N. Third St., north of Santa Clara St. (first 90 minutes free)
• Fairview Plaza Parking Garage: 50 W. San Fernando, two blocks from the park

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 14d

St. James Park is a 26 minute walk from Caltrain San Jose Diridon Station and is at the St. James Station on the VTA light rail Blue and Green lines. Parking is available on street and at the following nearby parking garages:

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 14d

📍Protest Location: McKinley Statue, St. James Park, 180 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
⏰ Time: Saturday, October 18th, 2025, 12:00 p.m. (noon) - 2:00 p.m.

Attendees are asked to bring their own food and water, hat, sunscreen, signs and to carpool or use mass transportation wherever possible.

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 14d

Join us for 🌹Socialist Night School📚
⬅ Understanding Our Local Government

Political Education Event

📅October 1
⌚ 7 - 8:30 PM
📍2302 Zanker Road, San Jose
💻Or on Zoom

🔝Visit the link in our bio to find the details in the calendar or visit:

siliconvalleydsa.org/event/politi...

#DSA #socialism

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 17d

September Chapter Meeting

Saturday, September 27 at 1pm - 3pm

Register for the Zoom:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

RSVP here:
actionnetwork.org/events/septe...

To take part in Chapter decisions as a voting member, please sign up with National DSA at:
dsausa.org/join

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 18d

POV: You missed Tim's #LaborDay speech.

Us: Don't worry, our comrades recorded this great speech.

A piece we'd like to highlight:

"Our power comes from standing in solidarity together and the fact that we do the work that creates value.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbYQ...

Tim MacKenzie's #LaborDay speech, 9 1 2025

YouTube video by Silicon Valley DSA

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 20d

I believe one of our members, who was also a National Convention delegate, has joined many of the Tesla protests and represented SVDSA there. 🙂

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 23d

Kick it with us for a special edition of our monthly Last Friday Social in Redwood City🌳
Venue owned by a Palestinian ally, who's shown up alongside us to demand a ceasefire at Redwood City’s City Council.
🍉
Great food, great people, all next to Redwood City Caltrain.
Details in link in our bio✨

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 27d

Guess who got their steps in on Saturday - these awesome chapter members! Join us every Saturday this month and October to walk neighborhoods in Santa Clara County in support of #MeasureA
To sign up, visit our calendar at siliconvalleydsa.org/events/month/

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Silicon Valley DSA @siliconvalleydsa.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you to everyone who came to our Socialist Social at Olympus Caffe & Bakery on Friday!
We hope to see you at our last Friday Social in Redwood City.
📍Rockn Wraps
2053 Broadway
📅Sept. 26
⌚6-9 PM
#Socialism #BayArea #RedwoodCity

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