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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · 18h

Charleston DSA demands the repeal of this repressive ordinance. Defending free speech in Charleston can start with a simple signature.

✍️ Add your voice, sign our petition today! actionnetwork.org/petitions/ch...

🌹 If you want to get more involved, check out our website here: www.charlestondsa.org

Don’t let them chop down your rights.

Are you concerned about our free speech rights disappearing? Do you want to take action to defend them right here in Charleston?

Charleston DSA is fighting to repeal the city’s so-called “1st Amendment Ordinance.” This law forces any planned protest of 25 or more people to get prior approval from the Charleston Police Department.

In practice, the police have abused this power. They demand last-minute location changes, intimidate organizers, and enforce the ordinance unequally. These tactics have silenced voices and arbitrarily limited our fundamental right to protest.

Now is the time to stand together and push back. Defending free speech in Charleston starts with you. It can be as simple as signing our petition below.

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · 4d

DHS: “We didn’t actually name it that!”
Also DHS: “…but we are coercing unaccompanied minors into leaving the country.”

ailatexas.org/news/ice-ope...

#ShitIsGettingDark

don’t miss

OPERATION FREAKY FRIDAY

fuck the constitution

KIDNAPPING AND ILLEGALLY INTERROGATING CHILDREN!

INDEFINITE DETENTION!

NO PARENTS, NO LAWYERS, JUST MINOR INCONVENIENCE!

BLOWOUT SALE OF HUMAN RIGHTS

brought to you by ICE

#ShitIsGettingDark

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · 7d

What is S.323?

South Carolina Senate Bill 323 seeks to create a near-total abortion ban with virtually no exceptions.

As democratic socialists, we believe reproductive freedom is a human right. That means free, safe, and legal abortion as part of universal healthcare.

Abortion isn’t just a right.

it’s medically necessary to protect the health of the host (the word “host“ is striked out and replaced with mother). whoops sorry did we say host? we definitely meant mother because S.323 isn't completely, disgustingly dehumanizing at all...
vote no on s.323

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · 18d

🚨 CHS DSA General Meeting 🚨

CHARLESTON DSA GENERAL MEETING

Sunday, September 28th from 2:30 - 4:30pm

Main Library - Auditorium at 68 Calhoun St

Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · 28d

Why do children chant a pledge of loyalty in American schools? 🤔

#pledgeofallegiance

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Sep 3

💥 Patriarchy's double standards strike again!

#downwiththepatriarchy

patriarchy: “Strength is how we survive.”
also patriarchy: “Ohh nooo, boys are falling behind!”

Guess they should be better.

Charleston DSA

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Aug 22

Personal property ≠ private property.

#dsa #socialism

Personal property is owned by an individual for them to use in order to meet their own needs.
Private property is owned by a person or business for them to use in order to exploit and blackmail others over their right to exist on this planet.

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Aug 18

🧊 ICE is the real threat 🚨

You may have heard some of these excuses for the mistreatment and deportation of unoffending immigrants. They are just that -- excuses and distractions in Trump's political games. Don't be fooled.

#ICE #deportation #DSA

ICE = Pure Hypocrisy

"They don't pay taxes" - wrong
ICE uses tax info directly from the IRS to locate tax-paying immigrants.

"They're here illegally" - wrong
ICE arrests people at courthouses during their immigration hearings.

"They drain resources" - wrong
ICE kidnaps people at their places of work because they have stable jobs.

"They're all criminals" - wrong
ICE deports thousands of children and families.

"They break the law" - wrong
ICE is run by a convicted felon who ignores the US constitution.

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Aug 13

Labor Day Cookout!

Join comrades at Wannamaker Park for a celebration of working class solidarity!

📍 Lakeside Canopy at Wannamaker Park
📅 Mon, Sep 01
🕒 3-6pm

💵 $2 park entry fee
🥤 Food and drinks are free

Register at act.charlestondsa.org/labor-day-co...

Lowcountry Solidary Network invites you to our Labor Day Cookout

Join us for an afternoon filled with delicious food, friendly conversation, and fun!

All Lowcountry leftists are welcome.

September 1st, 3pm-6pm, Wannamaker Lakeside Canopy

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Jul 25

Show up for Charleston libraries! 📚

🗓️ Thursday, August 28
🕠 5:30 pm (arrive by 5:00 pm)

#censorship #libraries

Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Jul 23

#boycottavelo #DSA #deportation

Text in large bold font that says ‘Boycott Avelo’

Underneath, smaller text says ‘No flights for deportations.’

Underneath that there are two sentences, one says ‘Avelo Airlines has a $150 million contract with ICE to fly deportation flights, but Charleston Intl Airport partnered with Avelo to offer flights to New Haven, CT.’

the other says 'Join DSA in boycotting Avelo and protesting their partnership with our airport!'

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Jul 21

📣 Did you know?

America’s economic woes go all the way back to Reagan-era policies. 📉💸

Since the 1980s, both political parties have existed to serve one class: the wealthy.

www.pbs.org/newshour/eco...

#DSA #Reagonomics #nowarbutclasswar

DSA Did You Know?

Text reads, "the best liar you know…" superimposed over a picture of Joe Biden,

followed by

"isn’t the best LIAR you know" superimposed over a picture of Ronald Reagan.

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Jul 19

Thanks for reaching out! Looks like there was a mix-up on our end, but we should get a response sent to you soon.

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Jul 18

The City of Charleston and the CPD are weaponizing an unconstitutional “First Amendment Demonstration” ordinance to silence us.

This isn't about safety. It’s about suppressing dissent.

📣 Tap write.chs1a.org to send a letter to the Mayor and City Council.

Charleston #DSA says: HELL NO. ✊🔥

Charleston DSA

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
The city of Charleston's "Free Speech" ordinance tramples your rights and pushes us aside to protect corporate profits!
Join us in saying "Hell no!"

Use the link below to send a letter to city council:
https://write.chs1a.org

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Jul 8

No, we’re not funded by secret billionaires. We show up because we care. Empathy drives action. Always has. ✊❤️
#DSA #MutualAid #SolidarityForever

ATTENTION:
Protestors do not get paid by shadow organizations.

We do not require the incentive of personal gain to care about other people’s rights.

Empathy is not a myth, it’s the reason why humanity still exists.

YOU’RE WELCOME.

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Jul 5

BRAKE LIGHT CLINIC — CHARLESTON 🚨
Sunday, July 13 | 10AM–2PM
Look for our signs at Fish Net Seafood! (📍3832 Savannah Hwy, Johns Island 29455)

Got a busted brake light?
Pull up—we’ll fix it for FREE.

🛠️ Free repairs
✊ Fewer cop stops
❤️ Stronger Charleston

FREE BRAKE LIGHT CLINIC

solidarity not charity

We will replace your burnt out brake & signal lights for FREE

Look for our signs at Fish Net Seafood

Hosted by the Charleston Democratic Socialists of America

SERVICIO GRATUITO de LUCES de FRENO

solidaridad no caridad

Reemplazaremos sus luces de frenado y direccionales fundidas quemadas GRATIS

Busque nuestros letreros en Fish Net Seafood

Organizado por los Democratic Socialists of America de Charleston

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Jul 3

Join the Charleston DSA’s mutual aid activism group! For our first meeting, we'll discuss creating a meal train to feed families in need. All are welcome! ✊🌾

🗓️ July 6th 3pm-4pm
☕️ Highfalutin Coffee Roasters
📍 27 Magnolia Rd, Charleston 29407

Please RSVP here: act.charlestondsa.org/mutual-aid-m...

LOWCOUNTRY MUTUAL AID

Join our Meal Train!
July 6th 3pm-4pm

Highfalutin Coffee Roasters

27 Magnolia Rd, Charleston 29407

All are welcome!

Charleston DSA

Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Jun 26

DSA comrade and socialist champion Zohran Mamdani just won his Democratic primary, and we couldn’t be prouder! ✊❤️Celebrate with CHS DSA and build working-class power right here in the Lowcountry! 🌊🖤Join us at our next meeting:🗓️ June 29th, 2pm 📍Parkside Church (45 Moultrie St)! #zohranmamdani #zohran

CONGRATULATIONS, ZOHRAN!

with love, Charleston DSA

If you love Zohran as much as we do, join our next meeting!

June 29th - 2:00pm
Parkside Church - 45 Moultrie St

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · Jun 25

Winning elections is just part of winning a better world. Help us deliver #PowerToThePeople by canvassing, phone banking, and data entry for our campaign to transform We Energies into a utility company run for us and not shareholders

If you want to join the organization that just got Zohran elected,

JOIN DSA

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · Jun 25

One thing is clear: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and @socialists.nyc have made history! Thousands of working-class people have stood up to the capitalist class to demand a more affordable and livable New York City. Win or lose, the fight is just beginning! Join DSA today: dsausa.org/join

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · Jun 25

It’s a great night to be a socialist! 😎 Huge congratulations to Ithaca DSA’s @jorgedefendini.bsky.social for securing nearly 60% of the vote in the primary! 🤯

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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · Jun 25

Mike German, an ex-FBI agent, said immigration agents hiding their identities "highlights the illegitimacy of actions".

The alarming rise of US officers hiding behind masks: ‘A police state’

www.theguardian.com

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · Jun 26

Zohran Mamdani won New York’s primary race because of his support for Palestine, not in spite of it, progressives say.

Mamdani’s New York victory boosts pro-Palestine politics in US

Zohran Mamdani won New York’s primary race because of his support for Palestine, not in spite of it, progressives say.

bit.ly

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Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Jun 25

Come join the Chas. DSA Feminist Study Group! We are starting our new book at the next meeting on July 8th, so it's a great time to join. We meet twice a month at Madra Rua Irish Pub in Park Circle at 6:30pm to discuss a few chapters at a time. The group is fun and casual, and all are welcome!

Charleston DSA: Come join our Feminist Study Group! next meeting: July 8th. 6:30pm at Madra Rua. 1034 E. Montague. We meet twice a month to discuss a few chapters at a time. All are welcome! new book! "penis envy & other bad feelings: The Emotional Costs of Everyday Life" by mari ruti. act.charlestondsa.org/feminist-study-group

Charleston DSA @charlestondsa.org · Jun 18

Join us to catch up on the chapter’s activities, get involved in one of our ongoing projects, and help shape the future direction of the chapter's role in organizing in the Lowcountry!

Charleston DSA General Meeting - Sunday, June 29th, 2pm-4pm, at Parkside Church* (45 Moultrie St) *DSA is not affiliated with any congregation

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