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

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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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 2d

Our Growth and Development Committee is launching a fall drive to ensure we keep the momentum going. Together, we're building a mass, multiracial, working class organization capable of building a new world. Join us at: dsausa.org/join 3/3

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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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 2d

Today, these folks are brand new members. Tomorrow, they'll be socialist leaders ready to organize their community and their workplaces, to fight against imperialism, to fight for immigration justice, to defend trans liberation, and so much more. 2/3

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 2d

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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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 5d

DSA candidates are running to fight for higher wages, rent control, transit for all, immigration justice, Palestine solidarity, and much more🌹

Learn more about what a socialist running for office looks like in your local community by checking out the thread below ⬇️

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 5d

We need all the support we can get now through the General Election! Our next Socialist Cash Takes Out Capitalist Trash phonebank is Oct 12! ☎️💸🚮
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/event_campai...

Socialist Cash Takes Out Capitalist Trash

Join the National Electoral Commission for upcoming Phonebanks to raise money for our slate of nationally endorsed candidates!

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 5d

Our National Electoral Commission is supporting DSA candidates running for office across the country! ✊ Watch our campaign update with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and Denzel McCampbell.
Help us get to $100k! 📈 secure.actblue.com/donate/dsa-s...

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 5d

Zoelle is part of a slate of DSA candidates running across the country called Socialist Cash Takes Out Capitalist Trash. 💸 Donate to support these socialists running for office:
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Follow @dsaelectoral.bsky.social to learn more! 3/3

Chip in!

Show your support with a contribution.

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 5d

Zoelle is an immigrant, union member, and renter running to tackle Fort Collins’ cost of living crisis and to empower its residents. 💪 One of her goals for office is to raise the minimum wage which is long overdue! 2/3

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 5d

DSA is proud to endorse Zoelle Lane for Fort Collins City Council, District 5! 💥🌹 @dsafortcollins.bsky.social 1/3

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 8d

Last night we held our biggest Socialist Cash Takes Out Capitalist phonebank to date!🌹

Alongside Rashida Tlaib and our nationally endorsed slate of DSA candidates, we turned out 70+ members and raised $5,000 and counting! 💸

Group screenshot of phonebankers from Sunday's Socialist Cash Takes Out Capitalist Trash Phonebank including the following DSA candidates/electeds: Willie Burnley Jr, Rashida Tlaib, Joel Brooks, Jake Ephros, Robin Wonsley Jr, and Michael Wilson.

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 12d

Registrations close in JUST 24 hours at 1 PM EST tomorrow! ⏳

🔗 RSVP for Sunday's Socialist Cash Takes Out Capitalist Trash phonebank: bit.ly/socialistcas...

🌹And if you're not a member but you want to attend, join DSA today! bit.ly/joindsanec

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 13d

Join us this Sunday at 5 PM ET for a special edition of Socialist Cash Takes Out Capitalist Trash, featuring @RashidaTlaib!

RSVP before registration closes on Saturday at 1 PM ET: bit.ly/socialistcas... ☎️

This event is for members only, join today! bit.ly/joindsanec 🌹

Raise Socialist Cash with Rashida Tlaib!

Sun, Sept 28th 2 PM PT, 5 PM ET. RSVP at bit.ly/socialistcashrashida. DSA members only.

Rashida Tlaib pictures on the left hand side, wearing a keffiyeh speaking at a podium. DSA candidates pictured from left to right: Joel Brooks, Willie Burnley Jr, Denzel McCampbell, Adam Schneider, Michael Wilson, Robin Wonsley, Soren Stevenson

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 19d

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 26d

5/5 Workers can enact a people’s arms embargo. From Spain to Morocco to Italy, dockworkers are blocking ships of genocide. Join DSA’s Labor for an Arms Embargo campaign. It’s time to make genocide a cost no state can bear.

Read our full statement: www.dsausa.org/statements/t...

The Global Sumud Flotilla Does Not Sail Alone: A Call for Solidarity Mobilizations - Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)

Two years into the US-backed Israeli genocide of Gaza, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have been murdered and two million now face an escalating famine caused by a policy of deliberate mass star...

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 26d

4/5 We call on @DemSocialists chapters to mobilize:
• Rally at ports with dockworkers
• Rally at Israeli and genocide-supporting EU/Arab embassies & consulates
• Where none exist: rally at your Federal building
The flotilla could reach Gaza—or be attacked—as early as Sept 15

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 26d

3/5 Italy’s Union Sindacale di Base has called for a general strike & mass mobilizations if the flotilla is intercepted. Unions, students, & civil society worldwide are preparing to defend it. From Tunis to Genoa, tens of thousands are already in the streets.

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 26d

2/5 The flotilla does not sail alone. Dockworkers in Italy have pledged: “If we lose contact with our comrades—even for 20 minutes—we will shut down all of Europe.” Across the world, the working class must be ready to defend the flotilla to the extent of our ability.

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 26d

1/5 Two years into the US-backed Israeli genocide of Gaza, two million Gazans now face famine. The Global Sumud Flotilla is sailing to break the siege & deliver life-saving aid. With 50+ ships from 44 countries, it’s the largest convoy yet. DSA stands in solidarity, ready to act.

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

Join DSA on CAIR's Virtual Phone Bank to call elected officials & demand immediate action for Mohammed’s release.

📅 Tuesday, 9/9, 12–2 PM ET
📞 Online via Zoom
🔗 Register: bit.ly/JusticeForMohammed

Your call matters. When we speak together, decision-makers listen. Let’s bring Mohammed home! 2/2

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Mohammed Ibrahim - Elected Officials Phone Banking. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join for 20 minutes between 12pm - 2pm

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

📣 Take Action for Mohammed Ibrahim!

At just 16, Mohammed —a U.S. citizen from Florida— is being held in an Israeli prison without due process. His health is deteriorating, and his parents have been denied even a phone call. 1/2

CAIR Florida. Justice for Mohammed Ibrahim. Virtual Phonebanking with Elected Officials. Tuesday, Sept 9 @ 12pm-2pm. Register Now. bit.ly/JusticeForMohammed

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · Sep 5

With a slate this big, we’re going to need a lot more socialist cash to take out the capitalist trash. 💸 🗑️

With just under 8 weeks to go till election day we’re going to need YOUR help to get there. ⏳ 🫵

➡️ Donate today: dsausa.us/socialistcash-donate

Slate of nationally endorsed candidates featured from left to right: Jake Ephros, Robin Wonsley, Joel Brooks, Denzel McCampbell, Michael Wilson, Soren Stevenson, Adam Schneider, Willie Burnley Jr.

Donate link: dsausa.us/socialistcash-donate

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · Sep 5

Adam Schneider is running for Minneapolis Park Board. Adam is running on a third party ballot line and has led environmental justice fights, including the Roof Depot campaign. His campaign is championing parks equity, youth programming, and labor protections.

Democratic Socialists of America endorses Adam for Minneapolis Park Board. Adam is pictured on the right hand side.

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