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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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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 5d

Want access to the full recording? Want to help us build the party?

🏗️ Join the NEC! Apply here: electoral.dsausa.org/get-involved

Get Involved – DSA National Electoral Commission

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 5d

DSA candidates need YOUR help to take out the capitalist trash in November 🫵

Join us for one of our final phonebanks on Sunday, 10/12 @ 5 PM ET/2 PM PT as we hit the dialer to call our comrades to raise socialist cash!

☎️ RSVP: dsausa.us/socialist-cash

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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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 5d

Rashida Tlaib of @detroitdsa.bsky.social currently serves as Michigan’s 12 District’s Congressional Representative.

Rashida reminds us that DSA electeds at the local level can fight back against the genocide in Gaza despite inaction at the federal level.

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 5d

Denzel McCampbell of @detroitdsa.bsky.social is running for Detroit City Council!

Listen to Denzel talk about his GOP aligned opponent’s austerity positions as he reminds us what he’s going up against in the final stretch of his campaign.

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 5d

@willieburnleyjr.bsky.social of @bostondsa.org is running for Mayor of Somerville!

Hear Willie’s take on how socialism beats fascism and the importance of fighting for fundamental, transformative changes in society for the working class.

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 5d

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 5d

Joel Brooks of @north.dsanj.org is running for Jersey City Council!

Hear what Joel has to say on what he’s doing differently since running for council last time and the origin of his dad campaign flyer (pictured below!)

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 5d

Soren Stevenson of @twincitiesdsa.org is running for Minneapolis City Council!

Listen to Soren talk about his organizing experience with housing issues and what a safe Minneapolis looks like to him.

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 5d

Michael Wilson of @twincitiesdsa.org is running for Minneapolis Park Board!

Park board races don’t come through the NEC that often. Here’s what Michael has to say on why these races matter for socialists.

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 5d

Robin Wonsley of @twincitiesdsa.org is running for her third term on Minneapolis City Council!

Here’s Robin on why she’s running as an independent and the importance of distinguishing ourselves from both the Democrats and Republicans as socialists.

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 5d

Missed our Socialist Cash Takes Out Capitalist Trash mass call and candidate panel last Sunday? Don’t sweat it!

We’ve got you covered with highlights featuring nationally endorsed candidates around the country and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.

Check them out below ⬇️

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

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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

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Michael Westgaard @meatopinion.bsky.social · 8d

You don't have to take corporate money. You just have to have a dope political project supported by your membership! #AllPowertothePeople

DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 9d

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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Michael Wilson @michaelforparks.bsky.social · 8d

It was awesome doing some phonebanking yesterday with @rashidatalib.bsky.social and @robin4mpls.bsky.social and so many wonderful DSA members around the country!

DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 9d

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! 💸

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 9d

And finally, we need YOUR help to build the party 🫵

Socialist Cash Takes Out Capitalist Trash's success is only made possible by the hard work of DSA members running phonebanks, preparing comms content, and more.

🏗️ Join the NEC, build the party: electoral.dsausa.org/get-involved

Get Involved – DSA National Electoral Commission

electoral.dsausa.org

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 9d

But that's not all... We've got just two phonebanks left before the end of the year to call our comrades to help us hit our goal.

Join us for our next phonebank on Sunday, October 12th at 5 PM ET!

☎️ RSVP: dsausa.us/socialist-cash

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 9d

That brings us to a total of over $90,000 for DSA candidates running for local office around the country this year 🔥 📈

We're within striking distance of hitting our goal of $100k by November, pitch in to get us over the finish line: dsausa.us/socialistcas...

Meter showing progress towards goal of $100,000. Current amount raised: $90,831.15

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 9d

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! 💸

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 11d

Just one more hour till registrations close for Sunday's phonebank with Rashida! ⏳

🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/socialistcas...

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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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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