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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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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · 5d

We have our next general meeting on Thursday, October 16th! It'll be from 6:30 - 8 PM. Come on down!

RSVP here:
actionnetwork.org/events/nw-ar...

October 16
6:30-8:00 pm

Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church

Some topics to be
covered:

- Working group updates

- Establishing Nominations Committee for upcoming chapter elections

- Caucus Committee Organizing

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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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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · 13d

📣 **Labor Working Group Meeting – DSA NWA**
🗓️ **Monday, Sept 29** | ⏰ **7–8 PM** | 📍 **Zoom**

We’re back! After a long pause, the Labor Working Group is meeting again—and we need your energy. Whether you’re a member or not, you’re welcome to join.

Let’s build power together. ✊
RSVP: bit.ly/46xvOnc

Labor Working Group Meeting
Online
Monday, September 29th, 7-8pm

All are welcome, member or not!
This is our first meeting in some time, and we’re looking for a new chair—please consider stepping up!
Bring your ideas: from launching a local Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee, to building solidarity with local labor groups. Let’s get organizing!

Northwest Arkansas Democratic Socialist of America

RSVP: bit.ly/46xvOnc

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Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) @organizeworkers.bsky.social · 14d

AMA: Union organizers to help you ACTUALLY start organizing your workplace! 🙌

Bring your questions to Zack Frink and Lindsay Sanders this Friday at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET to get all the insight you need to know into how to make tangible change at your job.

TikTok: @genzforchange

Join us on TikTok live for AMA: Labor Organizing 101
September 26 @ 8 p.m. ET
with union organizers Zack Frink & Lindsay Sanders
Hosted by Victoria Hammett

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · 13d

We have an upcoming social event! It'll happen on Thursday, October 9th at 1 PM. We're going to have it at Casa Magnolia in Springdale. Join in for the hangout!

You're invited to:
NWA DSA Hangout

at Casa Magnolia
in Springdale

Thursday, October 9
1 PM

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · 13d

💼 We’re looking for a **new chair** to help lead and shape our work.
💡 Bring your ideas! Possible projects include:
– Launching a local Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee
– Solidarity with Local 965, Venceremos, and other area unions
– Joining the NWA Labor Council
– Supporting federal workers

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · 13d

📣 **Labor Working Group Meeting – DSA NWA**
🗓️ **Monday, Sept 29** | ⏰ **7–8 PM** | 📍 **Zoom**

We’re back! After a long pause, the Labor Working Group is meeting again—and we need your energy. Whether you’re a member or not, you’re welcome to join.

Let’s build power together. ✊
RSVP: bit.ly/46xvOnc

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · 26d

We're having an Electoral 101 coming up that's open members and non-members alike! Want to learn how to win and what tools you'll need? We recommend you attend!

It's on October 2nd from 6 - 7:30 PM

RSVP for the Zoom link:
actionnetwork.org/events/nwa-d...

Learn to Win Elections
with Electoral 101 Training from the
DSA Nation Organizing Team

Northwest Arkansas Democratic Socialist of America

Hybrid Meeting

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
2925 Old Missouri Rd, Fayetteville
Thursday October 2nd
6 - 7:30 PM

RSVP link below w/
Zoom Link

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Sep 8

We have another NWA DSA meeting coming up on September 18! It's a hybrid meeting, and it'll be from 6:30 - 8 PM

RSVP Here:
actionnetwork.org/events/nw-ar...

NWA DSA
GENERAL MEETING

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH - FAYETTEVILLE
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 - 6:30 PM

ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

Electoral working group updates

Proposal to support DJ Deutch's Fayetteville city attorney campaign

Introducing new IT security position and taking nominations

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · Aug 27

At the 2025 convention, we agreed to deprioritize Twitter. How much - if at all - we will use that platform will be determined by our membership. In the meantime, help our Bsky account get to 2k followers!

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 28

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 28

Here are links for the QR codes in the image (you will need a DSA account to look at these since these links are on the official forums):

Results: discussion.dsausa.org/t/final-prel...
Proposals: discussion.dsausa.org/con-dashboard

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 28

Here are links for the QR codes in the image (you will need a DSA account to look at these since these links are on the official forums):

Results: discussion.dsausa.org/t/final-prel...
Proposals: discussion.dsausa.org/con-dashboard

Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 26

CB02-A01 - Power to the Members: Deliberative Democracy for 1 Member 1 Vote
Enhances one member one vote with safeguards, including a three-month membership cutoff, Scottish style Single Transferrable Voting for proportional results, and a livestreamed town-hall and Q&A debate.

CR08 - Unified Grievance Policy
Compiles all of the known grievance policies into a single document and codifies the DSA practice of treating harassment and non-harassment grievances the same way under existing policy.

Complete list of results: <QR code>
Detailed descriptions proposals: <QR code>

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 26

Here's NWA DSA's recap of the convention this year and what our chapter supported that passed!

The 2025 DSA National Convention took place in Chicago, August 8-10th. NWA DSA sent two members to represent our chapter and participate in the democratic process.

The results of the convention solidified our commitment to strengthening ties to the labor movement, democratizing DSA at the national level, reaffirming solidarity with Palestine, and unifying behind a more cohesive antifascist strategy.

While the final votes did not always align with our chapter’s goals, there were many wins. The convention demonstrated that positive democratic change in an organization with many, sometimes disparate positions is possible.

Some resolutions and bylaws changes that NWA DSA supported at the convention:

R02 - No AI Images!
DSA will no longer be using generative AI to produce imagery for any DSA purposes.

R05 - Fight Fascism, Build Socialism
Turns our ad hoc Trump response into a focused national campaign, with resources and a clear mission needed to fight the right.

R26 - Fight Fascist State Repression & ICE
Establishes a national 'Abolish ICE' campaign, local abolitionist organizing, and strengthening organizational security.

R30 & R30-A01 - Fighting Back in the Class War: Preparing for May Day 2028
Lays out a political vision and tasks for DSA to orient around in the leadup to May Day 2028.

R36 - A Unified Democratic Socialist Strategy for Palestine Solidarity
Cohesive DSA strategy for strengthening solidarity with the Palestinian people while building a stronger organization and a stronger movement.

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 25

Our chapter has the most traffic on Instagram

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 9

Our August general meeting will be on Thursday, August 21 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM, a change from our previous meetings which were on Wednesdays. Come join us for our next meeting, as we have some exciting items on the agenda!

RSVP link (with more info):
actionnetwork.org/events/nw-ar...

NWA DSA
August General Chapter Meeting

Hybrid meeting:
Thursday, August 21
6:30-8:00 PM

Members & non-members welcome!
Please RSVP!
Scan QR code for more info and to RSVP

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 14

Friends of Palestine NWA will be holding protests every Thursday morning in August from 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM in front of the Walgreens on MLK and School in Fayetteville.

STOP STARVING GAZA
Protests every Thursday in August from 7:45AM to 8:45AM
In front of Walgreens, MLK and School in Fayetteville
Please bring a pot and something to bang it with

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 11

We're looking to start up a new YDSA chapter on the University of Arkansas! If you're interested, join our new Signal group for this effort!

You can use the QR code or this link here:
signal.group#CjQKIJJaNZ7H...

Are you a University of Arkansas student?

Want to form a YDSA chapter on campus?

We can help.

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 13

The NWA Arkansas Renters United local will have a meeting on Sunday, August 17th! Consider attending to support renters in the fight for better conditions!

ARKANSAS RENTERS UNITED MEETING

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17TH AT 1 PM
3274 NORTH LEE AVENUE IN FAYETTEVILLE

IS YOUR RENT TOO HIGH? ARE YOUR LIVING CONDITIONS BAD? RENTERS ARE COMING TOGETHER TO FIGHT BACK. JOIN US AND HELP WIN SAFE, HEALTHY, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL!

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 11

We're looking to start up a new YDSA chapter on the University of Arkansas! If you're interested, join our new Signal group for this effort!

You can use the QR code or this link here:
signal.group#CjQKIJJaNZ7H...

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 9

Our August general meeting will be on Thursday, August 21 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM, a change from our previous meetings which were on Wednesdays. Come join us for our next meeting, as we have some exciting items on the agenda!

RSVP link (with more info):
actionnetwork.org/events/nw-ar...

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 6

Tell City Council “NO” to landlords on the Renters’ Committee in Fayetteville!

A script you can use to preferably call (or email/message) your city reps will be replied below this post.

Find your city reps here: www.fayetteville-ar.gov/4052/My-Faye...

Fayetteville Renter’s Committee Update
8-5-25

Tell City Council “NO” to landlords on the Renters’ Committee

As you may know, the Renters Committee ordinance (formerly the Renters Council) was tabled with some additional amendments on Tuesday at Fayetteville city council. One of the amendments they want to pass is to reserve 2 of the 9 seats on the committee for landlords.

This is a significant conflict of interest for a functioning Renters Committee!

Landlords already have a lot of effective power and connections with the City Council and the State, and much more power in the dynamic between themselves and renters/tenants.

We propose that landlords should instead be a part of public feedback to the committee. We encourage city council members who wish to include landlord voices to support this amendment.

They should NOT be in those seat positions over renters and other housing-insecure representation.

Call (preferred) or Email Your Council Member to voice your concern

[Ward 4] Monique Jones
monique.jones@fayetteville-ar.gov

[Ward 4] Teresa Turk
teresa.turk@fayetteville-ar.gov
206-713-2265

[Ward 3] Scott Berna
scott.berna@fayetteville-ar.gov
479-841-5331

[Ward 3] Sarah Bunch
sarah.bunch@fayetteville-ar.gov
479-633-7473

[Ward 2] Sarah Moore
sarah.moore@fayetteville-ar.gov
479-263-6629

[Ward 2] Mike Wiederkehr
mike.wiederkehr@fayetteville-ar.gov
805-625-2410

[Ward 1] D'Andre Jones:
dandre.jones@fayetteville-ar.gov
479-283-9152

[Ward 1] Robert Stafford
bob.stafford@fayetteville-ar.gov
479-879-6802

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Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 6

In addition, they have all of the power in the relationship between landlords and tenants. Adding them to the Renter’s Committee goes too far. Say “No” to this proposed amendment.

Northwest Arkansas DSA | NWA DSA @dsanwa.org · Aug 6

Hi, my name is [name] from [ward].
I’d like to voice my concern as a constituent about the proposed amendment to add landlords to the proposed Renter’s Committee ordinance. As we both know, landlords already have a direct line to City Council members, as well as a very loud voice in the state house.

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