Red Star DSA
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The creation of DemComm tasked it with addressing specific organizational flaws which the Omnibus fails to adequately address. Instead, after struggling to make quorum to finalize the omnibus, Commissioners ask to be reseated again with no election.
August 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The creation of DemComm tasked it with addressing specific organizational flaws which the Omnibus fails to adequately address. Instead, after struggling to make quorum to finalize the omnibus, Commissioners ask to be reseated again with no election.
Treating the Omnibus as an indivisible whole is entirely misleading. Each plank was added individually, and the end result is the product of horse-trading, not grand political synthesis. Delegates were prevented from considering its planks separately.
August 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Treating the Omnibus as an indivisible whole is entirely misleading. Each plank was added individually, and the end result is the product of horse-trading, not grand political synthesis. Delegates were prevented from considering its planks separately.
As we did in 2023, we oppose NPC expansion. The NPC's problems are not structural – they are political. The body already struggles to make quorum and schedule meetings, and expansion exacerbates these issues.
August 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
As we did in 2023, we oppose NPC expansion. The NPC's problems are not structural – they are political. The body already struggles to make quorum and schedule meetings, and expansion exacerbates these issues.
We believe the negative impact of NPC expansion and DemComm rechartering outweigh the benefits of the other planks. If the Omnibus is not divided, we support voting down the entire thing. Read our full article here: redstarcaucus.org/demcomm/
Red Star Opposes NPC Expansion (Again)
Red Star recommends that Delegates support a motion to divide the question on the DemComm Omnibus. We support specifically separating NPC Expansion and DemComm Rechartering from the other planks, and ...
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August 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We believe the negative impact of NPC expansion and DemComm rechartering outweigh the benefits of the other planks. If the Omnibus is not divided, we support voting down the entire thing. Read our full article here: redstarcaucus.org/demcomm/
Megan Romer for Co-Chair: redstarcaucus.org/megan-romer-...
Megan Romer for Co-Chair
As DSA’s National Convention rapidly approaches and the 2023-2025 NPC term draws to a close, Red Star would like to shine some light on the stakes of the co-chair race and make the case for Megan Rome...
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August 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Megan Romer for Co-Chair: redstarcaucus.org/megan-romer-...
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July 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
7/ Want to read our full retrospective and share your thoughts? Join the conversation on the forums:
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6/ We cleaned up DSA’s finances, implemented reforms, and pushed a Member-Guided Budgeting proposal. We can’t go back to boom-bust cycles. Transparent, member-led budgeting is how we build a sustainable socialist org.
July 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
6/ We cleaned up DSA’s finances, implemented reforms, and pushed a Member-Guided Budgeting proposal. We can’t go back to boom-bust cycles. Transparent, member-led budgeting is how we build a sustainable socialist org.
5/ On budgeting
Red Star led the response to a $2M+ deficit after outgoing directors privately told the NPC that layoffs would be needed to keep the organization solvent, and urged them to move quickly.
Red Star led the response to a $2M+ deficit after outgoing directors privately told the NPC that layoffs would be needed to keep the organization solvent, and urged them to move quickly.
July 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
5/ On budgeting
Red Star led the response to a $2M+ deficit after outgoing directors privately told the NPC that layoffs would be needed to keep the organization solvent, and urged them to move quickly.
Red Star led the response to a $2M+ deficit after outgoing directors privately told the NPC that layoffs would be needed to keep the organization solvent, and urged them to move quickly.
4/ On grievances
We worked to replace an unaccountable staff officer w/ a member-led National Grievance Panel. Implementation has been uneven, but we're laying groundwork for a truly democratic, accountable system, starting with CR08-A02 to improve oversight & member control.
We worked to replace an unaccountable staff officer w/ a member-led National Grievance Panel. Implementation has been uneven, but we're laying groundwork for a truly democratic, accountable system, starting with CR08-A02 to improve oversight & member control.
July 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
4/ On grievances
We worked to replace an unaccountable staff officer w/ a member-led National Grievance Panel. Implementation has been uneven, but we're laying groundwork for a truly democratic, accountable system, starting with CR08-A02 to improve oversight & member control.
We worked to replace an unaccountable staff officer w/ a member-led National Grievance Panel. Implementation has been uneven, but we're laying groundwork for a truly democratic, accountable system, starting with CR08-A02 to improve oversight & member control.
3/ On the connection with chapters
We made the NPC more accessible via visits, mentoring, & trainings, but there's still no formal link b/w 200+ chapters/OCs & national. We oppose "Super Organizer" reliance & support building more sustainable connections.
We made the NPC more accessible via visits, mentoring, & trainings, but there's still no formal link b/w 200+ chapters/OCs & national. We oppose "Super Organizer" reliance & support building more sustainable connections.
July 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
3/ On the connection with chapters
We made the NPC more accessible via visits, mentoring, & trainings, but there's still no formal link b/w 200+ chapters/OCs & national. We oppose "Super Organizer" reliance & support building more sustainable connections.
We made the NPC more accessible via visits, mentoring, & trainings, but there's still no formal link b/w 200+ chapters/OCs & national. We oppose "Super Organizer" reliance & support building more sustainable connections.
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July 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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6/ Partnership with the Staff Union
Facing a budget crisis we chose painful but necessary staffing cuts over slashing chapter dues. We pushed for transparency & raising staff wages, but parts of this pledge stalled and there's much more to do.
Facing a budget crisis we chose painful but necessary staffing cuts over slashing chapter dues. We pushed for transparency & raising staff wages, but parts of this pledge stalled and there's much more to do.
July 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
6/ Partnership with the Staff Union
Facing a budget crisis we chose painful but necessary staffing cuts over slashing chapter dues. We pushed for transparency & raising staff wages, but parts of this pledge stalled and there's much more to do.
Facing a budget crisis we chose painful but necessary staffing cuts over slashing chapter dues. We pushed for transparency & raising staff wages, but parts of this pledge stalled and there's much more to do.
5/ Commitment to the NPC
This NPC term had the lowest resignation rate in DSA’s modern era, a welcome change from past infighting & instability. But we’ve also heard from staff & members that clearer political guidance is still needed.
This NPC term had the lowest resignation rate in DSA’s modern era, a welcome change from past infighting & instability. But we’ve also heard from staff & members that clearer political guidance is still needed.
July 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
5/ Commitment to the NPC
This NPC term had the lowest resignation rate in DSA’s modern era, a welcome change from past infighting & instability. But we’ve also heard from staff & members that clearer political guidance is still needed.
This NPC term had the lowest resignation rate in DSA’s modern era, a welcome change from past infighting & instability. But we’ve also heard from staff & members that clearer political guidance is still needed.
4/ Disciplined Communication
We re-opened the Discussion Boards, moved convention debate off Elon’s platform, & made it secure, accessible, & member-run. Proposal participation tripled vs 2023 & ~3.5k NEW members used the new system.
We re-opened the Discussion Boards, moved convention debate off Elon’s platform, & made it secure, accessible, & member-run. Proposal participation tripled vs 2023 & ~3.5k NEW members used the new system.
July 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
4/ Disciplined Communication
We re-opened the Discussion Boards, moved convention debate off Elon’s platform, & made it secure, accessible, & member-run. Proposal participation tripled vs 2023 & ~3.5k NEW members used the new system.
We re-opened the Discussion Boards, moved convention debate off Elon’s platform, & made it secure, accessible, & member-run. Proposal participation tripled vs 2023 & ~3.5k NEW members used the new system.
3/ Expanding the Growth & Development Committee
Red Star led reforms to the GDC to democratize it, end gatekeeping, & make it truly member-led. Applications surged, the largest general meeting on record was held, & far more members are active. We let members cook & it worked.
Red Star led reforms to the GDC to democratize it, end gatekeeping, & make it truly member-led. Applications surged, the largest general meeting on record was held, & far more members are active. We let members cook & it worked.
July 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
3/ Expanding the Growth & Development Committee
Red Star led reforms to the GDC to democratize it, end gatekeeping, & make it truly member-led. Applications surged, the largest general meeting on record was held, & far more members are active. We let members cook & it worked.
Red Star led reforms to the GDC to democratize it, end gatekeeping, & make it truly member-led. Applications surged, the largest general meeting on record was held, & far more members are active. We let members cook & it worked.