Check out this story about DSA and the 2027 city election cycle, featuring an interview with Chicago DSA co-chair Sean Duffy! If you’re on the side of the working class, join us at a Chicago DSA event near you to help us build power in the workplace and at the ballot box.
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Chicago Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. https://chicagodsa.org/
Consider this your sign from the universe to visit chicagodsa.org/events and find an event to join us at this week!
Check out our interview in CBS Chicago! "The city election is about how we address the financial crisis. Either we tax the rich and expand services working people need—or we cut services and raise fees on the people already paying too much. That's the choice. Which side are you on?"
"When is Chicago getting our Mamdani?" Variations of this question have been shared online by Chicagoans ever since the democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected New York's mayor last November.
Rain, rain, go away! Or don’t—we’ll be organizing all around the city either way 🌦️🌦️🌦️ For a full list of events and RSVP information, visit chicagodsa.org/events
THIS Friday, July 31, join us at the Chicago Liberation Center for a town hall on recent socialist wins across the country and how we can continue to build momentum to elect socialists everywhere! Info & RSVP: chicagodsa.org/events
Our final events of July! Check out chicagodsa.org/events for our full calendar and more info on each event
Join us for an event near you this weekend! 🌹 chicagodsa.org/events
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There's a take going around pushing back about Democratic party politics being inaccessible compared to DSA, and that all you need to do is show up to a county party event. May I present to you the Cook County Democrats July calendar vs the Chicago DSA calendar (I'm a member of neither fwiw).
Our statement on DSA member and Chicago Alderman Byron Sicho-Lopez’s recent removal from the general election ballot by the Illinois State Board of Elections.
The Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO) would establish several crucial reforms to protect tenants throughout the city—which is exactly why a group of City Council members aligned with wealthy landlords and the real estate lobby are trying to put a stop to it.
Another week full of opportunities to build working class power together 🌹✨🌹✨ For our full calendar and RSVP links, visit chicagodsa.org/events
Our national program, Workers Deserve More is officially live. 🌹 visit the link below and see what members of DSA are building. program.dsausa.org
DSA Program
Workers Deserve More!
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We’re live and we’re talking about the DSA Workers Deserve More Program, join us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzhP...
Workers Deserve More: DSA's 2026-27 Program Launch
YouTube video by Democratic Socialists of America
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How are DSA’s visionaries keeping the Black Radical Tradition alive in the present day? Join DSA’s National Electoral Commission Sunday 7/19 at 8:00 PM Eastern, for a conversation with socialist Congressional candidates Cori Bush and Chris Rabb.
Join our Electoral Working Group at Consignment Lounge this Saturday to celebrate the recent elections of socialists across the country! We’ll be next to the DSA 101 session happening immediately beforehand, and we encourage new members to join us. Info and to RSVP: chicagodsa.org/events
Join us this Thursday for a town hall to discuss the Chicago Fair Elections Ordinance—a proposal that would empower working class people to run for local office by implementing funds matching for small donors at the city level. Learn more and RSVP at bit.ly/fairelections2026
Join CDSA’s Political Education Committee for an evening film screening in this installment of our Socialist Summer School! Based on real events, “Strike” (1925) tells the story of a group of factory workers in Tsarist Russia who strike against their oppressive bosses. RSVP: chicagodsa.org/events
Come beat the heat this week with Chicago DSA! For more information about these events and more, visit our full calendar at chicagodsa.org/events
Last week, The Chicago Tribune’s editorial board wrote that DSA is too radical and alienating for everyday Americans. We beg to differ! Check out our response in today’s Letters to the Editor 🌹
RSVP actionnetwork.org/events/peopl... This Saturday, June 27th, 3-6pm at Quinn Chapel, 2401 S Wabash Ave Join Chicago DSA comrades in showing up to make our voices heard among the progressive organizations of the city rallying in support of the People’s Unity Platform: peoplesunityplatform.com
On July 16th, join community members, organizations, elected officials for a discussion about Chicago’s Fair Election Ordinance - a small dollar matching program that’ll increase participation in local elections, empowering ordinary working people to run for office. RSVP at bit.ly/fairelections2026
RSVP at tinyurl.com/cdsatraining Join the PoliEd committee for a virtual session to learn how to facilitate skills trainings for your branches, working groups, committees, or any group of comrades. We will walk you through best practices and apply our learnings together in an interactive session.
We’re excited to announce the 5 wards that we’ll be prioritizing for the 2027 Aldermanic elections! To learn more about our endorsement process, visit: chicagodsa.org/electoral-co....
RSVP Required! RSVP at chicagodsa.org/events The Member Orientation is a one day, in-person intensive that goes in depth about democratic socialist ideology, DSA’s theory of change and organizing ethos, and includes a practical how-to on how to navigate both the chapter and national organization
The Trump Administration is lying about Cuba again: full statement in English and Spanish here. www.dsausa.org/statements/t...
The Trump Administration is Lying About Cuba Again - Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)
The Democratic Socialists of America condemns the indictment of former president Raúl Castro as the latest measure in its ongoing mission of imperialistic regime change in Cuba. This indictment is an ...
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Let’s finish strong!! Final week to get Byron Sigcho-Lopez on the ballot as an independent Democratic Socialist. Sign up at tinyurl.com/volunteerbyron
At Elastic Arts this Wednesday at 7pm! RSVP Required! This 90 minute event will provide a brief overview of DSA and a longer discussion of our political program, Workers Deserve More. There will also be time for some Q+A with a Chicago DSA chapter leader. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/dsa-1...
Join us this Saturday 6-9pm in Oak Park!! Byron campaign volunteers are gathering for a house party in Oak Park to connect and build on the momentum of the campaign. Please join us for appetizers, beer and wine. RSVP required: tinyurl.com/bslparty