South Central PA DSA

@scpadsa.bsky.social

Democratic Socialists organizing in South Central PA. A better world is possible. Help us build it. 🌹 lancdsa.org & @scpa.dsa on Instagram

May Day is a few days away! We’re hosting a labor documentary screening of Finally Got the News and an art build at The Midnight Oil on Friday, May 1st from 7-10 PM. Come spend time in solidarity with your fellow workers. 🎬🍿🎨 You can RSVP at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/MayDayLanc

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Join us for a spring potluck and community gathering at Codorus State Park 🌿 If you live in York and Adams counties - let’s share food, games, and conversation. Bring your family, bring your dog, and bring a dish or drink to share. When: Sat., May 2nd Where: Codorus State Park near the Bandshell

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We had a great time watching Parasite and discussing its symbolism on capitalism and class divides, yesterday. It was great welcoming new faces, and old ones too. Our Political Education Committee plans to have more events like this one in the future!

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Excited about DSA member Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in NYC? Come learn more about DSA at our general meeting this Sunday! We’re meeting at Southern Market in Lancaster from 12 to 2 PM (in the big meeting room) on Nov. 9th.

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Come hang out with us on Tuesday at the Midnight Oil as we keep an eye on the NYC Mayoral Race and our local election results. Pizza and snacks provided (but you can bring some to share). Drinks available for purchase at The Midnight Oil. Bring your “I voted” sticker in for a discount! 🧵⬇️

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This Sunday come hang out with fellow socialists, grab some good food, & learn more about DSA in a low-pressure environment! Drop in between 12-4 PM at Southern Market. This social will take the place of our usual monthly general meeting. The Eagles don’t play until 4:25, so you better be there! 🫵🏻

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We need YOU at this Tuesday’s City Council meeting. We’re continuing to apply pressure about the AI data centers in Lancaster. What are we pushing for? We’re telling City Council that they should immediately request zoning amendments before any more damage is done to our community.

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Thank you to everyone who came to Tuesday’s City Council meeting! We’re encouraging folks to do a few things: 1. Attend the Lancaster Planning Commission Meeting on Wednesday, August 6th at 5:30 PM at City Hall. 🧵

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Our statement on the proposed AI data centers in Lancaster & York counties. We can’t allow our communities to be exploited. Join us at City Council tomorrow @ 6:30 PM to voice your concern and opposition to this project.

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Lancaster DSA members - voting is open! Between now and Sunday, July 20th at midnight check your email to vote on our leadership slate, bylaws changes, and resolutions. Don’t see the emails from OpaVote? Email us at contact@lancdsa.org and we’ll take a look for you!

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New to socialism? Want to learn how we apply socialist theory to modern-day organizing? Join us for our inaugural session of Socialism 101 on July 16th! This single session course will be held via Zoom from 6-7 PM (register below).

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We had a great time at trivia last night - one of our teams placed 3rd! Good drinks and conversation were had by all. 🌹 Want to hang out with some really cool socialists? 😎 Keep your eyes on our social media accounts for info about our next get together!

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We’re in the final stretch of days before our nomination form is closed! Our chapter’s convention (AKA the biggest meeting of the year) is just around the corner. We’ll be electing new leadership and voting on the priorities and work for our chapter over the next year. (1/2)

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Want to organize but not sure how to get started? Join us for DSA 101 on Wed, July 2 @ 7:00 PM! We’ll chat about how you can plug into the work our chapter is doing, the DSA structure, & what it means to be a member. This event will be virtual, so register for the meeting link. bit.ly/dsa101july2

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Not ready to join DSA but want to support our organizing in Lancaster and York? Consider giving to our Solidarity Fund! Donations (&dues) help us do things like: - Send our delegates to Chicago for National Convention - Buy brake lights and supplies for a free brake light replacement clinic (1/2)

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Lancaster DSA is excited to be at Hanover’s Juneteenth Commemoration this Saturday, June 28th from 11-3! If you live in and around York county we hope you’ll support the Hanover Area Diversity Alliance by dropping by! There will be music, dance, food, & presentations. We’ll see you at the DSA table!

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Stop the U.S. war machine! Rally with us today (Sunday, June 22nd) at Penn Square in Lancaster starting at 5:30 PM. No more wars in the Middle East. No more support for Israel. (Please be sure to bring water with you, and extra for the unhoused population if you’re able.)

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Lancaster DSA is tabling at Lancaster Pride! We’re excited to be back for a second year and hope you’ll drop by our booth. We’re happy to chat about our upcoming and ongoing work, and let you know how to get plugged in. See you on June 28th! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

A rose bud with sunglasses and a sign saying “a better world is possible” in black in white with information about Lancaster DSA’s table at Pride on 6/28 from 12-6

Join us as we discuss the Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx. Beginners and experts in communist theory are both welcome and encouraged! Both in-person (at Pocket Books Shop in Lancaster) & virtual on Zoom will be available. A free PDF of the book is linked in the registration bit.ly/dsabook2

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Our labor group is proud to host a five-part labor workshop! We’re kicking it off on Tuesday, April 1st @ 6:30PM If you’re interested in learning more about labor, are a seasoned union member, or want to organize your workplace, this is a great place to meet other comrades & learn about our power

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Come celebrate trans identities this Sunday from 12-2 PM @ Penn Square! We’ll hear from community members, have local organizations tabling, & several art builds for folks to participate in. Feel free to bring your clean, gently used clothing for the clothing swap. This event is family friendly!

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