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Tampa Democratic Socialists of America
Tampa DSA is an official chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. We believe that both the economy and society should be run democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few.
We are a political and activist organization, not a party. DSA members use a variety of tactics, from legislative to direct action, to fight for reforms that empower working people.
To learn more about who we are, visit our About Us page.
We, the members of Tampa Democratic Socialists of America (TDSA), have developed a list of demands in response to the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court. This decision is an affront to bodily autonomy and democracy, and poses a mortal threat to the health and well-being of the working class. In order to help protect our communities, we have compiled the following list of demands of our elected officials and community members in positions of power, and call on others to sign on and join us in de-legitimizing this ruling:
Please join fellow DSA comrades in speaking out at the next Tampa City Council Public Comment! We will be calling on city council members to vote to endorse our Health Justice Working Group's proposed resolution to decriminalize abortion in the city of Tampa.
You can read the proposed resolution here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/121-bCHWA7XXARblTMbkLNEL5_G3vkfsc59447snKSeY/edit
You can also sign up for written or spoken public comment here: https://www.tampa.gov/city-council-meeting-public-comment-form
Location: Old City Hall
315 E Kennedy Blvd, 2nd Floor
Tampa, FL 33602
Join us for the Political Education Working Group August Meeting. We'll be debriefing our last Night School, planning for the next session, discussing future film screenings, and general meeting educational presentations.
Our meetings have recently transitioned to a hybrid format. The in-person meeting location will be at the North Tampa Branch Library. The library's address is 8916 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33604. To attend the virtual Zoom option, please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlfuioqjwvGNPPfgwAW99TlgTQAO4KDAhJ
We will be voting on proposed amendments to our bylaws and discussing the upcoming Collective Campaign process. To view the bylaw amendments, please see the thread in the general channel.
Our meetings have recently transitioned to a hybrid format. The in-person meeting location will be at the North Tampa Branch Library. The library's address is 8916 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33604. To attend the virtual Zoom option, please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlfuioqjwvGNPPfgwAW99TlgTQAO4KDAhJ
We will be voting on proposed amendments to our bylaws and discussing the upcoming Collective Campaign process. To view the bylaw amendments, please see the thread in the general channel.
Join us as we continue organizing around our abortion decriminalization campaign directed at the City of Tampa. Please see our Health Justice Discord channel for more details on the campaign!
Location: Waters Avenue Church 609 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33604-2901, United States
Join us for our next Socialist Night School session where we will be discussing the past, present, and future of labor organizing and why an organized working class is central to confronting capitalism and advancing democratic socialism.
This month’s presenter is FIU professor emeritus of labor studies and DSA member Bruce Nissen.
Open to members and non-members at any level of knowledge and experience.
Register in advance for this meeting here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsceCtpzgqEtXTkyOdMKYeZKYy1QU05tO-
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Suggested (but not required) readings:
Why the working class by Vivek Chibber - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ps9X4QwOrlCYxdlWsIqNb7rtdPJ8AJQK/view
Why Class Struggle is Central by Ellen Meiksins Wood - https://www.solidarity-us.org/pdfs/cadreschool/wood1.pdf
Everything old is new again by Jane McAlevey - https://jacobin.com/2016/08/everything-old-is-new-again-mcaveley
Solidarity is a Force Stronger than Gravity (video) by Sara Nelson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLos3msavl4&ab_channel=DemocraticSocialistsofAmerica
August 24, 20227:00 pm - 8:00 pm https://dsausa.zoom.us/w/83686639900?tk=kcNhNRJZH377fBK7nXSXOlB9ytCJR8F-BgEfS3N_Hig.DQMAAAATfBzJHBZrRlZwVkxVaVFiU1NvMWhaZlJwV0t3AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Our monthly district calls are calls for all chapters in your region to get announcements from national, talk about organizing on the ground, get peer advice & build relationships. This call is regularly scheduled for the third Wednesday of every month but is subject to change, and you will be notified. We request that every chapter send at least one representative from your leadership to attend each month. You MUST register in advance to attend.
