The Democratic Socialists of America Los Angeles Chapter seeks to create a system based on justice and equality for all people.

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  DSA-LA · [email protected]
November 23, 2024 at 3:41 AM

LA Passes Sanctuary City Ordinance + Audits for City and County Homelessness Service Programs — Thorn West: Issue No. 220

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
November 22, 2024 at 3:41 AM

Join a DSA 101 near you + Leadership Nominations close tomorrow

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA Announcements   DSA 101s are happening near you! Check out a DSA 101 where we’ll talk about what capitalism is, how it functions, and why socialism…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
November 9, 2024 at 4:54 AM

Reactionary Tide Drives Electoral Outcomes at National and State Level + LA Results More Mixed— Thorn West: Issue No. 219

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Party with us on Election Night!

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA Announcements   DSA-LA 2024 General Election Night Party Tuesday, November 5 @ 7:00 pm - November 6 @ 12:00 am Join your DSA-LA comrades …
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
October 26, 2024 at 3:28 AM

City Finally Takes Steps Toward Long-Term Capital Infrastructure Plan + LA Times Owner Blocks Presidential Endorsement — Thorn West: Issue No. 218

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 5:12 PM

It's Spooky Season! Come canvass with us!

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA Announcements   A Very Spooky SFV: DSA for Jillian, Konstantine & Mike Costume Canvass Saturday, October 26 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm All …
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October 12, 2024 at 12:39 AM

DSA-LA Voter Guide is Here + LA Over Budget On Liability Claims — Thorn West: Issue No. 217

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Our Socialist Voter Guide just dropped!

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA Announcements   Our 2024 Voter Guide has dropped! As socialists in Los Angeles, we believe it’s important to contextualize these races: Who are the…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
October 5, 2024 at 3:36 AM

Tenants and Workers Rally for Fair Rent and Wages + Gov Newsom Vetoes 16% of 2024 Legislation — Thorn West: Issue No. 216

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
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September 24, 2024 at 11:19 PM

March with tenants and workers this weekend!

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA Announcements   Raise the Wages, Lower the Rent: Tenant Worker Solidarity March After passing temporary tenant protections during the pandemic lock…
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September 21, 2024 at 2:56 AM

Blockbuster Report on LA Landlords and Tenants + New LA City Council President — Thorn West: Issue No. 215

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
September 18, 2024 at 1:39 AM

Let's get socialists elected!

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA Announcements   Raise the Wages, Lower the Rent: Tenant Worker Solidarity March After passing temporary tenant protections during the pandemic lock…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
September 11, 2024 at 9:15 PM

Chapter meeting this Saturday!

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA Announcements   September Chapter Meeting Saturday, September 14 @ 12pm Calling all members! Join us for our September chapter meeting! Age…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
September 7, 2024 at 4:14 AM

2024 State Leg Session Ends + Video Game Performer Strike Continues — Thorn West: Issue No. 214

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
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September 3, 2024 at 11:23 PM

Join us to learn about resistance to settler colonialism!

Everything happening this week at DSA-LA Announcements Settler Colonial Projects and Resistance in the United States and Palestine Starting TONIGHT, September 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm DSA-LA is exc…
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August 27, 2024 at 6:39 PM

Everything happening this week in DSA

Announcements DSA-LA is excited to launch our latest socialist Night School, "The Politics of Removal: Displacement from Los Angeles to Palestine," a series exploring leftist perspectives on the concept of displac…
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August 24, 2024 at 2:59 AM

Industry + Tech Lobbying Wins Concessions as Cal Leg Deadline Nears — Thorn West: Issue No. 213

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
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August 20, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Write Postcards for a Ceasefire Resolution!

Everything happening this week in DSA Announcements Postcards for a Ceasefire Resolution Friday, August 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Come join us for postcarding at Santa Monica Brew Works as we reach…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
August 14, 2024 at 2:33 AM

Not Another Bomb!! Solidarity Action with Gaza

Everything happening this week in DSA Announcements Not Another Bomb: Solidarity Action with Gaza Sunday, August 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm As political decision-makers start gathering for the Dem…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
August 10, 2024 at 3:46 AM

Potential K Line Extension Routes Considered + Gov Newsom Seems Mad at LA — Thorn West: Issue No. 212

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
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August 6, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Stand for renters at City Hall!

Everything happening this week in DSA Announcements Power to the Tenants: City Hall Press Conference and Public Comment Wednesday, August 7 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us Wednesday, August 7th, at 12pm for a press…
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August 3, 2024 at 4:25 AM

SF BoS Pass Law to Combat Rent Fixing + LA BoS Reaffirm "Care First" Policy — Thorn West: Issue No. 211

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
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July 27, 2024 at 3:49 AM

Governor Issues Executive Order Demanding Sweeps + Video Game Performers on Strike — Thorn West: Issue No. 210

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
July 20, 2024 at 3:01 AM

LA Mayor Issues First Veto + SF Mayor Threatens "Aggressive" Sweeps — Thorn West: Issue No. 209

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
July 6, 2024 at 2:04 AM

County Board of Supervisors Initiates Reform + Nov. State Ballot Measures Finalized — Thorn West: Issue No. 208

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 3:06 AM

Supreme Court Broadly Empowers CA Cities to Criminalize Homelessness + Violence Against Activists Once Again Becomes Pretext to Demonize Protesters — Thorn West: Issue No. 207

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
June 22, 2024 at 3:02 AM

Charter Reform Commission Takes Shape + Legal Victory for Tenants — Thorn West: Issue No. 206

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 12:57 AM

The DSA-LA Events Newsletter is Back!

Everything happening this week in DSA The DSA-LA Weekly Events Newsletter is back! Check out how you can get involved below. Announcements Drop The Charges!    A month ago, the UCLA and USC administrations called hundreds…
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June 8, 2024 at 4:49 AM

Council Discusses Proposed Charter Reforms for November + Judge Halts UC Strikes — Thorn West: Issue No. 205

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
June 1, 2024 at 4:02 AM

CM Harris-Dawson to Succeed Krekorian as Council Pres + Academic Worker ULP Strike to Expand — Thorn West: Issue No. 204

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
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May 28, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Ceasefire Now!

More than 40 organizations call on LA City Council to pass a resolution for a permanent ceasefire Ceasefire Now! DSA-LA is proud to join a powerful bloc of more than 40 labor, interfaith, and community organizations calling upon the Los Angeles Cit…
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May 25, 2024 at 3:26 AM

Councilmembers Endorse Successor to Council President + CalCare Progress Halted — Thorn West: Issue No. 203

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
May 11, 2024 at 3:38 AM

More CA Budget Cuts + CMs KDL and Price Reinstated to Committees — Thorn West: Issue No. 202

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
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May 9, 2024 at 11:49 PM

Chapter Meeting Saturday May 11 + Events in May

Chapter Meeting this Saturday May 11th! The time for this event has been changed, the chapter meeting will run 12:30pm-3:30pm. Chapter meeting RSVP   RSVP…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 11:32 PM

Chapter Meeting Saturday + Events in May

Chapter Meeting this Saturday May 9th! The time for this event has been changed, the chapter meeting will run 12:30pm-3:30pm.  Chapter meeting RSVP   RSVP…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
May 4, 2024 at 2:07 AM

At UCLA, Palestinian Solidarity Camp Attacked, Forcibly Displaced by Police — Thorn West: Issue No. 201

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
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April 27, 2024 at 3:02 AM

Students Establish Palestinian Solidarity Camps at Multiple LA Campuses + Mayor Releases Budget — Thorn West: Issue No. 200

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
April 26, 2024 at 1:27 AM

May Day May Day!

International Workers Day approaches! Dear John, In the words of N*SYNC... It's gonna be May! May Day, or International Workers Day, is on May 1st. Every year, DSA joins a coalition of labor unions, immigrant justice groups, and grassroots organizations across Los Angeles fo…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
April 20, 2024 at 2:44 AM

Ethics Reform Advances + City Backs Away From Eminent Domain — Thorn West: Issue No. 199

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
April 13, 2024 at 2:15 AM

Calls for Ethics Commission Reform on 2024 Ballot + Inhumane Conditions in County Correctional Facilities — Thorn West: Issue No. 198

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
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April 6, 2024 at 4:32 AM

State + City Move Forward with Budget Cuts — Thorn West: Issue No. 196

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
March 23, 2024 at 3:13 AM

Council Considers Budget Cuts + LAPD Over Budget — Thorn West: Issue No. 196

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
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March 22, 2024 at 10:40 PM

TOMORROW! Ceasefire Campaign Teach-in

  Join DSA-LA Tomorrow for a Ceasefire Campaign Teach-in! Ceasefire Campaign Teach-in RSVP Death, devastation, and displacement has been visited on the people of Gaza for nearly seven months. And in …
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March 16, 2024 at 2:40 AM

Victories for Progressive Candidates + Tenant Activists — Thorn West: Issue No. 195

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
March 9, 2024 at 3:04 AM

Primary Election Results Come in on City, County + Statewide Races — Thorn West: Issue No. 194

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
  DSA-LA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
March 5, 2024 at 1:12 AM

Tomorrow’s Election Day: Party with DSA!

RSVP for our election night party! Dear John, For months, DSA members have been knocking on doors, writing postcards, and making calls for candidates that align with our socialist program. Tomorrow at 8pm, join us to celebrate our hard work this primary season and watch the el…
  DSA-LA · [email protected]
March 2, 2024 at 3:56 AM

Election Day is March 5 + Report: City Study on 41.18 Was Kept from Public, Now Obtained by Press — Thorn West: Issue No. 193

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
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February 28, 2024 at 10:36 PM

Early March Events Blast

It's almost March! Take a look at what the chapter has in store for the first half of the month.    Don't forget the next DSA-LA chapter meeting is 11am-2pm Saturday March 9th, more details to come. 3/9 Chapter Meeti…
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February 24, 2024 at 3:53 AM

Labor Gains at California Universities + Private LA Gondola Project Advances — Thorn West: Issue No. 192

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…
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February 17, 2024 at 4:05 AM

Ahead of Election, Reactionaries Mobilize Against Measure HLA + Progressive Councilmembers — Thorn West: Issue No. 191

    The Thorn West is a state and local news roundup compiled by members of DSA-LA. Our goal is to provide a weekly update on the latest developments in state and local politics, and to track the issues that are most import…