This blog was written by one of our volunteer organizers in Redwood City. If you would like to contribute a story to the SV DSA blog, email comms@siliconvalleydsa.org. Grassroots organizing hits different in Redwood City. If you live or work here, then you know that’s not a controversial statement. I moved here when I was… Read more »
Weekend Events 10/23/20
Lots of great newbie events this weekend! Can’t wait to see new faces at our New Member Orientation tomorrow. Mutual Aid has another fantastic, and informative, fundraiser. Elections are also right around the corner, so be sure to help out our endorsed candidates! If you’re just getting involved, the best place to start is our… Read more »
Weekly Newsletter – 10/19/20
Hi comrade! The election is approaching (in an already-spooky time of year), but it’s not time to get scared — it’s time to organize. As socialists, we believe our economy and society should be run democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. And we believe in your ability to help… Read more »
Letter of Condemnation: Diana Reddy
Silicon Valley DSA condemns the racist, dismissive, and insensitive statements made by Redwood City Councilwoman Diana Reddy in response to widespread public calls to defund the police. Since June, thousands of people around the country and right here in Redwood City have called to defund and descope the police and have asked for concrete action… Read more »
Welcome to the SV DSA Blog!
Welcome to the blog for the Silicon Valley Democratic Socialists of America! As a part of our ongoing fight for working class power, we recognize that knowledge is key to organizing. Here you’ll find content like: Official statements and press releases from SV DSA Updates on relevant events, projects, and causes Personal reflections from our… Read more »
Descope and Defund the Redwood City Police Department, and Reinvest in the Community
Sign our petition to demand that Redwood City defund the police! To: Mayor Howard, Vice Mayor Masur, the City Council of Redwood City, and City Manager Diaz. As a diverse and vibrant city, Redwood City has the opportunity to re-imagine what public safety and justice look like, and to defund oppressive institutions that continue to… Read more »
Silicon Valley DSA on Police Violence at George Floyd Demonstrations
SAN JOSE, CA – May 31, 2020 – Over the weekend, the San Jose community bravely spoke out against police violence and demanded justice for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and batons. The Silicon Valley chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (Silicon… Read more »
In Support of Juristac and Against Sargent Quarry
Resolution adopted March 24, 2019 by a general membership vote. Declaration Silicon Valley Democratic Socialists of America (SV DSA) stands together with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band in opposition to profit-driven “development” that threatens Amah Mutsun sacred sites and burials. In particular, SV DSA stands in solidarity with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band in its… Read more »
Solidarity with Anchor Steam Workers
At noon on February 7th, 2019, Anchor workers delivered a letter to management requesting that they recognize the Anchor Workers Steam Union. 1 Silicon Valley DSA Labor proudly stands in solidarity with Anchor Steam workers in their fight for livable wages and respect for the dignity of their labor. Local jobs that pay a living… Read more »
Solidarity with Hotel Workers
This summer, union hotel workers represented by UNITE HERE! enter into contract negotiations with Marriott hotels. Marriott is, by far, the largest hotel chain in world. Last year, they spent $3 Billion dollars in share buybacks to return profits to shareholders, rather than justly compensate their 177,000 workers around the world. We of Silicon Valley… Read more »