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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T173000
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SUMMARY:(AMA) Ask Me Anything
DESCRIPTION:Join this weekly session hosted by a chapter officer\, co-chair\, veteran member or leader. \n\n10-15 minute educational topic & explanation [topic chosen by speaker]\n45-50 minute open Q&A – drop-in “Office Hours” [bring your questions or just come to chat]\n\nHOST: Matt D\, Pol-Ed WG & Membership Cmte co-chair \nTOPIC: “Capacity” – how we use the term\, why it is a key focus area\, and other terminology from the organizing space (ex. mobilization) \nRegister for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/24xWZmctRBOrxw1yrN0WiA
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/ask-me-anything-recurring-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:👥 Cmte - Membership,🐥 Newbie Friendly,🌹 SV DSA,📚 WG - Political Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T193000
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SUMMARY:Political Education WG Internal Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is our once monthly meeting where we review planned curriculum\, vote on future topics\, hear proposals for working group activities and handle administrative tasks. Join us to do the behind the scenes tasks that make the educational events possible. \nZoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/smcCFZ6_TUa25E2ZQp-Oiw
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/pol-ed-wg-internal-meeting-recurring/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:🌹 SV DSA,📚 WG - Political Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T183000
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CREATED:20260818T225832Z
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SUMMARY:Socialist Night School: PropaCanva!
DESCRIPTION:Throughout revolutionary history\, graphics have served as powerful tools for political education\, agitation\, and mobilization. Join the SVDSA Political Education Working Group and Communications Committee for a creative workshop where you’ll learn to use Canva as a tool for activism–no artistic ability or experience necessary! \nThis will be a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to use Canva\, a free\, online graphic design tool that lets you create everything from flyers to zines to videos to social media posts. You’ll leave the workshop with a better understanding of basic graphic design principles\, what makes an impactful graphic\, how to create in Canva\, and having created one or two of your own digital graphics for cause that’s close to your heart. \nWhat you’ll need for the workshop: \n\nYour own laptop or tablet\nA free Canva account (we can help you do this at the workshop\, if necessary)\nImagination and a willingness to experiment!\n\nRegister HERE\n 
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/socialist-night-school-hands-on-canva-workshop/
LOCATION:2302 Zanker Rd\, San Jose CA\, 2302 Zanker Rd\, San Jose\, OR\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:🔊 Cmte - Comms,🌐 External,🐥 Newbie Friendly,🌹 SV DSA,📚 WG - Political Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T170000
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SUMMARY:Where does $1 of US Tax Go?
DESCRIPTION:Where does one U.S. Tax Dollar Go? \nFueling Genocide: report back from Cuba & Palestine \nNida Liftawiya is a Palestinian refugee living in California on occupied Ohlone lands. She is an activist\, artist\, educator\, and an organizer with the Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC). \nIn this webinar\, she will share experiences and analysis from recent trips to Palestine and Cuba where she personally witnessed how U.S. tax dollar are fueling genocide and how the people are resisting. Following her presentation\, there will be a discussion about how we\, as U.S. taxpayers\, can elevate and practice more effective international solidarity at this moment. \nRegister Here: bit.ly/CubaPalestine26 \nOrganized by: https://www.hatueyproject.org/ \n 
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/where-does-1-of-us-tax-go/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:🌐 External,🌎 WG - International Solidarity,📚 WG - Political Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260906T050003Z
CREATED:20260906T045901Z
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SUMMARY:(AMA) Ask Me Anything
DESCRIPTION:Join this weekly session hosted by a chapter officer\, co-chair\, veteran member or leader. \n\n10-15 minute educational topic & explanation [topic chosen by speaker]\n45-50 minute open Q&A – drop-in “Office Hours” [bring your questions or just come to chat]\n\nRegister for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/24xWZmctRBOrxw1yrN0WiA
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/20260908_ask-me-anything/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:👥 Cmte - Membership,🐥 Newbie Friendly,🌹 SV DSA,📚 WG - Political Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260909T195236Z
CREATED:20260909T195236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T195236Z
UID:10004370-1789473600-1789477200@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:(AMA) Ask Me Anything
DESCRIPTION:Join this weekly session hosted by a chapter officer\, co-chair\, veteran member or leader. \n\n10-15 minute educational topic & explanation [topic chosen by speaker]\n45-50 minute open Q&A – drop-in “Office Hours” [bring your questions or just come to chat]\n\nRegister for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/24xWZmctRBOrxw1yrN0WiA
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/20260915ask-me-anything/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:👥 Cmte - Membership,🐥 Newbie Friendly,🌹 SV DSA,📚 WG - Political Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T193000
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SUMMARY:Political Education WG Working Session
DESCRIPTION:This is our once monthly working session\, where we collaborate on developing curriculum\, curating educational content\, building presentations\, performing other tasks related to our strategic plan. \nZoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-a_sj_ABR5SLix0Rm9AWtw
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/pol-ed-wg-working-session-recurring/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:🌹 SV DSA,📚 WG - Political Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T183000
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CREATED:20260918T185301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T191018Z
UID:10004371-1790098200-1790101800@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:(AMA) Ask Me Anything
DESCRIPTION:Join this weekly session hosted by a chapter officer\, co-chair\, veteran member or leader. \n\n10-15 minute educational topic & explanation [topic chosen by speaker]\n45-50 minute open Q&A – drop-in “Office Hours” [bring your questions or just come to chat]\n\nHOST: Ryan T\, Electoral WG co-chair & the Electoral WG Voter Guide team \nTOPIC: Voter Guide: key terms; how it’s developed; use cases. Questions re: specific decisions? \nRegister for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/24xWZmctRBOrxw1yrN0WiA
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2026-09-22-530pm-ask-me-anything-recurring/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:👥 Cmte - Membership,🐥 Newbie Friendly,🌹 SV DSA,🗳️ WG - Electoral,📚 WG - Political Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260918T190708Z
CREATED:20260918T190037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T190708Z
UID:10005521-1790103600-1790107200@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:(AMA) Ask Me Anything
DESCRIPTION:Join this weekly session hosted by a chapter officer\, co-chair\, veteran member or leader. \n\n10-15 minute educational topic & explanation [topic chosen by speaker]\n45-50 minute open Q&A – drop-in “Office Hours” [bring your questions or just come to chat]\n\nHOST: Elisabeth\, Bylaws Cmte co-chair & Housing WG co-chair \nTOPIC: September Bylaw amendments: explanation of key terms; specific questions re: the amendments \nRegister for Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dXeAvSTkTEWtxa7UlstRmw
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2029-09-22-7pm-ama-ask-me-anything/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:⚖️ Cmte - Bylaws,👥 Cmte - Membership,🐥 Newbie Friendly,🌹 SV DSA,📚 WG - Political Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T235710Z
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UID:10004435-1790424000-1790427600@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:DSA 101
DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of a system that is rigged against the Working Class? Have you had enough frustration with the status quo\, and want to do something about it? \nAt DSA\, we believe a better world is possible. Join us to learn about the movement we are building\, and how to create power for the only majority in this country\, the Working Class! \nWhat is Democratic Socialism? How does DSA work to achieve it? Which projects does Silicon Valley DSA work on? At our DSA 101 event\, we will answer these questions and many others. This event is open to the public\, so we encourage non-members come hear why we joined\, and why we stuck around. Discover how we are helping the community\, and how you can get involved to build a better world. \nThe event will be held at SEIU 521 Union Hall on Saturday\, September 26th from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. \nPlease RSVP HERE. \nJoin us after the DSA 101 for our monthly Chapter Meeting\, which starts at 1:00PM. You can talk to members\, get more questions answered\, and see a meeting in action. \nTo take part in Chapter decisions as a voting member\, please sign up with National DSA at https://dsausa.org/join. \nParking \nThere is parking in the union hall parking lot. \nPublic Transportation\n \nBus: Brokaw & Rogers (VTA Line 60)\, 1st & Bonaventura (VTA Line 203) \nZoom link \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-tGqBzlzQk2IHHSwzr2njQ
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2026-09-26-dsa-101/
LOCATION:SEIU Local 521 Union Hall\, 2302 Zanker Rd\, San Jose\, CA\, 95131
CATEGORIES:🐥 Newbie Friendly,🎉 Social,🌹 SV DSA,📚 WG - Political Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260929T010456Z
CREATED:20260929T010456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T010456Z
UID:10004372-1790686800-1790690400@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:(AMA) Ask Me Anything
DESCRIPTION:Join this weekly session hosted by a chapter officer\, co-chair\, veteran member or leader. \n\n10-15 minute educational topic & explanation [topic chosen by speaker]\n45-50 minute open Q&A – drop-in “Office Hours” [bring your questions or just come to chat]\n\nRegister for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/24xWZmctRBOrxw1yrN0WiA
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/ask-me-anything-recurring-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:👥 Cmte - Membership,🐥 Newbie Friendly,🌹 SV DSA,📚 WG - Political Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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