"Today is only the beginning"--that's Zohran Mamdani's message, post election. An even more important message, perhaps: now is our time! Our time means not what we have, or even what we have already achieved. It is what we do now! Now is the time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. We are... Read more »
Join the mutual aid working group to help support community-based efforts in the South Bay! No experience is required and everyone has something to contribute! We will be meeting at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center and a zoom link is available for those who cannot join in person. We will discuss: – Our... Read more »
Join our International Solidarity Working Group as we organize for a free Palestine, protections for immigrants, an end to US imperialism, and a liberated international working class! Please register for the Zoom meeting here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pzfk-whGRre39zr8rv2Dew Read more about the International Solidarity Working Group at https://siliconvalleydsa.org/international-solidarity/.
This is the public facing education event hosted on the 4th Wednesday of each month by the political education working group. Topics will be announced monthly and resources will be published online as well as through our newsletter. These meetings are a great way to learn the why behind the work we do. This event... Read more »
In June 2024, students, alumni, and one student reporter were arrested at a sit-in of the office of Stanford University’s president in protest of Stanford’s complicity with Israel’s genocide in Palestine. In Santa Clara County, the District Attorney Jeff Rosen has chosen to charge these protesters against genocide with felonies, and 11 Stanford community members... Read more »
Curious about socialism but don’t know where to start? In need of some comradely time to unwind? Want to connect with other local comrades and build community? Join us for our November Last Friday Social! This month we will be meeting at Olympus Caffe & Bakery in Mountain View at 6:30pm for a casual... Read more »
The Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group, in association with San Jose Food Not Bombs and South Bay Mutual Aid, is hosting a garden and build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be moving soil, planting plants, garden maintenance, and finishing the drip irrigation! Be sure... Read more »
Join the International Solidarity Working Group and the Mutual Aid Working Group to ask business to hang the Rapid Response Network poster and inform community members of their rights if approached by ICE. Meeting Location Details San José Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot 48 S. 7th Street San Jose CA 95112 Parking There is... Read more »
The Tech Committee meets bi-weekly to organize and maintain our chapter’s tech infrastructure: the chapter website (https://svdsa.org), automations, and more! If you’re curious about how we use technology for good or if you want to build systems that attract and empower DSA members, join #cmte-tech-data on Slack or swing by the Zoom! Register for the... Read more »
A lot of work goes into keeping our chapter running behind the scenes. The Comms Committee focuses on outreach and communication, including the monthly newsletter and social media acounts. Please feel free to join and learn about what it takes to reach out to our community. Register for the Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hrOxMwbATKilZorbWwoytg
The elected officers (Steering Committee) meet every week on Zoom to check in on our Chapter's administration, make decisions on behalf of the Chapter in between general meetings, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you're interested in the nuts and bolts of Chapter administration or have questions for the officers, you're welcome to attend. Register... Read more »
The Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group, in association with San Jose Food Not Bombs and South Bay Mutual Aid, is hosting a garden and build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be moving soil, planting plants, garden maintenance, and finishing the drip irrigation! Be sure... Read more »
No Contract, No Coffee! Starbucks Workers United has organized a nationwide strike to bring Starbucks back to the bargaining table for a fair contract. Support workers fighting for fair pay, a stop to union busting, and an end to chronic understaffing by joining us on the picket line right here in Silicon Valley! WHAT: Starbucks... Read more »
No Contract, No Coffee! Starbucks Workers United has organized a nationwide strike to bring Starbucks back to the bargaining table for a fair contract. Support workers fighting for fair pay, a stop to union busting, and an end to chronic understaffing by joining us on the picket line right here in Silicon Valley! WHAT: Starbucks... Read more »
Join the Housing Working Groyp via Zoom as we try to make housing more affordable in Silicon Valley and build the Silicon Valley Tenant Union. We focus on displacement, affordability, habitability, and more. We need your help! Register here! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mgqeJNgGTDeQrNf0gzmFbA
Join us to take part in the admin duties that keep the SV DSA Chapter going!
No Contract, No Coffee! Starbucks Workers United has organized a nationwide strike to bring Starbucks back to the bargaining table for a fair contract. Support workers fighting for fair pay, a stop to union busting, and an end to chronic understaffing by joining us on the picket line right here in Silicon Valley! WHAT: Starbucks... Read more »
The elected officers (Steering Committee) meet every week on Zoom to check in on our Chapter's administration, make decisions on behalf of the Chapter in between general meetings, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you're interested in the nuts and bolts of Chapter administration or have questions for the officers, you're welcome to attend. Register... Read more »
Join the Labor Working Group in organizing workers of Silicon Valley as we fight for the basic human dignity of all laborers! We will discuss the chapter's involvement in local labor actions and our own programming. If you have topics you'd like to bring up, please share in the chapter Slack! Register for zoom meeting:... Read more »
No Contract, No Coffee! Starbucks Workers United has organized a nationwide strike to bring Starbucks back to the bargaining table for a fair contract. Support workers fighting for fair pay, a stop to union busting, and an end to chronic understaffing by joining us on the picket line right here in Silicon Valley! WHAT: Starbucks... Read more »
Join the community safety working group to help support efforts to improve the safety of our communities in the South Bay! No experience is required and everyone has something to contribute! We will be meeting via Zoom, please register with the link below, from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Register for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fE6mJlSCQ5WAJFPVTBVQdw
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. Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/smcCFZ6_TUa25E2ZQp-Oiw
Interested in building community and camaraderie? Looking for more opportunities to blow off steam and connect with people who share your values? Join the Social Committee for our monthly meeting to help organize and facilitate social events for our comrades! Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LWghXCCVSh29sc6AtS4Zqg
Join us on Thursday evening, December 4th at 7 pm, at the SEIU-521 Hall, 2302 Zanker Road, for a screening of "Partners." This documentary screening couldn't be more timely, given that the Starbucks Workers United-led strike wave has reached San José! The full title of the film: "Partners: A Film About How Starbucks Baristas Started... Read more »
In June 2024, students, alumni, and one student reporter were arrested at a sit-in of the office of Stanford University's president in protest of Stanford's complicity with Israel's genocide in Palestine. In Santa Clara County, the District Attorney Jeff Rosen has chosen to charge these protesters against genocide with felonies, and 11 Stanford student protesters... Read more »
At DSA, we believe a better world is possible. But the only way this can happen is if we organize together as members of the working class to restructure society based on human needs. DSA is the largest socialist organization in the United States, but we have to grow even larger to change our society.... Read more »
The Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group, in association with San Jose Food Not Bombs and South Bay Mutual Aid, is hosting a garden and build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be moving soil, planting plants, garden maintenance, and finishing the drip irrigation! Be sure... Read more »
We will meet in person to work on electoral WG tasks, such as our questionnaire for candidates seeking an SVDSA endorsement in the 2026 elections.
Are you feeling festive? Join us for a holiday themed bar hop in downtown San José! We will start at Paper Plane and then move to Miniboss. First game is on us! When: Saturday, 12/6 Time: 6:00pm Where: Paper Plane (Miniboss around 7:15pm) Paper Plane - 72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA... Read more »
Grab your bikes and come out for a ride on Sunday December 7th with your comrades! The ride will be up to 40 miles if you complete the entire route, but there are options to make it shorter. Meet at Cubberley Community Center in Palo Alto at 8:30am on 12/7! See the link below for... Read more »
The Tech Committee meets bi-weekly to organize and maintain our chapter’s tech infrastructure: the chapter website (https://svdsa.org), automations, and more! If you’re curious about how we use technology for good or if you want to build systems that attract and empower DSA members, join #cmte-tech-data on Slack or swing by the Zoom! Register for the... Read more »
A lot of work goes into keeping our chapter running behind the scenes. The Comms Committee focuses on outreach and communication, including the monthly newsletter and social media acounts. Please feel free to join and learn about what it takes to reach out to our community. Register for the Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hrOxMwbATKilZorbWwoytg
The elected officers (Steering Committee) meet every week on Zoom to check in on our Chapter's administration, make decisions on behalf of the Chapter in between general meetings, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you're interested in the nuts and bolts of Chapter administration or have questions for the officers, you're welcome to attend. Register... Read more »
Join our International Solidarity Working Group as we organize for a free Palestine, protections for immigrants, an end to US imperialism, and a liberated international working class! Please register for the Zoom meeting here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pzfk-whGRre39zr8rv2Dew Read more about the International Solidarity Working Group at https://siliconvalleydsa.org/international-solidarity/.
The electoral working group will meet to discuss and plan for current and future electoral projects. All are welcome. Register for the Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lMhKwarkTNqJPSg6qjXeUQ
Join us at the San Jose Code Enforcement Appeals Board Hearing to support the Summerwind Tenant Union and call for action for the landlords' code violations.
Join our comrades from SF and Peninsula DSA for a transit social, where they'll be screening Who Framed Roger Rabbit and giving a presentation on the General Motors streetcar conspiracy. Popcorn will be provided! Please note that the venue is not listed on Google Maps, but the entrance should be facing Fellows Wy.
In June 2024, students, alumni, and one student reporter were arrested at a sit-in of the office of Stanford University's president in protest of Stanford's complicity with Israel's genocide in Palestine. In Santa Clara County, the District Attorney Jeff Rosen has chosen to charge these protesters against genocide with felonies, and 11 Stanford student protesters... Read more »
The Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group, in association with San Jose Food Not Bombs and South Bay Mutual Aid, is hosting a garden and build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be moving soil, planting plants, garden maintenance, and finishing the drip irrigation! Be sure... Read more »
Grab your Christmas sweaters and join us for Silicon Valley DSA's Holiday Party! Socialize with comrades and acknowledge the work we've done this year. Food and beverages provided. We suggest a Christmas sweater or semi-formal/business casual attire. We will have a limited number of Santa hats available as well. Hope you can make it! RSVP Here:... Read more »
SJ Clothing Swap is mutual aid for our community through clothing and fabric, with an emphasis on sustainability, queer expression, intersectional community care, accessibility, and community organizing. We’re focused on: – Quality clothes for all – Being a safe space for exploring your style and gender expression – Building local community and making new friends... Read more »
Join the Housing Working Groyp via Zoom as we try to make housing more affordable in Silicon Valley and build the Silicon Valley Tenant Union. We focus on displacement, affordability, habitability, and more. We need your help! Register here! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mgqeJNgGTDeQrNf0gzmFbA
Join us to take part in the admin duties that keep the SV DSA Chapter going!
The elected officers (Steering Committee) meet every week on Zoom to check in on our Chapter's administration, make decisions on behalf of the Chapter in between general meetings, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you're interested in the nuts and bolts of Chapter administration or have questions for the officers, you're welcome to attend. Register... Read more »
Join the Labor Working Group in organizing workers of Silicon Valley as we fight for the basic human dignity of all laborers! We will discuss the chapter's involvement in local labor actions and our own programming. If you have topics you'd like to bring up, please share in the chapter Slack! Register for zoom meeting:... Read more »
Join the mutual aid working group to help support community-based efforts in the South Bay! No experience is required and everyone has something to contribute! We will be meeting at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center and a zoom link is available for those who cannot join in person. We will discuss: – Our... Read more »
Join the community safety working group to help support efforts to improve the safety of our communities in the South Bay! No experience is required and everyone has something to contribute! We will be meeting via Zoom, please register with the link below, from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Register for Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/33Ti1dehTzOblxmkrwLH5Q
This month, instead of a Socialist Night School, we are going to do a "book club" type meet-up on zoom. But instead of a book, just listen to this podcast episode, and then we will gather to chit chat about it. The topic is Socialism Around the World: Vietnam Edition. The podcast episode is The... Read more »
In June 2024, students, alumni, and one student reporter were arrested at a sit-in of the office of Stanford University's president in protest of Stanford's complicity with Israel's genocide in Palestine. In Santa Clara County, the District Attorney Jeff Rosen has chosen to charge these protesters against genocide with felonies, and 11 Stanford student protesters... Read more »
The Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group, in association with San Jose Food Not Bombs and South Bay Mutual Aid, is hosting a garden and build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be moving soil, planting plants, garden maintenance, and finishing the drip irrigation! Be sure... Read more »
