Join us and other ghouls, fiends, and friends for a Halloween party at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center. 18+ Costume Contest Theme: Spooky Scary Socialists Spooky Trivia Location Details: San Jose Peace and Justice Center 48 S. 7th Street San Jose CA 95112 US Contact: Alexander Mao Email: [email protected] Phone: 4087713245
Join Food not Bombs San José in providing free food, hygiene supplies, fresh produce, and clothing to the community no questions asked. Location Details: St. James Park N Second St San Jose CA 95112 Parking: There is street parking and parking garages close by at San Pedro Public Transportation: Bus: 2nd & Santa Clara (72,... Read more »
Banner for Palestine with a crew of South Bay Activists on Mondays and Fridays on an overpass overlooking Highway 101 in Sunnyvale.
Join our Housing Working Group via Zoom as we work to make housing more affordable and build the Silicon Valley Tenant Union. Organizing together in our buildings and neighborhoods is how we build the power to take on the landlord class. We focus on displacement, affordability, habitability and more. 🏘️ We are always looking 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 »
Join as we watch results come in on election night at SEIU 521, hosted by the South Bay Labor Council. 🗳️
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 »
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 This meeting is canceled--enjoy a day off after election season and we'll see... Read more »
Please join us every Thursday at the ISAP office on Blossom Hill Rd at any time between 8am-2pm to help protect your neighbors from ICE kidnappings, and get connected with more local organizing opportunities! We are especially in need of multilingual folks - Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, and Mandarin speakers especially! Location Details: ISAP Office 393... Read more »
The midterm elections delivered a historic rebuke of the Trump administration and saw DSA triple our number of Congressional representatives. With the election complete, the work is just beginning to deliver on our platform to empower the working class. DSA is hosting a mass call to reflect on where we came from, where we are... 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 We meet on the... Read more »
Banner for Palestine with a crew of South Bay Activists on Mondays and Fridays on an overpass overlooking Highway 101 in Sunnyvale.
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 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 »
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled for the time being, but will hopefully return in the coming months. This Thanksgiving, we’re settling our differences at the table! The Leftist Infighting Extravaganza is a casual, community-organized arm wrestling tournament held in the name of raising money for the San Jose Peace and Justice Center. It is... 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 Food not Bombs San José in providing free food, hygiene supplies, fresh produce, and clothing to the community no questions asked. Location Details: St. James Park N Second St San Jose CA 95112 Parking: There is street parking and parking garages close by at San Pedro Public Transportation: Bus: 2nd & Santa Clara (72,... Read more »
Banner for Palestine with a crew of South Bay Activists on Mondays and Fridays on an overpass overlooking Highway 101 in Sunnyvale.
Come join us for an in-person transit working group session, where we'll work on ongoing projects and discuss strategy. Locations for the in-person session will vary from a session-to-session basis and will be posted in slack at least one week in advance of the meeting. Zoom is still available for those unable to attend in-person.... Read more »
The Tech Committee has bi-weekly working session where folks can start an up-for-grabs item or make progress on current items. Co-chairs are available for office-hours assistance for any questions that come up or for help finding something to contribute to. Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XbMFPFzMQVGH1sXutjLxRg
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
Join the Community Safety Working Group as we discuss our ongoing work to fight back against the American police state. Currently, our group is most actively engaged in efforts against automated license plate readers (ALPRs), ICE, and data centers. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bBzLyNmkRauJPCbd_63MYg
The Bylaws Committee will meet to discuss our proposed Language & Editorial amendment that will be considered at the November Chapter Meeting. We will also talk about any potential remaining amendments we want to work on, and the Chapter Affiliation resolution that we are required to pass. Join the Zoom meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rVHzKtHsQ0aYCNsnQ0ANFQ
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 »
Jeannette Estruth is a local history professor from Santa Clara University. She has presented at the Historians for Peace and Democracy, focusing on consumer interest and Clinton's welfare cuts of the 1990s. She has written for Washington Post, The Drift, Urban History, IEEE Annals of the History of Computing, California History, the Business History Review,... Read more »
Please join us every Thursday at the ISAP office on Blossom Hill Rd at any time between 8am-2pm to help protect your neighbors from ICE kidnappings, and get connected with more local organizing opportunities! We are especially in need of multilingual folks - Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, and Mandarin speakers especially! Location Details: ISAP Office 393... Read more »
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
The Agendas and Meeting Planning Committee will meet to discuss ways in which to improve chapter meetings and create the agenda for the following monthly chapter meeting! Register for the zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88404136662
Banner for Palestine with a crew of South Bay Activists on Mondays and Fridays on an overpass overlooking Highway 101 in Sunnyvale.
Grab your favorite board game and join us at The Guildhouse for our monthly Board Game Night! Address: 420 First St, San Jose, CA 95113
Ever wondered how to form a union at work? Want to organize your workplace but don’t know where to start? Join us for an upcoming Fundamentals of Workplace Organizing training to hear from organizers and people like you who want to organize their workplaces! In small discussion groups with participants across Silicon Valley, you’ll learn... 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 »
Come for coffee and discussion of a reading related to our praxis as socialists. If you've been wanting to read and become more educated about socialism but need a little push, this event is for you! Brand new, seasoned socialists, and everyone in between is welcome and encouraged to attend. 📚 Reading: The Socialist Feminist... Read more »
Join us at Haraz Coffee House in Mountain View for great coffee, good conversation, and to catch up with your comrades. New to SV DSA or DSA-curious? This is a no-pressure way to meet members and see what we're all about. **This event takes place immediately following Socialist Reading Group, from 10-11a in the same... Read more »
Join Food not Bombs San José in providing free food, hygiene supplies, fresh produce, and clothing to the community no questions asked. Location Details: St. James Park N Second St San Jose CA 95112 Parking: There is street parking and parking garages close by at San Pedro Public Transportation: Bus: 2nd & Santa Clara (72,... Read more »
Banner for Palestine with a crew of South Bay Activists on Mondays and Fridays on an overpass overlooking Highway 101 in Sunnyvale.
Join our Housing Working Group via Zoom as we work to make housing more affordable and build the Silicon Valley Tenant Union. Organizing together in our buildings and neighborhoods is how we build the power to take on the landlord class. We focus on displacement, affordability, habitability and more. 🏘️ We are always looking 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 »
Join this weekly session hosted by a chapter officer, co-chair, veteran member or leader. 10-15 minute educational topic & explanation 45-50 minute open Q&A - drop-in "Office Hours" Register for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/24xWZmctRBOrxw1yrN0WiA
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 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 »
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. Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-a_sj_ABR5SLix0Rm9AWtw
Please join us every Thursday at the ISAP office on Blossom Hill Rd at any time between 8am-2pm to help protect your neighbors from ICE kidnappings, and get connected with more local organizing opportunities! We are especially in need of multilingual folks - Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, and Mandarin speakers especially! Location Details: ISAP Office 393... Read more »
Banner for Palestine with a crew of South Bay Activists on Mondays and Fridays on an overpass overlooking Highway 101 in Sunnyvale.
This month, the transit working group will be joining the SJ Bike Party for their 14th anniversary tribute ride! San Jose Bike Party is a rolling party traveling 15–20 miles through San Jose and the South Bay on the third Friday of every month. Each ride features a new theme, a new starting point, and... 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 us for our monthly chapter meeting! Come meet your comrades, learn about current and upcoming projects, and take place in our democratic decision process! Location Details SEIU 521 Union Hall 2302 Zanker Rd. San Jose CA 95131 Parking There is parking in the union hall parking lot. Public Transportation Bus: Brokaw & Rogers (VTA Line... Read more »
Join Silicon Valley DSA, South Bay Mutual Aid, Food Not Bombs San José, San José Clothing Swap, and Art Pocket SJ, for a really really free goods event in the San José Peace and Justice Center parking lot. We’ll have cleaning supplies, clothes, fresh produce, fire preparedness kits, menstrual products, zines, and more available so... Read more »
Join Silicon Valley DSA on Saturday, November 21st to knock on doors and raise awareness about AI Data Centers, as we organize to mobilize for a moratorium on Data Centers in San Jose. We will be meeting in San Jose around 3:00 pm, and will share exact location by Nov 19th. More information to come.... Read more »
