Putting the social back into Socialism. Our February Membership Phonebank was a raging success! Multiple members signed up, and we had a great community experience. Shout out to Wren for providing the pizza! But our chapter still has many lapsed members. That means lots of people once signed up for DSA and for whatever reason... Read more »
Note: This calendar event is for the rally on March 1st. There will also be a preliminary art build, taking place Sunday 2/23. Nodutdol, an org of Korean diaspora fighting for a liberated Korea and a world free of imperialism, will rally on March 1 against the U.S.’s annual war games in Korea. This March... Read more »
The elected officers (Chapter Committee) meet every two weeks or more on zoom to check in on our chapter’s admin committees, 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... Read more »
The electoral working group will meet to continue discussing ongoing electoral projects. We will continue strategizing for local adoption of ranked choice voting in elections, creating renter and tenant-supportive policies like rent control and tenant/community opportunity to purchase, and adopting our working group charter at the upcoming chapter convention. All are welcome to join. We... 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 pantry build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be planning the drip irrigation system, moving plants and soil, lowering the pantry... 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 SVDSA’s Labor working group for our biweekly meeting as we discuss how SVDSA members can channel growing popular interest in unionization into effective labor action and wins for working people. Meeting to be held virtually on Zoom. Zoom info will be sent after registering - register here
Join SVDSA’s Labor working group for our biweekly meeting as we discuss how SVDSA members can channel growing popular interest in unionization into effective labor action and wins for working people. Meeting to be held virtually on Zoom. Zoom info will be sent after registering - register here
The elected officers (Chapter Committee) meet every two weeks or more on zoom to check in on our chapter’s admin committees, 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... Read more »
The strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union local 265 against the VTA is ongoing! TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, 3/12 4pm @ the VTA HQ 3331 N First St. in San Jose! Join the Labor working group in showing out for our transit workers! Wear Red!
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 discuss: supporting South Bay Mutual Aid (SBMA) as one of their coalition members sign up to volunteer with SBMA here: https://southbaymutualaid.org/volunteermulti donate to SBMA here by selecting the... Read more »
The unlawful arrest and threatened deportation of Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil by the DHS cannot be allowed to go unchecked. Take to the streets Thursday, March 13, 6:30pm in front of Martin Luther King Library, San Jose!
Join Silicon Valley DSA, South Bay Mutual Aid, San Jose Food Not Bombs, San Jose Clothing Swap, and Art Pocket SJ, for a really really free goods event in the San Jose 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 »
A lot of work goes into keeping our chapter running behind the scenes. We need to communicate with members through our newsletters and social media, on board new members, and perform many necessary administrative tasks. The Administrative Committee will have a meeting on Monday, March 17 from 6-7 pm. The meeting is open to all... Read more »
The elected officers (Chapter Committee) meet every two weeks or more on zoom to check in on our chapter’s admin committees, 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... Read more »
Join our International Solidarity Working Group as we organize for a free Palestine, protections for immigrants, an end to U.S. support for fascism, and a liberated international working class! Please request to join our Google Group for the Zoom link: https://groups.google.com/g/sv-dsa-wg-international/about . Click “Ask to join group” if you have a GMail account, or “Contact... 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 pantry build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be planning the drip irrigation system, moving plants and soil, lowering the pantry... Read more »
RSVP here! Our monthly chapter meeting for March will be held from 1-3 on Saturday the 22nd at SEIU 521 Local Union Hall. We are continuing our organizing work and gearing up towards our chapter convention in April. If you cannot attend in person, there is a Zoom option for hybrid participation. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mMlfweSRQ8qMlNHdZXqe4A... Read more »
Join SV DSA and rally on Sunday 12:30 to save USPS, defend federal union rights! Federal workers are under attack! Trump, Musk, and the rest of his capitalist billionaire backers are dismantling our federal services and illegally firing thousands of union workers. This is crucial fight with the potential for major momentum swings for our services, the... Read more »
Students at Wilcox High School are walking out on Monday 3/24 at 1:05 PM and marching to protest the Trump administration. Students are asking college students and community members to meet on the sidewalk on Monroe St & Calabazas Blvd. This action has been endorsed by the Silicon Valley DSA Chapter Committee.
The elected officers (Chapter Committee) meet every two weeks or more on zoom to check in on our chapter’s admin committees, 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... Read more »
We are on the corner of 4th and San Fernando Streets every Friday from 5 to 6pm. Join us to to take a stand in opposition to war and militarism and in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and all movements working for racial and economic justice. Bing your own signs or use one of ours!... 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 pantry build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be installing the drip irrigation system, moving plants and soil, as well as... Read more »
Interested in becoming a Chapter Committee officer? Come grab a slice or other noms at JTown Pizza with current, running, and prospective Chapter Committee officers.
With our upcoming Chapter Convention and the imminent leadership transition, SV-DSA chapter leadership will hold a planning retreat. The meeting is open to non-elected members who have interest in the nuts-and-bolts organizing of the chapter and helping ensure our Chapter Convention runs smoothly and is a fulfilling, engaging event for our membership. We will meet... Read more »
A lot of work goes into keeping our chapter running behind the scenes. We need to communicate with members through our newsletters and social media, on board new members, and perform many necessary administrative tasks. The Administrative Committee will have a meeting on Monday, March 31 from 7 - 8pm. The meeting is open to... Read more »
The elected officers (Chapter Committee) meet every two weeks or more on zoom to check in on our chapter’s admin committees, 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... Read more »
Silicon Valley DSA in coalition with the May Day Coalition will be tabling at the Berryessa Flea Market (1590 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133, United States) on April 5th from 9 AM to 2 PM. We will be spreading the word about the San Jose May Day rally and march as well as distributing... Read more »
Organized by 50501 San Jose. This event has been endorsed by the Silicon Valley DSA Chapter Committee. Come find our contingent at 12 PM by the fountain in St. James Park
The elected officers (Chapter Committee) meet every two weeks or more on zoom to check in on our chapter’s admin committees, 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... Read more »
