Join DSA

We are a local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and we’re excited to have you with us! This page is a quick-start guide to help you get plugged in.


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Become a member of DSA National

Your first step is to become a member of National DSA, a nationwide network of volunteers fighting for democratic socialism. We encourage you to choose a monthly contribution amount, which shares a portion of your dues with your local chapter. Click here for more information on dues sharing between local and national DSA. There are just two requirements to be a member of SV DSA – National membership and living in Silicon Valley! When you become a member you get:

  • Voting rights in your local chapter
  • A subscription to Democratic Left magazine
  • A Socialist Organizer membership card
  • Access to trainings and helpful resources
We’re here for you, not your money. If paying dues isn’t possible right now, you can request a dues waiver here and join for free. Just remember: you need to be a member to vote!

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Sign up For Our Newsletter

Sign up here for our Newsletter to get plugged in to what is happening at the local level. If you are already a member, you can also Contact us to request access to our chapter slack where we conduct more time sensitive membership communications.



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Fund Your Local Chapter

These contributions help us fund events, campaigns, and organizing right here in our community! Local dues or one-time contributions are entirely optional and go directly to Silicon Valley DSA… they aren’t shared with national DSA. Just a heads-up: local contributions don’t give you voting rights. You still need to be a national DSA member (that was Step 1!).

To cancel a recurring donation, you can email treasurer@siliconvalleydsa.org.