Tag: Dsa

Rights, Not Rescue! Socialist Solidarity with Sex Workers

Apr 11, 2019

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Labor

Today, April 11, is the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump signing into law two bills that further marginalized and endangered the lives of sex workers. The “Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act” (SESTA) and the “Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act” (FOSTA) enjoyed wide bipartisan support and have for the past year… read more
It’s Time to Unionize Amazon

Jan 23, 2019

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Portland DSA

in Labor

By an Anonymous Member of Portland DSA Work Hard A few weeks ago, a co-worker (let’s call her Rosa) and I were assigned to a work area and tasked with moving an endless stream of heavy boxes off a conveyor belt, many weighing up to fifty pounds. Even a bigger guy like myself finds this… read more
What is Socialism in 2018?

Dec 5, 2018

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Portland DSA

in Socialism & DSA

By Keith Guthrie For the first time in over a generation, socialism is gaining popularity and acceptance in U.S. politics. DSA membership, about 5,000 people total in 2016, has surged to over 50,000 today. The fact that a growing number of political candidates openly identify as socialists is another testament to the momentum of this… read more
The Occupation

Oct 14, 2018

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Portland DSA

in International, Portland, Strategy

Lessons to carry forward as we fight to abolish ICE By David Purucker In the wake of important electoral victories for socialist-endorsed candidates and ballot measures in New York, Michigan and California, thousands of people have taken the plunge and joined the Democratic Socialists of America. Here in Portland, our own chapter’s rapid growth — in terms… read more
Democratic Socialists of America Exceeds 50,000 Members

Sep 2, 2018

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Portland DSA

in Socialism & DSA

Nationally, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) now has over 50,000 members. Here in the Portland, Oregon area, we have over 1,000 members, and there are new chapters forming across the nation. Since 1982, the DSA has advocated for a society based on democracy, respect, an economy that works for the worker, and health care… read more
Watch: Portland DSA Denounces the City’s Use of G4S Security Firm

Jul 20, 2018

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Portland

On Wednesday morning Portland DSA officers Juno Suarez and Olivia Katbi Smith testified at city council in opposition to a proposed expansion of the city’s contract with G4S, the world’s largest private security company, to the tune of $2,972,798.72 of our taxpayer dollars. G4S contracts with ICE and the Israeli Defense Force, has been implicated… read more

Tag: Dsa

Rights, Not Rescue! Socialist Solidarity with Sex Workers

It’s Time to Unionize Amazon

What is Socialism in 2018?

The Occupation

Democratic Socialists of America Exceeds 50,000 Members

Watch: Portland DSA Denounces the City’s Use of G4S Security Firm