Act Now To Save Stop Ethnic Cleansing and Possible Genocide
As Twin Ports DSA endorsed City Councilor Azrin Awal noted in her statement on October 16, Duluth is about the same length as the Gaza Strip. But Gaza has a population of 2 million people, compared to our 85,000. Israel has already dropped over 6000 bombs on Gaza during the past week, and an invasion is in the works. DSA has launched a No Money For Massacres phone bank campaign. Sign up to participate here.
Below is Councilor Awal’s statement in full.
Take The Pledge
The strike has begun, DSA is in full solidarity mode, and even members in smaller chapters with no picketing nearby should take the Strike Ready Pledge. Duluth has no UAW plants, but we have heard that many of the auto mechanics at the dealers are members of the UAW. Stay tuned for actions, and meanwhile, take the pledge.
American Hospitals: Healing A Broken System
Join us for a free film screening of American Hospitals—Healing a Broken System Thursday, September 21st at 7pm! The film will be followed by a panel discussion led by Dr. Mary Owen.
One of the most striking examples of health disparities in the United States is the unequal distribution of healthcare resources. Health disparities refer to the differences in health outcomes among different groups of people, often based on factors such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location.
This film illustrates how corporations have transformed American hospitals into profit maximizers instead of serving to improve the health of the community. American Hospitals will provide valuable insights into this critical issue - and, you will also have the opportunity to connect with others who share your passion for improving access to healthcare for all!
Mark your calendars and join us for an inspiring evening of film and discussion!
Our September Meeting, This Sunday the 10th!
Join us for our monthly meeting and coffee hour! Non-members, both socialist and socialist-curious are encouraged to attend. Our first hour is dedicated to chapter business, with committee reports, updates, announcements, and other chapter news. Then at 5 pm we break for a more free flowing discussion or presentation.
This month, a representative from LEAN (Law Enforcement Accountability Network) will discuss an important case concerning racial justice in our city. Coffee and treats served!
Pride Fest, Pride Parade and The Labor Parade
This was an exhausting weekend. Super hot too. But we made tons of new community connections at the all day Saturday Pride Festival, and our button making station was a big hit. We had a good playlist that we blasted from our PA during the Sunday Pride Parade, and for Labor Day we narrowed it down to three solid labor songs.
Sarah demonstrates our button making station. People could choose from our designs, or they could draw one of their own (popular with kids).
Swag Shop!
The good folks at Worx have put together a beginner swag shop for us. Worx is a union cooperative, and they offer print-on-demand custom branded swag, union printed with a bug. A beginner store is 3 items. We went for the t-shirt in both regular and femme cut, and the hoodie. They threw in a tote bag as well. Additional items will include a set-up fee, but the hosting is free. We make no profit from the swag, so it all goes to the workers. Click on the image to see the store.
Weekly Chapter Newsletter for August 28
Greetings Comrades,
Twin Ports Pride celebrations kick off this week! Come join the celebrations and learn about our ongoing work.
Events
Monday, August 28 (today!)
6:00 pm, tabling prep at Sarah's house. Come help make posters, bike decorations, button designs, and more!
6:30 pm, Socialism and a Slice by the Northwoods Socialist Collective
Pride celebrations start Thursday! See the full calendar of events.
Saturday, September 2
Come visit our table and make a button!
Sunday, September 3
12-2 pm, Pride Parade in Superior
Come join in! Walk, roll, or bike! Respond to this email for details.
News
53 years ago: Queer liberation’s roots were socialist, working class and anti-imperialist
In a Summer of Record Heat, These Striking Workers Are Making Climate Demands
UPS Teamsters Across the Nation Are Voting on the Tentative Agreement
See you at Pride!
Sarah Kjorlien
TPDSA Secretary
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Pride Fest and Labor Day
We have a big weekend coming up. On Saturday, September 2nd we will be tabling all day at Twin Ports Pride Fest. Join us a Bayfront Park. Then Sunday we head to Superior for the Pride Parade, always a favorite. Finally, on Monday we participate in the Cloquet Labor Day Parade. We need more parade marchers! We have a pile of new t-shirts if you want to try one, and we will be distributing stickers on The Minnesota Health Plan. Contact us a dsa.duluth@gmail.com if you want to participate in anything.
Our table at Pride Fest from a few years ago. Chapter member and congressional candidate Skip Sandman has sadly passed away since then.