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Join DSA!

The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States because we’re a member-driven mass organization. We are a political and activist organization, not a party. We believe that working people should run both the economy and civil society, and we show our commitment to this principle by being an organization of, by, and for the working class. If you like Bernie Sanders’s policies–Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, tuition-free college, social housing–DSA is the place to be.

When you join DSA, Peninsula DSA’s Membership co-chairs will reach out to connect you to our local organizing work and invite you to the PDSA Discord server.

Events

Peninsula DSA members are encouraged to attend all events, especially our chapeter’s monthly general meetings. If you’re not a Peninsula DSA member yet but would like to attend an event, please contact our Steering Committee. All our confirmed virtual and in-person events can be found on our event calendar and on the PDSA Discord: #events

  • General meetings are usually held virtually on 3rd Sundays at 4-6pm.
  • Working groups have their own meeting schedules.
  • Reading group meets at least once a month.
  • Member socials are held in person, usually on 2nd Fridays at 6-8pm.
  • Play n’ Praxis socialist game nights will be back soon!

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General Meetings

Our chapter’s monthly general meetings are key to coordinating our organizing efforts. We host presentations on socialist topics, hold democratic discussions (and vote!) on chapter priorities, and always share updates from our respective working groups. If you’re a new member, attending a chapter meeting is the best way to get plugged in! Most chapter meetings are held virtually on the PDSA Discord: #general.

Reading Group

Our political reading group discusses socialist books and articles democratically chosen by participants. We read everything from Marx to Malcolm Harris. Read more here or on the PDSA Discord: #reading-group

Working Groups

Peninsula DSA’s working groups organize socialist campaigns and/or join coalitions around issues that empower the working class. Whether you’re an experienced organizer or new to the movement, you’re welcome to attend any meeting to learn more–and get involved!

Ecosocialism

Our Ecosocialism working group continues to organize for building energy justice and holding PG&E accountable for its dirty, dangerous, and unreliable fossil-fuel energy. We have run workshops on making DIY air purifiers to protect against wildfire smoke and airborne pathogens, and distributed simple energy efficiency tips. Read more here or on the PDSA Discord: #ecosocialism

Healthcare Justice

Our Healthcare Justice working group continues to organize for Medicare for All. We endorse and support the California Nurses Association’s (CNA) statewide universal healthcare campaign, CalCare. Though AB 1690 and then AB 2200 didn’t make it to the floor of the California legislature, Guaranteed Healthcare for All bill will be back again soon—and we’ll be there. Read more here or on the PDSA Discord: #healthcare

Housing

Our Housing working group seeks to fight corporate greed and guarantee dignified housing for all. We look forward to working with Faith in Action Bay Area’s coalition to win rent control and tenant protections in Redwood City through an upcoming citizens’ ballot measure campaign.
Read more here or on the PDSA Discord: #housing and #affordable-rwc

Labor

ACTIVE! Our newly re-formed Labor working group is developing a Transit for All campaign with a mandate from Peninsula DSA’s 2024 chapter convention.
Read more here and join your labor-minded comrades on the PDSA Discord: #labor

Universal Preschool

Our Universal Preschool working group, which spearheaded the Measure DD / Preschool for All South San Francisco ballot measure campaign (2022), continues to organize for universal preschool in San Mateo County. Read more here or on the PDSA Discord: #universal-preschool

Member Socials

Socialize with Socialists!

Come join your comrades after work on Friday to talk about socialism! We usually pick a place with outdoor seating where under 21s are welcome. Please check the event calendar for confirmed date/time and location.

Socialist Game Nights

Defy capitalist productivity by engaging in revolutionary play! Our socialist game nights create space to practice agency and imagine a collective, liberated future through cooperative games. Favorites have included Strike! The Game of Worker Rebellion and Co-opoly (both designed by the worker-owned cooperative TESA Collective). We’re about to demo Bloc by Bloc: Uprising and The Resistance. Our new meetup spot is Game Kastle in Redwood City.
Read more at PDSA Discord: play-n-praxis