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DSSL Stands in Solidarity with the Writers Guild of America During their Strike!

DSSL Public Statement Regarding the WGA Strike As of midnight today, May 2nd, 2023, the 12,000 movie and television writers in the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are striking to demand appropriate compensation pre- and post-production, more pay for experienced writers, and basic benefits and protections for all industry writers. WGA members voted overwhelmingly toContinue reading “DSSL Stands in Solidarity with the Writers Guild of America During their Strike!”

DSSL Proudly Supports the Unionizing Efforts of the Workers at the SLC Public Library

An open letter of solidarity with Salt Lake City Public Library Workers United April 22nd, 2023 To the Salt Lake City Public Library Board of Directors, and to library patrons, The Democratic Socialists of Salt Lake (DSSL) is first and foremost a socialist organization formed in the spirit and practice of working class solidarity andContinue reading “DSSL Proudly Supports the Unionizing Efforts of the Workers at the SLC Public Library”

DSSL 2022-23 Year in Review

Updated on 4/20/2023 at 12:03pm Our chapter’s annual convention is less than two weeks away, and with that comes the beginning of a new year in the DSSL. It feels like society has been crumbling before our very eyes the past 12 months, but DSSL has stood strong in the face of capitalist oppression inContinue reading “DSSL 2022-23 Year in Review”

DSSL Resolution For an Internationalist DSA

DSSL Resolution For an Internationalist DSA Whereas the State of Israel has carried out a regime of occupation, apartheid and ethnic cleansing against the Palestinian people; and Whereas the U.S. government continues to fund and arm the Israeli settler state, sending billions of dollars in military aid with congressional approval; and Whereas our position asContinue reading “DSSL Resolution For an Internationalist DSA”

Graphic Design Workshop Jan 3-4

DSA Graphic Design Workshop Agenda  ZOOM LINK for Jan 3rd: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77276225625?pwd=czR1bHZlSVRpR1hwK0Z0bWI4NVdadz09  ZOOM LINK for Jan 4th: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73597738848?pwd=bXcySTZ0enJDYzF6R05wYWFiQ2MrUT09   In the chat please introduce yourself, pronouns, what skill level and what software you use. If you could please turn on your cameras Thanks!  Feel free to type questions in the chat- we will have someone answering questionsContinue reading “Graphic Design Workshop Jan 3-4”

All About Socialism (In Progress)

Many new members are just getting their start in socialist philosophy. For them, we aim for all of our members to understand socialism and feel comfortable talking about it with their friends. Here are some resources for that:What is Democratic Socialism?ABC’s of SocialismFundamentals of MarxismAn Anarchist FAQ We know that not everyone is keen onContinue reading “All About Socialism (In Progress)”

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