This is an opinion piece written by an individual member and was not voted on by membership. Opinion pieces from members do not reflect the opinions of other members and are not chapter approved statements. To my comrades in the arts, I write to you today, hopeful that I can answer one of the most […]
You Are a Revolutionary: A Letter to Working-Class Creatives Read Post »
This is an opinion piece written by an individual member and was not voted on by membership. Opinion pieces from members do not reflect the opinions of other members and are not chapter approved statements. “What do politics have to do with me? I’m not an immigrant, or a black person, or a Muslim, or
Politicize Me! The need to prioritize a politicized Salt Lake DSA Read Post »
This is a chapter statement, voted on at a general body meeting. Every four years, working class Utahns are faced with the same “options” for president, a conservative Democrat creeping further right, a deranged Republican set on crushing the working class and marginalized people on behalf of our oppressors, and a few minor party candidates
We Choose Solidarity: Salt Lake DSA Statement on the 2024 Election Read Post »
This January, Salt Lake DSA renewed its participation in the national boycott campaign of Israeli and Zionist foods called No Appetite for Apartheid, launched by the Palestine Solidarity Working Group in 2022, which is itself part of the Apartheid Free Zones campaign and the larger BDS movement launched by Palestinian civil society groups in 2005.
Still No Appetite For Apartheid! Read Post »
Salt Lake DSA is proud to announce that at our January 2024 chapter meeting, we unanimously passed a resolution that reinforces Salt Lake DSA as an Anti-Zionist organization in principle and in practice. This resolution commits Salt Lake DSA to Anti-Zionism as a part of our socialist understanding of anti-colonialism, anti-imperialism, and anti-racism. It
Resolution: For an Anti-Zionist Salt Lake DSA Read Post »
Salt Lake DSA is proud to announce our endorsement of chapter member and mayoral candidate Michael Valentine for the role of Salt Lake City mayor, with 88.5% of voting members voting in favor of endorsement. We strongly encourage our members and supporters living in Salt Lake City to rank Michael Valentine as their #1 choice
Salt Lake DSA Endorses Michael Valentine for Salt Lake City Mayor Read Post »
“When we revolt it’s not for a particular culture. We revolt simply because, for many reasons, we can no longer breathe.” – Frantz Fanon The Salt Lake Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America stands in unwavering solidarity with the people of Palestine in their decades long fight for national liberation and urges the people
Salt Lake DSA Statement in Support of Palestinian Liberation Read Post »
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 to
DSSL Stands in Solidarity with the Writers Guild of America During their Strike! Read Post »
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 and
DSSL Proudly Supports the Unionizing Efforts of the Workers at the SLC Public Library Read Post »
