Chicago DSA
@chicagodsa
Chicago Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Weekend’s almost here 🌹🌹🌹🌹 Check out our full events list at Chicago dsa.org/events!
Join our Electoral Working Group at Consignment Lounge this Saturday to celebrate the recent elections of socialists across the country! We’ll be next to the DSA 101 session happening immediately beforehand, and we encourage new members to join us. Info and to RSVP: chicagodsa.org/events
Join us this Thursday for a town hall to discuss the Chicago Fair Elections Ordinance—a proposal that would empower working class people to run for local office by implementing funds matching for small donors at the city level. Learn more and RSVP at bit.ly/fairelections2026
Join CDSA’s Political Education Committee for an evening film screening in this installment of our Socialist Summer School! Based on real events, “Strike” (1925) tells the story of a group of factory workers in Tsarist Russia who strike against their oppressive bosses. RSVP: chicagodsa.org/events
Come beat the heat this week with Chicago DSA! For more information about these events and more, visit our full calendar at chicagodsa.org/events
Last week, The Chicago Tribune’s editorial board wrote that DSA is too radical and alienating for everyday Americans. We beg to differ! Check out our response in today’s Letters to the Editor 🌹
RSVP actionnetwork.org/events/peopl... This Saturday, June 27th, 3-6pm at Quinn Chapel, 2401 S Wabash Ave Join Chicago DSA comrades in showing up to make our voices heard among the progressive organizations of the city rallying in support of the People’s Unity Platform: peoplesunityplatform.com
On July 16th, join community members, organizations, elected officials for a discussion about Chicago’s Fair Election Ordinance - a small dollar matching program that’ll increase participation in local elections, empowering ordinary working people to run for office. RSVP at bit.ly/fairelections2026
RSVP at tinyurl.com/cdsatraining Join the PoliEd committee for a virtual session to learn how to facilitate skills trainings for your branches, working groups, committees, or any group of comrades. We will walk you through best practices and apply our learnings together in an interactive session.
We’re excited to announce the 5 wards that we’ll be prioritizing for the 2027 Aldermanic elections! To learn more about our endorsement process, visit: chicagodsa.org/electoral-co....
RSVP Required! RSVP at chicagodsa.org/events The Member Orientation is a one day, in-person intensive that goes in depth about democratic socialist ideology, DSA’s theory of change and organizing ethos, and includes a practical how-to on how to navigate both the chapter and national organization
Let’s finish strong!! Final week to get Byron Sigcho-Lopez on the ballot as an independent Democratic Socialist. Sign up at tinyurl.com/volunteerbyron
At Elastic Arts this Wednesday at 7pm! RSVP Required! This 90 minute event will provide a brief overview of DSA and a longer discussion of our political program, Workers Deserve More. There will also be time for some Q+A with a Chicago DSA chapter leader. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/dsa-1...
Join us this Saturday 6-9pm in Oak Park!! Byron campaign volunteers are gathering for a house party in Oak Park to connect and build on the momentum of the campaign. Please join us for appetizers, beer and wine. RSVP required: tinyurl.com/bslparty
Join us at Nabala Cafe this Saturday at 6pm! CDSA’S International Solidarity Working Group (ISWG) is excited to announce our NA4A (No Appetite For Apartheid) Campaign, along with a Palestinian Market Day at Nabala Cafe. There will be Palestinian businesses, Palestinian food, and canvas sign-ups.
Saturday at 3pm! RSVP: chicagodsa.org/events The so-called "gig" economy presents unique challenges to workers as they struggle to gain a living wage. Whether you're an Uber driver or a tech worker, this casual coffee chat offers a supportive space to tell your stories and share your ideas for.
Join CDSA comrades tabling Wednesday, May 13th at the 7PM screening of “Steal This Story, Please!”about independent news outlet Democracy Now! at the historic Music Box Theater. Setup is at 6PM, doors at 6:30, and you will be able to watch the movie for free RSVP actionnetwork.org/events/steal...
The CDSA Political Education committee is kicking off a series of trainings on How to Talk About Socialism with Non-Socialists. The May 13th session will focus on talking about socialism with non-socialists in the context of canvassing. RSVP on our events calendar: chicagodsa.org/events
RSVP in link in bio or tinyurl.com/volunteerbyron The deadline to get these signatures is coming up in LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!
Join us on Sunday, May 10th at 7pm for this discussion at the Kalapriya Indian Performing Arts Center, 2101 S. Wabash, Suite 1, Chicago, IL
Come cap off May Day with a thrilling night of trivia all about our wonderful city! Entry is $30 to play and all funds go the the University of Illinois Graduate Employees Organization who are on strike for a fair contract. RSVP to this event and more at chicagodsa.org/events