The Madison Area chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America applauds the students at Altoona High School who organized a walkout in response to a return to in-person learning in the middle of a global pandemic. We stand with them in their fight for a safe learning environment. Students at Altoona describe close confines that… Continue reading Solidarity with Altoona High School Students
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No New Pipelines! PGND and Madison DSA Stand in Solidarity with Water Defenders AGAINST Line 3
For Immediate Release—Tuesday, March 16, 2021Madison Area Democratic Socialists of AmericaContact: dsamadison@gmail.com ### No New Pipelines! PGND and Madison DSA Stand in Solidarity with Water Defenders AGAINST Line 3 MADISON, WI — People’s Green New Deal – Madison and the Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America, stand in solidarity with water protectors who are mobilizing… Continue reading No New Pipelines! PGND and Madison DSA Stand in Solidarity with Water Defenders AGAINST Line 3
Spring 2021 Endorsements
Madison Area DSA is proud to announce our endorsements of the following candidates in the upcoming Spring 2021 election. Please check out our voter guide or the candidates’ websites to learn more about their campaigns. Benji Ramirez for Madison Common Council District 2 Brian Benford for District Common Council District 6 Ayomi Obuseh for Madison… Continue reading Spring 2021 Endorsements
Film: Divided We Fall
Madison DSA’s Labor Working Group will be hosting a viewing of the film, Divided We Fall, by Katherine Acosta. The first film to take a critical look at the 2011 Wisconsin Uprising, Divided We Fall traces the genesis of the historic capitol occupation and weeks-long protests from the perspective of graduate teaching assistants at the… Continue reading Film: Divided We Fall
Event: Organizing Without Permission: Panel with UE 150
Madison Area DSA’s Labor Working Group will be hosting an online panel with workers from North Carolina Public Service Workers Union, (UE) Local 150 on Feb 1st, 2021 at 6:30pm. UE Local 150 is a public sector union in North Carolina, where collective bargaining in the public sector is illegal. Even without formal rights, the… Continue reading Event: Organizing Without Permission: Panel with UE 150
Madison DSA Caravan and Rally Against Fascism on January 9th, 2021
For Immediate Release—January 8, 2021 Madison Area Democratic Socialists of AmericaContact: John Cook (Communications Coordinator)Phone: 785-656-1444Email: dsamadison@gmail.com MADISON DSA CARAVAN AND RALLY AGAINST FASCISM ON JANUARY 9TH, 2021In response to the right-wing coup attempt on January 6, 2021, Madison DSA demands Senator Ron Johnson immediately step down from office. Madison, WI – Madison Area Democratic… Continue reading Madison DSA Caravan and Rally Against Fascism on January 9th, 2021
MADSA condemns the right-wing extremist attack on the U.S. Capitol building.
Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America condemns yesterday’s right-wing extremist attack on the U.S. Capitol building. It is extremely disturbing that this attempt to disrupt the confirmation of the November 4 presidential election results was both predictable and temporarily successful. Yesterday’s right-wing violence and destruction was an undeniable attempt to overturn democratic norms and rob… Continue reading MADSA condemns the right-wing extremist attack on the U.S. Capitol building.
MADSA Condemns Lack of Police Accountability
The Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America (MADSA) condemns the continued lack of accountability for police officers committing violence in their communities. Officer Rusten Sheskey will not be charged for the shooting of Jacob Blake this past August, and will face no consequences for permanently paralyzing another human being. Once again, our systems have failed… Continue reading MADSA Condemns Lack of Police Accountability
Defend the Vote!
Early this morning, Donald Trump declared victory prematurely in the presidential election, despite the outcome remaining unclear as votes in many key battleground states remained (and for the most part still remain) uncounted. Trump is attempting to disrupt the counting of the remaining votes, calling it a “major fraud” and declaring his intention to challenge… Continue reading Defend the Vote!
Public Works and Public Protection committees to hear the Doyle Resolution
In July, Madison Area DSA voted to endorse the “Doyle Resolution” to call a halt to the Dane County Jail consolidation project. But we know that it will take more than an endorsement to make the resolution a reality and derail the jail once and for all. On August 18th, Members of Madison Area DSA… Continue reading Public Works and Public Protection committees to hear the Doyle Resolution