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Love and solidarity,

The Metro DC DSA Publications team (9/9)

All this and more at the link in bio. Get it dispatched straight to your email inbox every Friday morning, with news, updates, action notices, and good reads covering the District, Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County. (8/9)

Additionally: Starbucks leafleting, wheatpasting for Make Polluters Pay with We Power DC and an Abortion Access Teach-In with the Bodily Autonomy Working Group, the November Socialist Feminist Section's happy hour, an artists against apartheid fest, and more. (7/9)

To that end, the Abolition Working Group is hosting a free brake light repair clinic at the Brightwood AutoZone this Saturday. Repairing brake lights means fewer interactions with the police and a stronger community — just one way that we protect each other. (6/9)

...continue the chapter’s work.

Even as the post-elections celebrations continue, the occupation of DC rages on. And with the collaboration between MPD and federal officers ongoing, building non-carceral systems of community safety has never been more important. (5/9)

The New Member 101 will feature an orientation to the chapter’s work and a campaign fair where new and prospective members can directly connect with working groups from across the chapter. At the General Body Meeting, members will hear updates on ongoing campaigns and learn how to... (4/9)

...seeking the chapter’s endorsement. Anyone gearing up for the fight can join the electoral working group for their happy hour on the 22nd.

Build on the momentum from election night by joining MDC DSA this Sunday for a DSA New Member 101 and the November General Body Meeting. (3/9)

“I can see the dawn of a better day,” Zohran said in his victory speech, quoting Eugene Debs in a sentiment that rang in all corners of the US. And the fight isn’t over — 2026 is shaping up to be another momentous year for socialists running for office with 10 candidates across the DMV... (2/9)

To all who donated, showed up, or spread the word: thank you! Continue showing up for your community and keep your eyes peeled for the Abolition Working Group’s next event!

❤️Love & solidarity forever (5/5)

The coat drive was mutual aid in action — building community power, providing for our neighbors through direct care, and showing how far we can go together when we invest in communities over cops. (4/5)

A winter coat is more than just an article of clothing — it prevents sickness, allows for activity during colder weather, and increases the ability for people to meet their basic daily needs and live fulfilling lives. (3/5)

Through community support and donations, the Abolition Working Group fundraised over $4,600 and distributed over 350 coats to DC residents on Saturday, November 1st! (2/5)

3. Attending our November General Body Meeting! This event will be hybrid. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/metro-dc-dsa-november-2nd-general-body-meeting?clear_id=true (3/3)

2. Attending our New Member 101 Meeting! We will lay out the different tools of our organization, how to participate in our democracy, and the different work you can get involved in. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/mdcdsa-101?clear_id=true (2/3)

#brakelightclinic #brakelights #brakelight #defundthepolice #abolishthepolice #abolishice #mutualaid #policing #blacklivesmatter #rethinksafety (9/9)

To truly make DC streets safe for everyone, we should invest in public transit and create more pedestrian-only zones, speed bumps, protected bike lanes, etc — reducing traffic accidents and reliance on cars altogether. (8/9)

🚲 It’s time to rethink traffic safety altogether. DDOT workers could help fix broken lights instead of MPD fining you and threatening you with violence. Hoboken, NJ has had 0 traffic deaths in the last 7 years, all thanks to urban planning and non-police interventions. (7/9)