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Organizing students, workers, faculty and staff at campuses across the country.
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Sanctuary Campuses for BIPOC Students: A Statement from the YDSA National Coordinating Committee (NCC)
Los campus santuarios para estudiantes BIPOC: Una declaración del Comité Nacional de Coordinación (NCC)
On September 15th, Trey Reed was found hanging from a tree on his campus, Delta State University. Black students deserve the safety, dignity, and freedom offered to white students, and we will not rest until all of our Black, Indigenous, and comrades of color are able to live free from oppression. The United States was founded in the interest of white landowners by colonization, racial violence, and genocide— all of which maintain their presence in every facet of our society. Our demand for “education for all” is sometimes said so much that it becomes haphazard. More than just economic accessibility, this demand includes a commitment to realize a future where equity is not a utopian fantasy, and our schools are places where we are all able to learn and grow. No one should go to school fearing that they may be kidnapped or killed; this is what it means to fight for sanctuary campuses. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, and as socialists, our responsibility is to fight tyranny and violence wherever we are. Expressions of solidarity are not enough; we must practice with our actions. Look out for your classmates who are targets of right-wing violence, provide community for those who are afraid and grieving, continue to organize for our common future, and be a good comrade. Love and solidarity to the Reed family, and to you all. El 15 de septiembre, Trey Reed fue encontrado colgando de un árbol en su campus, la Universidad de Delta State. Estudiantes negros mercen la seguridad, dignidad y libertad ofrecido a los estudiantes blancos, y nostros no descansaremos hasta que nuestros compañeros negros, indigene y todos compañeros de color puedan vivir libres de la opresión. Los Estados Unidos fue fundado con los intereses de propietarios blancos utilizando la colonización, la violencia racial y el genocidio, que todavía mantienen su presencia en cada faceta de nuestra sociedad. Nuestra demanda “Educación Para Todos” a veces se repite tan seguido que su impacto de disminuye. Más que solo una necesidad económica, esta demanda incluye el compromiso de realizar un futuro en donde la equidad no sea una fantasía utópica, y que nuestras escuelas y universidades sean lugares en donde todas las personas puedan estudiar y crecer. Nadie debería ir a la escuela con miedo de ser secuestrado o asesinado; ese es el significado de luchar por los campus santuarios. La injusticia en cualquier parte del mundo es una amenaza contra la justicia en todas partes, y como socialistas nuestra responsabilidad es luchar contra la tiranía y violencia dondequiera que estemos. Declaraciones de solidaridad no son suficientes; necesitamos practicar con nuestras acciones. Cuida a tus compañeros que puedan ser víctimas de violencia de la extrema derecha, provee comunidad para aquellos que son temerosos y afligidos, sigue organizando por nuestro futuro en común y sé un compañero bueno. Amor y solidaridad a la familia Reed y a todos ustedes.
September 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Great News! We have more Fall Drive content! Throughout the fall semester we're offering a variety of national trainings to both chapters new and standing. Come learn some new organizing skills or reinforce ones you already have. Let's grow socialism together!
LET A THOUSAND FLOWERS BLOOM YDSA FALL DRIVE 2025 Trainings Schedule All Trainings at 8PM ET/ 5PM PT 9/11 - Selecting Demands 9/16 - Campaign Escalation 9/24 - Organizing Conversations 9/29 Power Structures 10/7 - Recruitment Through Campaigns 10/22- Managing Chapter Health 11/5 - How We Build Democratic Buy-In 11/11- Communications for Campaigns 11/19 - Effective Political Education
September 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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‼️FALL DRIVE LAUNCH CALL‼️
Join us Tuesday September 2nd at 8pm ET/ 5 pm PT to kick off our 2025 Fall Drive! Hear from chapters across the country and learn how your chapter can grow this fall.
Love YDSA? Come to the launch call! We hope to see *all* of you there!
August 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Come to Red Hot Summer, YDSA’s virtual labor training series, to learn all the essential skills YOU NEED to unionize your workplace 🫵

This is a can’t miss training series. Make sure to register before it’s too late⤵️⤵️⤵️
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READY TO TAKE BACK THE POWER AT YOUR WORKPLACE? RED HOT SUMMER THIS IS WHERE THE FIGHT IS: FOR DEMOCRACY. FOR DIGNITY. FOR WORKERS. EVERY TUESDAY. IN JULY. DSAUSA.US/RHS25
June 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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🚨Calling all young people interested in joining the labor movement🚨

Check out all of the amazing speakers you’ll be hearing from (+ a super special secret guest 🤫) if you attend tomorrow’s RED HOT SUMMER LAUNCH CALL @ 8PM ET / 5PM PT!!
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Hear from: RAYMOND J. UAW Region 9 Assistant Director, Local 686/774 CASEY M. Workers United Organizing Director, VT & Upstate NY Hear from: Fatemeh Starbucks Workers United Bargaining Team Gabe Macalester Undergraduate Student Workers Organizer Hear from: Sarah H. DSA National Labor Commission Co-Chair Chloe University of Oregon Student Workers Organizer RED HOT SUMMER SUMMER KICKOFF WITH ZOHRAN MAMDANI! Candidate for NYC Mayor, NY State Assembly Member RSVP @ DSAUSA.US/RHS25
June 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Red Hot Summer launches THIS TUESDAY, and sessions will take place every Tuesday in July! Register ASAP ➡️ dsausa.us/rhs25
READY TO TAKE BACK THE POWER AT YOUR WORKPLACE? RED HOT SUMMER THIS IS WHERE THE FIGHT IS: FOR DEMOCRACY. FOR DIGNITY. FOR WORKERS. EVERY TUESDAY. IN JULY. DSAUSA.US/RHS25
June 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Hear from UO YDSA organizers on why you should attend Red Hot Summer & learn to #unionize your workplace 🫵🌹🔥
Seamus UOYDSA and UOSW: Learn the critical skills needed to start a union, fight for your rights in the workplace, and build class consciousness among your coworkers in the Red Hot Summer program. Through trainings like these I was able to learn how to organize my workplace for better wages and harassment protections because when workers are divided we beg, but united we bargain. Take the power back in your workplace through the YLC Red Hot Summer program! Jess UOYDSA and SBWU: Organizing at Starbucks has changed my life. This union will forever be a part of me and I’m so grateful and proud of my union family who inspire me daily. There’s never been a better time to join the labor movement, RHS is a great resource to learn valuable skills and strategies to organize your workplace! Jace UOYDSA and UOSW: I have never felt more powerful than when I was on strike. I hope everyone gets to experience that.
June 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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No war with Iran!
“NO WAR WITH IRAN” Democratic Socialists of America
June 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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RESOLUTION DEBATE II: Building YDSA

Our second YDSA convention resolution discussion call is happening Sunday June 22nd @ 4PM ET / 1PM PT. This call will be covering R6, R17, & R18.
RESOLUTION DEBATE II: Building YDSA R6, R17, R18 SUNDAY JUNE 22ND 4PM ET | 1PM PT
June 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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ALL EYES ON LA! ABOLISH ICE!
June 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
and FUCK DONALD TRUMP‼️
Text “HAPPY PRIDE AND... FUCK DONALD TRUMP and any who would collaborate with this administration to contribute to the persecution and suffering of transgender youth and their families. Join DSA dsausa.us/join” Around a picture of Donald Trump raising his fist.
June 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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The first YDSA convention resolution debate is THIS SUNDAY, June 8th @ 4PM ET / 1PM PT‼️

This call will be discussing resolutions related to “Student Unions, Coalitions, & Labor”
Resolutions Debate I Student unions, coalitions, & labor Sunday June 8th, 4PM ET / 1PM PT National convention 2025 - Chicago, Illinois
June 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Our second Essentials of Mass Organizing Training series is this MONDAY MAY 26TH @ 8PM ET / 5PM PT 🔥🌹

Our second call is Mass Recruitment! Attendees will learn the pillars of recruitment, what a recruitment pipeline looks like, and how to recruit through your campaign work.
MASS RECRUITMENT MONDAY MAY 26TH 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT DSAUSA US/YDSAESSENTIALS THE ESSENTIALS OF MASS ORGANIZING YDSA NATIONAL TRAINING SERIES FOUR TRAININGS, FOUR WEEKS: • ESCALATING CAMPAIGNS • MASS RECRUITMENT • ORGANIZING CONVERSATIONS • COMMS FOR CAMPAIGNS EVERY MONDAY, 8PM ET / 5PM PT DSAUSA.US/YDSAESSENTIALS
May 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Our Essentials of Mass Organizing Training series begins this MONDAY MAY 19TH @ 8PM ET / 5PM PT 🔥🌹

Our first call is Escalating campaigns! Attendees will plan their campaign and learn to escalate from a small base into a mass movement.
ESCALATING SANCTUARY CAMPUS CAMPAIGNS MONDAY MAY 19TH 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT THE ESSENTIALS OF MASS ORGANIZING YDSA NATIONAL TRAINING SERIES DSAUSA.US/YDSAESSENTIALS THE ESSENTIALS OF MASS ORGANIZING YDSA NATIONAL TRAINING SERIES FOUR TRAININGS, FOUR WEEKS: • ESCALATING CAMPAIGNS • MASS RECRUITMENT • ORGANIZING CONVERSATIONS • COMMS FOR CAMPAIGNS EVERY MONDAY, 8PM ET / 5PM PT STARTING MAY 19TH DSAUSA.US/YDSAESSENTIALS
May 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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RED HOT SUMMER RETURNS! 🔥🌹🗣️

The labor movement has the power to change the world, and we need you to be part of it 🫵

This program is led by student leaders who have successfully organized new unions & who will provide crucial lessons as you begin your own organizing journey
“YDSA'S STUDENT LABOR TRAINING RETURNS! RED HOT SUMMER. THIS IS WHERE THE FIGHT IS: FOR DEMOCRACY. FOR DIGNITY. FOR WORKERS. EVERY TUESDAY IN JULY DSAUSA.US/RHS25”
May 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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A specter is haunting YDSA: the specter of YDSA Convention! 🌹🔥🗣️

Come kick off convention season as we discuss what the convention entails this Sunday, April 13, at 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT!
“YDSA CONVENTION 2025 information call. learn about convention, how your chapter can attend, about resolutions, ncc elections, fundraising, and deadlines! Sunday, April 13th 4pm ET / 1pm PT”
April 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Starting a union drive on your campus? Interested in learning the basics of labor organizing?

Join the Youth Labor Committee in our Labor Organizing Convo Training Monday, March 24th from 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern!

The call will be 1 hour and 30 minutes long.
The Youth Labor Committee presents Organizing Conversation Training Is your chapter planning a union campaign? Join our call to learn how to talk to your co-workers! Date: Monday March 24th, 2025 Time: 8:00 - 9:30PM ET
March 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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TAKE ACTION NOW!

1 - RSVP for YDSA's
Sanctuary Campus mass call on 3/18 at dsausa.us/ydsa318

2 - Commit your chapter to running a YDSA Sanctuary Campus Campaign at dsausa.us/SanctuaryCampus
Text “FIGHT TO MAKE YOUR CAMPUS A SANCTUARY TODAY! We're calling on all of YDSA to get involved, as well as new chapters and members!” Text “TAKE ACTION NOW! 1 - RSVP for YDSA's Sanctuary Campus mass call on 3/18 at dsausa.us/ydsa318 2 - Commit your chapter to running a YDSA Sanctuary Campus Campaign at dsausa.us/SanctuaryCampus 3 - Organize to win your campaign by using the national Sanctuary Campus toolkit!* *Toolkit will be distributed internally”
March 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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MAKE YOUR CAMPUS A SANCTUARY CAMPUS‼️🌹

Join YDSA and demand that your school refuse to comply with the Trump administration's attacks on students!
Red rose with the YDSA logo and text “SANCTUARY CAMPUSES” over it. Text below “Join YDSA and demand that your school refuse to comply with the Trump administration's attacks on students! Swipe for more...” Text “Since the start of the Trump administration, we've seen how the political climate has changed. Building off the demonization of student protestors by the Biden administration, Trump is launching a barrage of fascist attacks on students and youth who stand up for Palestine. We recognize that this repression is set against a larger backdrop of fascist action, such as Trump's regime of mass deportations, dehumanization of trans people, and unprecedented federal austerity measures.” Text “On campuses across the country, dozens of YDSA chapters have already launched sanctuary campus campaigns demanding ICE off campus, protections for the queer community, and no compliance with Trump's repressive, fascist agenda.” above a picture of an anti-ICE protest.
March 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Schumer showing once again that the Democrats are willing to betray the working class to Trump & Elon’s fascist agenda
Tweet from @CSPAN with text “.@SenSchumer (D-NY): ‘While the CR bill is very bad, the potential for a shutdown has consequences for America that are much, much worse … Therefore, I will vote to keep the government open and not shut it down.’”
March 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Join us this Tuesday March 18th @ 8PM ET / 5 PM PT for the launch of our national SANCTUARY CAMPUS CAMPAIGN‼️

Register @ dsausa.us/ydsa318
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March 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Many thanks to the DSA Fund for sponsoring an entire day of programming for this year's conference.

Please consider becoming a recurring donor to the DSA Fund to support more educational programming like this year's conference.
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March 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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March 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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March 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Over 350 socialist student organizers attended our 2025 "Ready to Strike" Organizing conference learning the essential organizing skills that are needed to strike back against Capitalism and Win‼️
Left half of a picture of all 2025 YDSA Conference attendees with text "2025 YDSA Organizing Conference. February 28 - March 2. Chicago, Il" Right half of a picture of all 2025 YDSA Conference attendees with text "3 Days. 24 Workshops. >350 Socialists."
March 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM