Twin Cities DSA Meetings and Events: Spring 2013

Sunday, April 21, 2013, 5 PM. Book group: Discussion of Michael Harrington's Twilight of Capitalism facilitated by Ryan Chegwin. A Twin Cities DSA business meeting will follow at 6 PM. Mayday Books, 301 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis.

Sunday, May 19, 2013, 3 PM. Peak Oil: Presentation by Dan Frankot and discussion. Mayday Books, 301 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis.

Also, please visit the Twin Cities DSA information table at the 39th Annual May Day Festival. Sunday, May 5, 1–6 PM at Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis.

Ty Moore for City Council Volunteer Meeting and Ward 9 Canvass

Join the Ty Moore for City Council campaign at 4200 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, on Sunday, April 7, 12 noon - 2 PM for a volunteer meeting to discuss updates on the campaign and how to get plugged in. This week there will be a political discussion on Ty's support for Minneapolis Energy Options and building a movement for municipalized utilities in Minneapolis. Then, from 2 - 5 PM, canvass in Ward 9.

Twin Cities Local DSA endorses Ty Moore for Minneapolis City Council, Ward 9

The Twin Cities Local of the Democratic Socialists of America, at its March meeting, voted without opposition to endorse the candidacy of fellow socialist Ty Moore for the Minneapolis City Council seat for Ward 9. The seat is one being vacated by Gary Schiff (DFL) as he runs for Mayor. As the Democratic Socialists of America is not a political party nor a political action committee, endorsement by a local or sub-group is educational and informational in nature, and serves mainly as a notice to the public that we have decided that this candidate’s positions are strongly in line with our values and our organization’s goals. Members of the local, especially those who live in Minneapolis, are encouraged to support the candidate as individuals, but are free as ever to support whom they choose.

Ty Moore, who is a member of Socialist Alternative and running under that banner, is also endorsed by the Green Party of Minneapolis (which is a political party!) Our local invited Ty Moore to address our meeting on March 24 about his candidacy, why he is running and what he stands for. After his address, we had a formal motion to endorse, which passed with none opposed and one abstaining. We are very pleased as socialists to see an electable activist with broad community support running as a socialist for a local office.

Meeting Notice: Twin Cities DSA Membership Meeting, March 24, 2013

Twin Cities DSA will hold a membership meeting Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 6 PM. The meeting will begin with a half-hour business session. Then, guest speaker Ty Moore will speak about his candidacy for Minneapolis City Council, representing Ward 9. A social hour will follow. Location: 2nd floor conference room, Davanni's Pizza, 2500 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis.

Freedom to Marry Day Rally

Organized by Minnesotans United for All Families, the Freedom to Marry Day Rally will be a key first step in working with state legislators to ensure that in 2013, Minnesota state law is changed to reflect our shared belief that loving and committed same-sex couples should have the freedom to marry.

Where: Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda.
When: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 3 PM - 4:30 PM.

For more information about this event visit the Minnesotans United for All Families.

Meeting Notice: Membership Meeting, February 24, 2013

Twin Cities DSA will hold a membership meeting Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 6 PM. The meeting will start with a half-hour business session. The agenda will include planning for a grassroots economic training workshop (in March, tentatively) and outreach efforts by our local at this year's May Day parade and festival. The meeting will  conclude with a 30-minute open political discussion, which will be followed by a social hour. Location: 2nd floor conference room, Davanni's Pizza, 2500 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis.

Meeting Notice: Membership Meeting, January 20, 2013

Twin Cities DSA will hold a membership meeting Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 6 PM. The meeting will start with a half-hour business session and conclude with a 30-minute open political discussion. A social hour will follow the meeting. Location: 2nd floor conference room, Davanni's Pizza, 2500 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis.