This Week in the CDSA (March 17 – March 24)
By CDSA Secretary
Good Morning Chicago DSA, Spring is here (ish)! The nice weather (relatively speaking) we've been getting means that going outside and heading to a canvass or a working group meeting is even easier now. We're now less than 3 weeks away from the runoff elections, so make sure to find time in your calendar to get out and support one of our
Read MoreCDSA Executive Committee Minutes February 9, 2019
By CDSA Secretary
February Chicago DSA Executive Committee Meeting February 9, 2019 UE Hall Approved March 9, 2019 Chairing: Lucie M & Leonard P Minutes: Joe A Committee Members in Attendance: Joe A, Will B, Melinda B, Ramsin C, Waleeta C, Spencer C, Sierra C, Ed C, Sean D, Sean E, Anna F, Tina G, Isa J, Lucie M, Robin P, Leonard P, Zach S, Simon S, John
Read MoreCDSA General Meeting Minutes December 2, 2018
By CDSA Secretary
December Chicago DSA General Meeting December 2, 2018 Crowne Plaza Hotel Approved March 2, 2019 Chairing: Leonard P & Lucie M Parliamentarian: Keefer D Minutes Joe A The quarterly membership meeting of the Chicago Democratic Socialists of America (CDSA) was called to order at 1:09PM December 2, 2018 by Lucie M. The Executive Committee
Read MoreThis Week in the CDSA (March 10 – March 17)
By CDSA Secretary
Good Morning Chicago DSA, Folks, it has been brought to my attention that a non-zero number of you are merely skimming my weekly emails instead of reading and absorbing every single word, as is intended. First off, how rude. I expect sincere apology emails from each and every skimmer out there by Monday (jk pls don't do this, my inbox is
Read MoreThis Week in the CDSA (March 3 – March 10)
By CDSA Secretary
Good Morning Chicago DSA, Folks. Wow. What a week! Here's a list of everything that happened: Endorsed DSA candidate Carlos Rosa won his election in the 35th Ward outright Endorsed DSA candidates Jeanette Taylor, Rossana Rodriguez, and Byron Sigcho-Lopez all received the most votes in their respective races and advanced to a runoff
Read More#Education4ALL Day of Action Recap
By Sean Duffy
On February 16th, Chicago DSA held its third Day of Action for our five endorsed city council candidates themed around #Education4ALL 20th Ward - Jeanette Taylor 25th Ward - Byron Sigcho-Lopez 33rd Ward – Rossana Rodríguez-Sanchez 35th Ward – Carlos Ramirez-Rosa 40th Ward – Ugo
Read MoreThis Week in the CDSA (February 24 – March 3)
By CDSA Secretary
Good Morning Chicago DSA, Election day has finally come! Well, sort've. We're still 2 days out from Tuesday, but I only send this email on Sundays, and I wanted to make a big pronouncement, so you're getting it now. Election day is here, baby! I'm sure a lot of you are feeling a little relief right now because it's been a long hard road
Read MoreThis Week in the CDSA (February 17 – February 24)
By CDSA Secretary
Good Morning Chicago DSA, Ten days until the municipal elections on February 26! We're in the final stretch. It seems like not that much time but knowing Chicago politics, I'm sure there's plenty of craziness left. However, as long as we stay focused and work to get out the vote, I think things are looking pretty good for making city
Read MoreCDSA Executive Committee Minutes January 12, 2019
By CDSA Secretary
January Chicago DSA Executive Committee Meeting January 12, 2019 Crossroads Conference Room Approved February 9, 2019 Chairing: Lucie M & Leonard P Minutes: Joe A Committee Members in Attendance: Joe A, Will B, Melinda B, Ramsin C, Waleeta C, Zoe C, Spencer C, Ed C, Sean D, Sean E, Anna F, Zev F, Tina G, Isa J, JP K, Lucie M, Heather M,
Read More#Sanctuary4ALL Day of Action Recap
By Sean Duffy
On February 2nd, Chicago DSA held its second Day of Action for our five endorsed city council candidates themed around #Sanctuary4ALL 20th Ward - Jeanette Taylor 25th Ward - Byron Sigcho-Lopez 33rd Ward - Rossana Rodríguez-Sanchez 35th Ward - Carlos Ramirez-Rosa 40th Ward - Ugo
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