Hundreds protested the Trump administration’s atrocious treatment of legal asylum seekers and other immigrants, especially children, at the “Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps” at Plaza Fiesta in Chamblee July 12, despite the heat and a rain shower. The New Sanctuary Movement of Alanta and about two dozen social justice and immigrant rights organizations sponsored the event, joined by other progressive organizations and many MADSA members. Ga. Representative (District 99) and candidate for Congress Brenda Lopez Romero was keynote speaker. Other speakers included several faith leaders; Roxana Chicas of New Sanctuary; Carlos Medina of the Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights (GLAHR); two candidates for the U.S. Senate: former Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson and Clarkston Mayor Ted Terry; and Amilcar Valencia, Executive Director of El Refugio, among others. See Lopez Romero’s speech here.

The Lights for Liberty event took place as Atlanta braced for a weekend of raids on immigrant families announced by President Trump. GLAHR is organizing “ICEwatch” patrols to follow (not confront) ICE and document its activities. Some MADSA members participated Saturday morning. “Ice patrol with GLAHR was great,” says Jeff R. “They’re going all this week in the morning and they think immigration raids will start [Sunday].”

ICEwatch patrols meet 6am at the GLAHR office. To volunteer, contact Kevin Joachin (229-646-0045). Members please say you’re with DSA. Do not volunteer if you are undocumented.

Another protest against the immigrant concentration camps: “Never Again,” will take place at noon on Monday July 15 in front of the ICE office in downtown Atlanta, in coordination with actions nationwide led by Jewish groups, including some against banks that finance the private detention centers.

In 2017 Jabari Brisport ran a powerful, insurgent campaign as a socialist for New York City Council. He didn’t win, but since then NYC DSA has an impressive string of electoral victories. Has NYC DSA built enough electoral power to get socialists elected to City Council? What about the White House?

It’s one week after one of the biggest progressive upsets in NYC electoral politics in a generation. Votes are still being counted, but it’s possible that progressives and socialists have propelled Tiffany Cabán to victory and reshaped NY politics and criminal justice for years to come.

We’ll talk about the final vote counting process underway right now (and how you can help!), as well as an analysis on what this means for the criminal justice movement, the dwindling Queens Machine, and DSA.

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For years, a broad coalition of New Yorkers have been organizing to pass the Climate and Communities Protection Act, the most ambitious and far-reaching climate bill in the country. Today’s episode we'll be talking about how this groundbreaking bill could finally bring climate justice to New York.

You’re listening to Revolutions Per Minute, a socialist radio show and podcast from members of New York City Democratic Socialists of America. NYC-DSA is the biggest chapter of the largest socialist organization in the United States. We are run by our 5,500+ members and organizers who are working together to build democratic socialism in all five boroughs.

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The below are statements from candidates seeking election to Steering Committee or Delegate to the National Convention for Long Beach DSA. Members will have an opportunity to submit questions to... Read more »

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The New York City Chapter of the Democratic Socialist of America is the biggest chapter of the largest socialist organization in the United States since the Second World War. We are run by our more than 5,500 members and organizers who are working together to build democratic socialism in all five boroughs and beyond. This past week we held our annual convention where we assess our progress and develop our platform for the future. Check out our latest episode to learn about the collective struggle for a Red New York.

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Tiffany Caban’s campaign for District Attorney of Queens has sparked a movement to decriminalize poverty in a borough of 2.3 million people after 28 years of the punitive reign of former DA Dick Brown and the Queens Machine. In this episode we’ll stalk about the stories of those affected by criminal injustice in Queens and the movements response envisioned by the Tiffany Caban campaign.

The tenant movement in New York State is approaching a critical crossroads. Hear from experts and affected communities about the Housing Justice for All campaign and how to get involved.

Here's what to do!
Call your state-level representatives and urge them to pass all 9 bills. Even if they are sponsors, it’s important to show that the public supports this.
To find out who your assembly person and senator is go to mygovnyc.org/ and enter your address
Today is #tenanttuesday - join the discussion on housing rights on your favorite social media platform - remember to tag your elected officials: many of them are on twitter/facebook/instagram too
Donate at housingjusticeforall.org and follow
the housing justice for all campaign on twitter and facebook @housing4allNY