Defund OPD
Demand defunding of the police & re-investment of the city budget into budget to fund public services!
Get involved →We are the East Bay chapter of Democratic Socialists of America
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is the country's largest socialist organization, and East Bay DSA is the fifth-largest chapter in the US. We are working for both an economy and society in Oakland, Berkeley, and throughout the East Bay that are run democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few.
Our work
Our Communities, Our Health
Workers of Alameda Health System (our public safety-net hospital system) announced they've voted over 98% to STRIKE! On Oct 7, over 3,500 public he...
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2020 Electoral Endorsements
These are our chapter's endorsements for the 2020 general election in the East Bay, from candidate endorsements to ballot initiatives.
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COVID Direct Action Safety 101
We offer the following guidelines to keep yourself and loved ones as safe as possible while protesting during this pandemic.
Get involved →Upcoming events
The Organizer's Toolbox: How to Give a Great Political Speech
Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Zoom link above
Labor Committee Meeting
Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Zoom - please RSVP for the URL & instructions. in Oakland, CA
Labor Census Phonebank
Monday, November 30, 2020 at 6:00 PM
RSVP for Zoom link
Mobilizer Team Phonebanking
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM
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Socialist Night School: Why the Working Class?
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Zoom
(National DSA) Them and Us Unionism
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Recent news
November 09, 2020
As of writing Joe Biden has been declared the next President of the United States. Thanks to the relentless work of union members, grassroots organ...Read more →
August 28, 2020
As Hurricane Laura hits the east coast, in some places registering the highest wind speeds ever recorded, we here in California are once again in t...Read more →
August 03, 2020
In response to the open letter opposing a demonstration at the home of OUSD Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammel, East Bay DSA would like to ass...Read more →