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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · 2d

HVDSA's Trans&Queer working group is holding a mass meeting this Friday Oct. 17, from 5:30-7:30pm in response to Michigan Medicine’s decision to halt gender affirming care for youth under the age of 19. Invite your friends and comrades who are ready to fight for bodily autonomy!

The mass meeting is on Friday 10/17, 5:30-7:30pm at Mallet's Creek Library (3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48108)!

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · 8d

Join HVDSA at Northstar Lounge for a mutual aid benefit concert Oct. 20, from 5-9pm! For 10$, enjoy food, drinks, and live music from the Crescent City Quartet and Violin Monster! All proceeds go to the HVDSA Solidarity fund, a resource used to help local comrades in need!

Join HVDSA at Northstar Lounge (301 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor) for a mutual aid benefit concert October 20, 5pm to 9pm.

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · 10d

HVDSA members joined Starbucks Workers United baristas on Carpenter Rd for a practice picket to demand a fair contract!

Follow the link to support baristas’ fight for dignity!
tinyurl.com/SBWUPledge

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · 11d

Join us for a social with County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi and State Rep Dylan Wegela at Detroit Street Filling Station on 10/11, 6-8PM!
Strike up a conversation with two great DSA community organizers, learn about local politics, and hear their plans for the future!
RSVP: forms.gle/eznMPSiUD1yT...

HVDSA social happening at Detroit Street Filling Station (300 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104) on Saturday 10/11 from 6:00-8:00PM!

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · 21d

It's time again, for a coffee social! If you're new to HVDSA with some questions, looking to get involved, or want a space to talk politics with people who see your perspective? Then join us for our coffee social on Sat. Sept. 27th from 2-4PM at Vertex Coffee!

RSVP Here: forms.gle/QVYLV2zhb21S...

HVDSA coffee social happening this Saturday, 9/27, from 2-4pm. Join us at Vertex Coffee! (307 N. River St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198)

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Aug 26

Are you new to HVDSA and want to learn how to get involved, or have questions? Want to talk about politics with people who see your perspective? Then grab a cup and join us for our coffee social on Saturday, August 30th at Vertex Coffee!
RSVP here: forms.gle/yZn9LjyNwQ5v...

HVDSA Coffee Social, happening at August 30th, 12-2pm at Vertex Coffee (307 N. River St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198)

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Aug 14

Hey all! Our Labor Committee is hosting a Rank and File Power Workshop Sunday, 8/17 from 3-5pm at Vertex Coffee! If you'd like to join some union siblings and chat about how to make union meetings more worthwhile, we'd love to have you!

You can RSVP here: bit.ly/RNFPower

HVDSA Labor Committee presents: Rank and File Power Workshop. Happening Sunday, August 17th, from 3-5pm at Vertex Coffee (307 N. River St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198). RSVP: bit.ly/RNFPower

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Aug 9

Hey folks! Our Queer Safe Haven WG is holding a clothing swap and mending workshop at the Dexter District Library, on Sat. August 24th, from 2-4pm!

If you need some new clothing, or got something you want to keep in good shape, swing on by! We even have some mending zines and sewing kits!

HVDSA's Trans/Queer Safe Haven working group is hosting a clothing swap! It's Saturday, August 24th from 2-4pm. At Dexter District Library (3255 Alpine St., Dexter, MI 48130)

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Jul 16

Are you new to HVDSA and want to learn how to get involved, or have questions? Wanna talk about politics with people who see your perspective? Then grab a cup and join us for our coffee social this Saturday, July 19, from 2-4pm at Venue Coffee!

RSVP here: forms.gle/ZXKYcRKPdUBn...

HVDSA july coffee social this Saturday the 19th, from 2-4pm at Venue Coffee, (1919 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48104).

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Jul 16

Hey comrades, we'll be canvassing with Detroit DSA this Saturday, July 19th! Come to Brew-ti-ful Coffee at 12pm and knock doors for Denzel McCampbell to help get a new SIO in Detroit!

The sign up link is in Detroit DSA's bio. And, there's a social after for those who came out!

Joint canvas between Huron Valley DSA and Detroit DSA for Denzel McCampbell. This Saturday, July 19th at Brew-Ti-Ful Coffee House, starts 12pm.

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Jul 4

Come join us in the struggle to build a society for the working class that is worth celebrating! Stop and chat with us at the parade tomorrow, and if you want to join HVDSA, you can do so here: www.hvdsa.org/get_involved

Get Involved!

www.hvdsa.org

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Jul 4

Tomorrow, HVDSA will be participating in the Ypsilanti July 4th parade! Our intent is not to celebrate the current state of our country, but to connect with people like you in the community to help build a society that advocates for everyone!

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Jun 18

Hey comrades, if you've been waiting for our next DSA 101, you're in luck! Join us at 12pm this Saturday, June 21st at the Chelsea District library. We'll be covering fighting fascism, labor organizing, and more!
Got questions or need a ride? RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

HVDSA's second DSA 101 is happening this Saturday, June 21 from 12-2pm at the Chealsea District Library's Large Study Room (343 S 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)!
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQZftg01rHQpPUqnMqSmAiW4rF4KwGi51EVFp-W0MR9VHefw/viewform

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Jun 17

Hey all, if you don't want a massive data center in your backyard, the folks at Stop the Data are holding a rally at the June 17th Ypsilanti Town Board meeting at 5:30pm! The rally will be at the Tilden R. Stumbo Civic Center Board Room!

Stop the Data Rally, happening June 17th, 5:30pm, at the Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees meeting. Meeting is at Tilden R. Stumbo Civic Center Board Room (7200 S. Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti, MI 48197)

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Jun 9

Join fellow socialists on a walk through the U of M Art Museum on Saturday 6/14, from 2-4pm! The museum is completely free and hosts modern exhibitions along with an incredible collection of African, Asian, European, and American art. We'll start at the Frankel entrance at 2pm!

HVDSA Art Museum Social, happening at the University of Michigan Art Museum from 2-4PM(525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109). The walk through will start at the Frankel Entrance at 2pm

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · May 31

Join us in 2 days at 7pm to tell Ann Arbor City Council to keep ICE out of Ann Arbor!

Pack AA City Council to tell them that we don't want ICE harassing our communities! This will be at 7pm, at 301 E Huron St, on the 2nd floor.

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · May 30

Next Monday, 6/2, pack Ann Arbor City Council at 7PM to demand they stand up to Trump and ban collaboration with ICE to protect our communities! Come wearing red! If you want to give public comment, check out our public comment guide! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

06/02 Ann Arbor City Council Call To Action

No Cooperation with ICE Call to Action Ann Arbor City Council Meeting Larcom City Hall, 301 E Huron St, Second floor June 2nd, 7:00 PM Context While Ann Arbor had previously passed the Solicitation ...

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · May 27

This Friday, 5/30, at 6:30PM, we will be meeting at YORK Food and Drink, for a social event among comrades!

We'll be joined by DSA's Midwest Regional Coordinator Kaitline Marone, and National Co-Chair Ashik Siddique! Come get to know them and hear what's what in other chapters!

Huron Valley DSA May Social Event: happening at York Food and Drink on Friday May 30th, at 6:30pm. York is found at 1928 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · May 22

Come on out to our May chapter meeting this Sunday the 25th! It'll be 2-4pm at the Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center.

We'll be talking committee work, proposed resolutions, the DSA national convention, and more!

RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Huron Valley DSA Chapter Meeting: Sunday, May 25th, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center (4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48108).

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · May 15

Are you new to HVDSA and want to learn how to get involved, or have questions? Do you want socialize with socialists? Then grab a cup and join us for our coffee social on Saturday, March 17th, 2-4pm at Vertex Ypsi! (307 N River St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198)
RSVP: forms.gle/dG5DHTcue8CP...

HVDSA coffee social on Saturday, March 17th, 2-4pm at Vertex Ypsi! (307 N River St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198)

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Apr 24

Join HVDSA in calling for the Dexter School Board to restore their policies that provided protection and dignity to transgender students. Our kids deserve better. Sign the petition to show your support! bit.ly/4jGZ1AX

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Apr 8

Come join comrades for birdwatching and nature enjoying at Furstenberg Nature Area in Ann Arbor, along the Huron River! Bring binoculars if you've got them!
Accessibility: Trails mix, unpaved and boardwalk. No significant elevation changes. Restrooms available onsite.
RSVP: forms.gle/pwYjeRXgfv7F...

HVDSA Nature Walk and Birdwatching Social!
Bring some binoculars if you have them!
Location: 2626 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Date: Saturday, April 19th, from 11:00am-1:00pm
Accessibility: Trails mix between unpaved and boardwalk. No significant elevation changes. Restrooms available onsite.

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Mar 26

Come participate in our open stage event as we explore trans joy together! Showcase your talent or watch others while learning more about a movement to protect LGBTQ+ kids and families in Washtenaw County.

All community members who support LGBTQ+ families are invited to attend!

HVDSA's Protect Trans Kids Social Event: April 4th, at the Ypsilanti District Library, Whittaker Branch. 3:30-5:30pm

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Mar 12

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Huron Valley DSA @huronvalleydsa.bsky.social · Mar 12

Hey all, we're having some membership drive phonebanking events! If you want learn how to bring new people into the chapter, this is for you!

The events will be happening on March 15th and March 23, from 12-2pm!

RSVP: t.co/QfbddpmIVw

HVDSA Power Hour for Socialism will be March 15th and March 23rd, from 12-2pm. RSVP to get the locations for the events, and so we know how much food to bring!

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