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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 5d

"To hell with kings!"

Join the Milwaukee DSA contingent of the #NoKings Day protest at Cathedral Square Park.

As a mass movement socialist organization, we have supported the prior #NoKingsDay protests and will continue to support the movement while also educating the people about DSA's mission.

"No! I stand by the man who works. To hell with kings!"

- Daniel Hoan, Mayor of Milwaukee from 1916 to 1940, Socialist Party

During his first term as Mayor, it was suggested that Milwaukee invite King Albert of Belgium to the city. His Honor exploded

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 21h

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Join DSA. Become a member today.

Democratic socialists have an historic opportunity and responsibility to play a central role in continuing the political revolution for the long term. As a democratic, grassroots organization, DSA is ...

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 21h

We're only 6 people away from having 500 members in our local chapter! Love the idea of socialism, but don't know where to start? Milwaukee DSA is here for you! JOIN US IN RETURNING MILWAUKEE TO ITS SOCIALIST ROOTS!

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YDSA@UWM @ydsauwm.bsky.social · 23h

Join YDSA for a board game night social this Thursday! 🌹

DATE: Thursday, October 16th
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Zao MKE Church (2319 E Kenwood Blvd)

Can't wait to see you there!

A pair of dice on "1" and "4" next two a set of three chess pawns. Text reads: "YDSA at UWM Board Game Night. 6 PM, Thursday, October 16. Zao MKE, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd."

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 23h

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MKE DSA Member Blue Pelican advocating for Eviction-Free MKE & Right to Counsel at Milwaukee Common Council Meeting #mke #tenantsrights #dsa #socialism #mkedsa

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 23h

Come join us for a spooky afternoon of community building and introducing people to the concept of publicly owned utilities!

Solidarity forever ✊

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 23h

Hey there ghouls and gals we're halfway to our goal of having 30 or more canvassers show up to our costume canvas event on the 26th of October! Have you ever been curious about canvassing for Power to the People but the idea of talking to strangers is intimidating? This is the event for you!

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Progressive International @progintl.bsky.social · 2d

The international community has a legal and moral duty to deny Israel “the tools of genocide”, Mohamad Hasan 🇲🇾 told The Hague Group's Ministerial Meeting in New York City.

🔗 Read more online.

World must deny Israel ‘tools of genocide’, says growing alliance of activist states

New York meeting of Hague Group warns of shared responsibility to prevent genocide and proposes steps to isolate Israel

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 1d

Until Palestinian Liberation-- Read the entire statement from our National Political Committee:
www.dsausa.org/statements/u...

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 2d

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In Minnesota, BlackRock Is Acquiring Vital Infrastructure

A multibillion-dollar deal is set to hand private equity giant BlackRock one of the Midwest’s largest utilities, Minnesota Power. Opponents of the sale fear that this will only worsen the already skyr...

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 2d

#ICYMI

Join the #PowerToThePeople campaign today!

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In Minnesota, BlackRock Is Acquiring Vital Infrastructure

A multibillion-dollar deal is set to hand private equity giant BlackRock one of the Midwest's largest utilities, Minnesota Power. Opponents of the sale fear that this will only worsen the already skyrocketing cost of electricity.

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 2d

(2/2) as well as the daily struggles and resistance of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. Filmed right after the Tel al-Zaatar massacre, the film highlights the Palestinian fight for identity, dignity, and homeland.

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DSA Movie Night

In-Person Join us for a screening of the film "Pride" (2014) at Zao MKE Church. There will be pizza, popcorn, candy and drinks provided!

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 2d

The Education Committee presents: DSA Movie Night! This month, we will be watching "The Palestinian," a powerful Palestinian documentary starring Vanessa Redgrave about the PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) and its role in Lebanon, (1/2)

C

ATION COMM

WAUKE

EST. 2016

PRESENTS

"THE PALESTINIANS"

2ND FLOOR 7:30PM

OCT 17

ZAO (2319 E KENWOOD BLVD)

DRINKS

PIZZA

DOCUMENTARY

A powerful documetary starring Vanessa Redgrave about the Palestine Liberation Organization and its role in Lebanon, as well as the daily struggles of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. Filmed after the Tel al-Zaatar massacre, the film highlights the Palestinian fight for identity, dignity, and homeland

"The Palestinians"

A FILM BY VANESSA REDGRAVE

UCLA Moore Hall room 100 Friday, April za 8:00

P.L.O. Rep to speak

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 3d

Looking for something to do on Sunday? Join us from 12-3pm for a Power to the People canvass! We'll be meeting up in the upstairs room at Zao MKE Church. Hope to see you there! LETS REACH 15,000 SIGNATURES BY THE END OF THE YEAR!

Solidarity forever ✊

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Prison Policy Initiative @prisonpolicy.org · 5d

56% of people in state prisons have a mental health problem, yet only 26% have received professional help

Prisons & jails are not made to accommodate serious mental health needs, yet the system continues to respond to mental illness like it’s a crime

#WorldMentalHealthDay

Graph titled: Over half of people in state prisons report mental health problems, but only 1 in 4 has received professional help in prison

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 5d

dsausa.org/join

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Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) @organizeworkers.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to @ericblanc.bsky.social for the shout-out on the latest Money with Katie episode!

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 5d

Love to see it!

- Jon

The Local Stinker @ivantheskonk.bsky.social · 5d

Omg it's a certified @growlithe.pizza banger on my Discovery page 🗣

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 5d

All are welcome to join at any time! You don't need to be a member, but a DSA onboarder will be present if you have questions or want to get involved.

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Coffee with Comrades

In-Person Are you a new DSA member, or want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about socialism? Do you want to connect with activists and organizers in Milwaukee? Join us for Coffee...

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 5d

Join us for Coffee with Comrades. It's a casual, small group gathering to get to know other members, discuss local organizing, talk theory, and learn about what DSA has been doing in Milwaukee. Feel free to bring printed articles to share and discuss.

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 5d

Are you a new DSA member, or want to re-engage? Are you interested in learning more about socialism? Do you want to connect with activists and organizers in Milwaukee?

Coffee with Comrades

October 12th 10am-noon Rochambo Coffee & Tea House 1317 E Brady St

Read, Hang, Organize

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 5d

Help us make the 2028 general strike a reality! Stay tuned for the next Labor Working Group meeting!

Labor Notes @labornotes.bsky.social · 6d

@uaw.org president Shawn Fain laid out four priorities for a workers’ political program

✅Fair wages
✅Health care
✅Retirement
✅Winning back our time

...and a strategy to fight for those essential needs: building toward a mass strike in May 2028

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Labor Needs an Independent Political Program, Says UAW’s Fain

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain recently laid out four priorities he says should form the nucleus of a workers’ political program. And he said that a broad strike in May 2028 is one way to fi...

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 5d

DSA affirms our fundamental right to free speech and assembly. We will not be intimidated by the Trump administration’s cronies, and we will continue our struggle for democracy to the end. If you want to live in a free society, join DSA today. dsausa.org/join

Join DSA. Become a member today.

Democratic socialists have an historic opportunity and responsibility to play a central role in continuing the political revolution for the long term. As a democratic, grassroots organization, DSA is ...

act.dsausa.org

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 5d

Parking near the square will be difficult, so public transit or carpooling is advised.

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MKE DSA at No Kings Milwaukee

In-Person Join the Milwaukee DSA contingent of the No Kings Day protest at Cathedral Square Park. As a mass movement socialist organization, we have supported the prior No Kings Day protests and wil...

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 5d

If you have any DSA merch, apparel, or red clothes, please feel free to show off!

We will be gathering before the march with DSA banners in a visible location. We will also have comrades carrying clipboards with Power to the People petitions and making member asks before the march begins at 11am

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