SummaryWith a global pandemic still raging and a long list of problems at the US Postal Service, concerns over voting by mail in the November election are high. Action BoxVote! Vote! Vote! Make a plan now and decide if you're going to vote by mail,...
Summary The City of Austin Office of Sustainability has just released a draft of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which lays out a roadmap for Austin to reduce its emissions by 52% by 2030. Action Box Look through the new plan and then share your feedback on the...
The City of Austin, the City's Ethics Review Commission, and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will sponsor virtual City Council Candidate Forums for city council candidates competing in the November 2020 election. Austin voters will elect council members in five Council districts on...
In this third session, we will cover where and how to research resources to help you make informed decisions regarding your ballot. We will also be covering the process at the polling place and the alternatives available. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5DB0EhshQ6miEIi6CT5WWQ After registering, you will...
The Political Education Committee (PEC) is a subcommittee of the Austin DSA Leadership Committee. Our purpose is to organize regular and special, one-off chapter political education events. Join us if you are interested in learning how to organize events like our Socialist Night Schools, book talks...
Agenda to come! Every month, Austin DSA has a meeting open to members and prospective members. DSA is fighting to build a world where the working class are in charge. Our socialist vision is that if the working class can get political organized, every single person...
What story are you telling with your vote? Join a live online event on October 10th that will discuss how your vote tells a story about the people and places you represent, the values that you choose to amplify. Ignite your civic spirit through community discussion, spoken word,...
Summary Every 10 years, the US government conducts a census to get an accurate count of everyone living within our borders. But with only a month to go before the deadline, Austin's census response rate is still pretty low. Action Box Take the census...
Summary Every 10 years, Austin's City Council districts are redrawn by an Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Applications for new members are being accepted until Sept. 30th. Action Box Learn more about the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission and consider applying! Want to impact Austin politics for the next 10 years?...
If you meet the qualifications or know someone who does and has not yet registered, it's not too late to register and vote in the November election! We can make a difference! Sat. Sept. 12 and Sun. Sept. 13. That's the weekend after Labor Day. 4...