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	January 2025
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			1	2 Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting January 2, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Any member in good standing of the Democratic Socialists of America, Milwaukee chapter may attend. If you would like to bring any business to the attention of the Executive Committee, please email mke@dsawi.org. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. For those joining virtually, audio participation is required and video participation is encouraged. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: alexbrowermke@gmail.com See more details Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry January 2, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join us at our weekly phone bank to get members involved in our movement for socialism! This week, the the Spring Election Working Group will be making calls to recruit volunteers for Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details • •	3	4 Canvass Kickoff: Alex Brower for Common Council Canvass Kickoff: Alex Brower for Common Council January 4, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Art Bar - 722 E Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 In-Person \| RSVP Here Alex Brower for Common Council is kicking off canvassing for 2025! Join us as we go door-to-door in District 3, talking to constituents about our campaign for a better city. We will be meeting at Art Bar in Riverwest to hand out materials, train new canvassers, and hear the candidate speak. Then we will all go out canvassing, before returning at 1pm to turn in any leftover materials, talk about our experiences, and get to know each other. Stick around for a social afterwards, and be sure to dress for the weather! If you would like to get involved in the Alex Brower campaign but can't make it to this event, you can sign up here. This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. Art Bar has a short, single step to enter, but a portable wheelchair ramp can be brought out on request. Otherwise, all accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event. Host contact info: (414) 604-6116 See more details DSA 101 DSA 101 January 4, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here New to DSA or interested in joining? Come to DSA 101 to learn about What DSA is, what we believe, and how we're working to get there. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. Read our infectious disease policy here. See more details • •
5 Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party January 5, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am Virtual \| RSVP Here Join the Socialist campaign for District 3 Common Council as we promote the campaign on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky, and other social media platforms. We will meet virtually on zoom for 45-50 minutes on Sunday mornings and share, post and comment on social media posts from the Alex Brower for District 3 Common Council. Learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. There wukk be an icebreaker for you to share your name, pronouns, and why you are here. Audio participation is required but video is not. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: 414-949-8756 See more details Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 5, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. At our meeting place, we cannot guarantee gender neutral bathrooms, accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, food labeling, fragrance-free environment, barrier-free pathways, printed copies of documents, access to electrical outlets, or in-person microphones. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details Spring Election Working Group Meeting Spring Election Working Group Meeting January 5, 2025 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 3494 N Pierce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Weekly meeting of the SEWG with the Alex Brower campaign for Common Council District 3. Learn more, donate, and volunteer to the campaign here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. We cannot guarantee accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, fragrance-free environment, printed copies of documents, or in-person microphones. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: (414) 949-8756 See more details • • •	6 Outreach and Communications Committee Meeting Outreach and Communications Committee Meeting January 6, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here Join us as we plan the chapter’s outreach and communications strategies. Read the agenda here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: (414) 219-0808 See more details Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group January 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Good City Brewing, 2108 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Come study a foundational text of leftist political philosophy, Marx's Das Kapital, in a relaxed and social environment! Do the reading if you can, or just skim the SparkNotes, watch a video, or whatever medium works for you to come and discuss over a beer. This week, we'll cover chapter 10, sections 4-5. Accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. All building-specific accessibility standards will be met. However, given it is a public space out of our control, we do not have control over the following: - Signage to Meeting Room - Physical Space (barriers, fragrances, noise, lighting) - Electrical Outlets - Masks near entrances Due to discussion format, there are some accessibility standards that WILL NOT BE MET: - captions/visuals - microphones/amplification - Recording As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: kuchera.michael@gmail.com See more details Power to the People Working Group Meeting Power to the People Working Group Meeting January 6, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join us and help plan the Power to the People campaign's next steps! Learn more about the campaign, sign the petition, and donate here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platform and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Audio participation will be required for those joining virtually. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jtalayko@gmail.com See more details • • •	7	8 Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry January 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join Milwaukee DSA members at our phone banks to get the community involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! At this phone bank, the Spring Election Working Group will be making fundraising calls for Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details •	9 Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting January 9, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Any member in good standing of the Democratic Socialists of America, Milwaukee chapter may attend. If you would like to bring any business to the attention of the Executive Committee, please email mke@dsawi.org. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. For those joining virtually, audio participation is required and video participation is encouraged. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: alexbrowermke@gmail.com See more details Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry January 9, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join us at our weekly phone bank to get members involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! This week: Spring Election Working Group will be making calls to recruit volunteers for Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). Membership Subcommittee will be reaching out to new members to help them get plugged into the chapter. Don't feel like making calls? There are plenty of opportunities to work on data entry as well! Bring a laptop if you can. No worries if you don't have one — just let us know in advance and we can accommodate. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details • •	10	11 General Meeting General Meeting January 11, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here The monthly General Meeting of the Milwaukee chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. This is a great place to learn about the chapter, join us in making collective decisions, and get plugged in to our active campaigns and working groups. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications)will be met for this event. For those attending virtually, video participation is encouraged and audio participation is required when speaking. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: mkedsa.access.anne@gmail.com See more details Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 11, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Division of Student Affairs Student Union, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist at the meeting place for this event. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details • •
12 Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party January 12, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am Virtual \| RSVP Here Join the Socialist campaign for District 3 Common Council as we promote the campaign on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky, and other social media platforms. We will meet virtually on zoom for 45-50 minutes on Sunday mornings and share, post and comment on social media posts from the Alex Brower for District 3 Common Council. Learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. There wukk be an icebreaker for you to share your name, pronouns, and why you are here. Audio participation is required but video is not. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: 414-949-8756 See more details Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 12, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. At our meeting place, we cannot guarantee gender neutral bathrooms, accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, food labeling, fragrance-free environment, barrier-free pathways, printed copies of documents, access to electrical outlets, or in-person microphones. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details Brower for Common Council Campaign Rally & Fundraiser Brower for Common Council Campaign Rally & Fundraiser January 12, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Shank Hall - 1434 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 In-Person \| RSVP Here Come join our working class movement in celebration at a rally and fundraiser at Shank Hall for Alex Brower in his race for Milwaukee Common Council District 3. There will be food, live music, and of course speeches from the candidate and other Milwaukee organizers. Join us for the fun, and please consider donating to the campaign. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. We will be sure that all food is labeled, but we cannot guarantee all other accessibility requirements will be met, as the event is at a venue we do not own. We will accommodate all accessibility requests to the best of our abilities. Please contact the host with any questions you may have. Host contact info: (414) 604-6116 See more details • • •	13 Milwaukee DSA Social: Magic the Gathering Draft! Milwaukee DSA Social: Magic the Gathering Draft! January 13, 2025 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Zao MKE 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211 In-Person \| RSVP Here Join us for an evening of Magic. We’ll bring the cards and you bring the competition! Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you! Free pizza and drinks provided! All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: +1 (414) 301-3330 See more details •	14	15 Brower for Common Council Phone Bank Brower for Common Council Phone Bank January 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join Milwaukee DSA members at our phone banks to get the community involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! At this phone bank, the Spring Election Working Group will be calling voters in support of Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details •	16 Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting January 16, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Any member in good standing of the Democratic Socialists of America, Milwaukee chapter may attend. If you would like to bring any business to the attention of the Executive Committee, please email mke@dsawi.org. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. For those joining virtually, audio participation is required and video participation is encouraged. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: alexbrowermke@gmail.com See more details Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry January 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join Milwaukee DSA members at our phone banks to get the community involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! At this phone bank, the Spring Election Working Group will be calling voters in support of Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). Don't feel like making calls? There are plenty of opportunities to work on data entry as well! Bring a laptop if you can. No worries if you don't have one — just let us know in advance and we can accommodate. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details • •	17 Education Comittee Meeting Education Comittee Meeting January 17, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Education Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Join us to help plan book clubs, film screenings, social events, and to help us produce content on socialism and organizing work. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Audio and video participation is requested for virtual attendees. Participants will be asked to introduce themselves with their name and pronouns. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jhpokorski@gmail.com See more details DSA Movie Night DSA Movie Night January 17, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here The Education Committee presents: DSA Movie Night! This month, we'll be watching "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed," a 2022 documentary covering the life of acclaimed photographer Nan Goldin. The biographical film covers her advocacy during the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 80s, her founding of the PAIN (Prescription Addiction Intervention Now) advocacy group, and her struggle to hold Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family responsible for their role in the opioid epidemic. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at in the North Room on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: ‪(414) 522-7716‬ See more details • •	18 Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 18, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. At our meeting place, we cannot guarantee gender neutral bathrooms, accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, food labeling, fragrance-free environment, barrier-free pathways, printed copies of documents, access to electrical outlets, or in-person microphones. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details •
19 Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party January 19, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am Virtual \| RSVP Here Join the Socialist campaign for District 3 Common Council as we promote the campaign on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky, and other social media platforms. We will meet virtually on zoom for 45-50 minutes on Sunday mornings and share, post and comment on social media posts from the Alex Brower for District 3 Common Council. Learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. There wukk be an icebreaker for you to share your name, pronouns, and why you are here. Audio participation is required but video is not. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: 414-949-8756 See more details Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 19, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. At our meeting place, we cannot guarantee gender neutral bathrooms, accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, food labeling, fragrance-free environment, barrier-free pathways, printed copies of documents, access to electrical outlets, or in-person microphones. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details Spring Election Working Group Meeting Spring Election Working Group Meeting January 19, 2025 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 3494 N Pierce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Weekly meeting of the SEWG with the Alex Brower campaign for Common Council District 3. Learn more, donate, and volunteer to the campaign here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. We cannot guarantee accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, fragrance-free environment, printed copies of documents, or in-person microphones. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: (414) 949-8756 See more details Socialist Book Club Socialist Book Club January 19, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Socialist Book Club is a monthly reading group that aims to offer readings on a variety of issues, ranging from historical classics to modern developments, from labor struggle to international solidarity. We encourage reading ahead and coming prepared to participate in discussion. Efforts will be made to provide copies to loan from the chapter library or to provide digital copies at request. Socialist Book Club is a monthly reading group that aims to offer readings on a variety of issues, ranging from historical classics to modern developments, from labor struggle to international solidarity. We encourage reading ahead and coming prepared to participate in discussion. Efforts will be made to provide copies to loan from the chapter library or to provide digital copies at request. January: "Marx’s Ecology: Materialism and Nature" by John Bellamy Foster February: "Anarchism and Other Essays" by Emma Goldman March: "Raising Expectations (and Raising Hell): My Decade Fighting for the Labor Movement" by Jane McAlevey and Bob Ostertag April: "The Society of the Spectacle" by Guy Debord Accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jhpokorski@gmail.com See more details • • • •	20 Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group January 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Good City Brewing, 2108 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Come study a foundational text of leftist political philosophy, Marx's Das Kapital, in a relaxed and social environment! Do the reading if you can, or just skim the SparkNotes, watch a video, or whatever medium works for you to come and discuss over a beer. Accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. All building-specific accessibility standards will be met. However, given it is a public space out of our control, we do not have control over the following: - Signage to Meeting Room - Physical Space (barriers, fragrances, noise, lighting) - Electrical Outlets - Masks near entrances Due to discussion format, there are some accessibility standards that WILL NOT BE MET: - captions/visuals - microphones/amplification - Recording As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: kuchera.michael@gmail.com See more details •	21	22 Brower for Common Council Phone Bank Brower for Common Council Phone Bank January 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here Join Milwaukee DSA members at our phone banks to get the community involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! At this phone bank, the Spring Election Working Group will be calling voters in support of Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details International Solidarity Working Group Meeting International Solidarity Working Group Meeting January 22, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here The International Solidarity Working Group will be meeting to discuss the international politics of the month, develop positions for Milwaukee DSA, and assess issues to get involved in and how. Come give your perspective, offer ideas on events, and begin to build a strong standing on international issues for our chapter. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jhpokorski@gmail.com See more details • •	23 Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting January 23, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Any member in good standing of the Democratic Socialists of America, Milwaukee chapter may attend. If you would like to bring any business to the attention of the Executive Committee, please email mke@dsawi.org. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. For those joining virtually, audio participation is required and video participation is encouraged. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: alexbrowermke@gmail.com See more details Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry January 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join us at our weekly phone bank to get members involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! This week: The Spring Election Working Group will be making calls to recruit volunteers for Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). The Membership Coordinator will be reminding those whose memberships have lapsed to renew their DSA dues. Don't feel like making calls? There are plenty of opportunities to work on data entry as well! Bring a laptop if you can. No worries if you don't have one — just let us know in advance and we can accommodate. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details • •	24 Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 24, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm In-Person \| RSVP Here At this bar crawl canvass, we'll meet up at Vintage and stop at a number of bars in District 3 to talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist. Host contact info: (414) 949-8756 See more details •	25 Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 25, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. At our meeting place, we cannot guarantee gender neutral bathrooms, accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, food labeling, fragrance-free environment, barrier-free pathways, printed copies of documents, access to electrical outlets, or in-person microphones. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details •
26 Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party January 26, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am Virtual \| RSVP Here Join the Socialist campaign for District 3 Common Council as we promote the campaign on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky, and other social media platforms. We will meet virtually on zoom for 45-50 minutes on Sunday mornings and share, post and comment on social media posts from the Alex Brower for District 3 Common Council. Learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. There wukk be an icebreaker for you to share your name, pronouns, and why you are here. Audio participation is required but video is not. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: 414-949-8756 See more details Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 26, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. At our meeting place, we cannot guarantee gender neutral bathrooms, accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, food labeling, fragrance-free environment, barrier-free pathways, printed copies of documents, access to electrical outlets, or in-person microphones. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details RESCHEDULED Inauguration Day + MLK Day March RESCHEDULED Inauguration Day + MLK Day March January 26, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-person \| RSVP Here Milwaukee DSA is participating in the presidential inauguration protest march on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. At noon, we will begin marching to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Statue (1740 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr), which is about one mile away, then march back to our starting point. Alex Brower, Milwaukee DSA Co-Chair and our chapter's endorsed candidate for the Common Council District 3 election, will make be speaking at the rally. Join us to celebrate MLK's legacy of protest and fight back against a fascist presidency right here in MKE! Host contact info: (414) 219-0808 See more details Spring Election Working Group Meeting Spring Election Working Group Meeting January 26, 2025 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 3494 N Pierce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Weekly meeting of the SEWG with the Alex Brower campaign for Common Council District 3. Learn more, donate, and volunteer to the campaign here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. We cannot guarantee accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, fragrance-free environment, printed copies of documents, or in-person microphones. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: (414) 949-8756 See more details • • • •	27 Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group January 27, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Good City Brewing, 2108 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Come study a foundational text of leftist political philosophy, Marx's Das Kapital, in a relaxed and social environment! Do the reading if you can, or just skim the SparkNotes, watch a video, or whatever medium works for you to come and discuss over a beer. Accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. All building-specific accessibility standards will be met. However, given it is a public space out of our control, we do not have control over the following: - Signage to Meeting Room - Physical Space (barriers, fragrances, noise, lighting) - Electrical Outlets - Masks near entrances Due to discussion format, there are some accessibility standards that WILL NOT BE MET: - captions/visuals - microphones/amplification - Recording As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: kuchera.michael@gmail.com See more details •	28 Town Hall: How Do We Resist Four More Years of Trump? Town Hall: How Do We Resist Four More Years of Trump? January 28, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm In-person \| RSVP Here Join Milwaukee DSA and YDSA for a joint town hall where we will discuss how to best organize a mass movement campaign against Trump and the fascist politics that drive the MAGA movement. The event will begin with a panel featuring local organizers, followed by an audience Q&A, and then a social. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at Wesley Hall in Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching Wesley Hall; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: mulkerr2@uwm.edu See more details •	29	30 Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting January 30, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Any member in good standing of the Democratic Socialists of America, Milwaukee chapter may attend. If you would like to bring any business to the attention of the Executive Committee, please email mke@dsawi.org. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. For those joining virtually, audio participation is required and video participation is encouraged. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: alexbrowermke@gmail.com See more details Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry January 30, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join Milwaukee DSA members at our phone banks to get the community involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! At this phone bank, the Spring Election Working Group will be calling voters in support of Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). Don't feel like making calls? There are plenty of opportunities to work on data entry as well! Bring a laptop if you can. No worries if you don't have one — just let us know in advance and we can accommodate. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details • •	31

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			1	2 Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting January 2, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Any member in good standing of the Democratic Socialists of America, Milwaukee chapter may attend. If you would like to bring any business to the attention of the Executive Committee, please email mke@dsawi.org. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. For those joining virtually, audio participation is required and video participation is encouraged. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: alexbrowermke@gmail.com See more details Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry January 2, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join us at our weekly phone bank to get members involved in our movement for socialism! This week, the the Spring Election Working Group will be making calls to recruit volunteers for Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details • •	3	4 Canvass Kickoff: Alex Brower for Common Council Canvass Kickoff: Alex Brower for Common Council January 4, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Art Bar - 722 E Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 In-Person \| RSVP Here Alex Brower for Common Council is kicking off canvassing for 2025! Join us as we go door-to-door in District 3, talking to constituents about our campaign for a better city. We will be meeting at Art Bar in Riverwest to hand out materials, train new canvassers, and hear the candidate speak. Then we will all go out canvassing, before returning at 1pm to turn in any leftover materials, talk about our experiences, and get to know each other. Stick around for a social afterwards, and be sure to dress for the weather! If you would like to get involved in the Alex Brower campaign but can't make it to this event, you can sign up here. This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. Art Bar has a short, single step to enter, but a portable wheelchair ramp can be brought out on request. Otherwise, all accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event. Host contact info: (414) 604-6116 See more details DSA 101 DSA 101 January 4, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here New to DSA or interested in joining? Come to DSA 101 to learn about What DSA is, what we believe, and how we're working to get there. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. Read our infectious disease policy here. See more details • •
5 Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party January 5, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am Virtual \| RSVP Here Join the Socialist campaign for District 3 Common Council as we promote the campaign on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky, and other social media platforms. We will meet virtually on zoom for 45-50 minutes on Sunday mornings and share, post and comment on social media posts from the Alex Brower for District 3 Common Council. Learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. There wukk be an icebreaker for you to share your name, pronouns, and why you are here. Audio participation is required but video is not. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: 414-949-8756 See more details Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 5, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. At our meeting place, we cannot guarantee gender neutral bathrooms, accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, food labeling, fragrance-free environment, barrier-free pathways, printed copies of documents, access to electrical outlets, or in-person microphones. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details Spring Election Working Group Meeting Spring Election Working Group Meeting January 5, 2025 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 3494 N Pierce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Weekly meeting of the SEWG with the Alex Brower campaign for Common Council District 3. Learn more, donate, and volunteer to the campaign here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. We cannot guarantee accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, fragrance-free environment, printed copies of documents, or in-person microphones. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: (414) 949-8756 See more details • • •	6 Outreach and Communications Committee Meeting Outreach and Communications Committee Meeting January 6, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here Join us as we plan the chapter’s outreach and communications strategies. Read the agenda here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: (414) 219-0808 See more details Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group January 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Good City Brewing, 2108 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Come study a foundational text of leftist political philosophy, Marx's Das Kapital, in a relaxed and social environment! Do the reading if you can, or just skim the SparkNotes, watch a video, or whatever medium works for you to come and discuss over a beer. This week, we'll cover chapter 10, sections 4-5. Accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. All building-specific accessibility standards will be met. However, given it is a public space out of our control, we do not have control over the following: - Signage to Meeting Room - Physical Space (barriers, fragrances, noise, lighting) - Electrical Outlets - Masks near entrances Due to discussion format, there are some accessibility standards that WILL NOT BE MET: - captions/visuals - microphones/amplification - Recording As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: kuchera.michael@gmail.com See more details Power to the People Working Group Meeting Power to the People Working Group Meeting January 6, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join us and help plan the Power to the People campaign's next steps! Learn more about the campaign, sign the petition, and donate here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platform and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Audio participation will be required for those joining virtually. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jtalayko@gmail.com See more details • • •	7	8 Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry January 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join Milwaukee DSA members at our phone banks to get the community involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! At this phone bank, the Spring Election Working Group will be making fundraising calls for Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details •	9 Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting January 9, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Any member in good standing of the Democratic Socialists of America, Milwaukee chapter may attend. If you would like to bring any business to the attention of the Executive Committee, please email mke@dsawi.org. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. For those joining virtually, audio participation is required and video participation is encouraged. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: alexbrowermke@gmail.com See more details Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry January 9, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join us at our weekly phone bank to get members involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! This week: Spring Election Working Group will be making calls to recruit volunteers for Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). Membership Subcommittee will be reaching out to new members to help them get plugged into the chapter. Don't feel like making calls? There are plenty of opportunities to work on data entry as well! Bring a laptop if you can. No worries if you don't have one — just let us know in advance and we can accommodate. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details • •	10	11 General Meeting General Meeting January 11, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here The monthly General Meeting of the Milwaukee chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. This is a great place to learn about the chapter, join us in making collective decisions, and get plugged in to our active campaigns and working groups. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications)will be met for this event. For those attending virtually, video participation is encouraged and audio participation is required when speaking. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: mkedsa.access.anne@gmail.com See more details Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 11, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Division of Student Affairs Student Union, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist at the meeting place for this event. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details • •
12 Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party January 12, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am Virtual \| RSVP Here Join the Socialist campaign for District 3 Common Council as we promote the campaign on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky, and other social media platforms. We will meet virtually on zoom for 45-50 minutes on Sunday mornings and share, post and comment on social media posts from the Alex Brower for District 3 Common Council. Learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. There wukk be an icebreaker for you to share your name, pronouns, and why you are here. Audio participation is required but video is not. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: 414-949-8756 See more details Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 12, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. At our meeting place, we cannot guarantee gender neutral bathrooms, accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, food labeling, fragrance-free environment, barrier-free pathways, printed copies of documents, access to electrical outlets, or in-person microphones. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details Brower for Common Council Campaign Rally & Fundraiser Brower for Common Council Campaign Rally & Fundraiser January 12, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Shank Hall - 1434 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 In-Person \| RSVP Here Come join our working class movement in celebration at a rally and fundraiser at Shank Hall for Alex Brower in his race for Milwaukee Common Council District 3. There will be food, live music, and of course speeches from the candidate and other Milwaukee organizers. Join us for the fun, and please consider donating to the campaign. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. We will be sure that all food is labeled, but we cannot guarantee all other accessibility requirements will be met, as the event is at a venue we do not own. We will accommodate all accessibility requests to the best of our abilities. Please contact the host with any questions you may have. Host contact info: (414) 604-6116 See more details • • •	13 Milwaukee DSA Social: Magic the Gathering Draft! Milwaukee DSA Social: Magic the Gathering Draft! January 13, 2025 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Zao MKE 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211 In-Person \| RSVP Here Join us for an evening of Magic. We’ll bring the cards and you bring the competition! Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you! Free pizza and drinks provided! All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: +1 (414) 301-3330 See more details •	14	15 Brower for Common Council Phone Bank Brower for Common Council Phone Bank January 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join Milwaukee DSA members at our phone banks to get the community involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! At this phone bank, the Spring Election Working Group will be calling voters in support of Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details •	16 Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting January 16, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Any member in good standing of the Democratic Socialists of America, Milwaukee chapter may attend. If you would like to bring any business to the attention of the Executive Committee, please email mke@dsawi.org. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. For those joining virtually, audio participation is required and video participation is encouraged. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: alexbrowermke@gmail.com See more details Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry January 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join Milwaukee DSA members at our phone banks to get the community involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! At this phone bank, the Spring Election Working Group will be calling voters in support of Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). Don't feel like making calls? There are plenty of opportunities to work on data entry as well! Bring a laptop if you can. No worries if you don't have one — just let us know in advance and we can accommodate. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details • •	17 Education Comittee Meeting Education Comittee Meeting January 17, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Education Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Join us to help plan book clubs, film screenings, social events, and to help us produce content on socialism and organizing work. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Audio and video participation is requested for virtual attendees. Participants will be asked to introduce themselves with their name and pronouns. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jhpokorski@gmail.com See more details DSA Movie Night DSA Movie Night January 17, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here The Education Committee presents: DSA Movie Night! This month, we'll be watching "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed," a 2022 documentary covering the life of acclaimed photographer Nan Goldin. The biographical film covers her advocacy during the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 80s, her founding of the PAIN (Prescription Addiction Intervention Now) advocacy group, and her struggle to hold Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family responsible for their role in the opioid epidemic. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at in the North Room on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: ‪(414) 522-7716‬ See more details • •	18 Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 18, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. At our meeting place, we cannot guarantee gender neutral bathrooms, accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, food labeling, fragrance-free environment, barrier-free pathways, printed copies of documents, access to electrical outlets, or in-person microphones. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details •
19 Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party January 19, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am Virtual \| RSVP Here Join the Socialist campaign for District 3 Common Council as we promote the campaign on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky, and other social media platforms. We will meet virtually on zoom for 45-50 minutes on Sunday mornings and share, post and comment on social media posts from the Alex Brower for District 3 Common Council. Learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. There wukk be an icebreaker for you to share your name, pronouns, and why you are here. Audio participation is required but video is not. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: 414-949-8756 See more details Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 19, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. At our meeting place, we cannot guarantee gender neutral bathrooms, accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, food labeling, fragrance-free environment, barrier-free pathways, printed copies of documents, access to electrical outlets, or in-person microphones. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details Spring Election Working Group Meeting Spring Election Working Group Meeting January 19, 2025 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 3494 N Pierce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Weekly meeting of the SEWG with the Alex Brower campaign for Common Council District 3. Learn more, donate, and volunteer to the campaign here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. We cannot guarantee accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, fragrance-free environment, printed copies of documents, or in-person microphones. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: (414) 949-8756 See more details Socialist Book Club Socialist Book Club January 19, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Socialist Book Club is a monthly reading group that aims to offer readings on a variety of issues, ranging from historical classics to modern developments, from labor struggle to international solidarity. We encourage reading ahead and coming prepared to participate in discussion. Efforts will be made to provide copies to loan from the chapter library or to provide digital copies at request. Socialist Book Club is a monthly reading group that aims to offer readings on a variety of issues, ranging from historical classics to modern developments, from labor struggle to international solidarity. We encourage reading ahead and coming prepared to participate in discussion. Efforts will be made to provide copies to loan from the chapter library or to provide digital copies at request. January: "Marx’s Ecology: Materialism and Nature" by John Bellamy Foster February: "Anarchism and Other Essays" by Emma Goldman March: "Raising Expectations (and Raising Hell): My Decade Fighting for the Labor Movement" by Jane McAlevey and Bob Ostertag April: "The Society of the Spectacle" by Guy Debord Accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jhpokorski@gmail.com See more details • • • •	20 Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group January 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Good City Brewing, 2108 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Come study a foundational text of leftist political philosophy, Marx's Das Kapital, in a relaxed and social environment! Do the reading if you can, or just skim the SparkNotes, watch a video, or whatever medium works for you to come and discuss over a beer. Accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. All building-specific accessibility standards will be met. However, given it is a public space out of our control, we do not have control over the following: - Signage to Meeting Room - Physical Space (barriers, fragrances, noise, lighting) - Electrical Outlets - Masks near entrances Due to discussion format, there are some accessibility standards that WILL NOT BE MET: - captions/visuals - microphones/amplification - Recording As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: kuchera.michael@gmail.com See more details •	21	22 Brower for Common Council Phone Bank Brower for Common Council Phone Bank January 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here Join Milwaukee DSA members at our phone banks to get the community involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! At this phone bank, the Spring Election Working Group will be calling voters in support of Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details International Solidarity Working Group Meeting International Solidarity Working Group Meeting January 22, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here The International Solidarity Working Group will be meeting to discuss the international politics of the month, develop positions for Milwaukee DSA, and assess issues to get involved in and how. Come give your perspective, offer ideas on events, and begin to build a strong standing on international issues for our chapter. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jhpokorski@gmail.com See more details • •	23 Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting January 23, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Any member in good standing of the Democratic Socialists of America, Milwaukee chapter may attend. If you would like to bring any business to the attention of the Executive Committee, please email mke@dsawi.org. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. For those joining virtually, audio participation is required and video participation is encouraged. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: alexbrowermke@gmail.com See more details Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry January 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join us at our weekly phone bank to get members involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! This week: The Spring Election Working Group will be making calls to recruit volunteers for Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). The Membership Coordinator will be reminding those whose memberships have lapsed to renew their DSA dues. Don't feel like making calls? There are plenty of opportunities to work on data entry as well! Bring a laptop if you can. No worries if you don't have one — just let us know in advance and we can accommodate. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details • •	24 Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 24, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm In-Person \| RSVP Here At this bar crawl canvass, we'll meet up at Vintage and stop at a number of bars in District 3 to talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist. Host contact info: (414) 949-8756 See more details •	25 Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 25, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. At our meeting place, we cannot guarantee gender neutral bathrooms, accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, food labeling, fragrance-free environment, barrier-free pathways, printed copies of documents, access to electrical outlets, or in-person microphones. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details •
26 Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party Brower for Common Council Social Media Boost Party January 26, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am Virtual \| RSVP Here Join the Socialist campaign for District 3 Common Council as we promote the campaign on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky, and other social media platforms. We will meet virtually on zoom for 45-50 minutes on Sunday mornings and share, post and comment on social media posts from the Alex Brower for District 3 Common Council. Learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. There wukk be an icebreaker for you to share your name, pronouns, and why you are here. Audio participation is required but video is not. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: 414-949-8756 See more details Brower for Common Council Canvass Brower for Common Council Canvass January 26, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, 1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Knock on doors and talk to community members about Milwaukee DSA endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3! Learn more about the campaign Sign up to volunteer Donate Follow the campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. We will be adhering to the Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist to the best of our ability. At our meeting place, we cannot guarantee gender neutral bathrooms, accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, food labeling, fragrance-free environment, barrier-free pathways, printed copies of documents, access to electrical outlets, or in-person microphones. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details RESCHEDULED Inauguration Day + MLK Day March RESCHEDULED Inauguration Day + MLK Day March January 26, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-person \| RSVP Here Milwaukee DSA is participating in the presidential inauguration protest march on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. At noon, we will begin marching to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Statue (1740 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr), which is about one mile away, then march back to our starting point. Alex Brower, Milwaukee DSA Co-Chair and our chapter's endorsed candidate for the Common Council District 3 election, will make be speaking at the rally. Join us to celebrate MLK's legacy of protest and fight back against a fascist presidency right here in MKE! Host contact info: (414) 219-0808 See more details Spring Election Working Group Meeting Spring Election Working Group Meeting January 26, 2025 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 3494 N Pierce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Weekly meeting of the SEWG with the Alex Brower campaign for Common Council District 3. Learn more, donate, and volunteer to the campaign here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. We cannot guarantee accessible parking, wheelchair accessibility, signage for our meeting, fragrance-free environment, printed copies of documents, or in-person microphones. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: (414) 949-8756 See more details • • • •	27 Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group January 27, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Good City Brewing, 2108 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Come study a foundational text of leftist political philosophy, Marx's Das Kapital, in a relaxed and social environment! Do the reading if you can, or just skim the SparkNotes, watch a video, or whatever medium works for you to come and discuss over a beer. Accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. All building-specific accessibility standards will be met. However, given it is a public space out of our control, we do not have control over the following: - Signage to Meeting Room - Physical Space (barriers, fragrances, noise, lighting) - Electrical Outlets - Masks near entrances Due to discussion format, there are some accessibility standards that WILL NOT BE MET: - captions/visuals - microphones/amplification - Recording As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: kuchera.michael@gmail.com See more details •	28 Town Hall: How Do We Resist Four More Years of Trump? Town Hall: How Do We Resist Four More Years of Trump? January 28, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm In-person \| RSVP Here Join Milwaukee DSA and YDSA for a joint town hall where we will discuss how to best organize a mass movement campaign against Trump and the fascist politics that drive the MAGA movement. The event will begin with a panel featuring local organizers, followed by an audience Q&A, and then a social. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at Wesley Hall in Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching Wesley Hall; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: mulkerr2@uwm.edu See more details •	29	30 Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting January 30, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Any member in good standing of the Democratic Socialists of America, Milwaukee chapter may attend. If you would like to bring any business to the attention of the Executive Committee, please email mke@dsawi.org. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. For those joining virtually, audio participation is required and video participation is encouraged. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: alexbrowermke@gmail.com See more details Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry January 30, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join Milwaukee DSA members at our phone banks to get the community involved in our movement for socialism. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! At this phone bank, the Spring Election Working Group will be calling voters in support of Milwaukee DSA-endorsed candidate Alex Brower's campaign for Common Council District 3 (learn more about the campaign, sign up to volunteer, and donate here). Don't feel like making calls? There are plenty of opportunities to work on data entry as well! Bring a laptop if you can. No worries if you don't have one — just let us know in advance and we can accommodate. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jessicook414@gmail.com See more details • •	31

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