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Democratic Socialists of America chapter for the Louisville metropolitan area @demsocialists.bsky.social 🌹 dsalouisville.org

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Public goods for the public good: it’s not just a catchy saying! Join us for a Socialist Seminar discussing Municipalization on Thu. 3/19 @ 6:30. ALL ARE WELCOME! πŸ“– More info and recommended readings at πŸ”— bit.ly/seminar-municipal

06.03.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThe triply-oppressed status of Black women is a barometer of the status of all women. The fight for full economic/political/social equality of Black women is in the vital self-interest of white workers & in the fight to realize equality for all women.” Claudia Jones (1915-1964)

05.03.2026 18:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for the next Data Center Subcommittee meeting on Monday, March 9 at 6:30 pm (900 S. Shelby St.). We’ll have updates on the data center issue and, together, develop ways to fight back and keep hyperscale data centers out of our community. ALL ARE WELCOME!

04.03.2026 18:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We have a great month of meetings and events for you to check us out before you join, get more involved in the chapter, and meet your comrades. 🌹 Don't miss our bi-monthly General Meeting on March 14β€”ALL ARE WELCOME! We hope to see some new faces this month. πŸ˜ƒ

04.03.2026 18:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leftists Can Stack Up Wins in the 2026 Midterms Election Day is coming up, and there’s an opportunity for socialists, labor candidates, and the Medicare for All movement to make historic gains.

"The red rose may yet grow in the Bluegrass State."🌹✊ Shoutout to LDSA endorsed candidates @bell4ky.bsky.social Aprile Hearn, & Andrea Parr, & @bluegrassdsa comrade
@herbert4lex www.currentaffairs.org/news/leftist...

26.02.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tue. 3/3 @ 6:30p is a Trans Safe Haven Subcommittee Mtg. Trump & Frankfort are aggressively attacking transgender rights (kids & adults) in KY. We’ll discuss how to pressure Lou Metro Council to pass a safe haven resolution. Let's protect our trans neighborsβ€”ALL ARE WELCOME!

26.02.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrating James β€œJim” Wright, Jr. (1919-1999), founding organizers of the militant, left-led union at the Louisville International Harvester plant, Farm Equipment (FE) Local 236. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026 #blackhistoryisamericanhistory

25.02.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Louisville DSA stands with the fired workers of the Early Learning Campus (ELC) at the University of Louisville. ✊

24.02.2026 19:19 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œMen, women, and children all, it’s time to stand up and be counted if you don’t you’re gonna be thrown back for 500 years.” –Bill Worthington, Appalachian Labor Organizer (1920-1985) #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026 #blackhistoryisamericanhistory

19.02.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Get On The Bus Campaign Meeting β€” February 19, 2026 Join the Get On The Bus monthly campaign meeting and get involved in the fight for better public transit in Louisville! At this month's meeting, we'll discuss upcoming campaign actions and initiatives...

It's never too late to get involved, so bring a friend. ALL ARE WELCOME! RSVP online (but not required, just show up!) to receive the agenda with zoom link at πŸ”— bit.ly/gotb-feb26-mtg

16.02.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us Thu. 2/19 @ 6:30p (900 S. Shelby St.) for the GOTB monthly mtg. Get involved in the fight for better public transit in Louisville! We'll discuss upcoming actions & initiatives to pressure Metro Council to take action & put an occupational tax referendum on the ballot.

16.02.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI... DSA has reached✨100K✨members & 700 here in Louisville!πŸ˜ƒIt's time to celebrate!πŸŽ‰Join us for a Solidarity Social Sun. 2/22 @ 5p (Trellis Brewing, 827 Logan). Come celebrate w/comrades & talk about the future of the largest socialist org in the U.S.✊🌹ALL ARE WELCOME!

16.02.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ou can also donate! We simply can’t do this work without your support and every dollar counts. Donate online at πŸ”— bit.ly/ldsa-candida... πŸ’Έ

13.02.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LOVEπŸ’–is in the air! This V-Day weekend show some love for our endorsed candidates @bell4k, Aprile Hearn, & @parr4louβ€”volunteer @ our Gigacanvass Sun 2/15 @ 12p (750 E. Jefferson). No experience requiredβ€”we'll train you. It's the #1 way to fight for a better future in Louisville.✊

13.02.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Commodities, surplus value, extraction, the owning class…Capital! Curious about where the critics of capitalism began? Eager to dive into challenging & thrilling economic theory? Join us Thu. 2/26 @ 6:30p for the 4th Capital reading group mtg. Readings at www.dsalouisville.org/events/capit...

12.02.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWe had the fallacious idea that a Black boss would be superior to a white boss when what we want is a democratic order with no boss with his heel on our necks.” β€”Thyra J. Edwards (Labor, Civil, & Women’s Rights Activist)
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026 #blackhistoryisamericanhistory

11.02.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LOUISVILLE DSA - Socialist Syllabus The LDSA Socialist Syllabus is a series of readings and discussions brought to you by our Political Education Committee. This syllabus is designed as an introduction to democratic socialist thought, e...

Readings are available online at πŸ”— www.dsalouisville.org/events/socia...

10.02.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Socialist Syllabus continues! Join us Mon. 2/23 @ 6:30p for Session 2: Centrality of Class, w/readings & discussions about the importance of class to help explore the key ideas & strategies shaping our movement ✊ ALL ARE WELCOEβ€”even if you missed the 1st session.

10.02.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for the next Data Center Subcommittee meeting on Monday, February 9 at 6:30 pm (900 S. Shelby St.).

We’ll learn about the different kinds of data centers and will also have an update on regulations in the Office of Planning.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

06.02.2026 18:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Check out what our candidates have to say about fighting for working class people in Louisville & beyond. ✊Comment/show them your support! We're not just fighting to get elected to support working class ppl, but also spreading working class messaging to build solidarity w/them.

05.02.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The General Strike of the Enslaved (1861) #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026 #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory

04.02.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nashville's free bus ride program off to strong start A pass lasts for three years and provides free rides on WeGo buses.

Affordable public transit is essential for improving the lives of working class people and it's possible if you actually fund it! www.axios.com/local/nashvi...

03.02.2026 19:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We have a great month of meetings and events for you to check us out before you join, get more involved in the chapter, and meet your comrades! 🌹

03.02.2026 19:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join DSA. Become a member today. Democratic socialists have an historic opportunity and responsibility to play a central role in continuing the political revolution for the long term. As a democratic, grassroots organization, DSA is ...

Become a member for as little as $5/month! dsausa.org/join

03.02.2026 18:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New to LDSA? Joined but still learning your way around, or looking to jump back in? All are welcome at our DSA 102 Orientation on Fri. 2/6 @ 6:30p (900 S Shelby St.). Meet your fellow comrades and get engaged in building the socialist mass movement we need to combat fascism.

03.02.2026 18:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Come shoot pool 🎱 with Louisville DSA Friday, January 30th, at Railyard Billiards (630 Barret Ave.) from 6 to 9 PM. ALL ARE WELCOME, and we'll have tables reserved.

A $10 recommended donation to the chapter is appreciated. We hope to see you at the tables! πŸ˜ƒ

26.01.2026 18:11 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
aprilehearn.org | Connect This site is managed by The Campaign to Elect Aprile Hearn for Louisville Metro Council District 5

As a democratic socialist, Aprile is dedicated to the fight of working-class people and the unseen in Louisville. Donate, volunteer, and learn more at aprilehearn.org. 🌹✊

22.01.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LDSA is proud to endorse Aprile Hearn for Louisville Metro Council. She's a DSA member, community organizer & lifelong district 5 resident running on a platform of public education, harm reduction, healthier neighborhoods, investment in public assets & revitalizing public spaces.

22.01.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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THIS Sat. 1/24 @ 2p is the GOTB monthly campaign mtg. It's never too late to get involved in the fight for better public transit in Louisville! We'll discuss upcoming campaign actions, initiatives & volunteer opportunities. RSVP for agenda & zoom link: πŸ”— bit.ly/gotb-jan26-mtg

21.01.2026 18:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As we witness escalating injustice being carried out by the Trump administration and ICE across the country, we call on you to remember the words and legacy of Dr. King in this critical moment.
JOIN US in our fight against capitalism and injustice πŸ‘‰ act.dsausa.org/join
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19.01.2026 14:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0