Latest tweets
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Jun 8, 2019
1:27 PM |
“The momentum behind the socialist movement is increasingly derived from believing that socialists offer people the best chance at improving their lives and material conditions.” In 2016, people were joining out of fear; now, they’re joining on the heels of socialist wins.🌹 https://t.co/Pzb0WapDlN | 4 | 9085 | |
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Jun 8, 2019
1:24 PM |
Large crowd out today at the Liacouras Center Lobby for our convention https://t.co/iVyrYLTeCL |
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Jun 8, 2019
1:22 PM |
“In the past two years, we have more than doubled our membership and exponentially increased our active membership.” | 3 | 9085 | |
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Jun 8, 2019
1:12 PM |
Back to regular business: Here’s outgoing co-chair Melissa Naschek giving her final Steering Committee report. Let’s get another round of applause for our @dsam4a campaign work! https://t.co/YHIw62BYIM | 14 | 9085 | |
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Jun 8, 2019
12:44 PM |
We’re underway here at the Liacouras Center! Our first guest speaker is Kristin Seale, recipient of the Lilith Martin Wilson Award for all her work building the chapter through her campaign in the 168th district. 🌹 https://t.co/lifDwjihUR | 16 | 9085 | |
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Jun 8, 2019
11:38 AM |
Convention setup is underway! https://t.co/w6Uw6MAdJj |
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Jun 8, 2019
7:42 AM |
🚨OUR CONVENTION IS TODAY🚨 Check out the candidates running for Steering Committee, their top 3 priorities for the next two years, and more in the thread below! We'll see you at 12 at the Liacouras Center! https://t.co/s7k0NoKCyS | 7 | 9085 | |
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Jun 7, 2019
5:29 PM |
.@RepDwightEvans boasts about cosponsoring HR676, but there's just one problem... the current HR676 is not even about healthcare. Yikes! CALL EVANS at (215) 276-0340 and tell him that HR1384 is the ONLY true #MedicareforAll bill & that he's not fooling anyone. https://t.co/il5HT89I0U |
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Jun 7, 2019
5:08 PM |
Wow, our Local Convention is tomorrow! If you haven't yet, RSVP below, check out the Steering Committee candidate speeches, and review the plank submissions. You won't want to miss this! https://t.co/eZbve7XXJO | 2 | 9085 | |
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Jun 7, 2019
12:23 PM |
In addition to Officer and Committee Chairs we have several candidates running for at-large seats on the Steering Committee! You can find their speeches on our Youtube page at https://t.co/wrRM3s3wXk | 1 | 9085 | |
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Jun 7, 2019
12:23 PM |
Finally, Last but not least: Political Education chair. Our one and only candidate is Briana Last. Check out her vision for the local in the speech below! Briana: https://t.co/T0mlr67ZTD https://t.co/XCUZjJv8P5 |
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Jun 7, 2019
12:23 PM |
Next, Member Engagement Chair! Member Engagement is responsible for hosting fundraisers, social activities like Happy Hours, and new member/old member onboarding. Candidates are: Mark Blaho https://t.co/B3OVuFKELC Jonah Gardner https://t.co/swUKjwh2Ql https://t.co/XRFnUYJceq |
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Jun 7, 2019
12:23 PM |
Our permanent Electoral Committee is next! Goes without saying what this one's about. Candidates are Kilynn Lunsford and Austin Binns. You can hear about their experience and vision below! Kilynn: https://t.co/kNCruleoNa Austin: https://t.co/qtexRPbwXM https://t.co/mlFybBESWa |
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Jun 7, 2019
12:23 PM |
On to Committee Chairs! Our bylaws establish 4 permanent committees, who's Chairs are elected members of the Steering Committee. First up: Communications Committee. Candidates are Eamon Caddigan and Jeremy Wheatley Eamon https://t.co/MD3K9JgTLy Jeremy https://t.co/OsIL6Ol73H https://t.co/sytC9F62Ce |
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Jun 7, 2019
12:23 PM |
Now on to our last two Officers! Our Candidates for Secretary and Treasurer are Vicki Fleck and Rohan Shah, respectively. See their visions for the local below! Vicki, Secretary https://t.co/Povsv3BrLJ Rohan, Treasurer https://t.co/ntyCIdWPOd https://t.co/yNR25HPHcq |
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Jun 7, 2019
12:23 PM |
Candidates for Vice Chair are Ronald Joseph and Syne Salem. The Vice Chair is the secondary executive officer of the Local, oversees our PAC, and has other responsibilities. See their visions for Philly DSA below! Ronald: https://t.co/sauewrInJ5 Syne: https://t.co/n2ibTmsckd https://t.co/yOAgv42mcA |
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Jun 7, 2019
12:23 PM |
Our Convention is TOMORROW! On Saturday we'll elect our new Steering Committee. The new SC will play a strong role in shaping the direction of the organization for the next two years. Find out who’s running for Officer and Committee Chairs below! https://t.co/wrRM3s3wXk | 15 | 9085 | |
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Jun 7, 2019
12:23 PM |
Candidates running for Chair of Philly DSA are Anlin Wang and Marilyn Arwood. The Chair is the primary executive officer of the Local, they are the lead spokesperson of the Local Their speeches can be found below! Marilyn: https://t.co/OUjLlb3zJE Anlin: https://t.co/s9vO1Cdbc5 https://t.co/7b2dNlI86g |
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Jun 7, 2019
10:23 AM |
Our Convention is TOMORROW at 12 in the Liacouras Center on Temples campus! This is the most crucial Convention in PHL DSAs history and one of the most important periods for socialists to be organizing that we'll see in our lifetimes! Join us tomorrow! https://t.co/TkyDM8gSVZ https://t.co/yfp2MfPp2y |
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Jun 6, 2019
8:32 PM |
Issues with acoustics aside, maybe we should have pol ed events outside more often? https://t.co/WOV6MjBCTP |
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Jun 6, 2019
8:22 PM |
@werewolfxmas Email philly dsa at gmail, subject line absentee | 0 | 9085 | |
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Jun 6, 2019
8:21 PM |
On how #MedicareForAll would help unions: “Once healthcare is taken off the bargaining table, it makes it easier to get other demands.” | 2 | 9085 | |
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Jun 6, 2019
8:14 PM |
On how SEPTA could play a part in the #GreenNewDeal: “Make railwork more modern, run more trains, and you’ll bring in new passengership. But the political will and the funding is lacking. What could we afford if the military buys one less helicopter?” | 5 | 9085 | |
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Jun 6, 2019
8:00 PM |
Marc on the Janus decision: “It’s an attack on all of us.” | 4 | 9085 | |
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Jun 6, 2019
7:58 PM |
What a nice night to learn about workplace solidarity! Kilynn Lunsford of Philly DSA’s labor branch with Marc Schworer of the Transit Workers’ Union, discussing issues related to workplace organizing. https://t.co/kGQR1bOb4G |
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Jun 6, 2019
7:47 PM |
RT @FDogstoyevsky: Outdoor State of the Union panel! Marc Schworer of the Transit Workers’ Union and our own Kilynn Lunsford! @PhillyDSA https://t.co/ieb1m7IMXk | 0 | 9085 | |
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Jun 6, 2019
7:34 PM |
Change of location! State of the Union is kicking off on Penn’s campus, at 39th St & Locust Walk. https://t.co/8SHa1zDSqM |
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Jun 6, 2019
6:22 PM |
@BrandyBeansH Oh no not you again | 6 | 9085 | |
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Jun 6, 2019
5:34 PM |
RT @DemSocialists: @PhillyDSA-endorsed Larry Krasner, who has set a new standard for criminal justice reform in DA's offices, is now fighting for @nycDSA-endorsed @CabanForQueens , who would stop prosecuting crimes of poverty and instead go after wage theft and bad landlords. #DSAInOffice https://t.co/Wv3nkMwkqD | 0 | 9085 | |
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Jun 6, 2019
5:07 PM |
It's almost time for our quarterly State of the Union! Join us tonight at 7pm at Repair the World for an in-depth labor organizing discussion between Kilynn Lunsford or the PHL DSA Labor Branch and Marc Schworer of the Transit Workers’ Union! https://t.co/EMFZO3XE3w |
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Jun 6, 2019
3:50 PM |
Missed our Candidates Forum last night? We've got you covered! Each Steering Committee Candidates speech is linked under their name. Check them out on our convention packet page! https://t.co/Q6qGBlfbJ3 | 1 | 9085 | |
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Jun 6, 2019
1:34 PM |
RT @PhillyDSA: Our PA state house candidates from 2018 and @HelenGymAtLarge will be at the Convention! Will you? RSVP Here: https://t.co/TkyDM7Zi4r https://t.co/tADQHY5PE3 | 0 | 9085 | |
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Jun 6, 2019
12:49 PM |
“To achieve a truly egalitarian future, we must also fight for the protection of marginalized persons as part of a larger program that centers universal public goods.” - Philly DSA members Jo Wuest & Carly Regina, in today’s @PhillyInquirer ! https://t.co/EIS035RB49 | 54 | 9085 | |
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Jun 6, 2019
10:23 AM |
2. Organize with us at our next weeknight canvass in Parkside on June 11th! This is a chance to encourage Evans' constituents to call in and demand Medicare for All before the hearing. More deets here on our website: https://t.co/y7XUZ56nOL Let's get flipping! | 3 | 9085 | |
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Jun 6, 2019
10:16 AM |
Big news! There are 2 ways you can help us ahead of the June 12th hearing: 1. CALL DWIGHT EVANS & tell him to co-sponsor H.R. 1384. As a member of the Ways and Means committee, he must side with the working class and guarantee healthcare coverage for ALL! 📞(215) 276-0340 (1/2) https://t.co/hlN709Ds6a | 32 | 9085 | |
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Jun 5, 2019
7:38 PM |
... and the first bit of Anlin’s speech, also running for chair. We’re on to meet-and-greet now, which is nearly impossible to live-tweet, so that’s it from us. See you Saturday! https://t.co/Bqtdj50ytH https://t.co/gQqbpIw82r | 1 | 9085 | |
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Jun 5, 2019
7:34 PM |
Last bit of Marilyn’s speech; she’s running for chair on Saturday... https://t.co/Yo2dke9o9F | 10 | 9085 | |
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Jun 5, 2019
7:29 PM |
Pictured: Rohan & Vicki (top; elected by acclimation) Ronald & Soona (bottom; vice-chair candidates. Ronald wants to establish a Pennsylvania DSA and neighborhood branches; Soona wants to elect new socialist legislators & facilitate a unity of purpose between committees) https://t.co/xX7hafvKUn |
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Jun 5, 2019
7:16 PM |
Mark, running for Member Engagement, praises those who do the administrative work. We who Tweet Salute Him. He’s running against Jonah, who wants to build real-life entry spaces, increase fundraising, and build an effective one-on-one program. https://t.co/gn7vXSDeY4 | 2 | 9085 | |
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Jun 5, 2019
7:11 PM |
Applause for Fair Workweek during Kilynn’s speech! (Kilynn’s running for Electoral chair; her opponent, Austin, wants to prioritize building our capacity ahead of Bernie 2020) https://t.co/QZ4JYJoBKf | 5 | 9085 | |
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Jun 5, 2019
7:08 PM |
Eamon & Jeremy, our Communications candidates! https://t.co/4DTzOY14KO |
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Jun 5, 2019
6:48 PM |
At the mic in the above photo is Liv, candidate for Steering Committee At-Large. We’ll have officer candidates in a bit; watch this space, or check https://t.co/82nSdSpEBS for candidate statements! | 2 | 9085 | |
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Jun 5, 2019
6:46 PM |
📢 STEERING COMMITTEE CANDIDATES FORUM! 📢 We’re in the Parish Room of the First Unitarian Church, where, over the next couple hours, you’ll have the chance to hear from the members running for leadership at Saturday’s Local Convention. https://t.co/XwmnJ645gc |
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Jun 5, 2019
4:07 PM |
There is no socialist movement without an organized workforce. Join us tomorrow for an informal conversation between Kilynn Lunsford of our labor branch and Marc Schworer of the Transit Workers' Union on the past and present of labor organizing https://t.co/e4CZ0tpZ75 https://t.co/1w4bsUYELk |
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Jun 5, 2019
11:06 AM |
Our PA state house candidates from 2018 and @HelenGymAtLarge will be at the Convention! Will you? RSVP Here: https://t.co/TkyDM7Zi4r https://t.co/tADQHY5PE3 |
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Jun 5, 2019
10:33 AM |
Want to learn more about the leadership candidates standing for election? Come to our Candidates Forum tonight at First Unitarian (2125 Chestnut St), 6:30-8:30 pm. It’s your chance to ask them about their plans for Philly DSA before Saturday’s election! https://t.co/4Tqi1XPfW1 | 0 | 9085 | |
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Jun 4, 2019
8:41 PM |
Our Convention phonebank is wrapping up for the night! If you dodged a call from Bubina you can apologize to her personally on Saturday. RSVP here: https://t.co/TkyDM7Zi4r https://t.co/kY0kq2OC37 |
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Jun 4, 2019
3:38 PM |
We've published our notes from our first Bernie 2020 Open Strategy Meeting! We hope that other chapters engaging in Bernie work will find this useful. Anyone wishing to get involved with our campaign should reach out to our gmail. Notes here: https://t.co/Z5q0tmb3ip https://t.co/7O8wLe3g2p | 24 | 9085 | |
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Jun 4, 2019
2:36 PM |
Join us Thursday for an in-depth labor discussion between Kilynn Lunsford of the PHL DSA Labor Branch and Marc Schworer of the Transit Workers’ Union! Details below! RSVP here: https://t.co/e4CZ0t8nIv https://t.co/B6kbCCra54 |
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Jun 4, 2019
11:52 AM |
Our Steering Committee Candidates Forum is tomorrow night! We encourage all members to take this opportunity to get to know the candidates before casting their votes at the convention on Saturday! Candidate info on our website! RSVP to the forum here: https://t.co/4Tqi1Y6QNz | 3 | 9085 |