January 2021
We are kicking 2021 off with a bang. This month's newsletter outlines the many ways you can get involved.
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The DSA Ventura County Steering Committee
PS: Welcome to the 28 new members who joined us in December!
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RSVP for Upcoming Meetings
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Healthcare Justice
Working Group Meeting 7:00-8:00PM Monday, January 18 |
Police Oversight
Working Group Meeting 6:30PM-7:30PM Monday, January 25 |
New Member Orientation
6:00-6:25PM Thursday, February 4 |
General Meeting
6:30-8:00PM Thursday, February 4 |
Get Involved in Mutual Aid!
This month, weโll be clearing space and constructing garden beds as part of our joint project with Restore Ventura, an amazing local group that manages a free community orchard in Ventura.
Come by to wield a hedge trimmer, push a wheelbarrow, spread some mulch, and build class consciousness and community resilience all at the same time.
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RSVP Today!
Weekend 1: January 16, 9 AM - Noon
This weekend will be focused on clearing hedges to make space for the beds.
Weekend 2: January 23, 9 AM - Noon
This weekend will be focused on building the raised garden beds.
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Virtual Opportunities to Get Involved
Join the slack channel: #wg-mutualaid
Signup for Our Monthly Planning Meeting
Mutual Aid Working Group Meeting
6:30PM-7:30PM | Thursday, January 21 - and every 3rd Thursday of the month!
Sign up to volunteer: https://forms.gle/ufH4acmKsKN7th9n7
Help California Win Single-Payer Healthcare!
As a global pandemic rages, million are being thrown into unemployment. The cruelty of a for-profit healthcare system can no longer be tolerated. We must make a stand for a basic moral truth: healthcare is a human right!
Along with progressive organizations across the state and fellow CA DSA chapters, we are calling on Governor Newsom, to fulfill his campaign promise to fight for single-payer healthcare in California. Join us on Feb. 6th for a Day of Action. We're planning a car caravan that will start in Ventura and end in Oxnard, with special key stops along the way. Attendees will be provided with event details, ideas for decorating their cars, and an opportunity to build connections to strengthen the movement.
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RSVP Today!
Car Caravan: February 6, 12:30 - 2:30 PM
We will meet at 12:30 PM and kick off our driving route at 1:00 PM.
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Virtual Opportunities to Get Involved
Tell Gavin Newsom it's time for Single-Payer Healthcare in CA!
Please sign this petition and share it widely with your network. Weโre going for 1,000,000 signatures to get Governor Newsom to live up to his campaign promise!!
Tell Julia Brownley it's time to co-sponsor Medicare for All!
Please sign this petition to let Julia Brownley know her constituents need her to co-sponsor House Resolution 1384.
Join the slack channel: #wg-healthcarejustice
Signup for Our Monthly Planning Meeting
Healthcare Justice Working Group Meeting
7:00PM-8:00PM | Monday, January 18 - and every 3rd Monday of the month!
Knowledge is Power: Join our Reading Group!
This month, we'll be diving into chapter 3 of the book In Defense of Looting: A Riotous History of Uncivil Action. We had a riveting conversation about the first two chapters, and can't wait to learn more. We hope you'll join us.
Join the slack channel: #readinggroup
Join us for our next Reading Group meeting!
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Chapter 3: All Cops Are Bastards
11:00AM-1:00PM | Saturday, January 23
Have an Idea to Build Class Consciousness in Ventura County?
If there's something you are passionate about pursuing, we'd love to know how to support you!
Email us your ideas, question, or project proposals at DSAVenturaCounty@gmail.com.