What do you do when you know something is wrong and you want to fix it? How do you move from idea to collective action? You organize! So join us for our Organizing 101 workshop! Whether you are brand new or have years of experience, we can learn from one another and build practical skills together in service of our politics. Topics will include: What does an organizer do? Power Mapping Basics The Organizing Conversation Campaign Strategies and Structure Organizing Best Practices Event details: The workshop will include some presentations by comrades along with group activities so we can get to know one another better and practice our skills in hands-on ways. 9:45a-10:00a - Check In, Welcome, Agenda 10:00a-10:30a - The role of an organizer 10:30a-12p - Power Mapping Basics 12p-12:15p - Break 12:15p-1:15p - The Organizing Conversation 1:15p-2:00p - Then what? Campaigns and Relationship-building Light refreshments will be served.  ******Due to space restrictions, pre-registration is required. Please be advised that this is a Members Only event at this time.****** If you're not a member but would like to become one today, please visit https://dsalb.org/join

Curious about socialism? Are you new to DSA? Are you new to Long Beach? Then our Political Education Committee invites you to our DSA-LB 101. At this orientation, we’ll talk about: how capitalism functions and why socialism is radically opposed to it the history of our organization and our chapter in particular the current projects we’re working on and how you can get involved We'll also learn more from you about where you want to plug in and answer questions you might have! This is a great starting point to meet other new members, get connected, and ground yourself with some of the basic politics of our org. RSVP for Link.