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Who We Are

Boston DSA is the Eastern MA chapter of Democratic Socialists of America.

 

We are working against the oppressive capitalist system in its many forms. We see these oppressions — economic inequality, patriarchy, white supremacy, to name a few — as interlinked, intersecting, and inseparable.

 

Join us in building mass movements for the world we deserve and growing an openly socialist presence in communities and politics in the Greater Boston Area.

 

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Boston DSA’s working groups carry out the external political work of the chapter. Working groups are centered strategies such as labor organizing (supporting striking workers and educators) or socialist electoral politics (challenging the legislative system). Learn about the working groups and find your organizing home within the chapter.

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Working Group Spotlight: Palestine

Join the Palestine Working Group! We’re fighting Warren and Markey by building a mass base around three critical issues – a permanent ceasefire, ending weapons shipments to Israel, and delivering immediate relief for Gaza. For the first time in history, the American people are on the side of Palestine – help us organize them!

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Upcoming Events

  • AB Ballot Question Canvass 10/30

    October 30, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Brian Honan Park, 278 Allston St, Boston MA, 02135

    Ballot questions are seriously important! Some of the most impactful policy changes in recent MA history have come through ballot initiative. But they also have the chance to create real problems.

    For example, Question 5 on the November ballot would cap how much revenue Massachusetts can collect and send the rest back as rebates, mostly benefiting the wealthy while cutting into funding for health care, transportation, and public schools.

    Ballot questions have be confusing, and many people aren't sure what to make of them. To combat that, and to provide a progressive perspective on this year's ballot questions, join Boston DSA to knock doors and talk to your neighbors about our endorsed ballot positions.

    No experience needed. We’ll train you, pair you with an experienced canvasser, and provide you with a walk list.

    Meet: Fri 10/30 6pm @ Brian Honan Park in Allston

    See you there!

    *Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/ab-ballot-question-canvass-1028-2

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  • October "No On 5" Halloween-Themed Canvass #2

    October 31, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Cedar Grove MBTA Station, Fellsway St &, Milton St, Dorchester MA, 02124

    Join our second canvass for our "No On 5" campaign against the upcoming tax ballot question which would funnel even more into the pockets of the rich.

    We will canvass in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Dorchester.

    Backed by millions of dollars from anonymous wealthy investors and CEOs, the dark-money Massachusetts Opportunity Alliance (MOA) is backing Question 5, a ballot initiative that would impose a strict ‘revenue cap’ on Massachusetts and slash funding for classrooms, hospitals, and first responders across the state.

    More info here: https://no5ma.com/

    *Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/october-no-on-5-halloween-themed-canvass-2

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