I'm writing this as a response to the linked thread and realized it should be it's own post.

I'll be brief: My DSA chapter is in the planning stages of what we will focus on next year. We are a smaller chapter so we are working to pick programs that we can realistically do with a handful of people.

I read a lot on here about how orgs such as this one are doing everything wrong... so is there a step-by-step guide to doing the "right" thing?

Potential programs we may pursue next year (these are being put up to a vote in a few weeks):

  • A internal membership development program. Lots of political education including a reading group for the new translation of Capital Vol. 1

  • An agitprop program. We will teach each other how to work Canva/GIMP, design flyers, posters and other media and start being more outgoing around the area with our advertising.

  • A "mass line" project where we plan to hold community "listening sessions" in the more impoverished parts of town.

  • A Crisis Pregnancy Center awareness campaign. We would point out these centers around town, agitate against them through awareness campaigns and maybe lobby to get them banned in our area?

What would you pick and why?

  • MayoPete [he/him, comrade/them]
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    6 days ago

    I'm adding this to our work plan. I'm just apprehensive any if these groups will even want to talk to us. Can't hurt to try

    • ZWQbpkzl [none/use name]
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      6 days ago

      It all depends on what the groups are. In my experience they're more likely to be pissed at you for not coming to them sooner than wanting to help them at all.