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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

4 years

Defund the police

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@HoustonDSA

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We are working on providing aid to those affected by #Harvey . If you wish to donate, please go to Please retweet!

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@HoustonDSA

7 years

No one should give a platform to, let alone acknowledge, Ted Cruz except to explicitly denounce him Normalizing Ted Cruz is normalizing a political enemy who actively wants to carry out further class war and establish a practical theocracy

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@nicolecobler

7 years

. @SenKamalaHarris tells @tedcruz congrats for winning their World Series bet. (Go @astros )

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@HoustonDSA

6 years

. @franklinbynum wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

Do not believe the 40 year old myth that tax cuts on the rich will help the poor and working class. It never works that way. The tax bill is yet another reminder that the elite grow wealthier by screwing you over.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

Her name is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. She ran on Medicare for All, Free College, Invest in 100% Renewable Energy, Jobs Guarantee, Abolishing ICE, and more. She's a member of @DemSocialists . And you can be too. 🌹

Join DSA. Become a member today.

act.dsausa.org

AP Politics

@AP_Politics

6 years

BREAKING: U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley defeated by young challenger in Democratic primary in New York.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

3 years

We cannot let this moment be turned into justification for strengthening the security state. We don’t need more laws or agencies with unaccountable power. We all saw how police handled things Wednesday. More money to the cops won’t prevent another coup.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

4 years

Bernie Sanders' campaign for president has changed this country. We organized around a vision of a different world. Bernie may be out of the race, but the movement behind Bernie continues. Continue that movement with us, join DSA.

Join DSA. Become a member today.

act.dsausa.org

Bernie Sanders

@BernieSanders

4 years

Today I am suspending my campaign. But while the campaign ends, the struggle for justice continues on.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

hello @crulge we have democrats confronting @CHAPOTRAPHOUSE policy welcome to the new future y'all

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

3 years

We need a Green New Deal and public power for a robust electrical system that can withstand extreme weather. Instead, private companies cut corners and leave millions of Texans in the cold.

ERCOT

@ERCOT_ISO

3 years

ERCOT calls for rotating outages as extreme winter weather forces generating units offline. “Every grid operator and every electric company is fighting to restore power right now,” said ERCOT President and CEO Bill Magness.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

3 years

This evening, despite her opponent's attempts to postpone the process, our own Crystal Davila became the newest member of the Pasadena ISD school board! She has proved that socialism can win even in a deep red state.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

H-TINE THROW IT DINE FUCK HURRICANE HARVEY FUCK THE CAPITALISTS HOUSTON FOREVER!!!

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@HoustonDSA

7 years

🌹WE HAD 80 PEOPLE AT OUR GENERAL TONIGHT🌹

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@HoustonDSA

7 years

Discussing tearing out sheet rock People still trying to live here, we are trying to help out

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@HoustonDSA

3 years

Instead of doing their jobs, Texas Republicans are going to blame this on green energy. Don’t let them. This isn’t a crisis of green energy. This is a crisis of capitalism

Daniel Cohan

@cohan_ds

3 years

Wind has been producing ~1.5 GW less than ERCOT expected for a winter peak event, solar ~1 GW more than expected, & nuclear running 100%. Meanwhile, >30 GW of fossil plants, mostly natural gas, went down. So of course the narrative is -- frozen wind turbines! 🤦‍♂️ #RollingBlackouts

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

3 years

Join us tomorrow! Stores are restocked tonight. Please bring any donations from 11:30-12. Distribution starts at noon at both sites! Come if you need things or if you can bring things. This is what community looks like. This is how we support eachother. #mutualaid #texasfreeze

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Houston DSA

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6 years

Right now, we are cleaning a home affected by Hurricane Harvey. $125K and almost a year later, we are the ones still doing the work. Not only is our vision transformative, so is our practice. We love our neighbors, we are building a world that shows it.

Socialist ideals in practice: Democratic Socialists of America muck out flooded Houston homes

Today we bring you a conversation with Amy Zachmeyer, the co-chair for the Houston Democratic Socialists of America

www.salon.com

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

Congrats @norris4hcde !!! A DSA member on the Harris County Education Board of Trustees!

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

You don’t give a shit about the victims of Harvey. We are waking up tomorrow morning for another day of mucking and gutting homes ruined by the storm, something we’ve been doing nearly every weekend since August. We want a clean DREAM act now!

Senator John Cornyn

@JohnCornyn

6 years

Another casualty of D's foot dragging is disaster relief for the victims of #HurricaneHarvey #HurricaneMaria and the wild fires out West. It is clear their priorities are not disaster relief, the military and their families, or Children's Health Insurance. #ShumerShutdown

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

We learned recently that we are one of two groups still performing muck and gut work (many others are doing rebuild). It’s been eight months since Harvey and there is still a lot of work to do.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

We had 77 come out to our meeting tonight! Thanks y'all! #TrySocialism btw bernie would have won

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

4 years

Houston ISD teachers from at least 35 campuses called in sick today to demand a safe reopening. We stand with teachers and workers across our city. We must #ProtectStudents #ProtectEducators and #ProtectSchoolStaff .

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 months

Houston DSA has democratically voted to rescind our endorsement of congressional candidate Pervez Agwan.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

Our leadership has convened after a conference call with a professional disaster relief organizer. We just planned for the next 24 hours.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

We had a whole separate team work on two houses in Beaumont on Saturday!

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

A @DemSocialists chapter is forming in South Texas on the border. We will fight for a future where this border will no longer exist.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

It doesn't have to be this way.

Markets Insider

@MktsInsider

7 years

Gun stocks are soaring after the deadliest mass shooting in US history

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

3 years

Houston DSA calls on our local House Reps @RepFletcher , @JacksonLeeTX18 , @RepAlGreen , and @RepSylviaGarcia to co-sponsor Rep. Cori Bush’s resolution to investigate and expel complicit Republicans. Call and demand they back @RepCori in this effort.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

The summary of our Net Neutrality talk tonight from @lucasvlogan

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

The activists of @NationalADAPT are inspiration to us all who dream and fight of a better society. Healthcare is a life or death issue.

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@MEPFuller

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@HoustonDSA

7 years

We got a truck! Thanks Dale! This Ford Ranger is gonna help us haul tools to work sites to help those affected by Harvey 🌹

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

Yesterday, our #HarveyRelief team got to see a room they helped muck & gut become livable again. A before & after of our work w/ @weststrecovery ! 🌹

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

We. Won. 🌹

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

*garfield voice* I hate capitalism

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

3 years

“Natural” disasters aren’t natural. Our built environments privilege wealthy white families, and poor communities of color are hit harder. This is why we fight for justice. As climate disasters strike, we need democratic socialism to protect us all, not just the wealthy

Alexa Ura

@alexazura

3 years

The catastrophe wrought by the Texas winter storm was shared by millions left shivering in their homes. But the suffering wasn’t equally spread. Many of us didn’t have to worry about how we’d afford to keep the lights on at home after power was restored:

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

All donations will go to relief, not to the chapter. We will have more details soon. Please have patience as we are impacted by the floods.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

DSA in Texas has reach 1,400 members

Texas Tribune

@TexasTribune

7 years

Hey Texas, tell us about grassroots groups that you’re involved in:

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

🐐🌹

Blue Heron Farm

@BlueHeronFarmTX

6 years

Yes. All these very well dressed goats are socialists. Suck it, losers!

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

We just unanimously passed a resolution to integrate a paid sick leave campaign into our M4A work, following @austin_DSA ’s success in getting an ordinance. We are gonna fight hard, and we are gonna build working power here in Houston! #DSAM4A

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

Tonight we had a win, but there's much more to do. Help be a part of a new world, a world better for all. 🌹

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

. @DemSocialists

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

5 years

Damn straight we’re proud to endorse #Medicare4All Wanna scare Mitch McConnell some more?

Join DSA. Become a member today.

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austerity is theft 🇿🇦

@wideofthepost

5 years

@ryangrim “... a completely different system that a few House Democrats invented and @DemSocialists are proud to endorse. The Democratic Socialists of America are proud to endorse that...”

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

The reason we need socialism is because capitalism is only working out for the people that can afford shit like this

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

5 years

We are out here demanding that Bryan Caswell pay the workers of El Real. Caswell has closed down El Real to “focus” on his other restaurant, yet workers have gone weeks without pay. Join us at Travis and McGowen at Reef! Share this story and demand that #CaswellPayUsNow !

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

4 years

Photo Ops won’t bring justice. After the press left, Mayor Turner denies tear gas was used, denying what we can see with our own eyes. No curfew was in place, yet when the police decided they wanted to, they arrested 1800+. We can’t trust words. We need to defund the police

Mutual Aid Houston

@mutualaidhou

4 years

WHAT HAPPENED IN HOUSTON? 👀 Let’s go beyond the photo ops and press releases. In their own words and pictures, let the protestors from the June 2 march for George Floyd tell you what happened after the cameras cut away. Thread will be updated as we get permission to share.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

Over 50 homes helped in 2017. Help us do 50 more in 2018!

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

All of the furniture, utilities, tiles, sheetrock, insulation; this is what we do for people that don’t bathe in wealth. #socialismworks

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

3 years

Get involved with @DSAecosocialism PRO Act campaign training this Sunday at 12 CST!

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

If you are losing wages due to job being closed/inaccessible: file to recoup via Texas Workforce Commission: #Harvey

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@HoustonDSA

7 years

“The internet should be viewed as a public right and not the property of monopolistic telecoms and tech companies.” @HoustonDSA member, @lucasvlogan , on Net Neutrality and the battle of Big Tech vs. Big Telecom

Logan: Losing net neutrality will cost consumers

The FCC's net neutrality rules will be repealed after a vote on Thursday. Numerous polls...

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

This disaster has only reinforced the notion that community is necessary. At @HoustonDSA , our membership is a support network.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

We have already worked with groups across the spectrum here in Houston, and we are just getting started!

Sean T. Collins is seantcollins.bsky.social now

@theseantcollins

7 years

the anti-Trump protest movement has done more for solidarity between left-wing causes than anything I've ever seen in my adult life

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

5 years

Our movement is growing across the country. Socialism isn’t a way to be cool. It’s about making all of our lives better. This is why DSA has thousands of members in Texas alone, including 600 in Houston. 🌹

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

Our members and volunteers have been working hard since Harvey. Every weekend we distribute aid and do demo work. Thank y'all who donated!

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

Working our first two houses houses OOOHHH BOY ITS HOT AND HUMID This is for H-Tine

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

Each day, we edge closer and closer to the worst-case scenarios for our climate This is only further evidence to distrust the inevitability of capitalism as a system that “works”. Capitalism only works for the rich until society collapses. Help us fight for a different world.

The Independent

@Independent

7 years

Worst-case global warming predictions are the most accurate, say climate experts

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

Attention comrades: Stay posted to this account for any updates on ways y'all can help. #Harvey will last until maybe past Wednesday.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

Our chapter leadership just finished talking as we iron out which organizations we are working with and how resources will be allocated.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

4 years

On August 3, we’re calling for an infusion of federal money to support any school reopening, funded by taxing billionaires who have profited from the pandemic. The rich shouldn’t get richer while POC & working families are deprived of resources. #EdEquityOrElse #DemandSafeSchools

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@HoustonDSA

4 years

Co-chair Bryan kicking off our rally for peace with our 4 demands. 1. No war with Iran 2. End all sanctions 3. Rejoin Iran Nuclear Deal 4. Withdraw all troops from Iraq #NoWarInIran

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

A king saying that a referendum is undemocratic

AFP News Agency

@AFP

7 years

#BREAKING Spain's king says Catalan independence bid illegal and undemocratic

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

2 years

To the picket lines! Support Starbucks Workers in the Red Cup Rebellion TODAY! Starbucks Workers across the country are on an Unfair Labor Practice strike today November 17th as part of the Red Cup Rebellion!

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@HoustonDSA

6 years

Doing some drywall socialism this weekend at a home where there is a one year old living around moist walls. Once we are done it will be a much healthier environment for the baby. 🌹

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

5 years

DSA members from Houston, Austin, and DFW showed up today at the picket line in solidarty with USW Local 13-1. A DOW subsidiary has locked out over 200 workers. Rather than bargaining, bosses decided to starve out workers and their families instead than paying a prevailing wage.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

2 years

Friday, 7/22 8 AM-11 AM Support Houston's first unionizing Starbucks at Shepherd & Harold! -Order drinks (preferably simple ones!) at the drive-thru or inside -Use the names "UNION STRONG" or "UNION YES" for your order -Tip well! -Congratulate the staff on their victory!

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

Fuck Trump. Fuck the Republicans. Fuck the Dem enablers cheering this on. FUCK WAR NOW AND FOREVER

CNBC Now

@CNBCnow

7 years

BREAKING: US military has launched more than 50 missiles aimed at Syria: NBC News

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

We support the WV teachers on strike. We encourage everyone chip in what they can to their strike fund.🌹

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

5 years

Over 20 people came out to our first #DSAforBernie canvass today! We had a lot of conversations with people about why we need Medicare for All, and how Bernie is the only candidate for president who will fight with us for a single payer program.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 months

🌹HOUSTON, SHUT DOWN FOR PALESTINE 🇵🇸🔥 It's no coincidence the temporary "ceasefire" was chosen for Black Friday weekend to pause energy in support of Gaza; but there's no going "back to normal". Till the siege is lifted, the occupation ends, and Palestine is FREE!

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

We use DSA not only to do activist work, but also as a space to imagine the possibilities of a new future We both work and dream together 🌹

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

No person should be left behind to suffer, full stop. A society that has both extreme poverty and lavish wealth is unacceptable.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

Good morning to everyone except ICE, which should be abolished instead

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1 year

Ron Desantis will be in Houston this Friday. Let's show him that racism and queerphobia have no place in our city! We'll start gathering at George R. Brown at 4:30.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

Nationalize the internet. Big tech was fighting big telco in this battle of net neutrality, but only in a way that is like state vs federal rights. So, Nationalize Twitter, Facebook, and Google too.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

3 years

Our endorsed candidate, Crystal Dávila, won her seat! A victory for us and @gcaflcio — but most importantly the families, students, and workers of Pasadena ISD.

Longtime Pasadena ISD incumbent defeated

High school math teacher Crystal Dávila has defeated longtime trustee Mariselle Quijano...

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

2 years

Congratulations to @SBWU_Houston for winning their first store in Houston! Solidarity forever! #UnionStrong #NoContractNoCoffee

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

5 years

. @franklinbynum updating our chapter on his work as judge, announcing that he freed dozens of people today alone during his jail docket. This is what emancipation looks like.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

4 years

We echo the call of Black abolitionist organizers in Minnesota and around the country to defund the police and reallocate resources to housing, mental healthcare, violence intervention, and other measures that actually make our communities safe #defundHPD

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

4 years

And 100% of evictions were unethical

Houston Chronicle

@HoustonChron

4 years

Study: Nearly 24 percent of Harris County evictions were illegal

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@HoustonDSA

6 years

We need a healthcare system for ALL people, regardless of material wealth or citizenship. #DSAM4A

Single-Payer or Bust - Dissent Magazine

By providing a single tier of coverage to all, with automatic enrollment, comprehensive benefits, and no cost-sharing, single-payer provides a distinct, egalitarian vision of universality.

www.dissentmagazine.org

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

People are organizing a DSA chapter near the border. Let's make sure they have everything they need to succeed 🌹

DSA Rio Grande Valley

@dsa_rgv

7 years

Tomorrow!

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@HoustonDSA

7 years

👏necesitamos👏 más👏 DSA👏 en👏 español👏

Veteranxs DSA 🌹

@VeteranxsDSA

7 years

Estamos en contra del fascismo, del imperialismo, y de la explotación del trabajador que existe bajo el capitalismo.

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

4 years

We've said it before and we'll say it again: frequent hurricanes are the new normal. Extreme weather and climate change are here. The gulf coast needs a Green New Deal, with a just transition and housing guarantee, to build the resiliency we need *now*

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

6 years

Houston! Kavanaugh represents a misogynistic system that perpetuates violence against women and attempts to deny women's agency and choice. Join us tomorrow at City Hall to stand against Kavanaugh and fight for an end to the violence against women.

We Believe Her: Rally to Defeat Kavanaugh & End Attacks on Women

Causes event in Houston, TX by Socialist Alternative - Houston and Houston DSA on Saturday, September 29 2018 with 225 people interested and 45 people going.

www.facebook.com

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 years

Fun thing about @DemSocialists is that chapters nation-wide have effectively formed a network of support/assistance for people traveling

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

7 months

Houston DSA is aware of the allegations against Pervez Agwan. Our leadership has met today, and our chapter will be holding an emergency meeting on Thursday. In the meantime, we have paused all activity with Agwan’s congressional campaign.

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@HoustonDSA

7 years

. @DemSocialists marching with the people of houston along with @alliancenaction #HoustonResists

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Houston DSA

@HoustonDSA

3 years

Like clockwork, another environmental disaster in Houston. Workers and the world deserve better. Pay people to build green infrastructure, cap wells, and remediate the land. We need a just transition and a Green New Deal, yesterday.

Kristina

@kristina_coble

3 years

#BREAKING : Tanker at Marathon Refinery in Texas City is leaking oil. @DevenClarke is headed to the scene to provide live updates at 11 a.m. @KPRC2 #hounews

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@TexasGOP LOL. Our socialist feminists are coming for ya in 2018

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@HoustonDSA

6 years

Violence against Palestinians by the state of Israel continues to today, and this week proved to be no exception. This is why DSA supports BDS. Find out more about BDS here:

DSA

@DemSocialists

7 years

Our endorsement of BDS passed overwhelmingly at our convention and our support for Palestinian liberation is steadfast and unwavering.

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On September 17th, 2022, Josh Deleon of Houston, Tx, was fired by Starbucks after being with the company for what would have been nine years this upcoming November. Josh has contributed significantly to the unionization process at his store in Houston (1/2)

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5 years

. @AOC , @IlhanMN , @RashidaTlaib are all endorsing Bernie Sanders! Join us in Houston at Moody Park this Sat. @ 10am to talk with people about how we need Medicare for *All*. Bernie is the only candidate who will fight with us to get it! #DSAforBernie RSVP