SATURDAY: Short General Meeting & Evening DSA Social! Plus an Anti-ICE Rally/March & Stop Cop City Panel!

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Hey comrades,

This month has been one of blatant fascism and ever-rising political and financial instability. Now we’re heading into a busy Easter weekend, with Saturday hosting a GM plus events you can attend to show your resistance to ICE & political deportations and learn about the methods of repression used on Stop Cop City activists. Afterwards, decompress and embrace our collective humanity at a DSA social at Skeeta Hawk Brewing.

April 19th starts with a shortened General Meeting to talk about chapter updates, next steps after endorsing members running for City Council, and running for delegate for this August’s National Convention. 

  • WHEN: 12-1pm
  • WHERE: Zoom only! Register on Action Network at bit.ly/dsa-rsvp-april19 for the agenda and Zoom link.

Afterwards, there’s a rally and march for students, immigrants, and Palestinian liberation at the NOLA ICE Field Office.

  • WHEN: 2pm
  • WHERE: Rally at the NOLA ICE Field Office (1250 Poydras), followed by a march. The route will be made available on JVP’s Instagram so that you can join at any point along the route. 
  • Please be mindful of your immigration status when deciding whether or not to attend. Masks will also be available.

There is then a panel from the Stop Cop City: Imaginary Crimes Tour, hosted in partnership with the local chapter of the National Lawyers Guild. 

  • WHAT: This cross-country tour will educate the public on the history of the Atlanta forest and resistance to Cop City, how racketeering law has been used as a means of political repression, and the ongoing legal battle. The tour will also facilitate discussions on resisting the repression of social movements, and how to adapt to evolving forms of repression by using solidarity, mutual aid, and collective action.
  • Dozens of Stop Cop City activists who had been arrested at various times and locations around Atlanta since 2021 were indicted in August 2023 under the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. More than 17 months later, none of the 61 people charged with RICO have been tried. The tour also aims to provide direct support to defendants by raising morale and much-needed funds. 
  • Read the full press release about the tour here. 
  • WHEN: 4pm
  • WHERE: VOTE Offices (4930 Washington Ave)

End the day by destressing at Skeeta Hawk Brewing with DSA comrades. We can’t survive under capitalism and do this work without the healing power of community — join us in embracing the human need for connection and building a community of support. 

  • WHEN: 5:30 pm til
  • WHERE: Skeeta Hawk Brewing (455 N Dorgenois St)
  • The Italian food pop-up Fico Cucino will also be there vending food from 2-7pm. 

ALSO! BIG NEWS!

Congratulations to our members Danyelle Christmas, Bob Murrell, and Jackson Kimbrell for their chapter endorsement! Boost our post announcing them HERE and check out their campaign websites & socials below: 

Hope to see you tomorrow!

In solidarity, 
Your Local Council