Join the Socialist in Office Committee (SIOC) in a chapter-wide discussion on organizing alongside our Socialists in Office (SIO) in the State House. Share your thoughts and perspectives on how we establish political independence, organize alongside SIOs, and how our SIOs lead in legislative bodies. Discussion Questions:  Should we create a Socialist Caucus? Why? How should we utilize this caucus?  How should our State SIOs build an independent identity as socialists in the legislature? How should they relate to the progressive wing of the Democratic Party or a potential Progressive Caucus? What are the requirements to be in our socialist caucus? Ex. Should non-endorsed DSA members in office be allowed to join the caucus? Membership based on being endorsed by their local DSA chapter? How do we utilize the geogroups to connect and bring visibility to what is happening in Lansing? Articles to Consider:  How Portland DSA & SIOs Shaped Socialism's Win in the Suburbs Washington DSA Chapters Turn On State Rep Into a Big Budget Win Socialists are Organizing in Western Wayne County

Join Metro Detroit DSA's Black & Brown Alliance for some fall fun at Long Family Cider Mill. Grab some delicious cider and donuts while hanging out with your comrades and warm up at 5PM around a fire pit. All are welcome!

Here Where We Live Is Our Country reanimates a band of idealists who broadened our global political imagination. As we once again contend with nationalism, repression, and the struggle for belonging, the Bund’s remarkable story and message—that liberation, dignity, and solidarity must begin where we stand—reaches across time as a guide to our own urgent moment. We especially encourage Jewish and Arab-American comrades to attend this reading group so that we can collectively learn and have a political discussion about what revolutionary socialist politics looks like for our two diasporic peoples.

From Settler Colony to Gentrifying City and Beyond: Detroit from a Democratic Socialist Perspective  The Metro Detroit DSA Political Education Committee announces a series of monthly educational events that will examine the economic, political, and social forces that have shaped Detroit from its founding to the present. The series will address topics such as the city’s slaveholder origins, its legacy of race and class struggle, its record of capitalist exploitation, and the potential for a more equitable future. Monthly sessions will feature community discussions, guest speakers, film and video screenings, and more, along with a curated set of key readings.  This series will be of interest for anyone wanting to understand – and more importantly take an active role in – Detroit and its ongoing fight for social, environmental, and economic justice.------------------------Upcoming Sessions:Session 2 - October 25:For those of you who joined with us October 2, here is the chance to discuss the readings on spatial racism, all aspects Detroit's unique oppression. It is not necessary to do all the reading to participate-all welcome! Link to reading: Excerpt from “Detroit 1967 and Today” by Peter J. Hammer, Spatial Racism and Ongoing Cycles of Oppression Link Session 3 - November 8:Join us at the Charles H. Wright Museum to hear from Jamon Jordan, the official historian of Detroit, who will guide us through Detroit's history of racism, rebellion, and class struggle from 1701 through the early 1900s. We'll follow with a post-tour discussion.Suggested donation of $10 to cover costs.  -------------------------- Past Sessions: Session 1:Intro & Overview for the Class SeriesMarsha Music - The Detroitist Just Say Hi - Marsha Music was a founder of the league of Revolutionary Black workers, and is a labor and community organizer.  Detroit Equity Lab - Peter HammerPeter Hammer is the director of the Damon Keith Center at the WSU law school and a civil rights activist for many years. Race, Regionalism and Reconciliation - Power Point

Join Metro Detroit DSA for two spooky-themed Tabletop Social events in October! Candy, scary games, and fun times are provided.Get into the Halloween spirit by wearing a costume and playing one of our featured horror-themed games: October 11 Featured Game: Dead of Winter October 25 Featured Game: Zombicide Don't want to play games? Bring your favorite craft/art project and hang out with your comrades!

If you're looking for some chill comrade-time, come hang with us in Ferndale! We will not have the back room at the location this time, so we'll meeting in the main room for co-working, chatting, and games!

As you're reading this, our immigrant neighbors are being rounded up and sent to the North Lake Detention Center in Baldwin, Michigan, where they are tortured and killed under cruel conditions. Stand in solidarity with victims of ICE by signing this pledge that you will be there. We will be providing free bussing to North Lake. Pick up times and locations will be sent before November 1st. Please plan for this to be an all day event. The demonstration is from 4 - 6PM, but roundtrip travel will be around 8 hours.    In addition, if you can, please try to donate to the North Lake Commissary Fund. We are trying to help people meet their basic needs within the facility and show our support beyond just words.

Inkster City Council recently approved a $2.4 million contract for the use of Flock cameras in the city. Join us for an educational community discussion in Inkster on how you can fight back against this mass surveillance technology being used by a private corporation to track your every move, sell the data for profit, and invite ICE into our communities. Featured speakers include Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and State Representative Dylan Wegela. Free food and drinks will be provided.

Join Metro Detroit DSA’s Ferndale Area Organizing Committee for a potluck to celebrate 6 months of FAOC! This will also serve as an organizing retreat, with discussion of projects we’ve undertaken over the past 6 months, and a look-ahead to future organizing work.

If you're a new member or looking for a refresher on the basics of Metro Detroit DSA, join us for New Member Orientation! Meet your comrades while we share who we are, how the chapter works and how you can get involved.