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