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Vote Lauren Jewett for US Congress District 1 Tomorrow

DSA candidate Lauren Jewett has been a classroom teacher for nearly two decades, and recently taught at the city’s only district-run public school, the Leah Chase School. Her deep commitment to socialism has earned her our endorsement in her last two campaigns. She’s been a longtime member of the United Teachers of New Orleans union and advocates for returning the charter school system to community-run schools that answer to a democratically elected school board. She advocates for accessibility justice, labor organizing, and fair election maps free of gerrymandering. Jewett has been vocal about abolishing ICE, adopting a moratorium on new data centers, and moving away from a fossil fuel economy. She refuses to accept any corporate PAC money, including from AIPAC. During our chapter endorsement Q&A, Jewett stated her opposition to sending US military aid to Israel due to the ongoing genocide in Gaza, noting she does not want taxpayer dollars spent on military aid and bombs that harm children and families, and advocating instead that these funds support basic quality of life needs like education and healthcare.

In addition to the our chapter’s endorsement, local endorsements include the AFL-CIO, VOTE, Independent Women’s Organization, Forum for Equality, and national organizations like Everytown for Gun Safety, Center for Freethought Equality, Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence, Courage for Democracy, National Organization for Women, and more. Jewett has earned endorsements from the local Democratic party and aligned organizations like IDEA and Indivisible NOLA.

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Election Volunteers Still Needed!

Election Day is tomorrow and there’s still work to be done! If Lauren passes the threshold to move on to the general, the campaign will march on! Check out the campaign event page to see how you can get involved.

Even after campaign season is over, we still have a need for election volunteers year-round. Check out our Endorsement Volunteer page and let us know how you want to be involved with ongoing election volunteer work.

LSU New Orleans YDSA: Autumn Harvest

On November 2-4, from noon to 2:00, the YDSA chapter will be collecting Autumn Harvest donations in the University Center! Please consider dropping off some food, clothing, and health supplies! Anything left over after distributing these supplies directly to in-need students in their dorms will be donated to the New Orleans chapter for the upcoming Winter Clothing Drive or Fork and Knife Club.

Immigration-Advocacy Monthly Language Exchange Today

Hables español? (Or want to?) We’ve kicked off our monthly language exchange with members of Unión Migrante by chatting about topics big and small in Spanish and English. Join us for our next exchange in November to charlar y tomar cafecito with your local comrades! To learn more, check in with our Immigration working group at the next General Meeting or drop any questions in the immigration-advocacy chat on Discord.

No Spanish? No problem! All are welcome to join our next working group meeting on November 2 at 6:30 at the Healing Center or on Discord.

Afrosocialists and Socialists of Color Monthly Social Thursday

This Thursday AfroSOC will have an informal social at Nola Art Bar at 6:00pm! This will be an open gathering and a great opportunity to invite your friends who are interested in DSA & AfroSOC. To stay up to date with events and meetings in the AfroSOC Discord channel.

Eye on Surveillance Hosts French Quarter Surveillance Walking Tour Friday

Local historian Rafael Delgadillo will be leading a walking tour on the history of surveillance and policing in the French Quarter, exploring the current surveillance landscape in New Orleans’s most trafficked neighborhood. The tour starts at the Monument to the Immigrant where St Louis Street meets the river, at 6:00 pm. RSVP here.

No Tech for ICE Asamblea on Saturday

This Saturday, local immigrant rights groups are convening for deep exploration of the challenges and solutions needed to fight back against the tech oligarchy, immigration enforcement, and threats to democracy. The conference goes from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the IATSE Union Hall, 511 N Hennessey St. Register here.

Direct Service: Fork & Knife Club Saturday, November 14

Our next Direct Service meeting is Tuesday, November 10, at 6:00 pm, online. The more minds and hands working together, the more we can accomplish. Our next Fork & Knife Food Distribution is Saturday, November 14, at the Healing Center #258 from 11am-1pm. Volunteer here to bring groceries, cook, plate, or deliver to local community fridges!

Our Winter Clothing Drive is accepting coats, socks, beanies, and other winter clothes for all ages for distribution at our December Brake Light Clinic. Search your closets, ask friends and family! Donations will be collected at the Healing Center.

Direct Service always accepts donations for food and supplies.

Health Justice: Crush Medical Debt Campaign Underway, First Fundraising Event Next Thursday, November 19

Our Crush Medical Debt Campaign with Undue Medical Debt, Indivisible NOLA & WHIV has raised $857 so far toward our $15k goal. Every dollar alleviates $100 in medical debt for our neighbors. Please donate here and share the link! Flyers for display at local businesses are at our Healing Center office.

Our first fundraising event is Thursday, November 19, at 7:30pm: Comedy Show at The Dog House, 2736 Banks Street. Local comics representing Team Dog and Team Cat will compete to raise the most money. All proceeds go directly to Crush Medical Debt. A burlesque fundraising event will be on December 10th at Allways Lounge at 10:30pm. Details to come!

Political Education

Join us to help construct a Night School class about the Political Economy of New Orleans! We meet every other Wednesday at 6:15 and our next meeting will be on November 11. No prior knowledge necessary! We’ll assign research tasks at the meeting.

Have an idea for a Red Talk or want to get involved in an ongoing research project? RedTalk Office Hours are every Thursday at 7pm.

Submit your nominations for a new Night School Chair on the Discord or email hello@dsaneworleans.org by November 22 (subject line: ATTN POLI-ED Night School Chair Nomination).

Community Calendar

Monday, November 2

LSU New Orleans YDSA Autumn Harvest Drive
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
University Center, 2000 Lakeshore Dr

Immigration Advocacy Working Group
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Av #258 | RSVP | Online

DSA for Lauren Jewett Weekly Call
7:30 pm – 8:15 pm (Mondays)
Volunteer | Meet

Sober Soc Support Group
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meet

Tuesday, November 3

Election Day
6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Polling Places, Sample Ballots, Election Information

LSU New Orleans YDSA Autumn Harvest Drive
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
University Center, 2000 Lakeshore Dr

Election Night Watch Party with Lauren Jewett
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Second Line Brewing, 433 N Bernadotte St

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Wednesday, November 4

LSU New Orleans YDSA Autumn Harvest Drive
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
University Center, 2000 Lakeshore Dr

Ecosocialists Meeting
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meet

Electoral Committee Co-Work & Talk
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Wednesdays)
Online

Thursday, November 5

AfroSOC Social
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Nola Art Bar, 1030 Elysian Fields Av

RedTalk Office Hours
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Meet

Friday, November 6

Northshore Reading Group
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Haven Coffee & Cocktails, 534 N New Hampshire St, Covington

Eye on Surveillance: FQ Surveillance History Tour
6:00 pm
Monument to the Immigrant, St Louis St x the River – RSVP

Saturday, November 7

No Tech for ICE Asamblea
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
IATSE, 511 N Hennessey St – Register

Sunday, November 8

DSA Hangout East Jefferson
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Crêpes Rendez-Vous Café, 1712 Lake Av, Metairie

Local Council Meeting
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet

Cohort session #3: DSA 102
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
RSVP

Down the Road

November 14 Fork & Knife Club
November 15 Poli-Ed Reading Group: Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism by Kristen R. Ghodsee
November 19 Undue Medical Debt at the Dog House
November 19 AfroSOC Monthly Meeting
November 21 New Orleans DSA General Meeting
November 22 Coffee with Comrades Northshore
December 6 Coffee with Comrades
December 10 Undue Medical Debt at Allways Lounge