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Item 37 will be on the Council meeting agenda this Thursday, April 23. Registration to speak in favor of Item 37 is open now until Wednesday at noon! If you aren’t able to speak at the meeting, contact your Council member before Thursday to tell them to vote YES. Links to do both are in our bio!

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CALL TO ACTION Tell Austin City Council to Vote YES on Item #37: Creation of a Safe to Call process that aims to reduce arrests of Austin residents who request emergency services

CALL TO ACTION Tell Austin City Council to Vote YES on Item #37: Creation of a Safe to Call process that aims to reduce arrests of Austin residents who request emergency services

In our city, there have been multiple instances reported by emergency service providers of victims of serious crimes being threatened with arrest unrelated misdemeanor warrants or non-criminal actions after calling 911 for help. In January of this year, an Austin woman called 911 to report a domestic violence incident and was detained by the APD on an Administrative Warrant. Her and her young daughter were ultimately deported and separated from their family. No one should be afraid to call for help. Fear of arrest when requesting emergency services puts our community members in danger.

In our city, there have been multiple instances reported by emergency service providers of victims of serious crimes being threatened with arrest unrelated misdemeanor warrants or non-criminal actions after calling 911 for help. In January of this year, an Austin woman called 911 to report a domestic violence incident and was detained by the APD on an Administrative Warrant. Her and her young daughter were ultimately deported and separated from their family. No one should be afraid to call for help. Fear of arrest when requesting emergency services puts our community members in danger.

The “Safe to Call” Resolution’s goal is to make calling on the City for help an option for all Austin residents. The Safe to Call working group will work to develop policies to prevent arrests during emergency call responses (like identifying victims and witnesses without checking for warrants during a response), reduce the number of warrants and arrests for unpaid Class C tickets, clarify that “[u]nder the Fourth Amendment, officers may not detain an individual solely due to an administrative warrant”, and develop reporting requirements related to these subject areas.

The “Safe to Call” Resolution’s goal is to make calling on the City for help an option for all Austin residents. The Safe to Call working group will work to develop policies to prevent arrests during emergency call responses (like identifying victims and witnesses without checking for warrants during a response), reduce the number of warrants and arrests for unpaid Class C tickets, clarify that “[u]nder the Fourth Amendment, officers may not detain an individual solely due to an administrative warrant”, and develop reporting requirements related to these subject areas.

WHAT YOU CAN DO Speak in favor of Item 37 at the Council meeting on Thursday, April 23, before Council votes. Registration to speak is now open, and closes Wednesday at 12 PM noon. You can register in-person on Thursday until 8:15 AM. There will also be a rally and press conference at City Hall at 12:30 PM the day of. Contact your City Council member before Thursday to tell them to vote YES on Item 37. Links to register to speak at thursday’s meeting and to find and contact your Council member are in the linktree in our bio (linkt.ree/austindsa).

WHAT YOU CAN DO Speak in favor of Item 37 at the Council meeting on Thursday, April 23, before Council votes. Registration to speak is now open, and closes Wednesday at 12 PM noon. You can register in-person on Thursday until 8:15 AM. There will also be a rally and press conference at City Hall at 12:30 PM the day of. Contact your City Council member before Thursday to tell them to vote YES on Item 37. Links to register to speak at thursday’s meeting and to find and contact your Council member are in the linktree in our bio (linkt.ree/austindsa).

CALL TO ACTION - Tell City Council to vote YES on Item 37

No one should be afraid to call for help. Join us in demanding that City Council approve the “Safe to Call” Resolution (Item 37) to establish a working group that aims to reduce arrests of victims who call 911 for help.

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THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Tuesday 4/21 at 7 AM Austin DSA Run & Coffee Club A beginner-friendly 2 mile run with comrades and a post-run coffee hour at Epoch Coffee! Thursday 4/23 at 7 PM Communications Committee Meeting Join our regular virtual meeting where we discuss and execute upcoming projects! Saturday 4/25 at 11 AM Andrew Hairston Electoral Committee Debrief Jon us in person to debrief on our efforts for Hairston's Justice of the Peace campaign. Saturday 4/25 at 1 PM Austin DSA Orientation Virtual meeting to learn the basics behind Austin DSA and connect with comrades! RSVP FOR EVENTS AT AUSTINDSA.ORG/EVENTS

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Tuesday 4/21 at 7 AM Austin DSA Run & Coffee Club A beginner-friendly 2 mile run with comrades and a post-run coffee hour at Epoch Coffee! Thursday 4/23 at 7 PM Communications Committee Meeting Join our regular virtual meeting where we discuss and execute upcoming projects! Saturday 4/25 at 11 AM Andrew Hairston Electoral Committee Debrief Jon us in person to debrief on our efforts for Hairston's Justice of the Peace campaign. Saturday 4/25 at 1 PM Austin DSA Orientation Virtual meeting to learn the basics behind Austin DSA and connect with comrades! RSVP FOR EVENTS AT AUSTINDSA.ORG/EVENTS

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Sunday 4/26 at 1 PM New Member Meet and Greet Join us at Better Half for a meet-and-greet hosted by the Membership Engagement Committee. Meet other new members as well as established ones, ask questions, and learn how to get involved. RSVP FOR EVENTS AT AUSTINDSA.ORG/EVENTS

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Sunday 4/26 at 1 PM New Member Meet and Greet Join us at Better Half for a meet-and-greet hosted by the Membership Engagement Committee. Meet other new members as well as established ones, ask questions, and learn how to get involved. RSVP FOR EVENTS AT AUSTINDSA.ORG/EVENTS

Austin DSA events for the week of April 20 through April 26.

RSVP at austindsa.org/events, also accessible through the linktree in our bio!

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THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Tuesday 4/14 at 7 AM Run and Coffee Club A beginner-friendly 2 mile run with comrades and a post-run coffee hour at Epoch Coffee! Tuesday 4/14 at 6 PM AfroSoC Caucus Meeting Virtual meeting for the Afrosocialists and Socialists of Color (AfroSoC) Caucus! Tuesday 4/14 at 6:30 PM Join virtually to be a part of the solution and protect our neighbors. Wednesday 4/15 at 6 PM Austin Against Apartheid Meeting Virtual meeting for our campaign focused on Palestine solidarity and action. RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Tuesday 4/14 at 7 AM Run and Coffee Club A beginner-friendly 2 mile run with comrades and a post-run coffee hour at Epoch Coffee! Tuesday 4/14 at 6 PM AfroSoC Caucus Meeting Virtual meeting for the Afrosocialists and Socialists of Color (AfroSoC) Caucus! Tuesday 4/14 at 6:30 PM Join virtually to be a part of the solution and protect our neighbors. Wednesday 4/15 at 6 PM Austin Against Apartheid Meeting Virtual meeting for our campaign focused on Palestine solidarity and action. RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Wednesday 4/15 at 6 PM Homes for All Campaign Meeting at 6 PM Join us for a virtual meeting where we’ll discuss how to make the city bond work for the people. Thursday 4/16 at 6:30 PM Labor Committee Meeting Join us over Zoom to help organize and support workers taking action across Austin! Thursday 4/16 at 6:30 PM Political Education Meeting Join the virtual meeting to plan political education programming for Austin DSA. Friday 4/17 at 7 PM Socialist Happy Hour This is a great opportunity to get to know your comrades at The Hole in the Wall. RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Wednesday 4/15 at 6 PM Homes for All Campaign Meeting at 6 PM Join us for a virtual meeting where we’ll discuss how to make the city bond work for the people. Thursday 4/16 at 6:30 PM Labor Committee Meeting Join us over Zoom to help organize and support workers taking action across Austin! Thursday 4/16 at 6:30 PM Political Education Meeting Join the virtual meeting to plan political education programming for Austin DSA. Friday 4/17 at 7 PM Socialist Happy Hour This is a great opportunity to get to know your comrades at The Hole in the Wall. RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Sunday 4/19 at 11:30 AM Poli Ed Current Events Roundtable An open discussion on current events and how they shape us at Radio Coffee & Beer. Sunday 4/19 at 1 PM Austin DSA Power Hours Meet with comrades to get chapter work done at Austin Public Library Menchanca Branch! RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Sunday 4/19 at 11:30 AM Poli Ed Current Events Roundtable An open discussion on current events and how they shape us at Radio Coffee & Beer. Sunday 4/19 at 1 PM Austin DSA Power Hours Meet with comrades to get chapter work done at Austin Public Library Menchanca Branch! RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

Austin DSA events for the week of April 13 through April 19.

RSVP at austindsa.org/events, also accessible through the linktree in our bio!

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Austin DSA member holding a sign that says: War is the symptom, capitalism is the disease, socialism is the cure. Join DSA!

Austin DSA member holding a sign that says: War is the symptom, capitalism is the disease, socialism is the cure. Join DSA!

Austin DSA's Political Education Coordinator giving a speech to the crowd.

Austin DSA's Political Education Coordinator giving a speech to the crowd.

Austin DSA member holding a sign made by Party for Socialism and Liberation that says "We don't want an empire! Money for people's needs, not war!

Austin DSA member holding a sign made by Party for Socialism and Liberation that says "We don't want an empire! Money for people's needs, not war!

The crowd from behind holding signs.

The crowd from behind holding signs.

This past Wednesday, Austin DSA participated alongside our fellow members of the Austin for Palestine Coalition in a National Day of Action against US-Israeli terror in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza, inflamed by Trump’s genocidal outburst on Tuesday. Money for people, not war!

📸 Photos by Caleb R

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Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll discuss the situation on the ground today and what you can do to protect your neighbors.

Mantente al tanto de la Parte 2, donde hablaremos sobre la situación actual en las comunidades y lo que puedes hacer para proteger a tus vecinos.

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All of this has never been about crime, or the economy, or even immigration; the expansion of I.C.E. is a calculated move to retake the reins of power by force, and never give them back. Todo esto nunca ha tratado sobre el crimen, la economía ni siquiera la inmigración; la expansión de ICE es una medida calculada para retomar las riendas del poder por la fuerza, y nunca devolverlas. An administration stacked from top to bottom with white nationalists lives in fear of the multicultural reality that confronts them every single day. Una administración de arriba a abajo con nacionalistas blancos vive con miedo de la realidad multicultural que los confronta cada día. They are flailing, and lashing out as the structures which supported them for centuries begin to crumble, however slowly beneath them. Están desquiciados y arremetiendo mientras las estructuras que los han sostenido por siglos comienzan a desmoronarse, aunque sea lentamente, debajo de ellos. It’s true that America has always

All of this has never been about crime, or the economy, or even immigration; the expansion of I.C.E. is a calculated move to retake the reins of power by force, and never give them back. Todo esto nunca ha tratado sobre el crimen, la economía ni siquiera la inmigración; la expansión de ICE es una medida calculada para retomar las riendas del poder por la fuerza, y nunca devolverlas. An administration stacked from top to bottom with white nationalists lives in fear of the multicultural reality that confronts them every single day. Una administración de arriba a abajo con nacionalistas blancos vive con miedo de la realidad multicultural que los confronta cada día. They are flailing, and lashing out as the structures which supported them for centuries begin to crumble, however slowly beneath them. Están desquiciados y arremetiendo mientras las estructuras que los han sostenido por siglos comienzan a desmoronarse, aunque sea lentamente, debajo de ellos. It’s true that America has always

“If we Cherokees are to be driven to the west by the cruel hand of oppression to seek a new home in the west, [seeing my friend again] will be impossible.” "Si nosotros los Cherokees hemos de ser expulsados hacia el oeste por la mano cruel de la opresión en busca de un nuevo hogar en el oeste, [volver a ver a mi amiga] será imposible." - JANE BUSHYHEAD Cherokee girl, March 1838 Niña de Cherokee, marzo de 1838

“If we Cherokees are to be driven to the west by the cruel hand of oppression to seek a new home in the west, [seeing my friend again] will be impossible.” "Si nosotros los Cherokees hemos de ser expulsados hacia el oeste por la mano cruel de la opresión en busca de un nuevo hogar en el oeste, [volver a ver a mi amiga] será imposible." - JANE BUSHYHEAD Cherokee girl, March 1838 Niña de Cherokee, marzo de 1838

But you cannot erase people like Jane Bushyhead. Pero no se puede borrar a personas como Jane Bushyhead. You can’t erase the realities of slavery and the bloodiest war in American history. No se pueden borrar las realidades de la esclavitud y la guerra más sangrienta en la historia de EE. UU. You can’t erase the treatment of migrants in the 1900s. No puedes borrar el trato hacia los migrantes en los años mil novecientos. And you cannot erase the damage being done by I.C.E. today. Y no se puede borrar el daño que está haciendo ICE hoy. Therefore, we must fight to ensure these ghosts of America’s past cease to haunt us in the future. Por lo tanto, debemos luchar para garantizar que estos fantasmas del pasado de América dejen de atormentarnos en el futuro.

But you cannot erase people like Jane Bushyhead. Pero no se puede borrar a personas como Jane Bushyhead. You can’t erase the realities of slavery and the bloodiest war in American history. No se pueden borrar las realidades de la esclavitud y la guerra más sangrienta en la historia de EE. UU. You can’t erase the treatment of migrants in the 1900s. No puedes borrar el trato hacia los migrantes en los años mil novecientos. And you cannot erase the damage being done by I.C.E. today. Y no se puede borrar el daño que está haciendo ICE hoy. Therefore, we must fight to ensure these ghosts of America’s past cease to haunt us in the future. Por lo tanto, debemos luchar para garantizar que estos fantasmas del pasado de América dejen de atormentarnos en el futuro.

Thousands march through downtown Minneapolis on January 23, 2026 Miles de personas marchan por el centro de Minneapolis el 23 de enero de 2026

Thousands march through downtown Minneapolis on January 23, 2026 Miles de personas marchan por el centro de Minneapolis el 23 de enero de 2026

En este episodio del Austin DSA Batcast, nos sumergimos en la historia de Estados Unidos para identificar los antecedentes de lo que hoy es el I.C.E. y luego abordamos la historia de I.C.E. en sí.

¡Consulta el Linktree en nuestra bio para verlo en YouTube o Spotify en inglés o en español!

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New episode of the Austin DSA Batcast TEXAS HEAT MELTS I.C.E. - EL CALOR DE TEXAS DERRITE EL I.C.E. - PT 1 YOUTUBE + SPOTIFY

New episode of the Austin DSA Batcast TEXAS HEAT MELTS I.C.E. - EL CALOR DE TEXAS DERRITE EL I.C.E. - PT 1 YOUTUBE + SPOTIFY

From Los Angeles to Minneapolis, residents of this country are being rounded up en masse on the predicate that they are not white. Desde Los Ángeles hasta Minneapolis, residentes de este país están siendo arrestados en masa bajo el pretexto de que no son blancos. They are being detained in concentration camps and they are being shipped out of the country. Están siendo detenidos en campos de concentración y están siendo deportados del país. What began as an expansion of the surveillance state after 9/11, has metastasized into the fascist amalgamation it was always intended to be. Lo que comenzó como una expansión del gobierno de vigilancia masiva tras el 11 de septiembre de 2001 se ha convertido en la amalgama fascista que siempre estuvo destinada a ser. The Department of Homeland Security is just one of the many tools the Trump administration is currently wielding to execute their agenda, but the recent explosion in I.C.E.’s budget has made it the most prominent. El Departamento de

From Los Angeles to Minneapolis, residents of this country are being rounded up en masse on the predicate that they are not white. Desde Los Ángeles hasta Minneapolis, residentes de este país están siendo arrestados en masa bajo el pretexto de que no son blancos. They are being detained in concentration camps and they are being shipped out of the country. Están siendo detenidos en campos de concentración y están siendo deportados del país. What began as an expansion of the surveillance state after 9/11, has metastasized into the fascist amalgamation it was always intended to be. Lo que comenzó como una expansión del gobierno de vigilancia masiva tras el 11 de septiembre de 2001 se ha convertido en la amalgama fascista que siempre estuvo destinada a ser. The Department of Homeland Security is just one of the many tools the Trump administration is currently wielding to execute their agenda, but the recent explosion in I.C.E.’s budget has made it the most prominent. El Departamento de

I.C.E. officers make an arrest during targeted enforcement operations in Vero Beach, Florida, 2025 Agentes del ICE detuvieron a alguién durante operaciones de control selectivas en Vero Beach, Florida, 2025

I.C.E. officers make an arrest during targeted enforcement operations in Vero Beach, Florida, 2025 Agentes del ICE detuvieron a alguién durante operaciones de control selectivas en Vero Beach, Florida, 2025

Inside the “Terrorism Confinement Center” in El Salvador Dentro del “Centro de Confinamiento por Terrorismo” en El Salvador

Inside the “Terrorism Confinement Center” in El Salvador Dentro del “Centro de Confinamiento por Terrorismo” en El Salvador

In this episode of the Austin DSA Batcast, we dive into United States history to identify the precursors to today's Immigration and Customs Enforcement and then cover the history of I.C.E. itself.

Check the linktree in our bio to watch on Youtube or Spotify in English or Spanish!

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In case you missed the news last night (and I don't blame you for tuning it out for a night), the US and Israel have reportedly accepted Iran's demands for a ceasefire. Despite over 6 weeks of intense bombardment, the Iranian people remained steadfast, even showing up to form human chains around their bridges and power plants late into the night last night to defend their infrastructure from Donald Trump's genocidal threats, and they have effectively won a strategic victory over the US and Israel—for now. Part of the ceasefire terms were that all Zionist aggression on Lebanon and the broader region (which one assumes to mean the West Bank and Gaza as well, though it was not explicitly stated) cease immediately. Iran, as part of the Axis of Resistance, insisted that all fronts in this war were united, and all fronts should be included in the ceasefire, or none of them would be. This morning, the IOF launched its harshest bombing campaign on the Lebanese capital of Beirut since the 1988 Israeli invasion of the city, with hundreds of martyrs reported so far. It is unclear right now if this will mean the ceasefire is already over, or if it will be salvaged somehow by the US or other guarantors bringing Israel into line.

In case you missed the news last night (and I don't blame you for tuning it out for a night), the US and Israel have reportedly accepted Iran's demands for a ceasefire. Despite over 6 weeks of intense bombardment, the Iranian people remained steadfast, even showing up to form human chains around their bridges and power plants late into the night last night to defend their infrastructure from Donald Trump's genocidal threats, and they have effectively won a strategic victory over the US and Israel—for now. Part of the ceasefire terms were that all Zionist aggression on Lebanon and the broader region (which one assumes to mean the West Bank and Gaza as well, though it was not explicitly stated) cease immediately. Iran, as part of the Axis of Resistance, insisted that all fronts in this war were united, and all fronts should be included in the ceasefire, or none of them would be. This morning, the IOF launched its harshest bombing campaign on the Lebanese capital of Beirut since the 1988 Israeli invasion of the city, with hundreds of martyrs reported so far. It is unclear right now if this will mean the ceasefire is already over, or if it will be salvaged somehow by the US or other guarantors bringing Israel into line.

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Join us tonight at Republic Square at 6 PM to demand an end to US-Israeli terror on the people of Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine, and an end to the US war machine! Hope to see you there. ✊️ 🌹

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"A whole civilization will die tonight." - Donald Trump HAND OFF IRAN! Emergency rally - Wednesday 4/8 6 PM at Republic Sqaure 422 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX NO ONE STANDS ALONE UNDER THREAT OF GENOCIDE

"A whole civilization will die tonight." - Donald Trump HAND OFF IRAN! Emergency rally - Wednesday 4/8 6 PM at Republic Sqaure 422 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX NO ONE STANDS ALONE UNDER THREAT OF GENOCIDE

Austin DSA will be joining tomorrow's emergency rally against Trump's war on Iran and his intended genocidal escalation. Join us at Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe St, at 6 PM to demand HANDS OFF IRAN!

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EDIT: Tuesday’s Power Hours will be at CENTRAL MARKET NORTH LAMAR.

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THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Monday 4/6, 7 PM Membership Engagement Committee Meeting Virtual meeting to discuss and execute the committee's ongoing priorities. Chapter members only! Tuesday 4/7, 7 AM Austin DSA Run and Coffee Club A beginner-friendly 2 mile run with comrades and a post-run coffee hour at Epoch Coffee! Tuesday 4/7 at 6:30 PM Austin DSA Power Hours Come meet comrades at Better Half to get campaign, committee, and chapter work done! Wednesday 4/8 at 6 PM AfroSoC Caucus Meeting Virtual meeting for the Afrosocialists and Socialists of Color (AfroSoC) Caucus! RSVP for events at austindsa/org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Monday 4/6, 7 PM Membership Engagement Committee Meeting Virtual meeting to discuss and execute the committee's ongoing priorities. Chapter members only! Tuesday 4/7, 7 AM Austin DSA Run and Coffee Club A beginner-friendly 2 mile run with comrades and a post-run coffee hour at Epoch Coffee! Tuesday 4/7 at 6:30 PM Austin DSA Power Hours Come meet comrades at Better Half to get campaign, committee, and chapter work done! Wednesday 4/8 at 6 PM AfroSoC Caucus Meeting Virtual meeting for the Afrosocialists and Socialists of Color (AfroSoC) Caucus! RSVP for events at austindsa/org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Thursday 4/9, 7 PM Electoral Committee Meeting Join virtually to revise the questionnaires for this year's general election, and think beyond 2026! Thursday 4/9, 7 PM Communications Committee Meeting Join our regular virtual meeting where we discuss and execute upcoming projects! Sunday 4/12 at 1 PM Austin DSA BBQ A laid-back BBQ at Pease Park with comrades, good food, and great company! RSVP for events at austindsa/org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Thursday 4/9, 7 PM Electoral Committee Meeting Join virtually to revise the questionnaires for this year's general election, and think beyond 2026! Thursday 4/9, 7 PM Communications Committee Meeting Join our regular virtual meeting where we discuss and execute upcoming projects! Sunday 4/12 at 1 PM Austin DSA BBQ A laid-back BBQ at Pease Park with comrades, good food, and great company! RSVP for events at austindsa/org/events

Austin DSA events for the week of April 6 through April 12.

RSVP at austindsa.org/events, also accessible through the linktree in our bio!

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Attendees visiting tables at the Organizing Fair.

Attendees visiting tables at the Organizing Fair.

Two Austin DSA members posing for a photo.

Two Austin DSA members posing for a photo.

A member of Austin DSA's No ALPRs campaign speaking to the crowd.

A member of Austin DSA's No ALPRs campaign speaking to the crowd.

Austin DSA's Abolish ICE campaign members smiling for a photo.

Austin DSA's Abolish ICE campaign members smiling for a photo.

Two weeks ago, Austinites gathered at Ani's Day and Night for the Everybody Against ICE Organizing Fair, organized by Austin DSA's No ALPRs campaign, to learn about what Austin DSA and several organizations around Austin are doing to keep our migrant neighbors safe!

📸 Photos by Caleb R

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Dispatches from Minneapolis: An overview, by Gumbo V The accompanying image is a table full of zines about how to resist ICE.

Dispatches from Minneapolis: An overview, by Gumbo V The accompanying image is a table full of zines about how to resist ICE.

The strongest movements are made up of well-connected individuals across far reaches of time and space.

The strongest movements are made up of well-connected individuals across far reaches of time and space.

I could feel people watching me. The watching was rarely overt, but it was palpable—a father’s eyes lingering on me as he walked his child home from school; cars slowing down as they passed me by; a second glance from people on the sidewalk. I may have been there for a good reason, but they had no way of knowing.

I could feel people watching me. The watching was rarely overt, but it was palpable—a father’s eyes lingering on me as he walked his child home from school; cars slowing down as they passed me by; a second glance from people on the sidewalk. I may have been there for a good reason, but they had no way of knowing.

Read the full article at redfault.com

Read the full article at redfault.com

In the latest installment of Red Fault, Austin DSA's digital publication, comrade Gumbo details learnings from their visit to Minneapolis for Twin Cities DSA's Bring The Heat, Melt The ICE week of action. Read the full article at redfault.com!

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Members of the Abolish ICE campaign at their table, smiling for the camera with solidarity fists raised.

Members of the Abolish ICE campaign at their table, smiling for the camera with solidarity fists raised.

A sign at the Abolish ICE table that says "Why do you want to abolish ICE?" with answers like "We are all immigrants!" and "They're inhumane!"

A sign at the Abolish ICE table that says "Why do you want to abolish ICE?" with answers like "We are all immigrants!" and "They're inhumane!"

Austin DSA members at the labor table talking to No Kings attendees.

Austin DSA members at the labor table talking to No Kings attendees.

Austin DSA members talking to No Kings attendees.

Austin DSA members talking to No Kings attendees.

This past weekend, Austin DSA had a strong presence at both the Austin and Pflugerville No Kings demonstrations! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our tables to learn about the work Austin DSA is doing to build working-class power. Join us at dsausa.org/join!

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All About Austin Against Apartheid: Building the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement in Austin in solidarity with the Palestinian people

All About Austin Against Apartheid: Building the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement in Austin in solidarity with the Palestinian people

Gaza is roughly 7,000 miles away from Texas. Still, our state manages to remain actively complicit in Israel’s genocide of Palestinians by housing weapons manufacturers and stifling boycott, divestment, and sanctions movements. Austin Against Apartheid unites businesses and customers in a boycott campaign calling for freedom, justice, and equality for the Palestinian people.

Gaza is roughly 7,000 miles away from Texas. Still, our state manages to remain actively complicit in Israel’s genocide of Palestinians by housing weapons manufacturers and stifling boycott, divestment, and sanctions movements. Austin Against Apartheid unites businesses and customers in a boycott campaign calling for freedom, justice, and equality for the Palestinian people.

Boycotts are a tried-and-true way to apply economic pressure to companies that are complicit in injustice, and have been used successfully throughout history to effect lasting change. From the Anti-Apartheid boycotts in South Africa to the Delano grape boycott in the United States, Austin Against Apartheid seeks to replicate their success with your help.

Boycotts are a tried-and-true way to apply economic pressure to companies that are complicit in injustice, and have been used successfully throughout history to effect lasting change. From the Anti-Apartheid boycotts in South Africa to the Delano grape boycott in the United States, Austin Against Apartheid seeks to replicate their success with your help.

Join the AAA campaign to find out how you can help reduce Austin’s contribution to Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine. Residents, business owners, and local employees alike are all welcome! You can visit austinagainstapartheid.com to sign the pledge today, and join us for our next AAA Campaign meeting this Wednesday, April 1st at 6:00 PM!

Join the AAA campaign to find out how you can help reduce Austin’s contribution to Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine. Residents, business owners, and local employees alike are all welcome! You can visit austinagainstapartheid.com to sign the pledge today, and join us for our next AAA Campaign meeting this Wednesday, April 1st at 6:00 PM!

Austin Against Apartheid unites businesses and customers in a boycott campaign calling for freedom, justice, and equality for the Palestinian people. Visit austinagainstapartheid.com to sign the pledge, and join us for our next campaign meeting this Wednesday, April 1 @ 6 PM!

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THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Tuesday 3/31, 7 AM Run and Coffee Club A beginner-friendly 2 mile run with comrades and a post-run coffee hour at Epoch Coffee! Tuesday 3/31, 6:30 PM Abolish ICE Campaign Meeting Join virtually to be a part of the solution and protect our neighbors. Wednesday 4/1, 6 PM Austin Against Apartheid Campaign Meeting Meetings for the AAA campaign happen every 2-3 weeks on Zoom. Wednesday 4/1, 6 PM Homes For All Campaign Meeting Join us for a virtual meeting where we’ll discuss how to make the city bond work for the people. RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Tuesday 3/31, 7 AM Run and Coffee Club A beginner-friendly 2 mile run with comrades and a post-run coffee hour at Epoch Coffee! Tuesday 3/31, 6:30 PM Abolish ICE Campaign Meeting Join virtually to be a part of the solution and protect our neighbors. Wednesday 4/1, 6 PM Austin Against Apartheid Campaign Meeting Meetings for the AAA campaign happen every 2-3 weeks on Zoom. Wednesday 4/1, 6 PM Homes For All Campaign Meeting Join us for a virtual meeting where we’ll discuss how to make the city bond work for the people. RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Thursday 4/2, 7 PM Join us virtually to revise our questionnaires for this year's general election, and think beyond 2026! RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Thursday 4/2, 7 PM Join us virtually to revise our questionnaires for this year's general election, and think beyond 2026! RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

Austin DSA events for the week of March 30 through April 5.

RSVP at austindsa.org/events, also accessible through the linktree in our bio!

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THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Monday 3/23 6 PM - Social with Region Organizer Eric Join us at Hold Out Brewing for social with our visiting Regional Organizer from DSA National! Tuesday 3/24 7 AM - Run and Coffee Club A beginner-friendly 2 mile run with comrades and a post-run coffee hour at Epoch Coffee! 6:30 PM - March General Body Meeting Join us at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin for our monthly General Body Meeting! Wednesday 3/25 6 PM - AfroSoC Caucus Meeting Virtual bi-weekly meeting for the Afrosocialist and Socialists of Color caucus! RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Monday 3/23 6 PM - Social with Region Organizer Eric Join us at Hold Out Brewing for social with our visiting Regional Organizer from DSA National! Tuesday 3/24 7 AM - Run and Coffee Club A beginner-friendly 2 mile run with comrades and a post-run coffee hour at Epoch Coffee! 6:30 PM - March General Body Meeting Join us at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin for our monthly General Body Meeting! Wednesday 3/25 6 PM - AfroSoC Caucus Meeting Virtual bi-weekly meeting for the Afrosocialist and Socialists of Color caucus! RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Thursday 3/26 7 PM - Communications Committee Meeting Join our regular virtual meeting where we discuss and execute upcoming projects! Friday 3/27 6 PM - No Kings Poster Making Session Come join in making posters for the planned No Kings protest on March 28th! Saturday 3/28 6 PM - No Kings Austin Protest Join Austin DSA at No Kings at 900 W Riverside Dr where we’ll be tabling and canvassing! RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA Thursday 3/26 7 PM - Communications Committee Meeting Join our regular virtual meeting where we discuss and execute upcoming projects! Friday 3/27 6 PM - No Kings Poster Making Session Come join in making posters for the planned No Kings protest on March 28th! Saturday 3/28 6 PM - No Kings Austin Protest Join Austin DSA at No Kings at 900 W Riverside Dr where we’ll be tabling and canvassing! RSVP for events at austindsa.org/events

Austin DSA events for the week of March 23 through March 28.

RSVP at austindsa.org/events, also accessible through the linktree in our bio!

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NOTE: We'd appreciate if all GBM attendees mask up and ask that you eat in First UU's Howson Hall before the meeting! We provide sanitizer and free masks.

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This Tuesday, March 24th, join us for our monthly General Body Meeting! We'll talk about how to have organizing conversations, vote on a resolution, and have a group discussion about the US-Israeli war on Iran. Potluck starts at 6:30, meeting starts at 7!

RSVP: buff.ly/XD25Dja

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MAÑANA, acompáñanos en Ani’s Day & Night para la Feria de Organización Todos Contra I.C.E.!
Conectaremos las organizaciones que se oponen a ICE y apoyan a la comunidad inmigrante con las personas de nuestra comunidad que están horrorizadas por los excesos de ICE y están listas para actuar.

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TOMORROW, March 22, join us for the Everybody Against I.C.E Organizing Fair!
We'll connect the organizations opposing ICE & supporting immigrant neighbors with individuals in our community who are horrified by ICE overreach & ready to take action.

RSVP: buff.ly/bx3f1ml

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No ALPRs Weekly Meeting The No ALPRs weekly meeting. We will be discussing preparations for the Everybody Against ICE organizing fair.

And check out a campaign meeting, the next one is this Wednesday, March 18th at 7:30 PM!

RSVP: buff.ly/Ej79ufY

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Worried about the surveillance state? There is plenty to be done about mass surveillance, and the fight starts right here in your community! The No ALPRs campaign is a coalition of over 30 state and local organizations, including Austin DSA, fighting on a critical front in the struggle against mass surveillance.

Worried about the surveillance state? There is plenty to be done about mass surveillance, and the fight starts right here in your community! The No ALPRs campaign is a coalition of over 30 state and local organizations, including Austin DSA, fighting on a critical front in the struggle against mass surveillance.

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THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA TUESDAY 3/17 Austin DSA Run and Coffee Club, 7 AM A beginner-friendly 2 mile run with comrades and a post-run coffee hour at Epoch Coffee! Chapter Orientation, 6 PM Join us virtually for our monthly chapter orientation, new and old comrades welcome! WEDNESDAY 3/18 Austin Against Apartheid Campaign Meeting, 6PM Meetings for the AAA campaign happen every 2-3 weeks on Zoom. Homes for All Campaign Meeting, 6 PM Join us for a virtual meeting where we’ll discuss how to make the city bond work for the people. RSVP FOR EVENTS AT AUSTINDSA.ORG/EVENTS

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA TUESDAY 3/17 Austin DSA Run and Coffee Club, 7 AM A beginner-friendly 2 mile run with comrades and a post-run coffee hour at Epoch Coffee! Chapter Orientation, 6 PM Join us virtually for our monthly chapter orientation, new and old comrades welcome! WEDNESDAY 3/18 Austin Against Apartheid Campaign Meeting, 6PM Meetings for the AAA campaign happen every 2-3 weeks on Zoom. Homes for All Campaign Meeting, 6 PM Join us for a virtual meeting where we’ll discuss how to make the city bond work for the people. RSVP FOR EVENTS AT AUSTINDSA.ORG/EVENTS

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA THURSDAY 3/19 Austin DSA Labor Committee, 6:30 PM Join us on Zoom to plan current + future efforts to support workers taking action across Austin! Political Education Committee Meeting, 6:30 PM Monthly virtual meeting to plan political education programming for the chapter. Electoral Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM Monthly virtual meeting to discuss and plan electoral efforts. FRIDAY 3/20 Socialist Happy Hour, 7 PM Join us at Hole in the Wall for our monthly happy hour with comrades! RSVP FOR EVENTS AT AUSTINDSA.ORG/EVENTS

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA THURSDAY 3/19 Austin DSA Labor Committee, 6:30 PM Join us on Zoom to plan current + future efforts to support workers taking action across Austin! Political Education Committee Meeting, 6:30 PM Monthly virtual meeting to plan political education programming for the chapter. Electoral Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM Monthly virtual meeting to discuss and plan electoral efforts. FRIDAY 3/20 Socialist Happy Hour, 7 PM Join us at Hole in the Wall for our monthly happy hour with comrades! RSVP FOR EVENTS AT AUSTINDSA.ORG/EVENTS

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA SUNDAY 3/22 Everybody Against ICE Organizing Fair, 12 PM This event at Ani’s Day and Night aims to connect the organizations opposing ICE and supporting immigrant neighbors with the individuals in our community who are horrified by ICE overreach and ready to take action. Ally attendees will have the opportunity to join efforts against ICE in defense of immigrants, and immigrant attendees will be able to learn about the resources available in support of immigrant communities. We’ll bring together organizers engaged in rapid response, community defense, mutual aid, policy advocacy, and other work. Security will be present. RSVP FOR EVENTS AT AUSTINDSA.ORG/EVENTS

THIS WEEK WITH AUSTIN DSA SUNDAY 3/22 Everybody Against ICE Organizing Fair, 12 PM This event at Ani’s Day and Night aims to connect the organizations opposing ICE and supporting immigrant neighbors with the individuals in our community who are horrified by ICE overreach and ready to take action. Ally attendees will have the opportunity to join efforts against ICE in defense of immigrants, and immigrant attendees will be able to learn about the resources available in support of immigrant communities. We’ll bring together organizers engaged in rapid response, community defense, mutual aid, policy advocacy, and other work. Security will be present. RSVP FOR EVENTS AT AUSTINDSA.ORG/EVENTS

Austin DSA events for the week of March 16 through March 22.

RSVP at austindsa.org/events, also accessible through the linktree in our bio!

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If you'd like to be a part of planning a presentation to educate your fellow comrades, such as this, the Political Education Committee meets once a month! This month's meeting is this Thursday, March 19th, at 6:30 PM. RSVP: buff.ly/r1CmzD2

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Marques and Poli Ed coordinator Bryan kicking off the presentation

Marques and Poli Ed coordinator Bryan kicking off the presentation

Marques giving the presentation.

Marques giving the presentation.

Marques giving the presentation with a room of people listening.

Marques giving the presentation with a room of people listening.

Thank you to everyone who joined last week's PoliEd presentation, Black People Against Fascism, by comrade Marques! This presentation addressed how to identify and fight fascism using three Black radicals as references: Idris Robinson, Keeanga-Yamhatta Taylor, and Bobby Seale.

📸 Photos by Caleb R

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