Wanna learn how to make material change on campus through Student Government? Join us this Tuesday for our next general body meeting @ 7:30pm in HEC 118.
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Want to learn more how to make material changes through Student Government?
Come out this Tuesday for our next general body meeting! Learn why YDSA members and socialists alike should run for student government & meet two prospective candidates for SG President and VP.🌹✊
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Have you ever wanted to organize a national YDSA project or campaign? Now is your chance - applications to join the YDSA National Campaign Organizing Committee are now open!
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Join us at our first GBM of spring semester tomorrow! Come learn about our ongoing projects & enjoy the cool weather with us! See ya there, comrades.
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This means that these workers not only have a living wage, but now a THRIVING WAGE! If you are interested in helping unionize another workplace, fill out the interest form in our bio. Solidarity forever! 🌹
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Through the collaboration of UCF YDSA, labor union , and a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, 150 foodservice workers at the Orlando International Airport are now UNIONIZED!
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Our local Starbucks workers at 305 E Mitchell Rd are going on STRIKE to demand Starbucks pay them their tips! Join them tomorrow starting at 7am to demonstrate the community has their back. Bring signs, snacks, water, and good vibes! ✊
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Miami DSA's Mutual Aid Working Group is collecting cash and physical donations to provide hygiene items for our houseless neighbors this holiday season. Please help out by donating at buff.ly/3FiDtrs or DM us if you have physical donations.
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YDSA stands in solidarity with 48,000 striking academic workers - the largest academic worker strike in US history - at the University of California. Keep reading to learn more about the strike and what you can do to show your solidarity. #FairUCNow 🧵
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Come out this Tuesday, 11/15 at 7pm, for our next general body meeting! Join us for a guest speaker and discussion on environmentalism, hosted by our Eco-Socialists working group. 🌿🌍♻️
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The elections happened… now what? Join us for “Electoralism,” a discussion on the 2022 elections in FL and beyond!
We’ll be speaking with & , w/ more speakers TBA! Join us Thursday, 11/17, at 6:00 PM EST, in person or on ZOOM! bit.ly/ydsaelection
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The ran centrist campaigns funded by corporations & run by non-profits + consultants. They just got humiliated, but working Floridians will pay the price.
Working class ppl must come together to demand radical change + fight the right. Join us: dsausa.org/join
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Throwing a can of soup at a painting might get media attention, but it won't force lawmakers to act on climate change. Only a mass movement can do that.
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GBM tonight! We'll be discussing who and what's on the ballot. The 1st elected, openly Demoratic Socialist in FL,, will be joining us as a guest speaker.🌹🗳️
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You heard them! says DONATE to the YDSA @ FIU Gofundme to send our members to WinterCon!
Thanks to the boys, and for a great night! gofund.me/6ff98dcb
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DSA members were in Brazil to witness the first round of the presidential election. They saw just how precarious the situation is:
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#UCFDoesntCare about students impacted by Hurricane Ian. WE DEMAND accommodations for these students and for UCF to implement proactive plans to support students in case of a future tragedy.
SIGN OUR PETITION HERE: dsausa.us/YDSAHurricaneP
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Registered to vote in Orange County? Vote early on campus through Sunday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at UCF's Live Oak Event Center.
Free parking in Garage B. Bring a valid photo ID that has a signature. See what'll be on your ballot here: ocfelections.com/whats-my-ballot
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Come out and join us this Halloweekend to canvass for Anthony Nieves and Robin Harris. The spookiest thing to a socialist would be not having these two representing us in office! Link for addresses and to RSVP: linktr.ee/ucf_ydsa👻🗳️🌹
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The students of UCF YDSA proudly endorse and ! We also support voting YES for the transportation sales tax and rent control. The polls are now open until November 8th. 🌹✊🗳️ A better world is possible!
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Our 4th GBM of the semester is this TONIGHT at 7pm in BA1 room 119. Come out to participate in a discussion on the role of socialists in the labor movement and hear from a guest speaker! ✊🌹🛠
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Get spooky and get organized! We’re holding a funeral for the YDSA 2022 Fall Drive… and you’re invited!
On this call you’ll work with national leaders on next steps to help develop your chapter! Everyone is encouraged to come!
RSVP here dsausa.us/wrap-up
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Last week we had our 3rd annual clothing drive in support of transgender UCF students. We are proud to announce that we had 800+ visitors and served 200 trans students. Thank you to everyone who came out, it was a joy to see your smiles and help meet the needs of our community!
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We had lots of fun at pride this weekend, marching with , local labor union representing 10,000+ workers in the hospitality industry. We stand in solidarity of their efforts and are proud to be uplifting their fight! 🏳️🌈✊🏳️⚧️ #1u #1job #unitehere
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Excited to see Pilot Jonezz, Big Sad and The Jackettes at for our fundraiser Thursday, 10/13. Donate here for your entry donorbox.org/tdsa-fundraise
Save the date, come out and support local music and abortion access!
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Polk DSA is raising funds to create abortion care kits and provide resources to our local abortion clinic volunteer group! You can support us in this fundraiser all month at polkdsa.org/fundraiser-shop and in person at Quintessence on 10/28!
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WE'VE GOT SO MUCH HAPPENING THIS WEEK OMIGOSH ARE YOU READY????
1.Our third annual clothing drive in support of trans individuals is this week. FREE STUFF. 10/11 & 10/12 10am-4pm. MEMORY MALL.
2. Our 2nd GBM is tomorrow at 7pm BA1 RM119. The topic is queer advocacy!
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Feel like #UCFdoesntcare ? So do we!
Let our secretary Jules breakdown how UCF’s administration has failed us currently and join us on 10/6 at 1pm on Memory Mall to make sure UCF and Cartwright can hear 😉
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love spending half of my waking hours working and then the other half on hurricane cleanup in my own home 🥰
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On 10/6, students across the country will be joining YDSAs National Day of Action for Abortion Rights, Bodily Autonomy, & Trans Liberation.
Come to GC lawns for a rally + march to demand free abortion and gender-affirming care and an end to censorship of teachers and professors!
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Folks in Florida and everywhere in Ian's path are going to need a whole lot of help over the next few days, months, and even years. Our Disaster Relief Subcommittee is working to organize DSA members on the ground and from far-off places. Interested?
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Get out and fight for reproductive justice! 10/6 1pm!
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Thanks for the lovely turn out everyone, what a great way to kick things off! We're extremely excited for our 1st meeting this Thursday!
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We're finally here! Come down & join Shay and I at the Ford campus today until 1pm! We have cookies!
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We're finally here! Come down & join Shay and I at the Ford campus today until 1pm! We have cookies!
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Pictures soon to come but huge shout-out to the 150 people who came to our kickoff meeting!
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