Blog
September 30, 2024 |
Chapter News
2024 Voter Guide
This year, we offer a voting recommendation and explanation for each of the 7 ballot questions, and a rundown on the CCSD School Board. We will not be recommending candidates in the general and have chosen to focus our capacity and energy on building our own strategy and growing the socialist movement.
September 23, 2024 |
Call to Action
Demand Nevada Senators Support Senator Bernie Sanders’ Resolution to block $20 Billion in US arm sales to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders is introducing legislation to stop a $20 Billion weapons transfer to Israel. Join us in demanding our senators, Jackie Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto vote in support of the legislation. Sen. Rosen to date has received over $1.3 million in AIPAC bribes and is currently up for reelection. Cortez Masto to date has received over $598,000 in AIPAC bribes and is up for reelection in 2028. Nevada voters will commit to withholding their votes from these senators if they continue to legislate against the will of their constituents.
September 6, 2024 |
Chapter News
Las Vegas DSA passes Resolution For an Anti-Zionist LVDSA in Both Principle and Practice
At September 2024's General Body Meeting, Las Vegas DSA passed a Resolution For an Anti-Zionist Las Vegas DSA in both Principle and Practice.
July 19, 2024 |
Call to Action
Tell Susie Lee: Stop the Genocide!
Join DSA as we stand with the Palestinian people and we fight against our local representative’s support for genocide in Palestine by joining our letter campaign to Susie Lee. Together we will demand that Suzie review her past support for Zionism and current ongoing support for Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people.
March 9, 2024 |
Press Release
Las Vegas Democratic Socialists Endorse Valerie Thomason for Assembly District 10
Las Vegas DSA endorses of Valerie Thomason for Assembly District 10. Thomason’s endorsement is the chapter’s first of its kind since its members adopted a more stringent endorsement process in the summer of 2021. LVDSA says it commits to turning out volunteers for Thomason’s campaign as it looks to lead a significant ground game for the Assembly District 10 seat.
September 6, 2023 |
Local Issues
Tenant Testimony: Cindy, 65 years old, Siegel Suites
Cindy is 65 years old, disabled, and lives on the third floor of a Siegel Suites apartment complex with a broken elevator. Due to her disability, the broken elevator makes it impossible for her to bring groceries up to her apartment or do laundry without help. Her rent of $1800+ per month makes it difficult for her to save up and find a new place to live. Siegel Suites preys on their tenants, trapping them with high rents while ignoring basic repairs and maintenance.
August 18, 2023 |
Article
Nevada Legislature gives in to corporate lobbyists and abandons the working class
With cash flowing in from all sectors of private business, including landlord associations, working class needs were de-prioritized and often completely rejected during the 2023 Nevada Legislative Session.
February 13, 2023 |
Press Release
LVDSA Statement on Nevada State Democratic Party Election
As the election for a new Nevada State Democratic Party Chair approaches, the Las Vegas chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America feels compelled to state publicly that the chapter has not endorsed any candidate. We also want to shed light on what the admittedly disappointing relationship between LVDSA and the NSDP has been like […]
August 5, 2022 |
Political Education
Why is Green the Color of Abortion Rights?
During this time of heightened focus on abortion rights, you may see people wearing green at rallies and protests around the country — especially green bandanas or handkerchiefs.
July 21, 2022 |
Press Release
LVDSA Steering Committee Condemns the Attacks Against Judge Erika Ballou
Earlier this week, a video showed Clark County District Court Judge Erika Ballou presiding over a case and speaking with a defendant. In the video, Judge Ballou told the defendant: “You’re a Black man in America. You know you don’t want to be nowhere where cops are… cause I know I don’t, and I’m a […]
May 28, 2022 |
Chapter News
2022 Primary Voter Guide
We are proud to announce our Voter Guide for the '22 Primary Election, our most detailed and comprehensive Voter Guide ever!