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The official Northwest Arkansas Democratic Socialists of America account. - https://dsanwa.org - Sign for our office hours: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/nwa-dsa-weekly-office-hours-form-for-members?source=direct_link&

Upcoming NWA DSA Labor Working Group Meeting Tuesday, May 19 7 - 8 pm Virtual on Zoom RSVP here
Graphic says "NWA DSA ELECTORAL CANVASSING TRAINING RSVP here May 17th at 12:30 PM 203 North College Avenue, Fayetteville" There's a QR code and clip art of a megaphone
EMERGENCY PROTEST “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” - Donald Trump LEAVE IRAN ALONE Wed, April 8 at 5:30 PM Corner of College Ave & Mountain St in Fayetteville
The graphic has a red boarder with a light red background with the following text: "NWA DSA’s Education Committee presents... Come As You Are Book Club Tomorrow, April 4th at 3 PM at Handshake (Restaurant in Fay Public Library, 1st floor) 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR 72701 Bring a book of your choice!" A book with a red and gold cover is present on the left side of the text.
A post with the following text: "NWA DSA’s Member Engagement Committee presents... New chapter Drop-Ins! Want to know how to get plugged in? Just curious about DSA? We have new weekend drop-in appointments where you can ask more! Schedule with the link in our bio!" A QR is visible at the bottom left with the following link: "https://actionnetwork.org/forms/nwa-dsa-weekly-drop-in-form"
ydsa Tired of war? Ready for a change? JOIN TODAY! Email Jackson Copeland for more information j3copeland1@nwacc.edu
hop in the Previa and head to the... NWA DSA CHAPTER MEETING
Labor Working Group Meeting Tues. March 17 7-8 PM Virtual Meeting - Discussing workplace organizing - Reviewing chapters 6-7 of "Class Struggle Unionism" by Joe Burns RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/r/4933/mar-2026-labor-wg-meeting
NWA DSA events for the week of March 15-21 March General Meeting March Labor Working Group Meeting Sunday March 15th Happy Hour at Crisis Brewing
DJ Deutch, Socialist Candidate for City Attorney YDSA Hogs Presents Socialism, Local Politics, and You Join us to discuss the impact of socialism on local politics and how you can make your voice heard! Wednesday, March 11th, 4:30PM Grad 206
NWA DSA will host a demonstration in solidarity with the people of Iran being attacked by the U.S. and Israel. It will be on the intersection of Mountain St and College Ave in Fayetteville on Sunday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
NWA DSA LABOR WORKING GROUP MEETING February 17, 7-8 PM @ AJRC 203 N College Ave, Fayetteville GENERAL MEETING February 19, 6:30-8 PM @ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 2925 Old Missouri Rd, Fayetteville
Tom Cotton posted on Facebook, "Incredible - Marxists in Arkansas are mourning the capture of Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelans are celebratign. Most Arkansans are celebrating. But leftists in Arkansas have gone off the deep end." The article from the news station 40/29 reads, "Democratic Socialists of NWA, Arkansas legislators react to capture of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro - The Democratic Socialists of NWA say they believe the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was unfounded and threatens further conflict that endangers innocent lives" Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton comments on a recent 4029 interview from NWA DSA Co-Chair. Cotton claims the Arkansas Left has "gone off the deep end."
2026 Begins! Updates from NWA DSA What we've been up to New Committees 2 Recent Demonstrations
NWA DSA General Meeting Thursday, January 15th 6:30 - 8 PM Hybrid on Zoom at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/r/4933/jan-2026-meeting
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NWA Awareness Benton & Washington County inmates are being transferred to ICE custody due to 287(g) program regardless of conviction Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law requiring Sheriffs to cooperate with ICE & 287(g) Benton County Sheriffs work even closer with ICE and have access to federal immigration databases Many ICE transfers are often detained for traffic violations with no criminal background and often have their charges dropped before proceedings
In summary: We at NWA DSA sound the alarm! To the U.S. government and all representatives of The People: Hands Off Venezuela!
Northwest Arkansas Democratic Socialists of America https://www.dsausa.org NWA DSA STANDS WITH VENEZUELA! Swipe!
5 DAYS LEFT! NWA DSA OFFICER ELECTIONS Voting ends December 17th 5:30 p.m. Join us in shaping the future of our region. Co-Chair (2 Position Available): Kandice. Corgan. Secretary: Jamie. Treasurer: Jason. Education Chair (1 Available): Kyle. Zoe. Communications Chair: Maxwell. FOR ANY BALLOT ISSUES CONTACT NWADEMSOC@GMAIL.COM & FOR MORE INFO GO TO HTTPS://DSANWA.ORG/
NWA DSA Labor Working Group Meeting DECEMBER 16, 7:00-8:00 pm Starbucks, Wedington Dr., Fayetteville
NWA DSA General Meeting December 18 6:30 - 8 PM Hybrid on Zoom Good Shepherd Lutheran Church RSVP: actionnetwork.org/r/4933/dec-2025-meeting
The 2025 NWA DSA Caucus was a success!
Questions for DJ Deutch about his run for city attorney? Find him at the Fayetteville Farmer's Market this Saturday from 8:30 - 10:30!
Upcoming NWA DSA Labor Working Group Meeting Tuesday, November 18 7 - 8 pm Virtual on Zoom What we did last time: - Voted to look into building a local instance of an Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) - Kicked off reading of “Class Struggle Unionism” by Joe Burns (personal copy not needed!)
New! IT Security Position At NWA DSA, we’ve created a new steering-appointed IT Security position that will be tasked with: 1. Keep up-to-date on digital and cybersecurity threats 2. Develop best practices, software recommendations, physical technology, and cybersecurity concerns and decisions for the Steering Group and chapter 3. Assist in transitions between Steering Groups 4. Maintaining NWA DSA chapter electronic devices and chapter passwords
NWA DSA Endorses DJ Deutch for Fayetteville City Attorney
The University of Arkansas must Declare a Student Housing Crisis! Sign the Petition today! Want to organize toward affordable housing? Join SELF - Students for an Equitable and Livable Future! Email: equityandlivability@gmail.com
Join us for the 2025 NWA DSA Caucus! All are welcome! Saturday, November 15, 1:00 - 5:30 pm Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Fayetteville Food - Friends - Crafts - Conversation
Nominations Committee Officially Taking Nominations! Nominations for officer positions are open now until November 14th at 1 pm Voting will be open until December 17th All officer positions are open! You may nominate yourself, or someone else (with their knowledge and consent!) if you or they are a DSA member in good standing
NWA DSA Labor Working Group Meeting at the Starbucks on MLK Book reading of "Class Struggle Unionism" by Joe Burns 7-8 PM Tuesday, October 21st RSVP Here!
TOMORROW! NWA DSA CHAPTER MEETING
Treasurer Responsible for funds & financial records Delivers the financial report at chapter meetings Handles funds & ensures they are properly deposited and accounted for Responsible for any reporting to government agencies which may be required for DSA operations
UPCOMING DSA OFFICER ELECTIONS Interested In Running? Swipe for more info
NWA DSA Chapter Meeting
You're invited to: NWA DSA Hangout at Casa Magnolia in Springdale Thursday, October 9 1 PM
Labor Working Group Meeting Online Monday, September 29th, 7-8pm All are welcome, member or not! This is our first meeting in some time, and we’re looking for a new chair—please consider stepping up! Bring your ideas: from launching a local Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee, to building solidarity with local labor groups. Let’s get organizing! Northwest Arkansas Democratic Socialist of America RSVP: bit.ly/46xvOnc
Learn to Win Elections with Electoral 101 Training from the DSA Nation Organizing Team Northwest Arkansas Democratic Socialist of America
NWA DSA GENERAL MEETING GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH - FAYETTEVILLE SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 - 6:30 PM
CB02-A01 - Power to the Members: Deliberative Democracy for 1 Member 1 Vote Enhances one member one vote with safeguards, including a three-month membership cutoff, Scottish style Single Transferrable Voting for proportional results, and a livestreamed town-hall and Q&A debate. CR08 - Unified Grievance Policy Compiles all of the known grievance policies into a single document and codifies the DSA practice of treating harassment and non-harassment grievances the same way under existing policy.
2025 Nation Convention Recap
STOP STARVING GAZA Protests every Thursday in August from 7:45AM to 8:45AM In front of Walgreens, MLK and School in Fayetteville Please bring a pot and something to bang it with
ARKANSAS RENTERS UNITED MEETING SUNDAY, AUGUST 17TH AT 1 PM 3274 NORTH LEE AVENUE IN FAYETTEVILLE IS YOUR RENT TOO HIGH? ARE YOUR LIVING CONDITIONS BAD? RENTERS ARE COMING TOGETHER TO FIGHT BACK. JOIN US AND HELP WIN SAFE, HEALTHY, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL!
Are you a University of Arkansas student? Want to form a YDSA chapter on campus? We can help.
NWA DSA August General Chapter Meeting Hybrid meeting: Thursday, August 21 6:30-8:00 PM Members & non-members welcome! Please RSVP! Scan QR code for more info and to RSVP
Fayetteville Renter’s Committee Update 8-5-25 Tell City Council “NO” to landlords on the Renters’ Committee
4 Demands 1. Provide information, advice, and counsel to the Mayor, City Council, Community Resources Department, Department of Development Services, Economic Development Department, Sustainability Department, Public Works Department, and other City departments and divisions concerning issues and policies affecting renters, including, but not limited to, housing affordability, transportation access, green and other public spaces, land use, renter protections, public health and safety, education, and economic growth. This was on the original version of the bill and important to retain. If it’s not, we demand tight coordination between both the mayor's office and her housing chief and the community department, which handles non-profit partnerships. If the renters committee is going to have non-profits to help craft policy with renters, then why not include the community department? 2. Report quarterly to the Mayor and the City Council. The reports shall include an annual work plan, a briefing on the council’s public involvement process for soliciting community and citizen input in developing their annual work plan, and updates on the work plan. 3. Meet periodically with other City departments, the Fayetteville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, and other community groups and associations, including those representing rental property landlords, to gather information, feedback, and recommendations related to the committee’s work. 4. The committee’s Chairperson will call regularly scheduled meetings at least twice per month.
Renter’s Committee Ordinance (formerly named Renter’s Council) Being Proposed August 5th, at City Hall on Tuesday, Meeting starts 5:30 pm
Update on the Fayetteville Renters Council ordinance
NWA DSA July General Chapter Meeting Hybrid meeting Wednesday, 7/9 6:30 - 8:00 PM Members & non-members are welcome! Please RSVP! Scan QR Code to RSVP for more info!