Pittsburgh DSA

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Pittsburgh DSA logo top center Faded red background with DSA members marching and carrying flags and banners. Text on top reads 1,000 members strong DSAUSA.ORG/JOIN
Expand The Delaney Hall Uprising Connecting the Dots on The Geo Group’s concentration camps across the country and in Pennsylvania.
¡Hasta la victoria, siempre! pghdsa.org/join-us
PITTSBURGH DSA STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH CUBA Pittsburgh DSA unequivocally condemns the Trump Administration’s recent actions toward Cuba, including the tightening of economic restrictions, the total oil blockade, the threat of military intervention, and the indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro. These actions are part of a much longer history of U.S. policy toward Cuba that spans decades and administrations of both parties.
April 20-26 PGH DSA's weekly round up mon 4/20 labor reading group tues 4/21 ice out priority meeting tues 4/21 health justice committee wed. 4/22 political education committee
Pittsburgh DSA Help Ensure Access and Rights for Trans Youth (HEARTY) Campaign Bud, the DSA mascot an anthropomorphized rose wearing sunglasses, colored in the colors of the trans pride flag, marches while carrying a trans pride flag.
At tonight's meeting, Allegheny County Council passed Ordinance 13809-26, unamended, with a vote of 11-3 and one abstention. The ordinance bans county agencies and employees from cooperating with ICE.
Pittsburgh DSA’s Benefit Against Imperialism Raised $5,562 for MAP Medical aid for Palestinians
A parchment background with red hearts on the bottom and brown dates on branches at the top. The logos for Pittsburgh DSA and NA4A.org are at the bottom. Black text with some red and green highlights reads If you liked those dates, you’ll fall in love with NA4A Pittsburgh! Dates are just one example of a food grown and sold by israel using the zionist occupation of Palestinian land. No Appetite for Apartheid’s goal is to promote the boycott of food products that are produced in israel, are culturally-appropriative, and/or are made by mega-conglomerates that financially uphold the zionist occupation of Palestine. In Pittsburgh, local stores are being asked to become Apartheid Free by removing violating products, and consumers are asked to sign a pledge showing they are Apartheid Free. Sign on!: na4a.org/pittsburgh
A parchment background with red hearts along the top. There are three brand logos: 1. A script font that says Zaytoun from Palestine. 2. A green leaf and red word Yaffa above black font Palestinian Products and the same in Arabic. 3. Black Arabic script above a black olive vine and the English letters for Al’Ard. Black text says Companies to Purchase From. Zaytoun (Medjool Dates) Offer products which are ethically sourced, sustainably grown, and sourced from farmers in Palestine. Yaffa. Yaffa’s goal is “to see Palestinian products proudly represented in homes, shops, and restaurants across the globe — not only as premium goods, but as stories of hope, identity, and justice. Al’Ard A third-generation family business offering Palestinian Medjool dates. They support Palestinian agriculture through initiatives such as the Palestine Fertile Land Alliance. Other companies include: Jericho Dates Select, Nakheel Palestine, and boxes clearly labeled “Grown in Palestine”
A parchment background with three black thumbs down icons at the top. There are three brand logos: 1. A black circle with a gold illustration of a king that says King Solomon Dates. 2. A red banner with a green hillside above it that says Mehadrin. 3. A brown icon that resembles a palm tree with dates hanging from it above text that says Erel Dates Ltd. Black text reads Companies and Products to Boycott. Hadiklaim (King Solomon, Jordan River, MyJool, Tamara Barhi, Desert Diamond). One of the largest exporters of israeli dates, with produce coming from illegal settlements in the Jordan Valley. Mehadrin (Premium Medjoul, Bonbonierra, Royal Treasure, Fancy Medjoul, Red Sea). Mehadrin’s operations in the Jordan Valley contribute to the continued israeli control over Palestinian agricultural lands. Erel Dates Ltd (Medjool, Super Juicy, Hayani, Barhi, organic dates, and date-based products) Erel Dates works with various israeli date growers, some of whom operate in occupied territories. Other companies include: Agrifood Marketing, Yoffi, MTex, Edom, Carmel Agrexco, Arava, Anna and Sarah, Bomaja, Delilah, Kalahari, Jordan Plains, Food to Live, NavaFresh, Karsten Farms, Rapunzel, Urban Platter, Shams, Sincerely Nuts
A parchment background with red hearts near the top left and brown dates near the bottom right. Black with some words highlighted in red and green says Why Dates are Culturally Important. In ancient Arab history, dates were one of the most important agricultural crops, being both a reliable food source and form of currency. Dates also play a significant role during Ramadan, as muslims prefer to break their fast with dates and water, following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad. Palestine’s fertile land helps grow these dates, but zionist companies have taken advantage of Palestine’s resources, with 40-60% dates being grown on settlements in the West Bank. With israel generating over $200 million from exported dates, it is important to boycott companies who are profiting from the genocide of Palestinian people.
A parchment background with red hearts near the bottom left and brown dates near the top right. The top says Pittsburgh DSA and NA4A present in black text. The middle says The Best and Worst Date Ideas in red font. Below the red font is green font that says Why dates are important, which brands are complicit in apartheid, and which brands you should support. The logos for Pittsburgh DSA and NA4A.org are at the bottom right.
A white poster with black, red, and green sections that have a dithered pattern, forming the Palestine flag. The black section has a woman’s eyes peering through a keffiyeh scarf. Text reads Benefit Against Imperialism, 2-28-2026, 7pm-12am. Proceeds go to MAP: Medical Aid for Palestine. Musical Guests: Bealtaine, Histrionic, The Great Highland Banjo, May Day Marching Band, Hard Luck Hounds, Mucus Lucus & June (Frogs Legs). Event at Spirit PGH, 242 51st St., $15 suggested donation and a QR link that goes to pghdsa.org/benefit. Get some ink! KSD Tattoo and more! Sponsored by Pittsburgh DSA and No Appetite for Apartheid.
A black background with white, red, and green text and a red and green border. Text reads Attend Our Benefit Show! Pittsburgh DSA will be hosting the second annual Benefit Against Imperialism which you can support by attending or donating! (Poster on next slide.) This benefit will feature local bands, tattoo artists with event flash sheets, an art raffle, and a variety of Palestine-solidarity organizations you can volunteer with, including Pittsburgh’s NA4A. The benefit will be Saturday, February 28, 7pm to midnight, at Spirit in Lawrenceville (242 51st St, 15201). Doors at 7pm, shows at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at pghdsa.org/benefit for a suggested $15 or can be purchased at the door with cash or Venmo. We hope to see you there!
A black background with white, red, and green text and a red and green border. Text reads In Pittsburgh so far… Since November 2025, Pittsburgh DSA and coalition partners have been working to create a base for this campaign by: Getting 250+ pledges from consumers to avoid purchasing israeli products and support Apartheid Free local stores. Educating consumers about BDS and products they can boycott to avoid supporting the israeli occupation of Palestine. Getting 7 pledges from stores so far agreeing to become Apartheid Free in Pittsburgh. Finding volunteers to help us canvass, partner with businesses, and grow the campaign. And we grow more every week!
A black background with white and red text and a red and green border. Text reads Every day choices of US consumers contributed to the downfall of apartheid in South Africa. Since 2005, Palestinians have called on the global community to engage in consumer boycotts. The hope is to see success again from a global boycott. The US is the biggest importer of israeli food products ($396 million in 2019). Our purchase of israeli food justifies their occupying of Palestinian farmland and their exploitation of Palestinian food production. And of course, the money is used to fund the occupation, fueling the violent israeli Occupying Forces (IOF).
A black background with white text and a red and green border. The middle has a green and red outline of Palestine with text that says Pittsburgh has No Appetite for Apartheid! The link NA4A.org/pittsburgh is near the bottom with the round logos for Pittsburgh DSA and the National Palestine Solidarity Working Group.
Pittsburgh stands with Minneapolis Abolish ICE
Saturday 1/10 Pittsburgh Protest Hands off Venezuela Abolish ICE 1000 Liberty Ave 4:00 PM No War on Venezuela. Pass the War Powers Resolution. Free Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores. End all sanctions. Abolish ICE. No fascist terror. Justice for Renee. Prosecute ICE. Logos for endorsing orgs: Pittsburgh DSA, Pittsburgh PSL, SJP, Socialist Alternative, Pittsburgh BDS Coalition, Black Socialist Formation, 50501 Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh JVP, ANSWER Coalition, Sumud Flotilla, APA, ATAC, Palestine
Saturday 1/10 Pittsburgh Protest. Hands off Venezuela, Abolish Ice. 1000 Liberty Avenue 4:00pm. No waron Venezuela. Pass the War Powers Resolution. Free Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores. End all sanctions. Abolish Ice. No fascist terror. Justice for Renee. Prosecute ICE.
EMERGENCY PITTSBURGH PROTEST NO WAR ON VENEZUELA STOP THE BOMBINGS! SAT JANUARY 3 - 3PM EAST LIBERTY: CORNER OF S HIGHLAND AVE & PENN AVE ANSWERCOALITION.ORG/VENEZUELA
Pittsburgh DSA's Statement: End the US War against Venezuela and Release Nicolas Maduro
Faded red background. Monochromatic drawing of chains breaking chains while roses sprout through the links. Pittsburgh DSA logo midway down and off to the right. In front at the bottom, photos of Andrew T and Francesca M from DSA's NPC. Text reads "Abolition and Anti-Imperialism Committee Meeting, Wednesday Dec. 17 7:30-9:00 pm featuring andrew t and francesca m from DSA's NPC"
Green background with evergreen ferns and snow. A grinch hand drops a red berry into a red cocktail with an orange slice garnish and berrys. The text reads: Pittsburgh DSA presents... femmes and thems happy hour @ mary's bar 5128 Penn Ave Wednesday December 17th, 6pm to 9pm
Snowy green background. Pixelated Karl Marx wearing a christmas sweater and standing next to a christmas tree and menorah. Title text at the top reads Pittsburgh DSA's December Meeting. Speech bubble from Karl Marx says "Ho Ho Hope you come to December's potluck and general meeting comrades! Thursday December 18 Potluck 6 PM Meeting 7 PM PGHDSA.ORG/RSVP"
Bud the Rose, DSA's mascot, bodyslams a billionaire in a wrestling ring. Around Bud, there's Pittsburgh DSA's logo, a QR code to join dsa and the following text: Bodyslam billionaires, suplex the system, fight back, join pitsburgh dsa labor oranizing, housing for all, mutual aid, queer liberation, bodily autonomy, international solidarity, electing socialist.
A purple smoothie in front of a red and white background, separated by a horizontal slash. A black outline of Westmoreland County is imposed on the red background above the smoothie. White text reads: Westmoreland County Socialist Meetup Hosted by Pittsburgh DSA. 3 Natives Cafe, 127 S Pennsylvania Ave Suite 102, Greensburg, PA 15601. Friday December 12th 7-9PM. Interested in meeting like minded folks in your area? Inspired by the victory of Zohran Mamdani in NYC? Looking to do more to resist the current administration? Come check out DSA!
A pale brown paper-like textured background with an illustration of a golden compass with a coral-colored rose. Text on the compass says Find your way to socialism! The red round PGH DSA logo is near the compass. In the middle is text: Pittsburgh DSA New Member Orientation, Saturday, December 7, 10:15-11:45am, in person at Carnegie Library in Squirrel Hill. All are welcome: Just joined DSA. Curious about it. Want to re-engage. Informal hang-out at a nearby restaurant after!
Harvest leaves in the background. A white circle in the middle containing acorns, mushrooms, the Pittsburgh DSA logo and text. Text reads: Pittsburgh DSA November General meeting. Thurs Nov. 20 7-9 pm, 6pm potluck! Community Forge or online. PGHDSA.ORG/RSVP
Poster on off white background. Title reads: Rebirthing Civil Disobedience, a proven tactic for resistane movements. Under the title there are two pictures, on the left Rosa Parks, on the right a group of african-americans sitting at a soda counter. Under the pictures text reads: Monday, November 10, 2025 6-9 PM Community Forge, 1256 Franklin Ave, Wilkinsburg, 15221. Why it works, how it works and the possible legal/physical outcomes: an education and training forum with Mike Healy, longtime human rights and labor attorney with local veterans of civil disobedience. Sponsored by 50501 and DSA Pittsburgh. For more info: 50501pgh.com
Cream background with a red circle in the center. Red diamonds floating at the top of the image. above the red circle at the top of the page is the Pittsburgh DSA logo. In front of the red circle is the number 700 outlined in black sketch. Red text at the bottom. the text on the image reads in full: 700 Members strong! Hundreds have joined over the last year and now Pittsburgh DSA has over 700 members! Join the movement, Join DSA!
Red poster, with a picture of Daeja Baker right of center. At the top, white text says: Pittsburgh DSA Congratulates Black heading text next to the picture of Daeja Baker: Daeja Baker Shaler Area School Board Region 1. Body text: Victory! Our endorsed candidate, Daeja Baker, won her seat for Shaler Area School Board. Now that all the votes have been counted, Pittsburgh DSA is excited to congratulate her on her hard fought victory! Of the three candidates for the two seats, Daeja received the most votes! White text at the bottom between the Pittsburgh DSA logo and the Pittsburgh DSA Pac logo. the text reads: Chip in to help fund our work: pghdsapac.org/donate
Red Poster with an image of Zohran Mamdani in the bottom right corner, black rays emanating on the red background. in the bottom left, the Pittsburgh DSA logo. the text reads: Excited about Zohran? Join DSA! Pittsburgh DSA's Next New Member Orientation November 16 2025 12-1 PM at Community Forge, 1256 Franklin Ave Wilkingsburg, PA 15221
Pittsburgh DSA’s Hot Food Distro is every Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month at Community Forge in Wilkinsburg. From 6-8 PM we serve prepared meals to members of our community in need. All are welcome to come and eat, volunteer or support the effort. Poster for hot food distro appears at the bottom. On the poster, two volunteers in red shirts hand out food and water in front of a red flag with the DSA logo. The text on the poster reads Hot Food Distro Community Forge 1256 Franklin Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 2nd and 4th Wednesday 6PM to 8PM. Hosted by the Pittsburgh Democratic Socialists of America
This is the same strategy the US and Israel have implemented in the genocidal erasure of Palestinians over the last two years. The US and Israel paved the way for this strategy in 2021 when they held hands as the only two UN general assembly members to vote against codifying food as a human right. It comes as no surprise that an empire that would enforce starvation war tactics abroad (a war crime) would employ the same tools against its own people when it becomes profitable or necessary for the ruling class. The old world is dying, and a new one is being born. As capitalism's inherent exploitation of the natural world and our humanity begin to cannibalize themselves, the contradictions that Marx spoke about are becoming more difficult to ignore. As patriarchy, capitalism, imperialism, and all forms of domination begin to die, they rip off their masks screaming, leaving behind any performance of dignity or compassion they had ever tried to sell the working class.
A black poster, with white text and an image of a cardboard box with food in it. The text reads Pittsburgh DSA stands In solidarity with victims of snap cuts. “This empire is at war with its poorest communities” As our government enters month two of its shut down, Pittsburgh DSA stands in solidarity and community with those experiencing food insecurity, and now, cuts to SNAP (also known as "foodstamps"). pghdsa.org
A pale brown paper-like textured background with an illustration of a golden compass with a coral-colored rose. Text on the compass says Find your way to socialism! The red round PGH DSA logo is near the compass. In the middle is text: Pittsburgh DSA New Member Orientation, Saturday, November 1, 12-1pm, in person at Community Forge (1256 Franklin Ave). All are welcome: Just joined DSA. Curious about it. Want to re-engage. Informal hang-out at a nearby restaurant after!
A beige square floating on a red background with text. The PGH DSA logo is in the bottom right. Text says Join Pittsburgh DSA's next Labor Committee Meeting, Monday, October 27, 6:30-8pm on Zoom.
Poster. A femme zombies hand reaches out for a martini glass filled with blood, with vamprie fangs garnishing the rim. In the background are wilting roses. The text reads: Pittsburgh DSA Presents... Femmes and Thems Happy Hour at Mary's Bar 5128 Penn Ave. Wednesday October 29.
Poster for Pittsburgh DSA and Daeja Baker for Shaler Area School Board. Text reads "Election Day is Nov. 4th! Turn out for Comrade Daeja! Canvasses - launch in Millvale. Sun 10/26 11am-2pm. Sun 11/02. 11am-2pm. Reach out to EPC if you're free another day"
A weather tan paper background with red sun rays emanating from the middle where an open book with a rose in it and the Pittsburgh DSA logo are. Text below says Political Education Committee Meeting, Mon October 20, 7-7:30pm, Zoom.
Table with Worker’s Deserve More programs, Hot Food Distro fliers, water bottles and other information
A black background with grey birds. A large white dove in the foreground holds a green olive branch near the red round logo of Pittsburgh DSA. Text says Pittsburgh DSA Abolition & Anti-Imperialism Committee Meeting, Wednesday, October 15, 7:30-8:30pm, Zoom
A painting of women in white lab coats and orange bandanas and one man in a blue suit gathered around a table looking over a newspaper on a blue background.
A red banner with an angry black cat face with lightning bolts and stars and the Pittsburgh DSA logo. Text says October General Meeting, Thursday, 10/23, 6pm potluck, 7pm meeting, pghdsa.org/rsvp, let's select chapter priorities!
A flyer with a grey military plane and a red ruined landscape. Friday October 10, 4:30-6:30pm, Rally & March. From William F. Moorhead Federal Building (1000 Liberty Ave) to Howmet Aerospace Building (201 Isabella St). Howmet makes parts for Lockheed Martin to build the F-35 fighter jet. Headquartered in Pittsburgh. We will not be complicit in genocide. Free Palestine (with two outlines of the nation of Palestine).
A collage of images and text on a grey background. A large purple dinosaur with a long next is in the middle. A speech bubble with various fonts and colors comes from the dinosaur, saying "graphic design is my passion." Around the middle are event details: Communications Committee Meeting, Weds, 10/8, 6-7:30pm, Zoom. In the top left is the round red Pittsburgh DSA logo. In the lower left are social media icons for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky. In the bottom right is a block of text that says capitalism is bad imho and marx said a lot of cool stuff about it even tho he's old af (actually he died rip man) but anyway why i gotta pay to be alive this is def some bull. Small phrases are around the image in colorful text: Make graphics for us. Talk to... the media??? Send one (1) email, receive one (1) gold star! (next to a gold star image). Be way too online.
A white poster with a hand holding a coffee cup with the Pittsburgh DSA logo on it next to a black crow wearing a red bandana. Text says hosted by Pittsburgh DSA, Coffee with Comrades, Redstart Roasters, 224 N Euclid Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, Sunday, October 12th, 10am-12pm, Not a member? Not a problem! Open to all who want to attend. Come get spooky and socialize with socialists.
A scrapbook effect with various papers and a press bunch of roses. The Pittsburgh DSA logo is at the top left. A red paper heart says political education committee. The main text says Reading Group, Tuesday, October 7, 6:30-8pm on Zoom. An arrow points to the cover of Blackshirts & Reds: Rational Fascism & the Overthrow of Communism.
A border of orange leaves with a tan text box in the middle below the Pittsburgh DSA logo. Text says Pittsburgh DSA Ecosocialism & Mutual Aid Committee Meeting, Monday, October 6, 6-7:30pm on Zoom
A pink flyer with black text. The logos for Daeja Baker's campaign and Pittsburgh DSA are near the top. The bottom has a QR code and an illustration of people playing a board game. Text reads: Hosted by DSA Pittsburgh and Daeja Baker for Shaler Area School Board, Region 1, DSA & Friends Fundraiser, September 30, 2025, 6-9pm, Trace Brewing, 4312 Main St, Bring a board game (or a few) to play!, Visit or scan to register: tinyurl.com/DSAandFriends0930
A book titled Imperialism, The Highest Stage of Capitalism with a serpent wrapped around a huge black factory building being attacked by workers. Text near it says Abolition and Anti-Imperialism Committee Reads, Weds 9/24, 8-9pm, Zoom, Text provided, All are welcome, It's chill if you don't have time to read it, you can still come hang out and discuss other people's responses and ideas! Pittsburgh DSA logo
A pale brown paper-like textured background with an illustration of a golden compass with a coral-colored rose. Text on the compass says Find your way to socialism! The red round PGH DSA logo is near the compass. In the middle is text: Pittsburgh DSA New Member Orientation, Sunday, September 28, 12-1pm, in person at Community Forge (1256 Franklin Ave), All are welcome: just joined DSA, curious about it, want to re-engage, Informal hang-out at a nearby restaurant after!
1. The restructuring of state and federal Houses of Representatives into proportionally elected chambers comprised of officials from multi-member electoral districts; i.e., the repeal and/or amendment of the Uniform Congressional District Act (UCDA) and passage of the Fair Representation Act (FRA). 2. The implementation of single-transferable voting (STV), also known as proportional ranked-choice voting (PRCV), for all multi-winner municipal, state, and federal elections. 3. The Abolition of private campaign financing in favor of public funding for all electoral campaigns; i.e., the overturning of Buckley v. Valeo and Citizens United v. FEC. 4. The election of single-winner offices, including but not limited to the Presidency, through direct popular ranked choice voting; i.e., the marginalization of the Electoral College via the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC). 5. Citizen ballot initiatives (CBIs) in all fifty states.
Various trays and dishes of food on a table.
A pie chart showing Pittsburgh DSA expenses. 36.7% goes to office rent, 15.6% went to National Convention attendance, 13.3% went to audio-video equipment, and <10% went to event spaces, catering, mutual aid reimbursements and donations, literature purchases, web upkeep, Spoke mass texting, and other miscellaneous purchases.
A graph of months of 2025 against number of members (new and total). There were big spikes in Nov 2024, Jan 2025, and July 2025.
A pale blue background with roses. A stethoscope with the Pittsburgh DSA logo. Text: Health Justice Committee Meeting, Tuesday, 9/16, 7pm, Zoom