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We Are DSA San Diego

DSA San Diego is a chapter of the largest socialist organization in the United States. Our members are organizers, workers, students, and community members committed to winning real change — through direct action, electoral politics, and grassroots coalition-building.

San Diego is one of the most unique cities in California, but it doesn’t have to remain that way. As democratic socialists, we are building working class power to challenge the dominance of the ultra wealthy and the powerful in the county. Together, we focus to transform San Diego into a place where working people have the power in our democracy on every level of government to ensure that everyone can live a dignified life.

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Upcoming Events

  • August 7, 2026 · 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Boycott Chevron Banner Drop

    We will unfurl banners calling for consumers to boycott all Chevron gas stations until the company cuts ties with Israel over its direct participation in the US-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza, apartheid in the West Bank, and unmitigated destruction of the planet.

    Location: I-5 Overpass on Leucadia Blvd

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  • August 8, 2026 · 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Canvass for Kenneth!
    Luz Duran Park, 340 Townsite Dr, Vista, CA 92084, USA

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    Are you inspired by the whirlwind victories for democratic socialists all over the country? Come out and work to get democratic socialist and active DSA member Kenneth Zuniga elected mayor of Vista in San Diego's North County. We will be knocking doors and talking to voters to get them to turn out and vote our candidate into office!

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  • August 8, 2026 · 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
    Half-Earth Socialism Book Club (Session 2)
    College Area Community Garden – College Area Community Garden, Zura Way, San Diego, CA, USA

    Join San Diego DSA for a 6 part book club covering Half-Earth Socialism: A Plan to Save the Future from Extinction, Climate Change and Pandemics, hosted by our Ecosocialist Working Group. In this series we will discuss its proposals for radical economic and societal transformation to save our planet from climate catastrophe.
    We will discuss the following sections of the book in the upcoming sessions:

    Session 1 – July 25th

    Introduction

    Session 2 – August 8th

    1. Binding Prometheus

    Session 3 – August 22nd

    2. A New Republic

    Session 4 – September 12th

    3. Planning Half-Earth

    Session 5 – September 26th

    4. News from 2047
    Epilogue: An Epoch of Rest

    Session 6 – October 10th

    Half-Earth Socialism game event (Details TBD)

    Free parking is available in the lot next to the garden.
     

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  • August 8, 2026 · 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Trans Clothing Swap
    Dorothy’s Depot 2212 Main Street, San Diego, CA

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    Come visit DSA San Diego at Dorothy’s Depot where we’ll be hosting a trans clothing swap at the queer makers market!

    All clothing swaps are free of charge and benefit others in the community. Bring any clothes you don’t want or need anymore and make a new friend while you visit 😊💕

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  • August 11, 2026 · 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    Special Electoral WG Mtg re SIO Commitee

    The Electoral WG will be deliberating and voting on approving a resolution to create a Socialist in Office  (SIO) Committee, which will be forwarded to Chapter for deliberation and approval at the August 23 General Assembly. Text of the resolution is available on the Chapter’s Discord server, in the Electoral channel. Register for this meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/em4k8-IVRySml7b-6q8qqA

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  • August 12, 2026 · 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Comms Committee Biweekly Meeting

    Members-Only. Takes place in the Comms Committee Voice Channel
    https://discord.gg/qgNHPzM5e

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  • August 13, 2026 · 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    DSA Trivia Night
    Majorette, 6344 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115, USA

    Join us at Majorette for an evening of trivia on the topic of introductory socialism! We invite members and not-yet-members alike to compete and learn about the ideas and history that shape DSA.

    Thursday August 13th, at 6pm

    https://www.dsasandiego.org/dsa-trivia-social

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Priority Campaigns

PRIORITY CAMPAIGN

People Over Papers Priority

DSA San Diego is launching the “People Over Papers” campaign to combat federal immigration enforcement through political pressure, community patrols, and workplace organizing, viewing these efforts as a defense against white supremacist policies. The campaign will prioritize member safety through trained, methodical participation in these high-risk activities.

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PRIORITY CAMPAIGN

Elections Priority

We are prioritizing the 2026 elections as a key opportunity to build socialist power, adopting an affordability-focused agenda modeled on successful campaigns from other major chapters. The chapter will coordinate this effort through its Electoral Working Group, involving all branches and working groups in activities like candidate support, union outreach, and membership recruitment, with the ultimate goal of establishing a “Socialists in Office” program.

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Elections & Voter Guides

VOTER GUIDE

San Diego Voter Guide – 2026

DSA San Diego’s Electoral Working Group breaks down every race and proposition on the San Diego ballot — from a socialist, working-class perspective.

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VOTER REGISTRATION

Register To Vote

Make sure you’re registered — or update your registration before the next deadline.

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CANDIDATES

Endorsed Candidates

See who DSA San Diego is actively organizing to elect across local and state races.

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BALLOTS

Ballot Measures

Our positions on San Diego propositions — with analysis from DSA SD’s Electoral Working Group.

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We’re the San Diego’s chapter of the largest socialist organization in the U.S., the Democratic Socialists of America – DSA. We believe a better world is possible and we’re building it right here in San Diego County.

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Latest News

  • DSA San Diego Passes Anti-Zionist Resolution
    We are pleased to announce that, at our chapter-wide General Assembly in April, members of our chapter overwhelmingly voted in support of a resolution that reinforces DSA San Diego as an anti-Zionist organization both in principle and in practice. The adopted resolution explicitly defines anti-Zionist expectations for both our membership and endorsed candidates. As a… Read more: DSA San Diego Passes Anti-Zionist Resolution
  • We can do better than SDG&E
    DSA San Diego has endorsed Power San Diego, a ballot measure to move the City of San Diego to its own municipal electric utility. The measure is currently gathering signatures to qualify for the November 2024 ballot. DSA members are helping gather signatures, including at some of the events you can find on the Power San… Read more: We can do better than SDG&E
  • 2024 Primary Election Voter Guide
    Once again, we find ourselves in an election season, and once again, our Electoral Working Group has sprung into action to weigh in.  We’re tasked collectively to grapple with the political realities of San Diego. We’ve seen a slow shift from a primarily Republican-run city to a primarily centrist Democrat-run city. Many of the races… Read more: 2024 Primary Election Voter Guide

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