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Chapter members: vote on resolutions from the July General Body Meeting ballot by tonight. Plus, in this week's DMV Left Bulletin: @dmvpym's Stop Starving Gaza day of action TODAY, @aaprpdmv's Communion for Cuba on Sunday, July 27. (7/8).

Inspired by socialist Zohran Mamdani's mayoral primary victory and Twin Cities DSA member and Minnesota State Senator Omar Fateh's recent DFL endorsement for Minneapolis Mayor? Democratic socialists can run and win! (6/8).

. 75% of the local minimum wage. Get full analysis and take action at the link in bio. This weekend, join Metro DC DSA for an electoral training intensive to get trained up for the election cycle this fall. (5/8).

The Tipped Workers War continues, with service industry workers unearthing a rumored "compromise" proposal circulating the Wilson Building. This would delay the full phase-in of Initiative 82 by close to a decade while capping the subminimum wage at. (4/8).

Ahead of a public hearing on the stadium on Tuesday, June 29, Chairman Mendelson announced the Council will vote on August 1 for an altered agreement made behind closed doors. (3/8).

Cuts to Medicaid would move 25,000 residents into a new plan that no longer covers their dental or eye care, and more. Meanwhile, the budget contains $500 million to fund the new RFK Stadium development. (2/8)

Locals prepare for budget showdown on Monday, June 28, as the reality of steep social safety cuts may bite. As a preview of where things stand, the DC Healthcare Alliance, which currently covers 27,000 residents (mostly immigrants) is under threat of dissolution. (1/8)

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Welcome to Final Fridays with Metro DC DSA! Join us for our monthly chapter-wide happy hour at Dew Drop Inn on Friday, July 25th at 6:00 PM. Look for roses and folks in Metro DC DSA merch!. RSVP:

Come learn from Hayden L. (MDC DSA), Gordon M. (ICHRP) and moderator Hudson C. (MDC DSA) about their experiences, the conditions of the Philippines, and learn about getting involved in the Filipino people’s struggle for liberation at this seminar. (5/5).

These events confirm that U.S. imperialism has created a political and economic system that does not represent the Filipino people and is fundamentally rigged towards continuing their exploitation. (4/5).

…contrary to the reports of mainstream media, these elections were neither free nor fair. Such abuses included vote buying, vote machine tampering, threats, and even extrajudicial kidnapping. (3/5).

On this mission, participants interviewed working class leaders across the Philippines to get a full picture of the fascistic attacks on political and human rights in the lead up to the elections; documenting hundreds of abuses by the Filipino government; and showing that…(2/5).

The DSA International Committee will host a report-back from the International Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines International Observers Mission to the 2025 Philippines Midterm Elections. 📆June 30th.⏰ 7PM .📍MLK Library OR online.🔗 (1/5)

Watch the July 20th, 2025 edition of the MDC Dispatch! Stay up-to-date on @mdc_dsachapter news & activities. Watch Now:  Topics include:.-DC Tipped Wage Fight.-Dept of Ed Gutted.-US Pols Welcome War Criminal.-And Much More!.

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Every Friday, get the Weekly Update in your inbox. It's full of action notices, campaign updates, good reads, and news of allied events covering the District, Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, and PG County. (4/5).

Plus, more upcoming ways to plug in >>> federal Know Your Rights training tomorrow afternoon, socialist sing along and jam session tomorrow evening, and electoral training next weekend, a documentary screening on Monday and trio of book talks. (3/5).