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 Young Democratic Socialists Update: November 24, 2009

DSA National Convention
 
 

 

 
 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
DSA National Convention
Democratic Socialists Convene in Evanston, IL
 
Over twenty young Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members representing over a dozen DSA locals and YDS chapters attended the 2009 DSA Convention in Evanston, IL.  Composing over 25% of the delegates there, the youth caucus was more visible this year than during the 2007 Atlanta convention.  In Atlanta, young people acted as representatives of YDS but in Chicago they played a active role, as many were representing their  DSA locals. YDS members proposed a resolution, adopted at our summer conference, that outlined ways to build bridges between the youth and adult sections of the socialist organization.  Lastly, three young people were elected to DSA's leadership body, the National Political Committee.  For photographs and video click here. 
 
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The national office is looking for somebody to redesign our website (ydsusa.org) to improve its aesthetics and organization.  The new website needs to be updated by volunteers easily. Professional web design experience is a must.  To apply: please send resume and cover letter to yds@dsausa.org.  If you have any questions please call 212 727 8610.  Applications are already being considered so please send in yours as soon as possible! 
 
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Students Demonstrate in California
Join the Conversation 
 
Over the last week thousands of students in California demonstrated and/or occupied buildings in protest of pay cuts to faculty and staff and the $1929 increase in the cost of University of California schools.  Unfortunately, the problems faced by students in California will be echoed in other states as they face debilitating budget gaps.  Join the conversation about the state budget crisis and how it will hurt students and working people on YDS' blog, theactivist.org.  You can also participate in the Student Labor Action Project (SLAP) conference call on stopping budget cuts and layoffs.  This call will focus on making sure your campaign has a clear message. 
The details are as follows:    
December 1st @ 9pm est- 6pm pst
* Toll-Free call in #: (877)322-9654
* PARTICIPANT CODE: 702658   
 
Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act
Take Action to Change how we Finance Higher Ed
 
The budget problems of the University of California system further reinforce arguments for systemically changing how we finance higher education.  The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), currently being considered in the Senate, is a step in the right direction.  If made law, it will eliminate middlemen bankers that lend out taxpayer money to students for profit.  The elimination of these parasitic bankers will save over $80 billion over ten years.  To take action and learn more about SAFRA visit http://www.usstudents.org/our-work/legislative/congress. 

 

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