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December 2019 General Meeting Minutes
Treasurer's Report Steering Committee ReportBernie Coordinating Committee Report
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Candidates being considered for endorsement:
Elizabeth Fiedler 184th State House District
Rick Krajewski 188th State House District
Nikil Saval 1st State Senate District
Introduction to Rules by the Chair
Establish a Chapter-wide Online Discussion Forum Resolution 2020:02:00Endorse Rick Krajewski for State Representative 2020:02:01Endorse Nikil Saval for State Senate 2020:02:02
Authors: John H, Michele R, Eamon CCo-Sponsors: Austin B, Jesse K, Ron J, Mark B, Khalil M
Whereas, the Democratic Socialists of America, an explicitly member-run, member-led organization, finds its greatest strength in the active participation and initiative of dues-paying rank-and-file members
Whereas, the time between general meetings makes it difficult to quickly coordinate responses to sudden developments
Whereas, the spaces available for open discussion among rank-and-file members are largely restricted to happy hours and periodic social events
Whereas, the absence of a forum for the open and substantive discussion of internal matters has periodically led to sensitive subjects being aired in unmoderated public fora such as Twitter or Facebook, to the detriment of Philly DSA’s reputation and morale
Whereas, the benefits of a Discourse forum include: strong moderation tools to cut down on abusive behavior and improve readability; taggable conversations; pinned announcements, and graduated user onboarding to allow users to learn the culture of our chapter beforeparticipating heavily
Therefore, be it resolved, that the local will establish an ad hoc Member Forum Committee, composed of Michele R , Khalil M, and Jesse K, which will undertake the process of establishing a Discourse forum
Therefore, be it further resolved that the above committee will compose a draft forum code of conduct, moderation policy, and proposed budget for hosting and maintaining the forum, to be voted upon at the next General Meeting, and
Therefore, be it finally resolved that upon the establishment of the forum and approval of the code of conduct, the Member Engagement and Communications Committees will coordinate a process for giving Philly DSA members access to the forum.
Authors: Austin B
Co-Sponsors: Michele R, Eamon C, Ron J, Anlin W, David B, Jesse K, Mark B
Whereas, at its June 2019 Local Convention Philadelphia DSA overwhelmingly approved a priority resolution to elect Bernie Sanders and Socialist Legislators;
Whereas, at its August 2019 National Convention DSA approved a resolution committing to class struggle elections;
Whereas, in 2018 Philadelphia DSA endorsed two candidates for State Representative in Elizabeth Fiedler and Kristin Seale;
Whereas, in 2018 Philadelphia DSA were key partners in the coalition to elect Elizabeth Fiedler and were the core of Kristin Seale’s field operation.
Whereas, Rick Krajewski has been a long time member of Philadelphia DSA and an open socialist;
Whereas, Rick Krajewski’s questionnaire to Philadelphia DSA highlights his shared values with our organization and our goal of a democratic socialist future;
Whereas, Rick Krajewski’s campaign has put his socialist values at the forefront of his campaign by advocating for Housing as a Human Right, a Green New Deal, Criminal Justice Reform and advancing Workers Rights;
Therefore be it resolved, that Philadelphia DSA will endorse Rick Krajewski’s campaign for the 188th State House District;
Therefore be it further resolved, that Philadelphia DSA will in coordination with Krajewski’s campaign support his candidacy with a field program, fundraising, and any other necessary campaign functions.
Whereas, at its June 2019 Local Convention Philadelphia DSA approved a priority resolution to elect Bernie Sanders and Socialist Legislators;
Whereas, Nikil Saval has been a long time member of Philadelphia DSA and an open socialist;
Whereas, Nikil Saval’s questionnaire to Philadelphia DSA highlights his shared values with our organization and our goal of a democratic socialist future;
Whereas, Nikil Saval’s campaign has put his socialist values at the forefront of his campaign by advocating for Homes Guarantee, Just Cause Worker Protections, and Universal Child Care;
Therefore be it resolved, that Philadelphia DSA will endorse Nikil Saval’s campaign for the 1st State Senate District
Therefore be it further resolved, that Philadelphia DSA will in coordination with Saval’s campaign support his candidacy with a field program, fundraising, and any other necessary campaign support.
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