As a democratic organization, we make decisions mainly by deliberating and voting as an assembly of all members. We use this direct democracy for as many decisions of the organization as possible. We believe that this democratic practice is an essential part of our socialist vision, and also that the process of formulating political initiatives, deliberation, debate and voting strengthens us all as political actors and organizers.
These debates happen at General Meetings where we vote on resolutions put forward by members. Resolutions suggest what the organization should do, how we should do it, what our collective perspective should be and allow for democratic debate on concrete issues.
Take a look at some of the resolutions from the past year to get a sense of what resolutions in Philly DSA look like, and what they cover.
Any member(s) interested in submitting a resolution are encouraged to contact any member of the Resolutions Subcommittee at [email protected] (subject line RESO) for help with drafting your ideas into an actionable resolution that is in accord with Robert’s Rules of Order.
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Authors: David McMahon, LS, Shelly Ronen, Penny Walter Co-Sponsors: Natalie M. Heather F. Rhianna B., Vicki F., Jonah G., Kilynn L. Matt R. Mary M.
Authors: Philly DSA Steering Committee
Authors: Jedidiah Slaboda, Mary Migliozzi, Scott Jenkins, Syne Salem, Sam Chenkin, Alex Nagle
Authors: Shelly Ronen, Sam Schwartz, Jesse Kudler, Sus Sunhee Volz and Myles Guevremont
Authors: Marilyn Arwood
Authors: Jason Leach
Authors: Olivia Harding, Bill Bradley, Paul Prescod
Authors: Maggie Hart, Dave Backer, Sus Sunhee Volz
Authors: Dustin Guastella
Authors: Seth Kulick, Kate Cairns, Ron Whitehorne, Gregory Laynor
Authors: Dustin Guastella, Dave McMahon
Authors: Alex Nagle
Authors: James Lewis
Authors: Scott Alberts
Authors: Electoral Evaluation Committee (Alex Nagle, Soona Salem, Austin Binns, David M., Adam Goldman)
Authors: Marilyn Arwood, Jeremy Wheatley, Melissa Naschek
Authors: Dave Backer, Sally Eberhardt, Thom Clancy
Authors: Thom Clancy
Resolution 4:18:03
Authors: Jason Oscar, Jesse Kudler
Authors: Dustin Guastella, John Hess, Scott Jenkins, Adam Goldman
Authors: Adam Goldman
Authors: Alex Nagle, Scott Alberts, Arkay Raj, David M
Authors: Jedidiah Slaboda, Dustin Guastella
Authors: Mark Blaho; Rhianna Dean; Brittany Griebling; Seth Kulick; Jesse Kudler; Greg Laynor; Jeremy Low
Authors: Greg Laynor, Alex Nagle, Dustin Guastella, Ryan Crump
Authors: Melissa Naschek, Scott Jenkins, Joshua Herren, Sam Schwartz, Jeremy Wheatley, Keith Arians, Soona Salem, Marilyn Arwood, Alex Nagle
Author: Jesse Kudler
Author: Jeremy Low
Author: Alex Nagle
Author: Natalie Midiri
Author: Dustin Guastella
Authors: Adam Goldman and Dustin Guastella
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