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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Grab a friend and join us next week as we discuss next steps in our fight to win a better future for all!

Graphic of a group of Northeast Tennessee DSA members seated in a circle in discussion. The date and location of the general meeting is displayed at the bottom of the graphic: Wednesday, Aug 26 @ 6:30 pm at the Appalachian Liberation Library (419 W Market St, Johnson City).

Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Join us at the Appalachian Liberation Library (419 W Market St in Johnson City) this Friday for ice cream and a good hang.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Join us next Saturday for our Anti-Fascist Fourth of July Party & Fundraiser! Let's build the power we need to beat the fascists and declare our independence from the billionaires who wish to rule like kings!

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

This Tuesday, join us for another Didn't Do the Reading Group event! If you've never been before, there's never a better time to start now! We'll see you Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal in Kingsport.

"Let this radicalize you rather than lead you to despair." - Mariame Kaba

Join us for the next Didn't Do the Reading Group read. April 21, 6:30 pm. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Kingsport.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

New to DSA? Curious about DSA? Been a member for a while but haven't been out to any of our events lately? This is for you! Join us at Gypsy Circus in Kingsport on Sunday, March 14th from 2-4 pm for DSA 101.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Next Tuesday, February 17, at 6:30 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal in Kingsport. It's a really nice time—you should come! Didn't Do the Reading Group, reading Let This Radicalize You by Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Join us February 10th at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Kingsport from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to read and discuss "Let This Radicalize You" by Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba. You can get a copy from Haymarket Books: www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1922-l... We'll have some read-along copies on hand as well.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Join us for a DSA 101 on Saturday, January 17th at 2:00 pm. Meet local DSA members, and learn about DSA and how to get plugged in. We'll be at the Appalachian Liberation Library at 419 W Market St in Johnson City.

DSA 101: What is DSA? What do we do? How do you get involved? Saturday, January 17 at 2 pm, Appalachian Liberation Library, 419 W Market St, Johnson City. Parking in front & rear. Northeast TN Democratic Socialists of America. linktr.ee/northeasttndsa

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Join us January 6th at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Kingsport from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to read and discuss "Let This Radicalize You" by Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba. You can get a copy from Haymarket Books: www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1922-l... We'll have some read-along copies on hand as well.

Image is orange and yellow with silhouettes of people clasping raised hands in solidarity. The text says: "Let this radicalize you rather than lead you to despair." - Mariame Kaba. Join us for the next Didn't Do the Reading Group Read. January 6, 6:30 pm, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Kingsport. There is an image of the book cover.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 13/11/2025

As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history. Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX

Don't Buy Starbucks! At any location, today and beyond, while workers are on ULP strike!

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Join us for our next Didn't Do the Reading Group in Kingsport! We'll be reading & discussing Seth Ackerman's "A Blueprint for a New Party."

Pale beige graph paper with light blue painted over much of it. On the blue, in red, is the headline "(Didn't Do the) Reading Group." The image also says "Read Seth Ackerman's Blueprint for a New Party with us! Tuesday, September 16, 6:30 pm, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 161 E Ravine, Kingsport." At the bottom it says "Northeast TN Democratic Socialists of America" and provides the email address northeasttndsa@gmail.com and the linktree address linktr.ee/northeasttndsa

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

August General Meeting - August 27 at 6:30pm at the Appalachian Liberation Library in Johnson City and over Zoom. RSVP at actionnetwork.org/events/augus...

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

July meeting this Wednesday at 6:30 pm! We'll be having a strategy session, and it will also be our last chance to talk with our chapter's convention delegates before they leave for convention next week. See you there!

There is a line drawing of people around a speech bubble that doubles as a table. The people are actively engaged in discussion. The image says: "Strategy Session: Let's use our July chapter meeting to build our capacity & capabilities." The meeting is Wednesday, July 30 at 6:30 pm. It will be held as a hybrid meeting. In-person attendees will gather at the Appalachian Liberation Library at 419 W Market St, Johnson City, TN. Virtual attendees should email northeasttndsa@gmail.com for a link to the Zoom registration.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Join us for our second "(Didn't Do the) Reading Group" in Johnson City on Saturday, August 2 at 3:00 pm., or in Kingsport on Monday, August 4 at 6:30 pm. We'll be reading & discussing Marta Harnecker's "Ideas for the Struggle". Links to reading material in thread if you want to get ahead of us.

There is a line drawing of three people, one sitting at a table with a book open and the other two standing near them. One of the people standing is pointing at something in the book. The other looks on, engaged. Below the image is the following text: The (didn't do the) Reading Group Join Us in Discussing "Ideas for the Struggle" by Marta Harnecker. There are two dates & locations:

1. Saturday, August 2 at 3:00 pm at the Appalachian Liberation Library, 419 W Market, Johnson City
2. Monday, August 4 at 6:30 pm St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 161 E Ravine Rd, Kingsport

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

We've added a second date/location! Join us for our (Didn't Do the) Reading Group in KINGSPORT on Monday, July 21 at 6:30 pm. Come read & discuss Marta Harnecker's "Ideas for the Struggle". No prior reading required--we'll do it there together. Location is St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Kingsport.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Join us for a (Didn't Do the) Reading Group on Saturday, July 19 at 3:00 pm. We'll be reading & discussing Marta Harnecker's "Ideas for the Struggle". Links to reading material if you want to get ahead of us. Event takes place at the Appalachian Liberation Library in Johnson City.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

New to DSA? Curious about DSA? Attend our introduction to DSA to learn: - What DSA is - Our campaigns & victories - How to get involved See you Wednesday, July 9 at 6:30 pm, at the Appalachian Liberation Library, 419 W Market St, Johnson City, TN

DSA 101: What DSA is, Our campaigns & victories, How to get involved
Wednesday, July 9 at 6:30 pm at the Appalachian Liberation Library, 419 W Market St, Johnson City, TN

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

"What won me over was the sincerity… It is consistent, it is universal, and it stands for justice in every place with no exception…. It all comes back to knowing that I am a member of an organization that means what it says, that delivers on its promises." www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA13...

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2023 DSA Convention Keynote: Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani and NYC-DSA on his likely victory in the Democratic primary for New York City Mayor! This is a huge step toward building working-class power in America’s biggest city—and proof that socialist organizing works. 1/7

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

One thing is clear: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and @socialists.nyc have made history! Thousands of working-class people have stood up to the capitalist class to demand a more affordable and livable New York City. Win or lose, the fight is just beginning! Join DSA today: dsausa.org/join

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Catch up with us in Kingsport or Johnson City this month.

Northeast TN DSA June Calendar:

June 12 at 6:30: Where Should We Take DSA? St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Kingsport.

June 14 at 11:30 am, NO KINGS demonstration beside the Fort Henry Mall in Kingsport.

June 14 at 2 pm, Coffee with Comrades at The Crumbum in downtown Kingsport.

June 25 at 6:30 pm, Monthly Meeting at the Appalachian Liberation Library in Johnson City.

June 28 from 10am to 6pm, Rainbow Festival at Founder's Park Pavilion in Johnson City.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Don't miss these two opportunities to talk about the big issues comrades will be deliberating at DSA's national convention this August. Join us in Kingsport on June 12 or Johnson City on June 25!

The image shows a drawing of four people actively engaged in conversation. The drawing is superimposed on various topics, such as The Party Question, Fighting Fascism, Anti-Imperialism, Bodily Autonomy, Labor, Palestine, Internal Democracy, Immigrants Rights, etc. Many of these topics are partially obscured by the group of people talking. The text on the image says, "Where Should We Take DSA?" and "Learn what’s up for debate at DSA’s national convention & discuss the issues with our chapter delegates." Two dates and addresses are given: Thursday, June 12 at 6:30 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 151 E Ravine Street, Kingsport and Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30 pm at the Appalachian Liberation Library, 419 W Market St, Johnson City. The bottom of the image says "Northeast TN Democratic Socialists of America" and includes two links: northeasttndsa.org and linktr.ee/northeasttndsa"

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Our May meeting is also our annual local convention. There will be door prizes & debate! IMPORTANT: Unlike our usual monthly meeting, this one starts at 6:00 pm!

There is a happy opossum face in the middle of this image, encircled by the words "Northeast Tennessee Democratic Socialists of America." The image also says: General Meeting and Local Convention! Wednesday, May 28, at 6:30 pm, at the Appalachian Liberation Library (419 W Market St, Johnson City) or over Zoom. Parking available in front & back. Email northeasttndsa@gmail.com if you need a Zoom registration link.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Want to build a better world but not sure where to start? Join Northeast TN DSA for Coffee with Comrades, a casual meetup to discuss socialism, our local organizing, and how you can get involved. 📅 When: Saturday, May 17, 2pm to 4 pm 📍 Where: The Crumbum, 128 E Market St, Kingsport

A cartoon image of two possums sitting together. One cradles a coffee mug in their hands, the other seems to have put a very big coffee mug over their head. The text reads: Coffee with Comrades: Meet up with Northeast TN DSA Members! Saturday, May 17th, 2-4 pm at The Crumbum, 128 E Market St, Kingsport.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

This May Day, let’s gather not just in celebration but in study and strategy! Join us for some out-loud reading and discussion on May 1st at 6:30 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal in Kingsport.

Building Socialism from Below: May Day with Northeast TN DSA
May 1 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 161 E Ravine Rd, Kingsport

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Our general meetings are hybrid and open to the public. Attend in person at the @allibrary.org or email northeasttndsa@gmail.com for a Zoom link.

Northeast TN DSA General Meeting - Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30 pm, at the Appalachian Liberation Library, 419 W Market St in Johnson City & over Zoom.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

The latest from the Organizer. Change won’t come from polite requests. It will take organized tenants, workers, and survivors showing up at town halls, budget meetings, and elections to demand justice. Attend the Commission meeting with us tonight @ 6pm, 2250 Eddie Williams Rd, Johnson City.

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Johnson City Survivors Were Ignored Because the System Protects Men Like Sean Williams

Ronan Farrow’s March 24, 2025, New Yorker article on the case of Sean Williams, one of America’s most prolific sexual predators, exposes more than just individual evil—it reveals systemic rot. […]

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

The Johnson City Commission’s next meeting is this Thursday, April 3, 6:00 p.m. We'll be there! Can you? The meeting will be at the Water & Sewer Services Complex, 2250 Eddie Williams Road in Johnson City. For a more complete statement, visit tricitiesmutualaid.org/williams

Tell the Johnson City Commission: We Need to Talk About Sean Williams! Put it on the agenda for the next City Commission meeting on Thursday, April 3 at 6:00 pm. Give us community based town halls where we can speak freely! For a more complete statement, as well as community resources, go to tricitiesmutualaid.org/williams

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Fed up with the fascists and the so-called opposition party? Want to become part of the movement to build power for the working class? Join DSA! And come to our DSA 101 in Kingsport, April 10, at 6:30 pm. We'll be meeting at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Ravine Street. See you there!

It's DSA 101 in Kingsport! Thursday, April 10, 6:30 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 161 E Ravine St. Organized by Northeast TN DSA.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

In March, our main discussion will be around "Fascism - It's Not Normal." Our general meetings are hybrid and open to the public. Attend in person at the @allibrary.org or email northeasttndsa@gmail.com for a Zoom link.

A graphic advertising Northeast TN DSA's March General Meeting, which takes place Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30 pm. It will be held at the Appalachian Liberation Library and on Zoom. You're asked to email northeasttndsa@gmail.com for the Zoom link if you will be attending online. There is a badge prominent on the image. It consists of the words "Northeast Tennessee Democratic Socialists of America" circling an image of an adorable opossum who is ready to organize!

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

“What does this mean for the working class? We have to build that credible opposition ourselves.” Read more in this op-ed by one of DSA’s National co-chairs in The Guardian.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Our main topic this month is "Seeing Old Ground in New Ways: Reflection and Organizing." February 26 at the @allibrary.org .

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

This will be our first meeting after the Trump inauguration. Join us for a post-inauguration discussion. We will also be doing a short reading and discussion from the book "Let This Radicalize You" by Kelly Hayes and Miriame Kaba. Jan 29, 6:30 pm at the @allibrary.org.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, CSX has been running rampant in the Nolichucky River Gorge in a haphazard and shortsighted race for profits and materials extraction. You can help demand strong permits for Nolichucky work here: action.outdooralliance.org/a/permits_no...

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Don’t Let Railroad Rebuild Destroy the Nolichucky Gorge

Use our Easy-Action tool to tell managing agencies to create strong permit standards to protect the Nolichucky River and the recreation economy it supports.

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Northeast TN DSA @northeasttndsa.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Whether you're a longtime member, a new member, or a non-member curious about whether DSA might be right for you, you’re welcome at this event! Northeast TN DSA 101: January 22, 6:00pm, at the Appalachian Liberation Library, 419 W Market St, Johnson City, parking in front & back.

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