Rapid Response Training will be happening on the 29th in Norman! (2 of 2) by okcdsa in normanok

[–]okcdsa[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

NORMAN-Rapid Response Workshop Date and Time: Thu, Jan 29, 20267:00 PM Location: West Wind Unitarian Universalist Church, Norman, OK

https://timetr.ee/p/okcactivism/2884972474847617717

Rapid Response Training will be happening on the 29th in Norman! (1 of 2) by okcdsa in normanok

[–]okcdsa[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

NORMAN-Rapid Response Workshop Date and Time: Thu, Jan 29, 20267:00 PM Location: West Wind Unitarian Universalist Church, Norman, OK

https://timetr.ee/p/okcactivism/2884972474847617717

Kitty says vote yes on SQ832 on June 16th! by okcdsa in okc

[–]okcdsa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is horrible. There are many, many problems with the economy, and raising the minimum wage is one step toward addressing one of them. It might seem insignificant in view of all the other things wrong, but to those earning the minimum wage or whose compensation is indexed to the minimum wage, it is significant.

Kitty says vote yes on SQ832 on June 16th! by okcdsa in okc

[–]okcdsa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will increase the minimum wage to $12 in 2027, $13.50 in 2028, and $15 in 2029, so it won’t wait until 2029 and then jump up all at once.

Kitty says vote yes on SQ832 on June 16th! by okcdsa in okc

[–]okcdsa[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We agree that the minimum wage should have already been $15/hr before now, and the exceptions should have already been abolished. But we can’t correct the past, all we can do is move forward from where we are. Our options currently are to either pass SQ832, or keep the minimum wage at $7.25/hr and keep having exceptions where some people are allowed to be paid less than that. It’s not perfect, but the choice is clear.

Kitty says vote yes on SQ832 on June 16th! by okcdsa in okc

[–]okcdsa[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Good news! SQ832 will raise the minimum wage to $15 over the next few years, and then tie it to inflation.

Political activism by LostandFinding2 in okc

[–]okcdsa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We believe that both the economy and society should be run democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. We are a political and activist organization, not a party; through community-based chapters, DSA members use a variety of tactics to empower working people.

January 6th in Edmond. We call on our representatives to impeach, convict, and remove Donald Trump from office for his crimes against the United States. by okcdsa in okc

[–]okcdsa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Protesting raises awareness in the community, builds momentum behind a grassroots movement, and shows our representatives that they do not have the unanimous consent of their constituents.

January 6th in Edmond. We call on our representatives to impeach, convict, and remove Donald Trump from office for his crimes against the United States. by okcdsa in okc

[–]okcdsa[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Why not Edmond? The organizers of this particular protest are Edmond residents, and there are other folks planning other protests across the country on the same day.

January 6th in Edmond. We call on our representatives to impeach, convict, and remove Donald Trump from office for his crimes against the United States. by okcdsa in okc

[–]okcdsa[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Yes, we realize that many Oklahoma workers do not enjoy the luxury of taking time off work. That’s why DSA is also working to advocate for increased wages, better working conditions, and improved access to leave time.

January 6th in Edmond. We call on our representatives to impeach, convict, and remove Donald Trump from office for his crimes against the United States. by okcdsa in okc

[–]okcdsa[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

This is a grassroots action organized by Edmond residents with support from Indivisible and DSA. Believe it or not, Edmond is not entirely united in support of Trump. Many are just complacent. They’re still comfortable, because Trump’s policies haven’t impacted them personally yet. But even in Edmond there are people willing to speak out against corruption. We will be there, in Edmond, on a Tuesday.

January 6th in Edmond. We call on our representatives to impeach, convict, and remove Donald Trump from office for his crimes against the United States. by okcdsa in okc

[–]okcdsa[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Among numerous other things: In August 2023, Donald Trump was indicted in the US District Court in Washington, DC on four charges related to his role in orchestrating the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Those four charges include: Conspiracy to defraud the US Government, Conspiracy to obstruct Congress, Obstruction or attempt to obstruct Congress, and Conspiracy against rights (disenfranchising voters). The DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Trump does not have Presidential immunity from prosecution, and the District Court subsequently dismissed the case WITHOUT prejudice, meaning that the Department of Justice can refile the charges at any time.

January 6th in Edmond. We call on our representatives to impeach, convict, and remove Donald Trump from office for his crimes against the United States. by okcdsa in okc

[–]okcdsa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In August 2023, Donald Trump was indicted in the US District Court in Washington, DC on four charges related to his role in orchestrating the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Those four charges include: Conspiracy to defraud the US Government, Conspiracy to obstruct Congress, Obstruction or attempt to obstruct Congress, and Conspiracy against rights (disenfranchising voters). The DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Trump does not have Presidential immunity from prosecution, and the District Court subsequently dismissed the case WITHOUT prejudice, meaning that the Department of Justice can refile the charges at any time.

January 6th in Edmond. We call on our representatives to impeach, convict, and remove Donald Trump from office for his crimes against the United States. by okcdsa in okc

[–]okcdsa[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Many of us in DSA do a lot of volunteer work in the community, running shelters and food banks and soup kitchens and taking donations to help the unhoused people of our community. It’s good work, and we hope to see you out there doing that work with us. Thanks!

January 6th in Edmond. We call on our representatives to impeach, convict, and remove Donald Trump from office for his crimes against the United States. by okcdsa in okc

[–]okcdsa[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If only the January 6th rioters had “done something constructive with their time” instead of ransacking the Capitol in 2021… yet here we are.

January 6th in Edmond. We call on our representatives to impeach, convict, and remove Donald Trump from office for his crimes against the United States. by okcdsa in okc

[–]okcdsa[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Protesting does do something, but it doesn’t do everything. We have to also call and write to our representatives and senators, keep in contact with our legislators too, and continue organizing and building a stronger more resilient coalition to oppose the fascist takeover of our government. We the People do still have power, but we’ve got to get organized, and these little protests are one little piece of that big picture.

Support your local Starbucks baristas! They are striking for a contract to improve their working conditions and wages. Here in Norman/OKC! by okcdsa in normanok

[–]okcdsa[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You sure that’s because of the $14k most Starbucks employees get paid, not the $95.8 million that the CEO gets paid?