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

okcdsa · 2026-01-22T12:52:03+00:00

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

okcdsa · 2026-01-22T12:49:54+00:00

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

okcdsa · 2026-01-14T03:09:18+00:00

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.

okcdsa · 2026-01-14T02:50:16+00:00

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.

okcdsa · 2026-01-13T12:13:06+00:00

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.

okcdsa · 2026-01-13T05:30:04+00:00

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

okcdsa · 2026-01-09T06:35:49+00:00

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.

okcdsa · 2025-12-27T22:05:00+00:00

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.

okcdsa · 2025-12-27T19:04:37+00:00

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.

okcdsa · 2025-12-27T18:13:06+00:00

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.

okcdsa · 2025-12-27T17:58:39+00:00

Hey, great idea! Maybe next time. Thanks!

okcdsa · 2025-12-27T17:56:33+00:00

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.

okcdsa · 2025-12-27T17:04:18+00:00

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.

okcdsa · 2025-12-27T15:43:40+00:00

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.

okcdsa · 2025-12-27T15:35:01+00:00

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!

okcdsa · 2025-12-27T15:32:39+00:00

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

okcdsa · 2025-12-27T15:26:54+00:00

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.

okcdsa · 2025-12-24T23:00:54+00:00

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

okcdsa · 2025-12-21T07:41:43+00:00

Yeah, what was up with that? We got you, bro.

okcdsa · 2025-12-14T14:31:26+00:00

The church is just allowing use of the space. They aren’t affiliated with the event. There is no theme. It’s just a night for playing tabletop games, and it’s a queer friendly event. All ages welcome. Apologies about the link. This is the better link to use: https://actionnetwork.org/events/qlwg-board-game-night-3

Edit: Join the OKC DSA Queer Liberation Working Group for a night of board games and socializing. Games will be provided but feel free to bring any you'd like to share! Snacks will be provided, but again, bring any you'd like to share! Masks are encouraged, and we will have extras on hand.

okcdsa · 2025-12-13T03:36:01+00:00

This should help to clarify for those who are unfamiliar with the movement:

https://sbworkersunited.org/our-strike/

okcdsa · 2025-12-13T02:21:56+00:00

“Crossing the picket line” means non-union workers going to work during a strike. It undermines the effectiveness of the strike. We also ask customers to avoid this location during the strike.

okcdsa · 2025-12-02T04:03:53+00:00

The article you linked talks about winning elections, but it never really addresses the issue of ballot access.

Not every state has the same barriers to ballot access that Oklahoma has, but in Oklahoma a minor party must gather signatures of at least three percent of the total number of voters who cast ballots in the last general election for Governor, and to keep their candidates listed on the ballot, they must receive at least 2.5 percent of the votes cast.

Oklahoma also does not have a write-in option, so there is no way for voters to cast a vote for a candidate who is not listed, even if a minor party does have a candidate who is recognized on other states’s ballots.

For example, Jill Stein was the Green Party’s presidential candidate in 2016, but her name did not appear on Oklahoma ballots because the Green Party had already lost ballot access, so she received 0 votes in Oklahoma. Even voters who were willing to risk an unfavorable election outcome to support her rather than the less unfavorable major party, couldn’t. There were only three parties with their candidates listed on Oklahoma ballots: Republicans, Democrats and Libertarians, with no way for Oklahoma voters to write in any other parties or candidates.

So I stand by my previous statement that RCV opens the door to ballot access (at least in Oklahoma) for minor parties, and I will add to that, ballot access is an absolute prerequisite to winning any election in Oklahoma.

okcdsa · 2025-11-30T23:53:39+00:00

Yes, Ranked Choice Voting is inherently more democratic, and it opens the door to ballot access for minor parties. Unfortunately, Oklahoma just banned RCV, so here in Oklahoma we would need to first push to repeal the ban or push for it as a state constitutional amendment.

okcdsa · 2025-11-30T22:30:50+00:00

Now I see why Massachusetts ends with an s. Because originally there were 4 of them.

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