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Freedom. Justice. Equality. Solidarity.
The Inland Empire chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists

No data centers in the IE! Protect our water from No data centers in the IE! Protect our water from tech oligarchs! 

IE DSA is calling on the community to support Coachella Valley in it's fight to oppose data centers, with Coachella City Council slated to vote on a moratorium Thursday. June 4th. We ask that you urge the city council to vote yes on a moratorium, and demand a permanent ban on data centers in Coachella. 

We stand in solidarity with the Coachella Valley community and all those who fight against data centers.
TODAY’S THE DAY, SAN BERNARDINO! Get out and vote TODAY’S THE DAY, SAN BERNARDINO! Get out and vote Joe Alvanez for district 2 county supervisor!!
Come Join IE DSA tomorrow, 7:30PM at Qamaria Yemen Come Join IE DSA tomorrow, 7:30PM at Qamaria Yemeni Coffee at University Village as we watch the 2026 California Primary Election! Wait in suspense as we watch the votes roll out and find out who'll be on the General ballot later this year!  CA-33 candidate @antonis4congress will be in attendance with us!
Thursday, June 18th at 7pm will be our next Rant a Thursday, June 18th at 7pm will be our next Rant and File!

Rant and File is a monthly circle hosted by the IE DSA Labor Committee for workers to meet each other, vent about their jobs, celebrate wins, and learn from each other. Bring your rants, your files, and your strategy (or lack of), you rank and file worker! This month will be located at Haven City Market in Rancho. This is a food court with plenty of options inside, but we will be meeting outdoors.

Please feel free and encouraged to bring your friends and co-workers !

RSVP in Bio!

Location: Haven City Market, 8443 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga
In collaboration between the Inland Empire chapter In collaboration between the Inland Empire chapters of Anakbayan, Democratic Socialists of America, and Friends of the Filipino People in Struggle, we present “The Highest Stage of Capitalism: U.S. Empire, Abroad and At Home.”

Join us June 13th at 3pm for an in-person discussion of the function of U.S. imperialism today, from the Philippines to West Asia to Cuba, and even right here in our own communities.

Lunch will be provided.

Location will be sent out upon registration. Link in bio.

All are welcome, and we look forward to meeting comrades from different organizations!

Graphic by @hasanrriz
Redlands, we are coming your way! On Saturday, Jun Redlands, we are coming your way! On Saturday, June 13 from 2-5 pm at Viva la Boba in Redlands, come create the world you want to see in a fun, laid-back collage session. At IE DSA, we believe that visualizing the world we want to see is just as important as fighting for it.

As a note, all crafting supplies will be provided for, though participants are always welcome to bring more media. Get crafty with comrades or just hang out with us!
Please RSVP using the link in bio for more info.
IEDSA Political Education Committee is hosting a B IEDSA Political Education Committee is hosting a Book Club where we will be discussing Angela Davis' Women, Race, and Class every other Monday starting at 7pm on Zoom. Book Club will be an hour long and is open to the public, you do not have to have done the reading to attend.

June 1st we will go over chapters three, four, and five.

RSVP with the calender in our bio!
We had the opportunity to interview IE DSA endorse We had the opportunity to interview IE DSA endorsed candidate @antonis4congress for California's 33rd Congressional District. Be on the lookout for the next canvassing date and help support his campaign!
JOIN US this Friday from 3–6 PM for one more canva JOIN US this Friday from 3–6 PM for one more canvassing opportunity in Riverside!

This past weekend, Oliver Ma, an immigrant, civil rights lawyer, and democratic socialist, joined IE DSA in Perris and Riverside to knock doors and speak with working people about building a California that serves people, not oligarchs and corporate interests.

We also had the chance to sit down with Oliver and hear more about his vision for a government that fights for working people, which is why we’re proud to endorse him for Lieutenant Governor.

Be sure to cast your vote for Oliver Ma on or before June 2nd!
Join Inland Empire DSA & UCR YDSA for our communit Join Inland Empire DSA & UCR YDSA for our community canvass launch for Oliver Ma for Lieutenant Governor! Oliver is an ACLU lawyer, union member, and DSA organizer fighting for working people.

New to canvassing? No problem. We’ll train you and pair you with a partner!

And this Sunday, Oliver Ma will be joining us for canvassing in Riverside! Come meet him while we talk to neighbors and build support together.

RSVP now through the link or iedsa.org!
SHUTDOWN ADELANTO AND DESERT VIEW ANNEX DETENTION SHUTDOWN ADELANTO AND DESERT VIEW ANNEX DETENTION CENTERS NOW!
Stand in urgent unity with those on hunger strike at Adelanto detention facilities and demand that the abusive conditions of these for-profit prison systems end now. 
At least six lives have been taken at the hands of Adelanto since 2025 while hundreds more face severely dangerous and inhumane conditions. 
Join the families of migrants detained in Adelanto detention centers as they share the demands and statements from those taking part in the hunger strike.
VOTING ENDS JUNE 2ND!! IE DSA is proud to announc VOTING ENDS JUNE 2ND!!

IE DSA is proud to announce our endorsements and recommendations for the 2026 CA Primary Elections. 

After our May General meeting, our chapter successfully passed several resolutions endorsing and recommending multiple progressive candidates representing the Inland Empire area. We are proud to fully support these candidates who are champions of international solidarity, immigration justice, trans rights, and fighters for the working class. 

Check out iedsa.org/2026-endorsements/ for more information about our candidates
Come join IE DSA on Saturday, May 30th at White Pa Come join IE DSA on Saturday, May 30th at White Park for Riverside Pride! We will be there from 12pm to 7pm. Say hi, find out about what we're doing in the IE to spread solidarity and fight for a better future, or feel free to just hang out! Hope we see you there!

Parking in Riverside is free on the weekends. :3

Location: 3936 Chestnut St, Riverside
A night of games, camaraderie, and fun! 🌹 On Frid A night of games, camaraderie, and fun! 🌹

On Friday, May 22nd, IE DSA will be partnering with YDSA for a joint social at our friendly neighborhood board game cafe ♟️🧩 See you there!!

📍Nevermore Board Game Club, 1450 University Ave Ste L, Riverside, CA 92507
IEDSA Political Education Committee is hosting a B IEDSA Political Education Committee is hosting a Book Club where we will be discussing Angela Davis' Women, Race, and Class every other Monday starting at 7pm on Zoom. Book Club will be an hour long and is open to the public, you do not have to have done the reading to attend.

There will be five sessions starting May 18th, where we will go over chapters one and two. June 1st we will go over chapters three, four, and five. June 15th will cover chapters six, seven and eight. June 29th will cover chapters nine, ten and eleven. Lastly July 13th will cover chapters twelve and thirteen.

RSVP in bio!
Join us for our May hybrid general meeting! Inlan Join us for our May hybrid general meeting!

Inland Empire DSA general meetings are a time where members and the general public are invited to get together and discuss the going-ons of the local chapter. Working groups and committees give reports and, as a whole, we discuss the direction that we wish to see our organization move.

Register today at the link in our bio!
Hey you! Join us for a cold one! Just finding out Hey you! Join us for a cold one!

Just finding out about Democratic Socialism? Want to meet people with similar ideals? Meet us here on Friday, May 15th at 7pm at Carbon Nation Brewing, Unit 19, Riverside, CA 92503.

Hope to see you there!
Join IE DSA May 11th and May 25 for our introducto Join IE DSA May 11th and May 25 for our introductory political education presentations "What is Democratic Socialism?" and "What is Class?". 

Learn who we are, the work we’re doing in the Inland Empire, and how you can get involved as an organizer.

We'll break down how class actually works, not just rich vs. poor, but who owns, who works, and how that shapes every part of life in the Inland Empire and beyond.

RSVP on our website in our bio.
Frustrated with the state of the nation, the state Frustrated with the state of the nation, the state of your city? Want to make your voice heard and fight for a better world? Join Inland Empire DSA!
 
Our new member onboarding is happening on Wednesday, May 13th! New members and past members will learn about how our chapter stays organized and get to meet new comrades in small breakout groups during this virtual orientation. 
 
 Find our calendar link in our bio and sign up!
Workers, bring nothing but your grievances!! 🗣️🗣️🗣 Workers, bring nothing but your grievances!! 🗣️🗣️🗣️📢📢📢

Rant & File is a monthly circle for workers to meet each other, vent about their jobs, celebrate wins, and learn from each other. Bring your rants, your files, and your strategy (or lack of), you rank and file worker! This month we will meet at the vegan fast food eatery Plant Power.
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News and Articles

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