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Who We Are

Charlottesville DSA is a local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the country.

We believe in the inherent equality and worth of all people and work to build a world where power truly resides with the people in public life, in workplaces, and in their homes. We reject all forms of oppression and fight for the collective liberation of all people. 

While we engage in political work both inside the electoral system and outside of it, we’re not a political party. Rather, we’re a multi-tendency organization with members whose convictions span the full range of leftist beliefs. We welcome anyone who shares our vision of a better world. 

Want to learn more? Get in touch.

Our Statement in Solidarity with Charlottesville Area Transit Workers

Read our full statement read to Charlottesville City Council in support of CAT workers in their struggle to secure a fair first contract in their collective bargaining process.

Click to read our statement in support of the Charlottesville Area Transit union

Our Work

Housing Justice

Our Housing Justice Committee is dedicated to stopping evictions and organizing tenants. Volunteers are needed to flyer buildings at risk for evictions, canvass tenants, and for court watching and anti-eviction advocacy outside of court.

Email housing.cvilledsa@gmail.com to get involved.

Charlottesville DSA has several active committees and working groups.

Check the Chapter Calendar for upcoming meetings and events. Email the chapter with any questions.

Ecosocialism

Our Ecosocialist work doesn’t just center the fight for a Green New Deal, we clean up our local public spaces, too! Organize for mass transit, environmental justice, and a sustainable future for us and our planet today.

Email ecosocialist.cvilledsa@gmail.com to get started.

Political Education

Our Political Education work features public education events exploring the fundamentals of socialist history, theory, and practice. Sessions are open to all and do not require advanced reading or preparation.

Email sns.cvilledsa@gmail.com to join the discussion, or dive right in to a past webinar session and recommended reading material.

Labor

Organize your workplace! Get involved with our Labor work to learn more about organizing at work, building collective power, and fighting back against capital.

Email labor.cvilledsa@gmail.com to organize.

Social Media

ICYMI: Senator Fetterman invoked our city’s name to call student protests at Columbia “antisemitic, unconscionable, and dangerous” (in line with the White House’s stance). Let’s be clear: students at Columbia (and beyond
Media literacy is a critical skill. Flip through to see how one of our local papers' reports on the City's passing of a ceasefire resolution creates fertile ground for misunderstanding and manipulation (regardless of intent). Note that we are not tr
Proud of the people of our city. Instead of being discouraged after last meeting’s failed vote, we continued to organize and came back stronger. May Cville’s win inspire those in other cities to keep fighting for what’s right. Sp
Cville DSA has signed the Charlottesville Jewish Organizing Collective’s petition to call on Charlottesville City Council to pass a resolution for a ceasefire in Palestine (link in bio). The Collective is collecting the signatures of all area
We’re overjoyed to host a community conversation around the possibilities we have to create green social housing in Charlottesville—housing that remains affordable outside of the whims of the market. Join us and our great panel of guests!
On Wed., Feb. 28 at 7pm, join comrades Greg (DSA National Delegation) and Maria (@nationalnetworkoncuba May Day Brigade) at @visible_records as they report back to the community on their 2023 trips to Cuba. This event is open to anyone who comes in