Wilmington Democratic Socialists of America
Wilmington DSA is a chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America organizing in the Cape Fear area. Our members are residents of Wilmington, North Carolina who believe that socialist policies can transform our city, our state, and our country into one that is built for, instead of just by, working people.
We fight for socialism because we believe that everyone deserves a democratic economy and government. We seek to transform our society in ways that meet the needs of all people, instead of just creating profits for the wealthy few.
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Statement on Our Bus Stop Bench Project
Over the past few days, several news outlets in the Wilmington area have reached out to us regarding the current situation with our bus stop benches. In an effort to avoid conflicting statements or selectively edited quotes, and to be as clear as possible, Wilmington Democratic Socialists of America (ILM-DSA) has decided to release this…
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Statement on Wilmington City “Anti-Camping” Ordinance
Last night, Wilmington City Council voted 4-3 to enact the Luke Waddell-sponsored “anti-camping” ordinance, which bans camping or sleeping on public property between the hours of 10PM to 7AM. It is no secret that this directly targets the unhoused population in our city, specifically in the downtown area. While there were some positive amendments to…
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“Fascism and Social Revolution” Reading Group Starts on Thursday!
Join us for a four-part discussion of the R. Palme Dutt text, “Fascism and Social Revolution.” This book was written in 1934 and through the text we intend to learn how capitalism creates crisis, how the crisis creates fascism, how we can analyze fascism, and why socialism is the only peaceful solution to the crisis.…
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Wilmington DSA Statement on Anti-Trans Legislation
Wilmington Democratic Socialists of America condemns, in the strongest terms, HR 10186, the so-called “Mace Bill,” designed specifically to discriminate against transgender employees of the federal government by restricting bathroom access. WDSA recognizes that this bill is part of a larger trend aimed at breeding hatred against a marginalized group, targeting democratic Congresswoman Sarah McBride,…
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