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		Building Capacity & Developing Leaders - Training
		Building Capacity & Developing Leaders - Training 2025-10-01 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmCommunity Forge
 A training on power as it relates to the work of a socialist organization, the importance of utilizing mobilizing models, understanding the role of leaders in our work, and the nuts and bolts work of charting, listwork, and making an organizing ask.Audience:  Leadership & active members of the chapter
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		Democracy Subcommittee October Meeting
		Democracy Subcommittee October Meeting 2025-10-02 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/democracy-subcommittee-october-meeting?source=direct_link&
 RSVP for the Democracy Subcommittee October MeetingPlease join us, October 2nd from 6-7pm, where we will be discussing about our upcoming tabling with MOH and our statewide and national initiatives, political education and other electoral reform topics. New Members welcome! Hope to see yinz there!
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		RESCHEDULING October Bodily Autonomy Committee meeting
		RESCHEDULING October Bodily Autonomy Committee meeting 2025-10-02 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/october-bodily-autonomy-committee-meeting?source=direct_link&
 New date TBD!  Control of our own bodies is a fundamental human right which is frequently under attack by fascists. The Bodily Autonomy Committee strives to realize bodily autonomy for all individuals through reproductive freedom and freedom for individuals to choose how their bodies align to their genders. This committee meets the first Thursday of every month. Members and guests are both welcome to join our meetings and events! See more details | 
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		Starbucks Visibility Event
		Starbucks Visibility Event 2025-10-04 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/starbucks-visibility-event/
 Pittsburgh DSA members will be gathering near the Starbucks to spread public awareness of the Starbucks Workers United contract negotiations, and ask members of the public to sign a pledge to stand with starbucks workers. Join DSA members for a fun time talking to the public and supporting workers. See more details | 
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		October 2025 Mutual Aid and Ecosocialist Committee Meeting
		October 2025 Mutual Aid and Ecosocialist Committee Meeting 2025-10-06 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/october-ecosocialist-and-mutual-aid-committee-meeting
 This is for the monthly Eco socialist and Mutual Aid Planning Meeting. In this meeting, we will be discussing: Ongoing Projects such as hot Meal Distro, Skill shares, etc. Mutual aid response to the Squirrel Hill fire and more. This will be Brendan and I’s first meeting as Co-Chairs and Dominika as Secretary. See more details | 
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		Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism #4
		Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism #4 2025-10-07 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/09302025-blackshirts-and-reds-rational-fascism-and-the-overthrow-of-communism-4?source=direct_link&
 ** Sorry for any confusion, we had to move this meeting back one week to not coincide with Daeja Baker's fundraiser! ** Please join us, Tues., Oct. 7th, from 6:30-8pm, for the 4th reading session for Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism. We will be covering Ch. 6-7. Hope to see yinz there! See more details
		Internal Organizing Committee Meeting
		Internal Organizing Committee Meeting 2025-10-07 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
 Join us to discuss internal organizing: orienting new members, growing leadership, having structures to keep us in order! RSVP link will be shared on Slack. This meeting is intended for DSA members, but if you are new and interested, you can reach out to info@pghdsa.org See more details | 
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		Communications Committee Meeting
		Communications Committee Meeting 2025-10-08 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/communications-committee-meeting-101/
 Join the Communications Committee! The outgoing and incoming Communications Coordinators will co-lead this meeting which will mostly focus on creating a Chapter Priority Campaign proposal for a chapter communications platform (like a blog). If you like to make graphics, write alt text, create threads or blog posts, we need you for Comms! Come and introduce yourself :) See more details
		Hot Food Distro
		Hot Food Distro 2025-10-08 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmCommunity Forge, 1256 Franklin Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, USA
 Join us in distributing hot meals to our neighbors! 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. We welcome everyone to help at this event: - Cook a dish to share
 - Come to lend a hand (we pack up leftovers to bring to other food distros and need folks to setup/teardown and welcome guests)
 - Eat some of our delicious food!
 You can just show up at Community Forge around 6pm. For more details, reach out at info@pghdsa.org. See more details | 
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		Cocktails with Comrades
		Cocktails with Comrades 2025-10-09 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmSquirrel Hill Cafe, 5802 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA
 Join us for an informal gathering at Squirrel Hill Cafe! Not a member? Not a problem! Come socialize with socialists :) See more details | 
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		Howmet Day of Action
		Howmet Day of Action 2025-10-10 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm1000 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
 Pittsburgh DSA has endorsed this march and rally pressuring Howmet to stop creating materials used by Lockheed Martin in weapons manufacturing to support an ongoing genocide. The rally will begin at the William F. Moorhead Federal Building (1000 Liberty Ave, 15222) and then march to the Howmet Aerospace Building (201 Isabella St.) Pittsburgh DSA will be sending a speaker. We encourage DSA members to wear DSA swag or red clothing, keffiyehs, and to bring signs in support of peace, ceasefire, and Palestine. See more details
		Coordinating Committee Changeover Meeting
		Coordinating Committee Changeover Meeting 2025-10-10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmCommunity Forge, 1256 Franklin Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, USA
 The outgoing and incoming CC members will meet this evening to go over administrative things so that the chapter continues running well. We will be in the Collaboration Room.  CC members are expected to attend in person. See more details | 
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		Coffee with Comrades
		Coffee with Comrades 2025-10-12 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmRedstart Roasters, 224 N Euclid Ave Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
 Join us for an informal gathering at Redstart Roasters! Not a member? Not a problem! Come socialize with socialists :) See more details | 
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		Labor Reading Group
		Labor Reading Group 2025-10-13 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/october-2025-labor-reading-group?source=direct_link&
 Each month, the labor committee meets to discuss articles concerning labor organizing tactics, strategy, theory, and history. Articles for October to be announced. See more details | 
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		PTOC Bi-Monthly Meeting
		PTOC Bi-Monthly Meeting 2025-10-14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
 The Pittsburgh Tenant Organizing Committee (PTOC) is working to build an outward-facing tenant unionization effort. We're organizing an ETOC cohort here in Pittsburgh to build tenant unions and leverage our working class power in everyday struggles against landlords, developers and other real estate capitalists. Want to help us build tenant power? Email pittsburghtenants@gmail.com for meeting info. See more details | 
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		October Abolition & Anti-Imperialism Committee Meeting
		October Abolition & Anti-Imperialism Committee Meeting 2025-10-15 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/october-2025-abolition-anti-imperialism-committee-meeting/
 Overview: Preventing and undoing harm caused by police, the prison industrial complex, and the military industrial complex, both in the US and abroadEducation: Promoting discussion of Abolitionist and Anti-imperialist literature through discussion groups
 Projects: Solidarity with Cuba, neighborhood defense organizing, campaigns for Palestine solidarity
 Reviewing updates within the Pittsburgh abolition & anti-imperialism movement
 Providing updates on upcoming events related to committee scope.
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		Labor Happy Hour
		Labor Happy Hour 2025-10-16 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmEast End Brewing Company, 147 Julius St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
 Pittsburgh DSA hosts a monthly happy hour for workers to gather, build bonds across workplaces, and talk about organizing. We will be meeting at East End Brewing in Larimer from 6-9pm. Bring a co-worker, invite your unionized friends and your yet-to-be-organized friends, and enjoy the solidarity! See more details
		Bodily Autonomy October Meeting
		Bodily Autonomy October Meeting 2025-10-16 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/october-bodily-autonomy-committee-meeting-2?source=direct_link&
 Control of our own bodies is a fundamental human right which is frequently under attack by fascists. The Bodily Autonomy Committee strives to realize bodily autonomy for all individuals through reproductive freedom and freedom for individuals to choose how their bodies align to their genders. This committee meets the first Thursday of every month. Members and guests are both welcome to join our meetings and events! See more details | 
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		Coordinating Committee Meeting
		Coordinating Committee Meeting 2025-10-17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmRemote, Zoom
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		Canvass for Daeja Baker
		Canvass for Daeja Baker 2025-10-18 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pmMillvale. RSVP for exact location
 Join us as we canvass our neighbors in Millvale & Reserve! Snacks and water will be provided along with a short training before hitting the doors! Daeja will also join us for a social afterwards to share more about the race. RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/daeja-dsa-canvass-sat-1018-2/  See more details | 
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		Phonebank for Daeja Baker
		Phonebank for Daeja Baker 2025-10-19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/phonebank-for-daeja-baker-sun-1019/
 Join us in making calls to voters to help elect Daeja Baker to the Shaler Area School Board in the November 7th election! Daeja is a social worker and tireless community organizer who will be a fierce advocate for the students who most need supported. If you’ve never phonebanked for a campaign before, don’t worry — our phonebanks always begin with a training. We’ll make sure you know what to do, and we'll be there to help if you have questions. See more details | 
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		Political Education Committee October Meeting
		Political Education Committee October Meeting 2025-10-20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/political-education-committee-october-meeting?source=direct_link&
 Please join us for our Political Education Committee October meeting! See more details | 
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		Internal Organizing Committee Meeting
		Internal Organizing Committee Meeting 2025-10-21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/internal-organizing-committee-meeting-13/
 Meeting to discuss the bones of organizing in PGH DSA--onboarding new folks, keeping members engaged, developing leaders, planning socials, etc. RSVP will be linked soon! See more details | 
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		Hot Food Distro
		Hot Food Distro 2025-10-22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmCommunity Forge, 1256 Franklin Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, USA
 Join us in distributing hot meals to our neighbors! 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. We welcome everyone to help at this event: - Cook a dish to share
 - Come to lend a hand (we pack up leftovers to bring to other food distros and need folks to setup/teardown and welcome guests)
 - Eat some of our delicious food!
 You can just show up at Community Forge around 6pm. For more details, reach out at info@pghdsa.org. See more details | 
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		October General Meeting
		October General Meeting 2025-10-23 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/october-25-general-meeting/
 Join us for our October General Meeting & Potluck!  Potluck starts at 6pm at Community Forge (1256 Franklin Ave, Wilkinsburg)Business starts at 7pm on Zoom and in person.
 At this meeting we will be selecting one or two chapter priorities from a list of submissions. These projects will be the main things the chapter works on for 4 months until the next cycle when we re-approve the projects or select new ones. We will also have a political education segment on how to talk about socialism/DSA in a quick way (like an elevator pitch).  New members and non-members are welcome to attend these general meetings online and in person. Only members are able to vote on business. See more details | 
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		PTOC Bi-Monthly Meeting
		PTOC Bi-Monthly Meeting 2025-10-26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
 The Pittsburgh Tenant Organizing Committee (PTOC) is working to build an outward-facing tenant unionization effort. We're organizing an ETOC cohort here in Pittsburgh to build tenant unions and leverage our working class power in everyday struggles against landlords, developers and other real estate capitalists. Want to help us build tenant power? Email pittsburghtenants@gmail.com for meeting info. See more details | 
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		Labor Committee Meeting
		Labor Committee Meeting 2025-10-27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/october-2025-labor-committee-meeting?source=direct_link&
 Join us for our monthly labor committee business meeting!   Workers have tremendous power to fight back against a system that treats them like dirt. As socialists, we believe the workplace is a key site of struggle that connects members of the working class and shows them the collective power they have to win a better world. See more details | 
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		Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism #5
		Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism #5 2025-10-28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/10282025-blackshirts-and-reds-rational-fascism-and-the-overthrow-of-communism-5/
 Please join us, Tues., Oct. 28th, from 6:30-8pm, for the 5th reading session for Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism. We will be covering Ch. 8-9. Hope to see yinz there! See more details
		Local EWOC Meeting
		Local EWOC Meeting 2025-10-28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 Meeting of the local branch of the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee.  Over zoom. To get involved, ask in the #labor-committee channel on slack See more details | 
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		Bodily Autonomy Committee: Femmes and Thems Happy Hour
		Bodily Autonomy Committee: Femmes and Thems Happy Hour 2025-10-29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmMary's Bar 5128 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 US
 Come join us for our Femmes & Thems social night! A casual space to meet fellow DSA femmes, thems, and gender-diverse comrades. Not a member? Not a problem, this social is open to non-members and those curious about the Pittsburgh DSA. Come socialize with socialists and bring friends! We will be meeting at Mary's Bar in Garfield at 6 PM! See more details | 
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		Strike Ready Phonebank
		Strike Ready Phonebank 2025-10-30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/strike-ready-phonebank-3/
 Pittsburgh DSA has resolved to make supporting Starbucks worker a priority for the next four months.  We'll be calling members to invite them to an action this weekend. You'll make calls from your home, with DSA members on zoom to help you do it. We'll start at 5PM and go until 7PM.  You're welcome to join anytime, and call a little later if 5PM is too early for you. See more details
		Coordinating Committee Meeting
		Coordinating Committee Meeting 2025-10-30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmCommunity Forge
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