It has been more than 100 days since Jayland Walker was murdered at the hands of eight officers of the Akron Police Department. In the 100 days, they received paid […]
Category: Press Releases
Day of Mourning for Jayland Walker
Akron DSA joins the entire community in expressing sympathy, support, and compassion for the family of Jayland Walker on July 13, Akron’s city-wide day of mourning. Jayland Walker’s life mattered. […]
Kill the Bills!
How we got here Ohio Lawmakers have completely lost touch with the people. While we need things like Medicare for all, a Green New Deal, and strong labor legislation, our […]
Akron DSA Steering Committee Statement on Russia invasion of Ukraine
The Steering Committee of Akron DSA condemns the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and is firmly opposed to further military action, as we condemn all forms of imperialist expansion and […]
Solidarity with UMWA Striking Mineworkers
By Stephanie Baker and Heather Hillenbrand Every worker deserves a fair wage, benefits, and the protection of a union. When union workers go on strike, they are standing up not […]
Akron DSA Press Release on January 6 Vigil for Democracy
As socialists, we believe in democracy, freedom, and the collective ability of workers to create a better world. In order to do so, we must stand against fascism in all […]
Akron DSA’s Response to 2021 State of the City
Mayor Horrigan held his annual State of the City address August 9, 2021. Though full of self-congratulations, one thing remains clear to us as an organization: the city is not adequately […]
Statement on Akron Police Brutality Against Charles Hicks
April 14, 2021 On February 7th, Charles Hicks was brutalized by police when they responded to a mental health crisis. Hicks was wrestled to the ground and had snow shoved […]
Centennial Commemoration of Eugene Debs’ Canton Speech
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5th, 2018 Centennial Commemoration of Eugene Debs’ Canton Speech Local organizations to commemorate 100-year anniversary on June 16th Canton, OH: The Akron chapter of the Democratic […]