Statements
Statements
Akron DSA Statements and Releases
Letter to Sherrod Brown, Jon Husted, Greg Levy, Bernie Moreno, Emilia Sykes, and Mike DeWine Regarding Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
Akron DSA’s Haitian Solidarity Language Group urges Ohio’s federal delegation and DeWine to reinstate TPS for Haitians and Syrians, oppose mass deportations, and support S. 4814 amid Haiti’s deepening security and humanitarian crisis.
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Akron DSA denounces grand jury decision in Jayland Walker case
The Akron chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) denounces the decision of the special grand jury in question to not indict the eight officers of the Akron Police Department (APD) who killed Jayland Walker last year on June 27, 2022.
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Akron DSA Condemns Undemocratic Actions of Akron City Council
After many weeks of tireless work by Akron city residents, Akron city council narrowly passed the toxic White Pond legislation and then took a targeted approach to silence those who spoke up against it.
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Akron DSA Statement on White Pond Development Project
Akron DSA demands Akron City Council halt development at White Pond Business Park immediately.
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Akron DSA Statement on the Return of Jayland Walker’s Murderers to APD
It has been more than 100 days since Jayland Walker was murdered at the hands of eight officers of the Akron Police Department. Chief Mylett has brought them back to work before the investigation has been completed.
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Akron DSA Statement Condemning Harassment & Misogyny
DSA is a socialist feminist organization. We organize people of all genders to fight against systems of oppression and exploitation including patriarchy, capitalism, and white supremacy.
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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 exploitation.
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Statement of Solidarity for Striking Mineworkers in Birmingham
We, the Akron chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, would like to express our unyielding solidarity with the mineworkers and their families on strike at Warrior Met Coal in Brookwood, Alabama.
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Akron DSA January 6 Vigil for Democracy Press Release
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Akron DSA stands in solidarity with local activist Nick Cacioppo in his fight for his first amendment rights.
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Akron DSA Demands Justice for Charles Hicks and for the defunding of Akron Police to fund the community.
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Akron DSA and Local Organizations Demand NO Fracking in Akron
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Akron DSA Condemns the public execution of George Floyd and we stand in solidarity with the people of Minneapolis fighting against an oppressive system.
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Akron DSA Signs on to Call for Ohio Public Officials to Break Their Silence On COVID-19 Racism
Ohio Progressive Asian Women’s Leadership delivered a letter to public officials throughout the state of Ohio signed by 149 Ohio organizations, including Akron DSA, urging them to take a stand against racist attacks and discrimination toward the Chinese and Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic. Akron DSA remains committed to anti-racist work.
Akron DSA Demands Access to Reproductive Healthcare During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We cannot allow Ohio Republicans to deny people timely access to necessary, reproductive care for any reason.
Statement on Reproductive Care COVID-19 Pandemic
Akron DSA Signs on to Call for State-Wide Eviction and Utility Shut-Off Moratorium
Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless delivered a letter to the Governor’s office signed by 80 organizations from across Ohio, including Akron DSA, calling for a state-wide moratorium on evictions and utility shut-offs, and an immediate influx of emergency housing funding. Akron DSA continues to organize to pressure all levels of government to find people-first solutions to COVID-19 related hardships.
Akron DSA Demands Action Now! – COVID-19
We demand action is taken to support the people most affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Akron DSA Condemns Mayor Horrigan
We condemn big money in politics, whether it comes from corporations or individual oligarchs. We demand Mayor Horrigan do the same!