On Monday, February 18, Dubuque Harm Reduction held an advocacy and benefit concert at The Lift, which featured local musician Bryce Michael and Oklahoma-based musician Jared Deck. All money raised will fund DHR’s advocacy and outreach efforts in Dubuque. DHR distributes naloxone (overdose reversal medication) and other supplies, and the group is presently seeking funds…
Read moreJoin us for a special free screening of the classic 1968 horror film, Night of the Living Dead, hosted by the Dubuque Democratic Socialists. Mingling and good times to follow. Adults only; restricted to 18 yrs or older until 9 pm; restricted to 21+ after 9 pm. We’ll be on the 2nd level of Smokestack, 62 E…
Read moreThe following essay was written by the Loras College YDSA chapter chair, Alex Kruse. It originally appeared in the December 7, 2017 issue of the Lorian, Loras College’s student-run newspaper under the title “Opinions are like… you know the rest.” It was on November 1, 1917 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota when 26 socialist organizers…
Read moreBecause the first step in exercising our legal rights are knowing what they are, on March 11th the Renters’ Union hosted a renters’ rights Q&A with Todd Schmidt, an attorney with Iowa Legal Aid. At the event Schmidt provided a Landlord Tenant Law FAQ handout and gave a primer on landlord and tenant duties as well as…
Read moreThey say that capitalism motivates people to work hard and achieve, but Briana’s story shows how our current privatized, capitalist medical system actually does the opposite, forcing people to choose between essential, life-saving medical care and professional advancement. At the age of twelve, in the sixth grade, I was diagnosed with Type One, or Juvenile,…
Read moreThe 2018 Women’s March took place on a bright, beautiful day. Local crowds gathered to hear area activists and elected officials call for people to take action and prepare to vote in the midterm elections this fall. The Dubuque Democratic Socialists were represented by speakers Naomi Clark and Evelyn Nadeau as well as a rousing…
Read moreThe Telegraph-Herald ran a story about the Dubuque Renters’ Union this week.
Read moreEditor’s note: Although the following letter to the editor doesn’t address socialism directly, it is one way to resist the current capitalist refusal to invest in quality public education, especially when it benefits our most vulnerable children. Prescott Elementary located in downtown Dubuque is a public charter school, not to be confused with a private…
Read moreYesterday the Telegraph-Herald, Dubuque’s daily newspaper, published a letter to the editor written by two DDS members, Christine Darr and Chris Lammer-Heindel. Their letter was a response to a letter last week that grossly mischaracterized socialism and capitalism. For those who aren’t subscribed to the TH, here is the text of their letter along with…
Read moreSick of our Senators’ eagerness to ditch our healthcare to keep their corporate sponsors happy? Tired of a grossly inefficient healthcare system consumed by the profit motive? It’s time to show up with our bodies and remind our Senators who they were actually voted to represent! #StopTrumpCare #MedicareForAll Click through this link to learn more…
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