Our first audiobook is live! “How I Became a Socialist” by Helen Keller is available on YouTube. In this piece, Keller describes her political awakening, her experiences with class struggle, and why she embraced socialism over liberal charity. Listen: bit.ly/lidsayoutube

As we say goodbye to 2025, here’s a small snapshot of what our chapter achieved this year. 💪📊 The fight for a better Long Island requires all of us—including you! Join one of the fastest-growing DSA chapters in the country: bit.ly/lidsajoin

Help keep our neighbors warm this winter by donating new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and boots! 📍 Drop-off locations: • Any Community Solidarity food share • Tiny Raccoon Books (Sayville) • Or donate directly via our wishlist: bit.ly/lidsacoatdrive

🗓️TODAY ⏰3 PM 📍E Pulaski and Rt 110, by Huntington Head Start We call on all working people of Long Island to join us as we mobilize TODAY to demand: STOP THE BOMBINGS, NO BLOOD FOR OIL!

Join us on January 24 at 4:30 PM in Old Bethpage for our first General Meeting of the year! On the agenda: an in-person guest report from the DSA NPC on the Honduras elections, chapter updates, and—after the meeting—our first-ever Socialism 101! RSVP: bit.ly/lidsameet

After six months of Starbucks refusing to bargain in good faith, SBWU baristas have launched an open-ended strike. All proceeds from this merch collection go directly to the SBWU strike fund. Grab the merch: bit.ly/lidsamerch Sign the pledge: sbworkersunited.org/take-action

Dozens of Long Island DSA’s Mutual Aid Working Group members met on Saturday to prepare care kits for our unhoused neighbors. These kits included cold-weather gear, essential supplies, food, and whistle kits to help protect our communities from ICE.

On this MLK Jr. Day, Long Island DSA honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here’s Kwame Ture reflecting on what he saw as Dr. King’s true contribution: his courage to identify the real enemy and inspire people to be fearless in the fight for justice.

Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen have once again proven themselves to be cowards and sellouts. No matter what excuses they trot out for continuing to back ICE, don’t fall for it. They’re a disgrace to Nassau County and a disgrace to Long Island. We deserve far better.

Long Island DSA extends its deepest condolences to the Parenti family. Michael Parenti was a towering figure of the American left and a hero to many in our chapter. His legacy lives on in every act of solidarity and struggle for liberation. Rest in power, comrade.

This Friday, Long Island organizations are gathering in Mineola to demand the abolition of ICE, justice for Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and Keith Porter, the release of all people in ICE custody, and the report on Santos Banegas Reyes’ death.

Join Long Island DSA’s Political Education Working Group for a special screening of the award-winning documentary The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. 📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Sayville Theater — 103 Railroad Avenue, Sayville 🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/lidsadoc