What to Expect
(Total time: 1.5hrs)
Here's the basic flow of a DSA Inquirers meeting. Each step builds on the last, so you can see how democratic socialists think, organize, and act and where you might fit in.
Introductions
Meet other people like you who want to make a real impact with their time and resources.
Socialism 101
Learn how how to build strong communities, so you can make a difference in politics.
DSA in Idaho
See how the DSA is helping workers in Idaho today, and find the way to pitch in that best fits your talents.
Mingle and Join
Time to mingle, make friends, ask questions, and join the DSA.
JOIN US!
1303 E. Central Dr., Meridian (Lochsa Room)
Sat, Jan 17th, 2026
7:30 PM
A Little About US
The Democratic Socialists of America is a political organization dedicated to creating an America where working people can govern themselves, instead of being beholden to corporations and rich elites.
The way we create that America is by creating dual power organizations: organizations run for workers, by workers, which can represent their interests in government. These are unions, aid groups, and civil rights organizations. In Boise DSA, we build six kinds of worker organizations:
Labor unions
Helping workers organize and negotiate for better pay, benefits, and conditions. A union is the most effective way for workers to negotiate for fair treatment.
Cooperative enterprises
Empowering tenants to negotiate for reasonable rent and good conditions. Workers are stronger than slum lords and can demand safe and affordable housing.
Worker cooperatives
We help workers start worker-owned businesses, or purchase business from retiring owners. When companies are run by the people who work there, they treat people fairly.
Mutual aid groups
Building community networks where neighbors share resources and support one another through crisis—food, housing, health care, legal help, and more.
Civil rights organizations
Supporting oppressed communities—black, Indigenous, immigrant, queer, disabled, and others—that organize for safety, freedom, and self-determination.
Socialist political work
Running political education, campaigning for laws that shift power toward workers and tenants, and recruiting and supporting openly socialist candidates.
At an Inquirers meeting we'll share more about which of these forms of organizing are active in Idaho right now and where you might want to plug in.
RSVP
RSVP helps us plan space, materials, and snacks. It also lets us send you a reminder, share last-minute updates, and make sure we have what you need to participate.