Young Democratic Socialists at PLNU
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Template:TOCnestleft Young Democratic Socialists at PLNU is a Young Democratic Socialists based at Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego.[1]
About
- The Young Democratic Socialists at PLNU (YDS-PLNU) is one of the newest chapters of the Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the United States. Because of the faith-based community at PLNU and its emphasis on combining thought with action through on- and off-campus ministry programs, students here have the unique opportunity to be able to engage with and support their community in meaningful ways and reflect the ideals characteristic of democratic socialism.
- YDS chapters and members are encouraged to pursue and promote a democratic socialist political education and participate in social justice activism, often taking part in anti-war, labor and student-issue marches and rallies.
- The DSA does not run its own candidates in elections, but instead "fights for reforms... that will weaken the power of corporations and increase the power of working people". These reforms include decreasing the influence of money in politics, empowering ordinary people in workplaces and within the economy, and restructuring gender and cultural relationships to be more equitable. Additionally, this group would also seek to create institutional change within Point Loma's administration to reflect a more modern and active interpretation of Christianity.[2]
YDS at PLNU public Facebook group
Young Democratic Socialists at PLNU pulic Facebook group, as of September 3, 2017;[3]
Admin
- Ged Valenzuela, Point Loma Nazarene University, Created group on February 8, 2017
Moderators
- Ali Cleveland
- Caleb Moore, Works at Common Ground Coffee Co.
Members
- Amy Eppert
- Julia Shotwell, Point Loma Nazarene University
- Hannah Rische, Point Loma Nazarene University
- Ryan Binder, Barista at Starbucks
- David Maxey, Point Loma Nazarene University
- Eleonor Bartolome, Recreational Assistant at City of Coronado
- Jake Henry, Assistant News Producer at KPBS
- Sam Jones, Trinity Corp. Kitchen Senior Manager at Servite Trinity Corp.
- Thomas Routson, Intake Specialist at Shegerian & Associates, Inc
- Ronnie Watkins, ITS Student Assistant at Point Loma Nazarene University
- Cody Tegtman, Barista at Starbucks
- Zurisadai Rivera, Universidad Pablo de Olavide
- John Lanca, Royal Thimphu College
- Nicholas Kjeldgaard, Point Loma Nazarene University
- Sean Verbitsky, Works at Placerville Dry Diggins Dolphins
- Alex Vargas, Barista at Peet's Coffee & Tea
- Heidi Nickles, Barista at Great Wolf Lodge
- Montana Massone, Point Loma Nazarene University
- Noelle Coen, Point Loma Nazarene University
- Taylor Spencer, Assistant to the Regional Manager at Dunder Mifflin
- Tanya Sirotina, Barista at Starbucks
- Anna Yong, Grassfield High School
- Jakelen Diaz, Point Loma Nazarene University
- Jordan Hill, Point Loma Nazarene University
- Joshua Morse, Writing Consultant/Tutor at Point Loma Nazarene University
- Rachel Devine, Donor Relations at GenerateHope
- Joseph Spelde
- Jonathan Veal, Adjunct Professor at Point Loma Nazarene University
- David Miracchi, LSAT Instructor at TestMasters
- Jake Gilbertson, Director of Community Life at Point Loma Nazarene University
- Ashley Nuckels-Cuevas, Point Loma