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YDSA has created resources to help you with anything from organizing a campaign to starting a chapter! These materials were developed by members of the NCC and National Committees. Check out all of our materials and resources below:
The Basics!
2023 YDSA Organizing Manual
An over 50-page manual covering everything you need to know to build a strong chapter, campaign, and socialist organization. Each section functions independently, so read what matters most to you (and then go back for the rest). This was a labor of love: created from the experiences and struggles of dozens of national and local leaders over the past 6 years.
Fall Drive Digital Organizing Kit
A google drive FULL of resources, literature, printable materials, guides, and SO MUCH MORE to help chapters of every type in having a strong start to the year. Make sure to read the read me for details.
The Activist
An archive of YDSA’s national publication. The Activist platforms members and local leaders to share victories, strategies, lessons, and political perspectives.
YDSA How-To Guides
Socialist Night School Manual
A manual that can be used by local YDSA chapters across the country to organize political education events that develop members new and old.
School of Socialism Syllabus
A syllabus that can be used by local YDSA chapters across the country, covering a full range of topics and draw from democratic socialist theory, historical socialist struggles, and contemporary social movements.
YDSA Mutual Mentorship Guide
A guide to developing and maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship between your YDSA and DSA chapter.
YDSA Labor Organizing Guide
A YDSA-specific guide to working with labor organizations, unions, and campaigns on your campus.
YDSA College for All Guide
This guide offers an in-depth look at the crisis in higher education and a summary of the escalating tactics that will help us build the student movement we need.
YDSA Rank-and-File Teachers Guide
A-YDSA specific guide to becoming a rank-and-file teacher to help build the labor movement after you graduate.
YDSA Medicare For All Guide
A YDSA-specific guide on how to set up and run a Medicare for All campaign on your campus.
Starting A Chapter
Sample Chapter/Club Constitution
A sample chapter constitution your club can use as a template for your own.
Materials
YDSA Tri-Fold Pamphlet: Black and White | Color
Handout about YDSA and DSA for tabling and other outreach events.
Stickers: YDSA | DSA
Printable sticker templates for tabling and other outreach events.
College for All Trifold
Use this slick pamphlet while tabling to let everyone know of what is happening to our schools and universities, and how they can help us fight for College for All.
YDSA Press Kit
Guides and templates for doing press outreach to spotlight your chapter and your work.
Logo Assets & Design Guide
Design your own logo for your YDSA chapter.