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‘Comradely’ Talks and a ‘Deer Leader’ Mascot: Scenes From the D.S.A. Summit
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Democratic Socialists of America (D.S.A.) members gathered at a dive bar on Chicago’s South Side for their national summit, maintaining high spirits after the first day.
- Hayley Banyai-Becker, a 31-year-old from Portland, attempted to rally attendees but was drowned out by loud music playing in the bar.
- Members debated how to address the noise issue, with suggestions ranging from shouting louder to organizing a collective request to lower the volume.
- Banyai-Becker took the initiative to speak with the bar’s owners, who were also local D.S.A. members, to resolve the disturbance and continue the meeting.
