Lower Duck Pond Democratic Socialists of America

The Lower Duck Pond (LDP) chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) was established by local resident and park ranger Roy Jewel in early 2019.
Jewel had been a member of the Sacramento DSA while she worked in a defense plant in California and continued to be a member after becoming a park ranger for Yosemite National Park. After moving to LDP she noticed that there wasn't a DSA chapter within miles of town, so she decided to establish her own.
== Beliefs ==
The LDP chapter of the DSA shares much of the same ideology as the other chapters across the nation. The central tenets of socialist ideology are at the core of LDPDSA's values and it remains an anti-capitalist institution. 
Given the laid back attitude of the elected officials in LDP, the DSA rarely has to take action on political issues, however, when it comes to violations of workers rights (especially at the hands of the many wealthy employers that operate in LDP) the DSA is quick to step in.
In lieu of political action, the DSA has become an organization for politically engaged citizens to come and discuss issues and leftist theory with one another during weekly meetings held in the LDP Community Center.
Along with a newsletter, the LDPDSA publishes "The Sentinel" a bi-weekly newspaper on club updates, events, and broader leftist news. They also publish "The Mallard", a satirical monthly magazine that lampoons the local government and community at large.
== Trivia ==
Despite not having an official anthem, Chairman Roy Jewel typically ends each meeting by leading members in a sing along of "Solidarity Forever."
== Leadership ==
Chairman: Roy Jewel
Vice-Chair: TBD
Secretary: TBD
Treasurer: TBD
Community Engagement: TBD
Director of Chapter Engagement: TBD
Director of Communications: TBD
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