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danielatonna.bsky.social
Candidate for City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Ward 8. Union member, community organizer, and democratic socialist. Poughkeepsie Over Profit 🌹
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It may be doom and gloom on the news, but there is power brewing in the streets! Inspiring turnout in Newburgh yesterday as we joined @lettercarriers.bsky.social, @apwu.bsky.social & workers from all over to protect the USPS and fight against the attempted privatization of our government.

I'm proud to be endorsed by @nywfp.bsky.social, For the Many, @mhvdsa.bsky.social and @nypan1.bsky.social ahead of my Democratic primary in June! I have worked tirelessly to build the Left to defeat the fascist far-right. I am a member of these 4 orgs and many Poughkeepsie Ward 8 voters are as well.

Chuck is backed by $$$. We are backed by each other. Let’s build a way out of this nightmare. Join DSA & get involved 🌹 ➡️ MHVDSA.org/join

“Here’s my hope … after this election, when the Republican party expels the turd of Donald Trump, it will go back to being the old Republican party.” This is a delusional take based in wishful thinking, instead of objective reality.

ICE kidnapped Mahmoud Khalil, Schumer said he'll vote to advance the Trump/Musk funding bill, and Columbia University fired the union president. Decades are happening this week. Nobody is coming to save us. Join DSA, unionize your workplace, and protest in the streets! dsausa.org/join

We're almost halfway done with petitioning, and it's time to LOCK IN! 💪 Now is the time to stop doomscrolling and come out to knock doors and build bonds! We'll be in Poughkeepsie & Newburgh this weekend with our candidates @danielatonna.bsky.social & Giselle Martinez. RSVP: bit.ly/mhvdsacampai...

Socialists are leading the fight against fascism. If you see Republicans throwing the working class under the bus & the Dems failing to fight—now is the time to join DSA. We elect people who fight.

I marched against fascism with over 500 people on Poughkeepsie’s Walkway Over the Hudson! I’ll never stop fighting for immigrants, people of color, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and Palestinians. Trump/Musk want to divide the working class so they can get richer. We will resist!

This extreme escalation is an egregious violation of first amendment rights. Now is the moment to speak out and oppose this as fiercely and loudly as possible.

Orange, tabby, torties, and all cats agree- Vote @mhvdsa.bsky.social endorsed @danielatonna.bsky.social for Ward 8! We need ORGANIZERS IN OFFICE 📣🐈‍⬛

We had a blast collecting tons of signatures with our candidate Giselle Martinez last weekend!🚀 Newburgh’s Ward 1 residents were eager to talk to us about the issues that matter most to them, like clean water, beautiful public parks, and fare-free public transportation. 🚰🌳🚌

Join us this Saturday in Poughkeepsie for the BIG petitioning kickoff with @danielatonna.bsky.social! 💥 We'll be knocking doors, collecting signatures and building power in Poughkeepsie's Ward 8. Launch at 11am. Stick around for the social after! RSVP for address: bit.ly/mhvdsacampai...

Andrew Cuomo is running for Eric Adams’ second term: the same donors, the same agenda, the same chaos. But I believe New Yorkers are hungry for a different kind of politics—one that puts working people first.

With winter almost out the door, it’s everyone’s favorite season: petition season! 📋 Join us this Sunday as we take Poughkeepsie by storm and help @danielatonna.bsky.social get on the ballot for Ward 8. We’ll be collecting signatures & talking to neighbors. Stay for the social after!

We got 10 signatures on the first day of petitioning 📋 Our goal is collecting 150 signatures from registered Democrats in Poughkeepsie Ward 8 to ensure I’m on the ballot for the 6/24 primary. We will canvass every weekend, with socials afterwards! RSVP: linktr.ee/danielatonna

Fire Elon Musk, not federal workers! Yesterday we rallied in Newburgh in support of federal workers, who deliver our mail, keep our parks open, ensure we have safe food and water, and so much more.

🧵👀 In 2025, local offices are on the ballot! Our socialists-in-office have led the charge for affordable housing, expanding tenants’ rights, a ceasefire and arms embargo. We support candidates who will continue to fight for the needs of all working people in their communities.

Horrifying news out of upstate New York. Sam Nordquist, a transgender man from Minnesota was found dead after being tortured for over a month and then finally murdered by a group of 5 people, including a teenager. www.whec.com/top-news/nys...

Happy Valentine’s Day! @leanna-aaa.bsky.social and I are on City & State NY’s political power couples list. She’s a caring partner, canvassing buddy, and my most trusted advisor. It’s impossible to imagine organizing or running for office without her 💕 www.cityandstateny.com/personality/...

Unelected billionaire💰Elon Musk is destroying our public services and attacking our federal workers. Yet leaders in Congress claim they have no leverage. Tell your reps: 🥄 stand with federal workers 🚫 halt all work in Congress 🫸 stop Musk ⚡️Take action: socialists.nyc/stop-musk/?s...

Yesterday, our chapter members rallied with @sarahanaforassembly in Albany to launch the Rent Emergency Stabilization Act (REST Act), a bill that will make it much easier for upstate municipalities to adopt rent stabilization.

The state shouldn’t stand in the way of localities that want to protect their tenants. Proud to introduce the Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants (REST) Act, which would give localities the power they need to stabilize rents.

Queer organizing is alive, well, and thriving in the Hudson Valley. Join us for our next Organizing Call, Thursday, February 13 at 7 pm. Find the link to sign up at mhvdsa.org/events.

Last week, comrades from all over the Mid-Hudson Valley joined us for our largest hybrid Chapter Convention yet. Along with debating resolutions and amendments, we elected a new slate of chapter leadership.

To beat fascism, we need socialism. The Democratic Socialists of America stands with everyone under assault by the Trump administration. We call on everyone ready to fight back to join us and organize for a better world. Read the full statement here: www.dsausa.org/es/statement...

Democratic Party leadership that refuses to fight and folds in advance? You hate to see it. Tell congressional Democrats: Refuse. Shut it down. Fight Back. Click here to email @schumer.senate.gov and your reps now: socialists.nyc/fight-trump/...

✨If ICE shows up at home, #KnowYourRights !✨ As we prepare for an incoming admin., it’s more important than ever for communities and allies to understand and assert their rights in the face of ICE. This infographic is available on our website in English + Spanish: maketheroadny.org/immigration-...

In one week we raised over $8000 from over 100 donors! That will get us to the Democratic primary in June. Thank you to all who donated 🙌 Next we need volunteers! If you can knock doors or make calls at least once before 6/24 then fill out the form at danielforpk.com

MHVDSA is so busy that sometimes photos don’t get a chance to be posted. Here’s a photo dump from our archives ❤️

Last weekend was a busy one in Poughkeepsie! We had a pop-up food pantry at Mansion Square Park and a DSA 101 at Palace Diner. The working class is tired of the political status quo that only benefits the wealthy. We’re building an alternative! Join us: dsausa.org/join

We teamed up with Mutual Aid Beacon to fix brake lights, serve food, and give out free clothes. We chatted with people who are excited about socialism, tenant power, labor solidarity, and a public takeover of Central Hudson! Email [email protected] to get involved.

MHVDSA is now over 550 members strong 💪 We surpassed our membership drive goal, but there’s no time to celebrate. We’re going to keep organizing for public power, a permanent ceasefire in Palestine, queer liberation, worker justice, and more! Join us: dsausa.org/join

The federal government has set a daily quota for ICE raids. Here are some rights to know, and more can be found at nyic.org/kyr Email our office if you need assistance or have questions: [email protected]

Poughkeepsie, elect this man! He's going to come to Public Comment anyways!!

fantastic week for excellent cadre candidates dedicated to building the socialist movement! Daniel has personally recruited over 30 people to DSA. he’s up against a former Republican appointee with the establishment’s backing and could use your support!

I'm all in for my friend, comrade, and sometimes-roommate Dan, Poughkeepsie's next councilmember! Donate to his campaign to ensure this ward continues to be represented by @mhvdsa.bsky.social 🌹

This is the last day of our weeklong membership drive! We’re very close to hitting our goal of 550 members 👀 Are you ready to join a growing movement of socialist organizers who are building power in Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties? dsausa.org/join

My name is Daniel Atonna. I'm running for City of Poughkeepsie Common Council in Ward 8, where I live and grew up. I'm a union member and community organizer who will always put Poughkeepsie over profit 🌹 I'll be in the Democratic primary on June 24. danielforpk.com

With Trump’s second presidency, it’s on us to build a movement that beats fascism and dismantles the capitalist, extractive, and racist systems that sustain it. Attend a DSA 101 on Friday in Kingston, Saturday in Newburgh, or Sunday in Poughkeepsie. RSVP: bit.ly/mhvdsa101

Last year, our members helped collect donations to welcome asylum seekers to Poughkeepsie and Newburgh. When Trump targets our neighbors we will not be silent! Join DSA to help us plan rapid response actions and long-term organizing for immigrant justice: dsausa.org/join

A ceasefire in Gaza is 15 months late. Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians and the US is funding it. We’ll continue organizing for boycotts, divestment, sanctions, an arms embargo, and an end to apartheid and occupation! Email [email protected] to get involved.

Our Housing Working Group had our annual retreat yesterday, and the vibes were top-notch! We’re feeling proud of the work we’ve done and energized by our plans to protect and expand tenants' rights, organize tenants, and build green social housing across the Hudson Valley! ✊🏡

Transformative solidarity extends from the workplace to the game space. We took a break from seizing the means of production to enjoy an afternoon of board games. Unite with our Labor Working Group to join our efforts to bring economic and social justice. ✊ mhvdsa.org/join ✊

One of our New Year’s resolutions is to organize more events in Sullivan County! Are you a Sullivan resident who is passionate about housing justice, public power, unions for all, mutual aid, electing socialists, and international solidarity? Join DSA! dsausa.org/join