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Interested in joining Red Star? Learn more below about how to apply!

How Do I Apply?

First, you’ll want to fill out this application. Once you have completed it, a member will be in touch with next steps, which typically involve scheduling an interview between you and two members of the caucus.

How Else Can I Engage with Red Star?

If you are not immediately accepted into Red Star, if you’d like to get to know the caucus more beforehand, or if you’re interested in further political development, we may invite you into our Satellite program. Satellite is our vehicle for an ongoing prospective membership experience for fellow DSA members who want to join us in our work, developing and building a DSA ready to lead the working class.

Satellite members will participate in political education led by Red Star and its members such as reading groups with Red Star members on our core texts and engage in developmental conversations and mentoring from Red Star members. You’ll be able to spend time with some of the most active and engaged members in DSA across the country, exploring the issues that affect you, your chapter, and DSA as a whole. 

What Does Red Star Look for in Prospective New Members?

Applicants should be aware that we expect most applicants to have been in DSA for some period of time before applying, and we highly value leadership within DSA in qualified applicants. We also appreciate applicants with a strong vision for DSA, those who are well-versed in scientific socialism, are effective at communication, and, of course, are aligned with our Points of Unity. We don’t expect anyone to have all these qualities from the application alone though, which is why we want to spend time with applicants getting to know them through Satellite. 

Who Can Participate?

Only DSA members in good standing are eligible for admittance to Red Star. If you are interested in just participating in the Satellite program without applying, we may allow participants on a case-by-case basis but we prioritize applicants and DSA members first. 

If you have any other questions, reach out to redstarmembership AT gmail dot com and one our membership committee members will be in contact shortly.