MDC DSA Survey

I joined the chapter because: I moved to the area and wanted to make friends I wanted to meet like minded people I wanted to do something about the state of the world It's the closest thing to revolution I can find I had been thinking of becoming more politically active I had been involved in other groups, but the chapter seemed like a better political home. I was part of a different movement organization and joining the chapter complemented that work A political campaign Someone I knew was in the chapter Impressed by a recent MDCDSA's political or community organizing campaign I am motivated by a sense of being a part of something bigger

It's hard to know what's going on in the chapter. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

My membership in MDC DSA makes me feel a deep sense of belonging and camaraderie. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I don't usually mention my DSA membership to people outside the organization. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I recommend people join the chapter on a regular basis. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Conversations in the chapter require too much background knowledge for me to feel comfortable participating in them strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Check any of the following that you experience as barriers to your involvement in the chapter Obligations as a caretaker (e.g. of a child, elderly or disabled person) Cost Membership fee Travel Work schedule

Feel free to explain your answer [open text]

I feel free to speak my mind in the chapter. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I spend X hours per week on other organizing/activism/volunteer projects besides the chapter: 2 5 10 20

The chapter's digital tools are easy to use. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree no opinion/not applicable

At first, the chapter tools were hard to use, but after the learning curve, they are: Still not functional / easy to use Decent Excellent no opinion/not applicable

I feel like the digital tools the DSA uses work well with one another strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree no opinion/not applicable

I confidently know how to use Red Desk strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree no opinion/not applicable

I am on the DSA slack I have used Slack and other tools I have used Slack but not other I have not used any of the the tools

The DSA Slack was easy to get on strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Slack is overwhelming. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

The Slack makes me feel like I can plug in anywhere strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Discussions on slack are respectful. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I feel bullied on the Slack sometimes strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I joined X months / years ago Less than a year 1-2 years 3-5 years 6-10 years 10-20 years 20+ years

I typically spend X hours per week on the chapter. Do your best to estimate if you are unsure. 0-1 2-4 5-9 10-19 20+

Have you been in a leadership position in a chapter formation (e.g., steering, committee, working group, section, etc.)? Yes No

In my leadership position, it is/was difficult to get other people to take responsibility for tasks. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

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In my leadership position, I felt as though if I didn't do something, it wouldn't get done. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Once I was in a leadership position, I felt overwhelmed with responsibility strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Once I was in a leadership position, I felt like I couldn't balance my life with my activism strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Once I was in a leadership position, I felt excited by the new responsibilities strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Once I was in a leadership position, I felt like it was a seamless extension of what I was doing before strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

In my leadership position, I felt that I had a better understanding of what was going on across the chapter, compared to other members. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

In my leadership position, I felt I had to constantly be available to answer questions strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I felt obligated to attend events and meetings that aren't essential to my leadership responsibilities. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I feel burdened by the senes of responsibilty to do something about the state of the world strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

It takes a lot of work to maintain my relationships in the chapter strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

A lot of my energy goes toward resolving conflict in the chapter strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I don't know how to AND/OR I don't feel I have the proper support to handle disagreements between comrades. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I regularly socialize with members outside my work in the chapter. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Many of my closest friends are chapter members. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

There are chapter social events in my neighborhood strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

There are exclusive cliques in the chapter strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Comrades regularly check in on each other's wellbeing strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I feel empowered to act and make decisions within the organization strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I understand the structure of the chapter. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I understand the difference between a working group, a caucus, a section and a committee. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Formations (e.g., working group, caucus, section, and a committee) are easy to join strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I do not know what other formations (e.g., working group, caucus, section, and a committee) are doing. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Select one: I recently joined and want to get more involved I joined a long time ago and would like to get more involved I am happy with my current level of involvement.

I fit my hours volunteering with DSA in with many competing demands in my day-to-day life. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I wish there was a way to know more about what is happening in the chapter. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I wish someone had helped me understand how the chapter works and guided me to find my place in the chapter. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I am overwhelmed by how many opportunities there are to contribute to the chapter. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

It has been hard to figure out what's going on in the chapter and where I can plug in. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

DSA is improving material conditions and building political power on the left strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I feel like I have nothing to do in my chapter. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

There are exclusive cliques in the chapter strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

The chapter is in tune with what the rest of the DC social justice movement is doing. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

The chapter is in tune with what the rest of the national labor movement is doing. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I have considered quitting DSA. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

if yes, please explain

I have had a 1:1 conversation to help orient me to the chapter. Yes No

The 1:1 conversation helped me get plugged into something meaningful in the chapter. Yes No

I stayed in that role/campaign for: A few weeks A few months I'm still in that role

What happened after the 1:1 conversation?

I have attended a general body meeting Yes No

General Body meetings are too long strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

General Body meetings are not relevant to me. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

I enjoy the diversity of what the GBM covers and like the set up. strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Of the following, I identify most as: (check all that apply) Female Intersex Male Agender Nonbinary Trans Prefer not to answer Other

Of the following, I consider myself to be (check all that apply) Black and/or African American Hispanic and/or Latino White Asian American and/or Pacific Islander Prefer not to answer Other

Sexually, I identify as (check all that apply) Queer Straight Gay Lesbian Pansexual Bisexual Prefer not to answer Other

Your Household's Income: $4, 999 or less $5,000 - $9,999 $10,000 - $19,999 $20,000 - $29,999 $30,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $99,999 $100,000 or more

Of the following, I identify most as: Wealthy Working Class In Poverty Upper-Middle Class

I have completed the following educational [select all that apply] Graduate or professional degree GED High School diploma Apprenticeship Associate's degree Bachelor's degree

I am in the following age range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+

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