# Maine DSA > The work we do as a chapter is decided by and organized by members, not by wealthy donors, political parties, or a board of directors. Our Vision is that both the economy and society should be run democratically—to meet public needs, not to make profits for a few. ## Pages - [Fight for $19: Yes on A to Raise Portland Maine's Minimum Wage](https://www.mainedsa.org/fight-for-19/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.27.4" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.27.4" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://www.mainedsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fight-for-19-raise-minimum-wage.webp" alt="Red and black image with text %22Fight for 19!%22 Portland workers need a raise!" - [Candidate and Referendum Endorsements](https://www.mainedsa.org/endorsements/): Maine DSA has endorsed NO on 1 (Save Absentee Voting) for the November 2025 election. - [Maine DSA 2025 Chapter Platform](https://www.mainedsa.org/maine-dsa-chapter-platform/): As the preeminent socialist organization in our state, Maine DSA is uniquely positioned to lead left-wing resistance against the far right here in Maine and as a chapter of the largest socialist organization in the country, to play a significant role in national resistance to the Trump administration. - [Maine DSA Member Resources](https://www.mainedsa.org/maine-dsa-member-resources/): Chapter Leadership – Email steering@mainedsa.org. - [Join Maine DSA](https://www.mainedsa.org/join-maine-dsa/) - [About Maine DSA](https://www.mainedsa.org/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.19.0" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="c356594c-c5e3-4244-ba72-c4683090e32a" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://www.mainedsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Maine-Democratic-Socialists-of-America-SunMoose-clear.svg" alt="Learn more about Maine DSA and join us in building a better world." - [Upcoming Maine DSA Events](https://www.mainedsa.org/upcoming-maine-dsa-events/) - [Maine DSA Member Handbook](https://www.mainedsa.org/maine-dsa-member-handbook/): The Democratic Socialists of America was first formed in 1982 and, after a huge amount of growth following the 2016 election, is now the largest socialist organization in the US. - [Maine DSA Campaigns](https://www.mainedsa.org/maine-dsa-campaigns-and-projects/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="Section" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_margin_tablet="|-33px||-33px|false|true" custom_margin_phone="||||false|false" custom_margin_last_edited="on|tablet" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="c356594c-c5e3-4244-ba72-c4683090e32a" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.5" _module_preset="d933cd3e-2aa9-4808-8f73-6ff87d00e5b3" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="c356594c-c5e3-4244-ba72-c4683090e32a" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="d933cd3e-2aa9-4808-8f73-6ff87d00e5b3" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_3,2_3" module_id="portland" _builder_version="4.27.5" _module_preset="640b6445-02e0-49b6-9af7-3bdd13b0d451" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.19.2" _module_preset="default" background_color="#FFFFFF" custom_padding="20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true" border_radii="on|20px|20px|20px|20px" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://www.mainedsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Square-Sun-Moose.png" alt="9 volunteers pose at a livable portland informational canvass ahead of the 2022 election." [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)