Community Voices Update #010 (events, boycotts, trainings, gatherings)
Jonathan Krall
Community Voices Update #010
Events
Daily, 4:30-7pm Eastern, Vigil for Palestine
From The Vigil for Palestine, Movement Infrastructure Project
Stand vigil at the White House, as the martyrs of the broken ceasefire are named and honored.
Every Sunday, 4-6pm Eastern, Tesla Tuesday Arlington
From: Virginia Grassroots Coalition
Where: 2710 S. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
https://actionnetwork.org/events/tesla-takedown-83
Every Tuesday, 4-6pm Eastern, Tesla Tuesday Arlington
From: Virginia Grassroots Coalition
Where: 2710 S. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
https://actionnetwork.org/events/tesla-tuesdays-10
Every Tuesday, 4-6pm Eastern, Silence Gives Consent Continued
From: Indivisible
Join us for a Rush Hour protest on Tuesdays at the I95 Gorman Rd Overpass from 4-6 PM. Put 9706 Gorman Rd on your GPS for the nearest address. The overpass is very close to this neighborhood address.
Where: 9706 Gorman Rd, Howard County, MD 20723
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/772050/
Every Wednesday, noon Eastern, Faithful Witness Wednesday
From: Sojourners
We are joining together across faith traditions to demonstrate in front of the U.S. Capitol for immigration policies that honor the God-given dignity of every person.
https://act.sojo.net/page/79871/survey/1?locale=en-US
Every Friday, 4:15-6:15pm Eastern, Protest DOGE/Elon, Support Fed Workers & Ukraine
From Indivisible
Gathering again on the I-95 Overpass on Gorman Rd to protest DOGE and Elon and support our federal workers and Ukraine. Bring signs and bring a friend! Stay as long as you wish. Check confirmation email for additional details.
Where: Gorman Rd. I-95 Overpass, Laurel, MD 20723
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/762787/
Every Saturday, 9am Eastern, Golf of Mexico
From: Golf of Mexico and &Democracy
Where: Trump National Golf Club, 20391 Lowes Island Blvd, Sterling, VA 20165
Newcomers please reach out on Bluesky or vam...@proton.me.
https://www.anddemocracy.com/events/event/golf-of-america-trump-demonstration/
Every Saturday, various times, Tesla Takedown
From: Indivisible, The Disruption Project, &Democracy and Tesla Takedown
Where: Tesla dealerships across the DC area.
Local listings: Virginia Grassroots Coalition and &Democracy
Monday April 21, 11:30am-12:30pm Eastern, Free Abrego Garcia
From: Indivisible
Let's bring Abrego Garcia home! Stay strong, stay peaceful, stay the course. Bring signs!
Where: Consulate of El Salvador, 926 Philadelphia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/778048/
Tuesday April 22, 8am-2pm Eastern, Rally for Inclusive Education
From: Coalition for Inclusive Schools & Communities, Live In Your Truth, and the Montgomery County Pride Family
As the nation’s highest court hears arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a pivotal case centered on the fundamental right to inclusive education and representation, human rights advocates, educators, students, families, artists, and faith leaders will unite in a bold and joyful demonstration of support for inclusive education.
Location: U.S. Supreme Court, Washington
https://liveinyourtruth.org/rally-registration
Tuesday April 22, 8:30-9:30am, Earth Day Cheer Squad for EPA Workers
From: "organized by some green friends"
When: Earth Day 2025 (next Tuesday, April 22nd)
Where: Top of Federal Triangle Metro Station at 12th Street NW Entrance to EPA
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM when most employees are arriving to work
Bring: Your good cheer, your kids, and your homemade signs of support
Thursday April 24, 5pm Eastern, March for Justice
From: Metro DC DSA
Join us on Thursday, April 24th, at 4:30 PM to honor the victims of the Armenian and Artsakh Genocides. We will march from the Azerbaijani Embassy, past the Turkish Embassy, and to the White House, demanding justice and recognition for the crimes committed against Armenia and Artsakh.
Where: Embassy of Azerbaijan, 2741 34th St NW, Washington DC 20008
https://actionnetwork.org/events/march-for-justice-2
Friday April 25, 10am-1pm Eastern, Stop the Cuts: Tyson's Corner
From: Indivisible
Stop the Cuts: Tyson's Corner, VA Rally and Visit to Mark Warner's Office.
Republicans are selling us out to help billionaires like Elon Musk get even richer. They’re planning to cut Medicaid, SNAP, and other vital programs to fund massive tax cuts for billionaires.
Where: 8150 Leesburg Pike suite 700, Vienna, VA 22182
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/777290/
Saturday April 26, 9-11am Eastern, Join our 2025 Positive Presence
From: Repro Rising
We will come together to show love and support for our clinics by holding a Positive Presence event. Join our "Positive Presence" in support of the patients, doctors and staff at Falls Church Healthcare Center.
https://secure.everyaction.com/EEpN_j53ck2S1UbneHothg2
Sunday April 27 and Monday April 28th, Moral Monday Demand Delivery
Training: Sunday April 27, 4:30-5:30pm Eastern
Event: Monday April 28th, 9am Eastern
From: Repairers Of The Breach
Moral Witnesses Stand Against a Budget That Destroys People! Calling all clergy, advocates, poor and low-wage persons and people of conscience: we are looking for 50 individuals who are able to participate in and help lead a coordinated demand delivery to all 535 Congressional offices during our Moral Monday Action on Monday April 28th. We are calling for a season of truth-telling and moral action around the federal budget – as our congresspersons renege on their responsibility to their constituents, We, those who will be hurt first and worst by these policies, must all be Witnesses.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWUFWboi_23XIgjfQ7uJZSMJGZRDV2tpauzGPpJLiEPemlIg/viewform
Tuesday April 29, 10-11am Eastern
From: Feds Work For You
Meet us to UN-Welcome senators back to DC! In support of the federal workers who have been fired.
Where: Hart Building Atrium - 120 Constitution Ave NE
Wednesday April 30, 11:30 am Eastern
From: We March, We Rise and Vivid
The LGBTQIA+ National March on Washington is a peaceful protest that will see 100,000+ individuals marching from the U.S. Capitol to the White House, united in our demand for full civil rights and legal protections for all LGBTQIA+ people.
https://www.wemarchwerise.org/event-details-registration/lgbtqia-national-march-on-washington
Thursday May 1, 12:01am, Camp Mayday
Organizer: Mayday Movement USA
Our strategy is to establish a 24/7, legal, non-violent demonstration on the National Mall, calling on Congress to take the only logical step in this crisis: impeach and remove Donald Trump.
Where: National Mall, Washington DC
https://linktr.ee/maydayprotest
Thursday May 01, 10am Eastern, May Day Strong
From: May Day Coalition
This is a war on working people—and we will not back down. We are reclaiming our power from corporate elites, and we will not be intimidated by Trump, Musk, or their billionaire backers.
Where: National Mall, 800 Madison Dr NW, Washington, DC 20004
https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/may-day-strong
See also: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/777658/
Thursday May 1, noon Eastern, Washington DC Stands for the Rule of Law
From: Lawyers for Good Government
As our nation's capital and home to the highest court in the land, Washington DC's demonstration carries special significance. Stand with fellow attorneys, judges, and concerned citizens on the steps of the Supreme Court in a powerful visual representation of our commitment to the rule of law.
Where: Supreme Court of the United States
https://www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/dc-law-day
Thursday May 01, 5-8pm Eastern, For the Workers, Not the Billionaires
From: Metro DC DSA and May Day Coalition
Unionbusters like Stephen Starr and Elon Musk, think their wealth gives them all the power, but we know a working class united can never be defeated. We are organizing not just for one day, but to build labor power across the district: in every shop floor, school, restaurant, and federal building.
Where: Freedom Plaza, 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
https://actionnetwork.org/events/for-workers-not-billionaires
Saturday May 24, 1pm Eastern, Threads of Peace
From: World Beyond War and Fashioning for Social Environmental Justice
The Global Peace Flag project brings together 193 countries in a powerful display of global unity and commitment to peace. Now we’re taking it to The Ellipse in front of the White House during Memorial Day weekend. This event will include a fashion show and exhibit displaying the Peace Flags from around the world, plus music and speeches from notable anti-war voices.
https://worldbeyondwar.org/peaceflag/
Sunday July 27, 8am Eastern, March for Integrity
From: Money Out of Politics
The Money Out of Politics Movement is organizing a large-scale, non-partisan march in Washington, D.C., all 50 state capitals, and major metro areas across the country, where we expect to mobilize at least two million Americans
https://moneyoutofpolitics.org/event/march-for-integrity/
Boycotts, Strikes, and Disruptions
Every day, NAACP Consumer Advisory
From: NAACP
NAACP's Black Consumer Advisory lists large companies that do not support inclusion (Google, McDs, Meta, Target, Tractory Supply, Wallmart). They also list companies that support DEI.
https://naacp.org/campaigns/black-consumer-advisory
Friday April 18-20, 72 hour economic blackout
From: The People’s Union
Do not make any purchases; Do not shop online, or in-store
No Amazon, No Walmart, No Best Buy
Do not use Credit or Debit Cards for non essential spending
If you must spend, ONLY support small, local businesses.
Trainings: constitutional rights and organizing skills
Thursdays, 8-10pm Eastern, Rise for freedom training series
From: Public Citizen
If you're progressive, a political moderate, or a pro-democracy conservative — you are welcome and important here. This training is for you.
https://www.mobilize.us/risefordemocracy/event/763611/
Fridays, 10-11am Eastern, How to Deal with Polarization, Inside-Coup, and Authoritarianism
From: Indivisble
You could think of these 5 Zooms as classes on NONVIOLENT STRATEGY 101.
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/764287/
Sunday April 20, 27, May 4, 4-6:30pm Eastern, Study & Action for Palestine
From: Comrades Education
Study & Action for Palestine (Spring 2025) is an online course and a learning community for anyone who is committed to a Free Palestine and the well-being of all people, everywhere.
https://www.comrades.education/palestine-2025
Monday April 21, 6:30-8:30pm Eastern, Intro to Organizing: A Practical Guide to People Power
From: Rising Organizers and Free DC
Here's the good news: everyday people like you can turn this ship around, and Rising Organizers is here to teach you how.
Where: MLK Library, 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20008
https://actionnetwork.org/events/intro-to-organizing-a-practical-guide-to-people-power
Monday April 21, 8pm Eastern, Disarming Earth Day: War Is Not Green! Liberating Earth From Empire
From: Code Pink
Join us for the last teach-in of our series leading up to Earth Day 2025. This month, we plan to highlight the impact of U.S. war, militarism, and imperialism on people and the planet. This 4th teach-in will cover the central issues that we have been discussing and building toward: that War Is Not Green.
https://www.codepink.org/earthmonth421
Wednesday April 23, noon, The Gaza Genocide and the Question of Palestine
From: Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding
The ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza calls us to return to the broader question of Palestine. Where does the genocide fit in, and what does it tell us, about the larger struggle between the Palestinian people and Zionism?
https://georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U6i-wuHxQ6CjJcDQWsVkOQ#/registration
Thursday April 24, 7pm Eastern, Courtwatch DC Training
From: Harriet's Wildest Dreams
Courtwatch DC is a DC-based program that provides the space and training for the community to observe local court proceedings in the District of Columbia and document our city’s policies in action and to hold judicial actors accountable for injustice in the court system.
https://www.mobilize.us/hwd/event/523932/
Thursday April 24, 7-9pm Eastern, Crash Course on Facilitating Disagreement
From: AORTA
As we work to protect our communities and advance our resistance, many of our groups are fragmenting under the pressure, getting into stand offs in our meetings, and are finding ourselves unable to reconcile our differences.
https://aorta.coop/events/crash-course-on-facilitating-disagreement
Thursday April 24, 7pm Eastern, Can Trump Really Do This? Federal Workers Firings and What They Mean for Fairfax County
Where: Braddock Hall (adjacent to Kings Park Library), 9002 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015
https://www.fortheconstitution.us/
Saturday April 26 and Sunday April 27, 10am-4:30pm Eastern, DNOVA Summit 2025
From: George Mason University
Building Community Power, Growing Community Wealth.
Northern Virginia is in the midst of rapid transformation, and the choices made today will define the region for years to come. What kind of community will emerge over the next decade? Whose voices will shape its future?
https://nextsystem.gmu.edu/projects/dnova/summit/dnova-summit-2025
Sunday April 27, 1-3pm Eastern, Fighting Back Against ICE Thugs In The Workplace
From: Metro DC DSA
ICE: Hands off our workplaces! An attack on undocumented workers is an attack on all workers. We are hosting a training organized by labor experts to help protect yourself from federal thugs on the job and to be an ally to undocumented coworkers & neighbors.
Where: Unitarian Universalist All Souls, 1500 Harvard St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Tuesday April 29, 8pm Eastern, Securing Our Resistance—Infosecurity for Everyday Activists
From: Woman's March
From doxxing to digital surveillance, our movements are under threat. Join us as Dr. Heather Woods and Dr. Leslie Hahner break down the basics of infosecurity—and how we can protect our data, defend our people, and keep our resistance safe online.
https://act.womensmarch.com/signup/DDApril29_Infosecurity/
Tuesday April 29, 6:30pm to May 16, 8:30pm Eastern, Understanding Zionism: A 6-Part Study for the Palestine Movement
From: The People's Forum
Over the course of 6 sessions, participants will deepen their comprehension of Zionism with the aim of expanding their engagement in the movement for Palestinian liberation. Together, the course provides answers to the following questions: What is the history, origins, and foundational principles of Zionism? How have Palestinian revolutionaries understood Zionism? How and why did the “special relationship” between Israel and the US emerge? How has Zionism advanced right-wing forces in partnership with the US? What is the path forward for the global movement for Palestine today?
Social gathering and organizing
Sunday April 20, 8am-10pm, Welcome to Muskville (activities all day)
From: Many local organizations
During the Great Depression, unemployed families built shantytowns called “Hoovervilles” in cities around the country. Muskville will be a hub of activity in the heart of Washington, DC. We'll provide real material support for displaced workers and demonstrate mutual aid alongside political education and organizing for collective action.
Location: Columbus Circle NE, WDC
https://www.solidaritycity.org/
Saturday April 26, 11:30am-2pm Eastern, Cross the Bridge With Us!
From: Sister District DC Metro Area
First, join us for a short walk across the Frederick Douglass Bridge. Saturday, April 26 at 11:30 (rain or shine). Then come to All Purpose Pizza at noon to eat, drink, and celebrate.
Where: Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge (meet in the grassy area near the southeast corner of the bridge), 1900 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/757888/
Saturday April 26, 1-4pm Eastern, Policy Training academy & community safety fair
From: Metro DC DSA and DC Justice Lab
Come speak with DC residents working to improve community safety and well-being. Participants from DC Justice Lab’s Policy Training Academy (an intensive training in policy advocacy) will share their ideas with the public and policy-makers. Let’s celebrate their work and commitment, while we dream and build together. No formal program–stop by any time.
Where: MLK library, 5th floor, 901 G St NW
https://dcjusticelab.org/pta-sf/
Sunday April 27, 10am Eastern, Bird Walk Social
From: Metro DC DSA
Take a break from doomscrolling and enjoy a beautiful walk, learn to identify some new birds and plants, learn some local history, and build community with comrades in the area. The event will be led by Olivia D., co-chair of the MoCo branch and an amateur birder and local historian.
Where: Lake Artemesia, 8200 55th Ave, College Park, MD 20740
https://actionnetwork.org/events/bird-walk-social
Wednesday April 30, 7-10:30pm Eastern, Socialist Singalong and Jam Session
From: Metro DC DSA and ThePocket
The Socialist Singalong and Jam Session event is a new event that seeks to educate about historical working class struggles, the role music has played in the labor movement, and to build comradery among working class people by providing an outlet for musical expression and collaboration.
Location: 7DrumCity/The Pocket, 1506 & 1508 North Capitol St NW, Washington DC 20002
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/socialist-singalong-and-jam-session-tickets-1284593998229
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