Community Voices Update 022 (events, recurring events, boycotts, trainings, gatherings)
Grassroots Alexandria
Community Voices Update 022 (events, recurring events, boycotts, trainings, gatherings)
Events are organized by others and reported here as an expression of support for democracy.
The latest list is always posted here: https://grassrootsalexandria.org/events/
Please send feedback, if any, to grassroots...@gmail.com.
Monday July 14, 9am EDT, at the Wilson Building steps!
From: https://www.instagram.com/colectivofamiliasmigrantesdc/
DC residents are coming together to reject the city council’s Trump budget. We demand the funding of our District and the prioritization of DC working class residents by taxing wealth!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DL5uBofP-by/
Tuesday July 15 and 29, 9:30-10:30am EDT, Stand Up for Social Security at Reston Social Security Admin Building
From: Indivisible
We gather in front of the SSA building -- on public property -- to show support for the Social Security Program. Our signs include slogans for "Hands Off Social Security", "Protect Our Data from Doge", "keep DOGE out of our Business", etc.
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/811171/
Tuesday July 15, 7:30-8:30pm EDT, GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON policy briefing
Thursday July 17, 10am-3pm EDT, Faithful Democracy Federal Advocacy Day
From: Faithful Democracy Coalition
Join the Faithful Democracy Coalition, a multi-faith community of national organizations and congregations who share the moral imperative of fixing our democracy, to advocate for voting rights in honor of Congressman John Lewis. We support a broad array of democracy reforms to create fair, functional, and healthy democratic systems that align more closely with our founding democratic ideals and which are more reflective of our citizenry.
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/813265/
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/813434/
Thursday July 17, multiple times, Good Trouble Lives On
More events keep being added. See the event map here (scroll down to map):
https://goodtroubleliveson.org/
This is an incomplete list! (too many events… we gave up trying to list them all)
Visit https://goodtroubleliveson.org/ to find events near you.
5:30-9pm, Washington DC: Franklin Square Park, 1332 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005
https://50501dc.com/event/good-trouble-lives-on/
6-7:30pm, Washington DC: virtual event
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/806038/
7:30-9:30am, Silver Spring MD: Forest Glen Road & Seminary Road - Bridge over 495 Silver Spring, MD 20910
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/810671/
4:30-6:30pm, Garrett Park MD: Kenilworth Avenue & Strathmore Avenue
Garrett Park, MD 20895
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/813482/
5-7pm, Bethesda MD: RSVP for location
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/807659/
5-7pm, Gaithersburg MD: Muddy Branch I270 Overpass, 221 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/809659/
5-630pm, Germantown MD: 13421 Clopper Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/813403/
5-8pm, Laurel MD: Rte 198 Near Laurel Library, 7th Street & Maryland 198, 507 7th St., Laurel, MD 20707
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/811054/
5-6pm, Rockville MD: I-270 overpass on West Gude Drive (Park at 1150 Carnation Dr), Rockville, MD 20850
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/807473/
5-7pm, Silver Spring MD: Leisure World Plaza, 3800-3860 International Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/804801/
5:30-7:30pm, Olney MD: Maryland 108 & Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/812190/
5:30-6:30pm, Rockville MD: Maryland 355 & East Middle Lane, Rockville, MD 20850
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/809763/
6-8pm, Bowie MD: in front of the Bowie Library, 15210 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD 20715
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/810365/
6-8pm, Columbia MD: Little Patuxent Parkway & Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/804664/
6-8pm, Frederick MD: Baker Park Bandshell, 21 N Bentz St, Frederick, MD 21701
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/805479/
6-6:45pm, Poolseville MD: RSVP for location
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/813932/
7:30-9am, Arlington VA: RSVP for location
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/810490/
4-630pm, Arlington VA: RSVP for location
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/809896/
4-6:30pm, Franconia VA: South Van Dorn Street & Kingstowne Village Parkway
Kingstowne, VA 22315
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/809684/
4:30-6pm, Arlington VA: RSVP for location
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/810490/
5-7pm, Berryville VA: Berryville, VA 22611
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/804851/
5:30-7:30pm, Herndon-Reston VA: RSVP for location
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/810344/
6:30-8pm, Alexandria VA: Alexandria, VA 22314
https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/806489/
6:30-8pm, Manassas VA: Manassas National Battlefield Park Visitor Center, 6511 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/809151/
Saturday July 26, 9-11am EDT, Join our 2025 Positive Presence
From: Repro Rising Virginia
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. We'll stand outside the clinic, where the FCHC staff and escorts can see us, and be a supportive, positive presence to counter the negativity of anti-choice protesters.
https://secure.everyaction.com/EEpN_j53ck2S1UbneHothg2
Sunday July 27, 8am-4pm EDT, March for Integrity
From: https://moneyoutofpolitics.org/event/march-for-integrity/
The Money Out of Politics Movement is organizing a peaceful, non-partisan mass mobilization in Washington, D.C., and at all 50 state capitals, where we expect to mobilize at least two million Americans to demand reform. These reforms are not partisan; they are essential to ensuring a government that serves the people rather than powerful special interests.
Where: National Mall, Washington, DC 20565
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/770440/
Wednesday, July 30, 9am-4pm EDT, Court Support for Mehki
From: Harriet’s Wildest Dreams
Mehki, one of our own, is facing the system—and he shouldn't stand alone. As a fellow comrade and community member, Mehki has consistently shown up for us, and now it’s our turn to show up for him. Join us in court to demonstrate the power of community support and let the system know we are watching. Every body in the room matters. Stand in solidarity. Court support saves lives.
Where: E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20850
https://www.mobilize.us/hwd/event/699547/
Friday August 1, 4pm EDT, Silence The Violence Rally
From: https://action.womensmarch.com/local
A rally hosted by Feminist Alliance for Inclusive Rights (F.A.I.R.)! This rally is advocating for the ending of gun violence in schools!
According to Sandy Hook Promise, “Each day 12 children die from gun violence in America. Another 32 are shot and injured.” We are tired of children dying and getting shot!
Where: Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20543
https://action.womensmarch.com/events/silence-the-violence-rally
Monday, August 4, September 8, 9am-noon EDT, Moral Mondays
Moral Witnesses Stand Against a Budget That Destroys People!
From: http://www.breachrepairers.org/
Moral Mondays in DC is a recurring, spirit-led series of nonviolent actions confronting the immoral federal budget. These budgets are not mere numbers; they are moral documents. They reveal what our nation values—and whom it is willing to sacrifice. Whether you're clergy in full vestments, a volunteer ready to serve, a singer in the justice choir, or a citizen with sacred outrage–we need your presence.
Where: 9am Gather at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 301 A St SE, Washington DC
Where: 11am, Supreme Court in DC, 1 1st St NE, Washington, DC 20543
https://breachrepairers.org/get-involved/events/moral-mondays-in-dc/#dates
https://secure.everyaction.com/ApnxbEa9U0yff72sWvsAjw2
Thursday August 28, March on Wall Street
From: National Action Network
[Ed: This is a "save the date"; we do not know if there will be a DC-area action]
https://www.marchonwallstreets.com/
Recurring Events
Daily, 24 hours per day, F.L.A.R.E. at Union Station (formerly Mayday Movement)
From: https://www.instagram.com/flare.usa/
A 24/7 occupation in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol calling for the impeachment and removal of the 47th president as our first goal. We've been here since May 1st and we're not leaving until he's gone (and the rest of the regime).
Where: 35 Columbus Monument Drive NE (on the plaza in front of Union Station)
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLsLW_AueGp/
Daily, Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm EDT, Protest to support Abrego Garcia
From: &Democracy
Where: Consulate-General of El Salvador, 926 Philadelphia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
https://www.anddemocracy.com/events/event/md-protest-to-support-abrego-garcia-and-more/
[Is this still happening? If you attend, please confirm at grassroots...@gmail.com]
Daily, 4:30-7pm EDT, The Vigil for Palestine
From: https://www.instagram.com/thevigilforpalestine/
Join our collective community any day at #thevigilforpalestine in front of the White House 4:30-7:00pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/DA1DlQqRoce/
Sundays, 2-3:30pm EDT, Tesla Takedown Arlington
From: Virginia Grassroots Coalition
Where: 2710 S. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
https://virginiagrassroots.org/action-events.php
Mondays, 5-6pm EDT, Pop Up Protest (Weather Permitting)
From: Indivisible
In this time of constitutional crises, we look for ways to be engaged citizens. Robert Hubbell said on Substack, “Our actions prevent us from slipping into helplessness and despair; at best, they inspire and encourage others to believe that we can and will win.” We are prevailing in the courts daily, but there is so much to do and it goes slowly. Let’s stop ranting over the news and inspire others to act for democracy. We hope you will join us on Mondays and invite friends.
Where: Intersection of South King Street & Marathon Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/798192/
Tuesdays, 8-9am EDT, Take Action Tuesday
From: Indivisible
Join us for a resistance / honk'n'wave session ~ meet at the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street NW starting at 8 AM! Bring your favorite signs to Resist, Refuse, or Ridicule the Trump regime!
Where: Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street NW (Meet at SW corner opposite Chipotle in Woodley Park DC)
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/807926/
Tuesdays, 4-6pm EDT, Tesla Tuesday Takedown Trump
From: Virginia Grassroots Coalition
Where: 2710 S. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
https://virginiagrassroots.org/action-events.php
https://actionnetwork.org/events/tesla-tuesdays-takedown-trump
Tuesdays, 4-6pm EDT, 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/
Wednesdays, 11:30am EDT, Democracy Patrol: Call to Action
From: Democracy Patrol
Inspired by South Africa’s Black Sash movement and America’s school safety
patrols, Democracy Patrol participants wearing red, white, and blue sashes stand in
silent protest around the U.S. Capitol with signs defending democracy, the
Constitution, and rule of law. Please wear a white shirt; sashes will be provided.
Where: Meet outside the Capitol South Metro station
https://virginiagrassroots.org/documents/event-Democracy-Patrol-Action.pdf
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4:45-6:15pm EDT, "Honk for Democracy" Chevy Chase
From: Roll4Democracy
We've been doing this almost every week since March, and have learned that many drivers are genuinely grateful to see us; and participants have told us that it's boosted their morale. It sometimes goes after 6:15 if people want to stay. Our messaging is strictly PRO DEMOCRACY and specifically not anti-Trump. We take this approach to demonstrate a non-threatening style of protest that we hope will appeal to a wide array of observers--esp. those who may be unfamiliar with, or uncomfortable with, protests.
Where: Brookville Road & Maryland 410, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/805399/
Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm EDT, Protest @ 16th NW & Columbia Rd NW every Wed @ Rush Hour
From: Uptown Indivisible
Join Uptown Indivisible Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30PM, for a rush hour protest. Now is the time to speak up for democracy, our rights, and American values. Please bring your friends and neighbors. We can use our voices to inspire action in our community and beyond. Make signs, make noise, and make a difference! Kazoos welcome!
Where: Adams Morgan, 16th St NW & Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/785253/
Thursdays, 5-6pm EDT, Visibility Brigade
From: Indivisible
Join Visibility Brigadiers and other curbside resisters for a rush hour protest. Now is the time to speak up for democracy, our rights, and American values. Please bring your friends and neighbors. We can use our voices to inspire action in our community and beyond. Make signs, make noise, and make a difference! Kazoos welcome!
Where: Van Ness-UDC Metro, 4200 Connecticut AV NW, Washington, DC 20008
(Van Ness-UDC Metro stop, east side)
Where (2nd location, same time): Klingle Bridge on Connecticut Avenue NW
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/795683/
Fridays, 4:15-6:15pm EDT, 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/
Fridays, 5-6pm EDT, Enough is Enough!
From: Indivisible
Join your neighbors every Friday evening. Bring flags, signs, and energy. Let's make a stand for Democracy and the Rule of Law and signal to passing motorists that Enough is Enough!
Where: East side of 16th St between 2nd Avenue and Grace Church Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/781857/
Fridays, 5-6pm EDT, Rally for Democracy
From: Indivisible
We rally on the public sidewalk on the NE corner of Georgia Ave and Forest Glen Rd in support of democracy. Our gathering is kid and dog-friendly: bring a neighbor! Bring your signs in support of: government workers, immigrants, the rule of law, the planet, our children, and for jobs.
Where: Georgia Avenue & Forest Glen Road, NE Corner of intersection, Forest Glen, MD 20910
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/807326/
Fridays, 5:30-7pm EDT, VA Defend our Immigrants in Arlington, VA
From: https://bsky.app/profile/fightagainstcecot.bsky.social
Ongoing protest every Friday. Weather permitting. Banner display and protest.
Bring signs supporting our immigrants, condemning illegal deportations, etc.
For info, you can dm me directly or find us on https://www.reddit.com/r/ProtestFinderUSA/comments/1km1pnc/fridays_530pm_defend_our_immigrants_in_arlington/
Where: 66w overpass intersection of Langston and Washington Blvd in East Falls Church.
https://www.anddemocracy.com/events/event/va-defend-our-immigrants-in-arlington-va/
Saturdays, 9am EDT, 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/
Saturdays, 10-11am EDT, NIH Vigil
From: Baltimore Sign Waves
Come join us to commemorate, mourn, and joyfully protest the devastating cuts to jobs, science, funding, patient care, and future cures at the NIH! Black attire is encouraged!
Where: Medical Center Metro Station, 8810 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/795983/
Saturdays, 11am-noon, Boycott Target!
From: https://www.instagram.com/shutdowndc_/
Did you know that @boycotttargetdmv pickets outside the 14th St. Target every Saturday? Follow them and pull up (but stay safe in the heat!).
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLPtGn6Rsef/
Saturdays, various times, Tesla Takedown
From: Indivisible, The Disruption Project, &Democracy and Tesla Takedown
Local listings: Virginia Grassroots Coalition and &Democracy
Rockville: 11am-noon Eastern, 1300 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
https://actionnetwork.org/events/tesla-takedown-rockville-md-july-19
Washington DC: 11am-1pm EDT, 3307 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
https://actionnetwork.org/events/tesla-takedown-dance-party
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/808935/
Silver Spring: 11am-1pm EDT, 2320 Broadbirch Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/771738/
Arlington: 2-3:30pm EDT, 2710 S. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
https://virginiagrassroots.org/action-events.php
Boycotts, Strikes, and Disruptions
July Boycott of Amazon, Starbucks, and Home Depot
The People's Union USA
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1426572655247955/
Free DC suggests further act against Amazon
https://freedcproject.org/amazon
July Boycott of Amazon, Monsanto, Home Depot, Georgia Pacific Paper…
From: Viva la Resistance
We are boycotting products made by Georgia Pacific Paper, which is owned by the Koch Brothers.
Georgia Pacific makes paper towels under the brands Brawny and Sparkle, toilet paper under the brands Quilted Northern and Angel Soft, napkins under the brand Vanity Fair and all Dixie branded cups and plates. These are sold in most major grocery, drug, and discount chains in the U.S., including Walgreen, CVS, Walmart, and Target. These brands also have bad ratings by the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC) for their environmental impact.
Every day, NAACP Consumer Advisory
From: NAACP
NAACP's Black Consumer Advisory lists large companies that do not support inclusion (Google, McDs, Meta, Target, Tractor Supply, Wallmart). They also list companies that support DEI.
https://naacp.org/campaigns/black-consumer-advisory
Every day, Restaurant workers call for boycott of six DC restaurants amid union fight
From: Metro DD DSA
The restaurants are: Osteria Mozza, The Occidental, Le Diplomate, Rasika, Modena, and Bombay Club
For months, Metro DC DSA has stood side by side with allies at UNITE HERE 25 who have been tirelessly organizing workplaces owned by the STARR and Knightsbridge restaurant groups. Hundreds of DC restaurant workers have endured a torrent of relentless union busting at some of the most lucrative restaurants by greedy bosses. Yesterday, workers announced a call for DC customers to boycott these restaurants, asking the public not to eat, meet, or drink at these locations. The boycott is set to apply to STARR's Osteria Mozza, The Occidental & Le Diplomate, and Knightsbridge's Rasika, Modena & Bombay Club. This boycott is supported by dozens of national progressive lawmakers.
https://www.axios.com/2025/06/05/scoop-democrats-vow-to-boycott-popular-dc-restaurants
Trainings: constitutional rights and organizing skills
People who wish to learn effective advocacy, public engagement skills, movement history, etc., can access these local organizations. Working with local organizations gives people greater opportunities to meet in person and develop supportive personal networks.
https://www.dcpeaceteam.org/upcoming-training-events
https://freedcproject.org/events
https://www.harrietsdreams.org
https://politics-prose.com/events/calendar
https://linktr.ee/Risingorganizers
These are some upcoming training and information events:
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm EDT, Democracy in Action: Summer Student Trainings in Washington, DC
From: http://democracytraining.org/
In collaboration with youth-led organizations, we’re convening weekly training sessions to hear from pro-democracy leaders/champions and learn how students can organize to protect our speech & rights on campus, and organize to create the thriving democracy our generation deserves. Pizza is included.
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/802440/
Tuesday July 15, 7-9pm EDT, Harriets Responders Orientation
From: Harriet’s Wildest Dreams
Join this info session to learn how to get plugged in to the DC Safety Squad and Harriets Responders. Come learn about how we are building community and reimagining safety. We are piloting a response team that is going to act as an alternatives to calling the police. We are advocating for harm reduction resources, as we provide community support, perform rapid responses and civil disobedience. #WeKeepUsSafe
https://www.mobilize.us/hwd/event/809522/
Tuesday July 15 (3rd Tuesday), 8-9:30pm EDT, Protect, Resist and Build with AFSC
From: American Friends Service Committee
Monthly webinar series that brings together AFSC constituents to learn about how to protect, resist, and build just peace, just migration, and just economies.
https://www.mobilize.us/afsc/event/746944/
Wednesday July 16, 8pm EDT, One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism, Session 1: The Moment and Your Mission
From: https://indivisible.org/
Get oriented to making meaning of this moment and the role you can play in coordinated strategic action.
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/803953/
Saturday July 19, 11am-noon EDT, An Introduction to Anti-Racist Organizing
From: https://freedcproject.org
Across movements, the coalitions that win are ones that organize across race and class. For most of us this does not come automatically. The racism and classism that are embedded in our social lives — which make us more likely to socialize with people who are like ourselves — will hold back our organizing if we do not actively and intentionally work to counteract them.
Where: This training will take place in person. Location details to be announced.
https://freedcproject.org/event-list/anti-racist-organizing
Sunday July 20, 12-5pm, People's Movement Assembly
From: MJF, PYM, and Project Anar
Bringing together Muslim and other communities from across the DMV to plan and strategize against the travel ban and other anti-immigrant strategies.
https://form.jotform.com/sana868/peoples-movement-assembly
Sunday July 20, 3pm EDT, Rooted in Sumud: Palestinian Nonviolent Resistance
From: Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon
Our panelists will discuss the long history and efficacy of Palestinian unarmed civil resistance. We will also examine the limitations of the oft-used dichotomy of “violence versus nonviolence,” while interrogating questions such as: who determines the terms of what is meant by nonviolence, and whose violence is too often considered legitimate? Through this discussion, we will broaden notions of struggle for freedom and peace, while uplifting the sumud of the Palestinian people.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WdnIU_fYRISEkw96sW49PA#/registration
Monday July 21 (3rd Monday), 7-8pm EDT, What activists can do: Fix Media Now
From: The Media and Democracy Project
Join the Media and Democracy Project to better understand and respond to the factors that influence public opinion, voters and democracy. Each session we will activate on a current information-related subject to help Fix Media Now.
https://www.mobilize.us/mediademocracyproject/event/430177/
Tuesday July 22, 6:15-8:30pm EDT, Taking Action: A Starter Guide to Effective Tactics
From: Free DC
On July 22, join Free DC and Rising Organizers for Taking Action, a hands-on workshop that will help you develop the events, actions, and activities that all movements run on. You’ll learn the steps involved in designing and leading strategic actions, and you'll walk away with a clear understanding of what makes different types of events strategic, tools to pick the right tactic for your goals, and confidence to step into the fight for the District's democracy, no matter your experience with organizing or activism.
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Room 401-A 901 G Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20001
https://freedcproject.org/event-list/taking-action-a-starter-guide-to-effective-tactics
Wednesday July 30, 8pm EDT, One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism, Session 2: How to Make it Happen
From: https://indivisible.org/
Learn not just our strategy, but how you can train others and get them on board. This train-the-trainer session is how we get to one million.
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/803953/
Saturday August 2, 9am-5pm EDT, Taking Action: A Starter Guide to Effective Tactics
From: Free DC
In this session you’ll learn about what it takes to stop business as usual and to take collective action for community empowerment.
Where: This training will take place in-person in DC, at a venue that is ADA compliant and located within a 10 minute walk of a Metro station. Location details are to be announced.
https://freedcproject.org/event-list/direct-action-training-with-blackout-collective
Monday August 11, 6-7:30pm EDT, Jury Project
From: Harriet’s Wildest Dreams
Inform community of jurors rights and responsibilities.
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
https://www.mobilize.us/hwd/event/812182/
Wednesday August 13, 8pm EDT, One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism, Session 3: What Now?
From: https://indivisible.org/
You'll be onboarded to basic campaign design and learn how to implement it locally. We'll also get you plugged into our next national campaign.
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/803953/
Social gathering and organizing
Wednesday July 16, 6:30-8pm EDT, Drinks &Democracy: Messaging & Art
From: https://www.anddemocracy.com/
This one will be a little different with a focus on our messaging and creating art work. All are welcome, but artists and gurus at messaging and social media would be especially welcome.
Where: Upside on Moore, 1700 N Moore St level m2, Arlington, VA 22209
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/811436/
Thursday July 24, August 7, 14, 6:30-8pm, QTBIPOC soccer
From: https://www.instagram.com/lavender.evolutions/
QTBIPOC soccer is back for the summer season!
All skill levels welcome—no soccer experience, gear, or cleats necessary. If temperatures reach an unsafe level, we will cancel. DM to join the Whatsapp group
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLXraCwx1u5/
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