Plenty of protests: Your weekly Civics Roundup

Welcome to our revamped Civics Roundup! We worried this was getting lost at the bottom of our newsletter, so we're giving it a new home. We hope this will make it easier to share and use throughout the week. Every Thursday, we list some ways to get engaged in the city – whether that’s protesting, organizing with your neighbors, or testifying before your councilmembers. For more ways to get connected, check out our resources roundup. 

THURSDAY, APRIL 3

Ward 8 FREE DC Meeting
FREE DC, the new movement organization mobilizing against attacks on D.C.'s autonomy, will hold a meeting for Ward 8 residents. The group will meet at the Far SE Collaborative from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; food and childcare provided.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

Sanctuary Now! Rally
The Migrant Families Collective is holding a press conference and call to protect D.C.'s sanctuary city status amid attacks from the Trump admin. Organizers ask that attendees come dressed in black and wear a mask. Meet in Lamont Park at 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

East of the River Mutual Aid Pop-up
In collaboration with several local groups like Bread for the City, Harriet's Wildest Dreams, and Black Lives Matter DC, EOTR Mutual Aid will be distributing food, clothing, hygiene kits, and more. Stop by 1650 Marion Barry Avenue SE for some political education, face painting, and music. The event will run from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

March for Palestine
Several groups, including the Palestinian Youth Movement, The People's Forum, the ANSWER Coalition, and Jewish Voices for Peace, will be convening at the White House for a day-long march for Gaza, Mahmoud Kalil, and students across the U.S. who have been arrested for defending Palestine. The event will kick off at 1 p.m. at Pennsylvania Avenue and 3rd Street.

Hands Off! Rally
Also downtown on Saturday, the advocacy group MoveOn will be protesting against Trump and Elon Musk's federal takeover as a part of a nationwide day of action. The main programming will start at noon at the Washington Monument.

MONDAY, APRIL 7

Rally for federal workers with CFPB Union
The union representing workers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is protesting downtown against Musk's takeover and the gutting of the federal workforce. Meet at 1700 G Street NW from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

Know your rights while traveling training
CUNY Clear (Creating Law Enforcement Accountability and Responsibility) will host a know-your-rights workshop tailored for citizens and non-citizens who are traveling. You can register for the Zoom here; it starts at 7 p.m.

Looking for more ways to get involved? Below, you'll find a list of public meeting calendars for various city agencies, important contact information, and more.