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Civics Roundup
Every week, we curate some ways to get involved in the city – whether that’s protesting, organizing with your neighbors, or testifying before your councilmembers. This isn't an exhaustive list; share your events and trainings with us: tips@51st.news.
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Walking out on fascism: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, MLK Day Peace Walk, a benefit concert, and more.
Resolved to get involved? Your weekly civics roundup
Trainings, orientations, and more ways to get active in your community.
No plans? We ain't buying it: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a vigil for those who died on our streets this year, a book swap, and a march for migrant solidarity.
Cocktails and Courtwatch: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, poetry, comedy, and wine fundraisers — and more!
No ICE in our World Cup: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a massive public safety hearing, ways to support mutual aid, and more.
Turkey trotting and boycotting: Your holiday civics roundup
Plus, a place to volunteer, a healthcare hearing, and more.
Punk market: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a Whole Foods picket, a local film screening, and more.
The downtown fight-for-our-rights: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, plug into mutual aid, or learn jiu jitsu for a cause.
Clothing swap and punk rock: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a juror teach-in, a Council hearing on D.C. schools, and more.
Coffee contest and copaganda: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a chance to question D.C.'s Attorney General.