With sharp attacks and high stakes, the mayoral race kicks into gear
The three-month sprint to the June 16 primary election is on.
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 at 51st.news/submit-events
A flower potluck, Narcan distribution, and more ways to get involved in D.C.
Plus, recess at the Capitol, a community clean-up, and more ways to get involved in D.C.
Plus, a protest mixtape release party, an urban agriculture fair, and more ways to get involved.
Plus, a transportation forum with the candidates and more.
A trash pick-up event, radical org fair, and more ways to plug into D.C.
A film screening about D.C.'s gentrification, a general strike teach-in, and more ways to show love to your community.
Plus, a Black History Month book drive, labor leader training, and more ways to get involved.
Plus, an anti-ICE student walk-out, performance oversight, and more.
Plus, help dig through D.C.'s punk archive, and more ways to get involved.
Plus, MLK Day Peace Walk, a benefit concert, and more.
Trainings, orientations, and more ways to get active in your community.
Plus, a vigil for those who died on our streets this year, a book swap, and a march for migrant solidarity.
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