What can be done about your expensive Pepco bill?
Financial assistance, energy audits, and avoiding third-party suppliers can help.
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.
Plus, a Whole Foods picket, a local film screening, and more.
Plus, plug into mutual aid, or learn jiu jitsu for a cause.
Plus, a juror teach-in, a Council hearing on D.C. schools, and more.
Plus, a chance to question D.C.'s Attorney General.
Lobby for D.C. on Capitol Hill, attend a workshop on economic justice, and more.
Plus, "enter the villa" for a cause and learn about resistance from Star Wars.
Brush up on your skills or head to a march in Malcolm X Park.
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