Opinion: D.C.’s public financing program is broken. Democracy vouchers can help.
The program is subsidizing D.C.’s richest and failing to diversify candidate pools. Our city can take inspiration from Seattle's democracy vouchers.
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 at 51st.news/submit-events
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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.
Paying senators a visit: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Lobby for D.C. on Capitol Hill, attend a workshop on economic justice, and more.
Tree love: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, "enter the villa" for a cause and learn about resistance from Star Wars.