The Commanders’ energy plans for RFK stadium are already raising alarms
The team plans to ask for an exemption to the city's climate law that would allow it to add a natural gas-burning plant, which is worrying environmentalists and lawmakers.
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
Plus, a working class literature festival, a flower potluck, and more.
Plus, potentially the city's most civically engaged Saturday ever, and more.
Plus, celebrating five years of Harriet's Wildest Dreams, and more.
Plus, a digital security workshop, an open mic, and more.
Plus, a clothing swap, a cooperative movement meeting, and more ways to get involved.
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.
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