Upcoming Events
"The Revolution Will Not be Rated G" book launch
Join Solid State Books for an exciting night with friend of the shop, Keya Chatterjee, as she discusses her new romance novel.
Maryland + Virginia Team October Meeting (Virtual)
Join the October meeting of the Maryland and Virginia team of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.
Note: This meeting has been rescheduled from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
No Kings DC
More and more Americans are uniting against this administration and their agenda of destruction. We know that the people united will never be defeated — and on October 18th we’re going to show what that looks like.
Ward 7 Team meeting, October
If you live in Ward 7 and want to learn about mobilizing your local community to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 7 Team.
New to Free DC? We encourage everyone to attend Campaign Orientation before joining a meeting of your Ward Team. See the schedule of upcoming Campaign Orientations.
Register to attend this meeting using the form below.
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation. This half-day training will teach you what non-cooperation looks like on an individual level, a mass level, and how other movements have used these tactics effectively.
Orientation is required
Campaign Orientation is a required pre-requisite for this training. If you have not yet attended a Campaign Orientation, you must do so before participating in this training. Join an upcoming Campaign Orientation session »
Location
This training will take place in-person in DC. Location details will be emailed automatically upon registration. All of Free DC’s training locations are ADA compliant, and are located within a 10 minute walk of a Metro station.
Interactive Program
This training includes interactive role play of protest scenarios. Role play helps us experiment with new skills in safe and supported conditions. If you need accomodations for this or any other part of the training, please let the training team know.
Registration details
As part of registration for this advanced training we will ask for information about your organizing experience and interest in our work. This step is part of our commitment to safe and supported learning environments. Information collected is confidential and will be shared only with our Training Team. Thank you for helping us get to know you more.
Childcare
If childcare would support your participation, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to erica@freedcproject.org.
Interpretation
ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation are both available upon request. If these accommodations would make your participation possible, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to erica@freedcproject.org.
Se ofrece interpretación ASL e interpretación al español previa solicitud. Si estas adaptaciones hacen posible su participación, indíquelo en sus datos de inscripción y envíe un correo electrónico de confirmación a erica@freedcproject.org.
If you have additional questions, contact our Training Team at erica@freedcproject.org.
Register below to attend this training!
Ward 3 Team October Meeting
Meet your neighbors in Ward 3 and help build a strong base for amplifying the impact Free DC actions to protect Home Rule and win dignity for the residents of DC.
New to Free DC? We encourage everyone to attend Campaign Orientation before joining a meeting of your Ward Team. See the schedule of upcoming Campaign Orientations.
Register for this meeting using the form below.
Ward 2 Team Meeting - October
Join the monthly meeting of the Ward 2 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.
This meeting will take place at Church of the Pilgrims. This venue is accessible via the Dupont Circle Metro station on the Red Line, as well as the buses C91 (similar to old G2), D70 (similar to old L2), D72 (similar to old 42, 43, and L2), D74 (similar to old H8, 42, and 43), D90 (similar to old N2, N4, N6), D94 (similar to old D6), and D96 (similar to old D2). (More transit information can be found at https://wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/.)
Please note that there will be additional programming before the 7pm ward meeting. The agenda for the full evening is as follows:
6pm - 6:30pm: Social time and community
6:30pm - 7pm: Working group meetings/announcements
7pm - 8pm: Full Ward 2 meeting
Small Business Outreach Training: What is a Procott? (Virtual)
Free DC is implementing a new initiative to engage local businesses in our fight to defend DC. We’ll be offering a Free DC decal to local businesses that join us. The decal will be a visual cue for shoppers to know that their dollars are going to support our community, not harm it.
This trainings will give volunteers information you need to enlist local businesses in taking a stand with us!
This work supports Home Rule by refusing to support the mega-stores that harm our communities—including companies that facilitate unjust raids, suppress local wages, or drive up the cost of living. Our work will actively support local businesses that serve our community with dignity, stand against exploitation, and invest in the well-being of everyone who walks through their doors.
Register below to receive the Zoom link to this virtual training!
MD + VA Allies, Campaign Orientation - Virtual
Free DC is setting out to build the cultural and political power it will take to protect Home Rule and win lasting dignity for the people of DC.
Campaign Orientation is the place to learn about the attacks DC is facing right now, our strategy to defeat them, and our organizing structures that will make it possible.
Our Maryland and Virginia neighbors in particular are invited to attend this Online Campaign Orientation to learn our strategy, our structure, and how to get started organizing with us.
Register at the button below to attend our Campaign Orientation on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:00 PM on Zoom.
Campaign Orientation, Ward 2
The people of DC deserve dignity and respect—but that's not what this Congress has given us. Free DC is a new campaign setting out to build the power it will take to protect our people and our communities from a hostile administration.
Ward 2 residents in particular are invited to attend this Campaign Orientation in Ward 2 to learn our strategy, our structure, and how to get started organizing with us.
This meeting will take place at Church of the Pilgrims. This venue is accessible via the Dupont Circle Metro station on the Red Line, as well as the buses C91 (similar to old G2), D70 (similar to old L2), D72 (similar to old 42, 43, and L2), D74 (similar to old H8, 42, and 43), D90 (similar to old N2, N4, N6), D94 (similar to old D6), and D96 (similar to old D2). (More transit information can be found at https://wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/.)
Register to attend this event using the form below.
Campaign Orientation for College Students
The people of DC deserve dignity and respect—but that's not what this Congress has given us. Free DC is a new campaign setting out to build the power it will take to protect our people and our communities from a hostile administration.
College students are invited to attend this Campaign Orientation to learn our strategy, our structure, and how to get started organizing with us.
This orientation will take place at the UDC, with exact location upon registration.
Register to attend this event using the form below.
DC Local Government Working Group, October Meeting
Free DC’s DC Local Government Working Group develops strategy for issues before DC’s elected leaders and local agencies related to autonomy and Home Rule.
Join this monthly meeting of the Working Group to learn more about this effort and get involved.
Note: Free DC working group meetings are only open to those who have previously attended a campaign orientation. A list of upcoming campaign orientations is available here.
Home Rule, Whole State: DC Statehood Teach-In
Join Harriet's Wildest Dreams for a virtual teach-in on what statehood means for the District, the history of the fight for statehood, the ins and outs of the DC Council, and more.
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation. This half-day training will teach you what non-cooperation looks like on an individual level, a mass level, and how other movements have used these tactics effectively.
Orientation is required
Campaign Orientation is a required pre-requisite for this training. If you have not yet attended a Campaign Orientation, you must do so before participating in this training. Join an upcoming Campaign Orientation session »
Location
This training will take place in-person in DC. Location details will be emailed automatically upon registration. All of Free DC’s training locations are ADA compliant, and are located within a 10 minute walk of a Metro station.
Interactive Program
This training includes interactive role play of protest scenarios. Role play helps us experiment with new skills in safe and supported conditions. If you need accomodations for this or any other part of the training, please let the training team know.
Registration details
As part of registration for this advanced training we will ask for information about your organizing experience and interest in our work. This step is part of our commitment to safe and supported learning environments. Information collected is confidential and will be shared only with our Training Team. Thank you for helping us get to know you more.
Childcare
If childcare would support your participation, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to erica@freedcproject.org.
Interpretation
ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation are both available upon request. If these accommodations would make your participation possible, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to erica@freedcproject.org.
Se ofrece interpretación ASL e interpretación al español previa solicitud. Si estas adaptaciones hacen posible su participación, indíquelo en sus datos de inscripción y envíe un correo electrónico de confirmación a erica@freedcproject.org.
If you have additional questions, contact our Training Team at team@freedcproject.org.
Register below to attend this training!
Campaign Orientation at Metropolitan AME Church
The people of DC deserve dignity and respect—but that's not what this Congress has given us. Free DC is a new campaign setting out to build the power it will take to protect our people and our communities from a hostile administration.
This Campaign Orientation is hosted by the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, and is open to the public.
You are invited to attend this orientation to learn our strategy, our structure, and how to get started organizing with us.
Register to attend this event using the form below.
Tabling Working Group Meeting - October (Virtual)
The Tabling Working Group shares information about Free DC at a variety of community events. Join their monthly October meeting to learn more about how to be involved with these efforts!
Register below to receive the link for this virtual meeting, hosted over Zoom.
Free DC working group meetings are only open to those who have previously attended a campaign orientation. A list of upcoming campaign orientations is available here.
How the Federal Megabill Harms DC: A Closer Look at Health Policy
The Congress Working Group presents a panel discussion on the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill”’s impacts on healthcare access in DC. We'll hear about changes in Medicaid, DC Healthcare Alliance, and Obamacare premiums, as well as how specific populations and types of healthcare may be affected. We will conclude with information on how to get involved with Free DC and the work of the Congress Team.
The panel is the second in a series discussing the impact of the OBBB on DC. The first panel in September examined the OBBB’s impact on SNAP.
Register below to receive the link for this virtual meeting, hosted over Zoom.
Ward 3 Zine Folding at Circle Yoga
Join us to connect with Ward 3 neighbors and help spread the word about Free DC! We'll fold zines for Free DC outreach efforts and end with an optional, short relaxation practice.
A zine is a small booklet made out of one folded and cut piece of paper. They are designed to help disseminate important information in a simple, easy to read manner and they are a big part of Free DC's outreach efforts!
No zine-folding experience required! Feel free to bring a pair of scissors if you can.
Registration is encouraged for this event. Feel free to register below!
Communications Working Group monthly meeting
Free DC's Communications Working Group spreads the word about our work through community outreach, wheatpasting, email, multimedia, social media content, and press strategy.
This group meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month, and meetings are open to anyone who has attended Campaign Orientation. If you are interested in outreach, promotion, or content development, we want you to join us!
Register at the link below to join the November meeting of the Communications Working Group.
Note: Free DC working group meetings are only open to those who have previously attended a campaign orientation. A list of upcoming campaign orientations is available here.
Ward 6 Meeting - November
Join the Ward 6 team at our November meeting! During this meeting, we'll share campaign updates, break into committees, and discuss more opportunities to get involved.
Although we highly encourage folks to attend a campaign orientation before plugging into our work more deeply, this meeting is open to all Ward 6 residents!
This meeting will most likely be hybrid. A location for this meeting and registration link will be available shortly!
Welcoming Team Working Group Meeting - November (Virtual)
The Welcoming Team facilitates active participation and helps people new to Free DC to find community and get more involved. Join their monthly meeting to learn more about how to be involved with these efforts!
Note: Free DC working group meetings are only open to those who have previously attended a campaign orientation. A list of upcoming campaign orientations is available here.
Register below to receive the link for this virtual meeting, hosted over Zoom.
Congress Working Group, November meeting (Virtual)
Free DC’s Congress Working Group develops priorities and projects for Free DC’s advocacy to Congress.
Note: Free DC working group meetings are only open to those who have previously attended a campaign orientation. A list of upcoming campaign orientations is available here.
Register below to join this virtual meeting.
Ward 7 Team meeting, November
If you live in Ward 7 and want to learn about mobilizing your local community to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 7 Team.
New to Free DC? We encourage everyone to attend Campaign Orientation before joining a meeting of your Ward Team. See the schedule of upcoming Campaign Orientations.
Register to attend this meeting using the form below.
Ward 3 Team November Meeting
Meet your neighbors in Ward 3 and help build a strong base for amplifying the impact Free DC actions to protect Home Rule and win dignity for the residents of DC.
New to Free DC? We encourage everyone to attend Campaign Orientation before joining a meeting of your Ward Team. See the schedule of upcoming Campaign Orientations.
Register for this meeting using the form below.
Tabling Working Group Meeting - November (Virtual)
The Tabling Working Group shares information about Free DC at a variety of community events. Join their monthly November meeting to learn more about how to be involved with these efforts!
Register below to receive the link for this virtual meeting, hosted over Zoom.
Free DC working group meetings are only open to those who have previously attended a campaign orientation. A list of upcoming campaign orientations is available here.
Communications Working Group monthly meeting
Free DC's Communications Working Group spreads the word about our work through community outreach, wheatpasting, email, multimedia, social media content, and press strategy.
This group meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month, and meetings are open to anyone who has attended Campaign Orientation. If you are interested in outreach, promotion, or content development, we want you to join us!
Register at the link below to join the December meeting of the Communications Working Group.
Note: Free DC working group meetings are only open to those who have previously attended a campaign orientation. A list of upcoming campaign orientations is available here.
Ward 6 Meeting - December
Join the Ward 6 team at our December meeting! During this meeting, we'll share campaign updates, break into committees, and discuss more opportunities to get involved.
Although we highly encourage folks to attend a campaign orientation before plugging into our work more deeply, this meeting is open to all Ward 6 residents!
This meeting will most likely be hybrid. A location for this meeting and registration link will be available shortly!
October Campaign Orientation - Daytime, Virtual
Free DC is setting out to build the cultural and political power it will take to protect Home Rule and win lasting dignity for the people of DC.
Campaign Orientation is the place to learn about the attacks DC is facing right now, our strategy to defeat them, and our organizing structures that will make it possible.
Register at the button below to attend our Campaign Orientation on Saturday, October 11th at 1:00 PM on Zoom.
Recess at the Capitol: Virtual Family Meeting
Due to the government shutdown, we’ve pivoted from an in-person lobby day at the Capitol to a virtual “family meeting” where we will give updates on what’s going on in Congress, current threats to DC’s youth and public education, how you can get involved and better understand the rights we all have with almost two months of living under the surge of federal law enforcement.
We’re keeping that Recess at the Capitol energy going with a virtual family meeting full of play, power, and purpose.
Join organizations, families, and youth from across DC for:
— One hour of joy, connection, and action
— Centering our families + community activism
— Real talk about how we can protect our kids, schools, and communities
Congress Working Group, October meeting (Virtual)
Free DC’s Congress Working Group develops priorities and projects for Free DC’s advocacy to Congress.
At October’s meeting we will debrief our Sept 29th visits to Congress and discuss our strategy for pressuring Congress to end the federal occupation of DC.
Note: Free DC working group meetings are only open to those who have previously attended a campaign orientation. A list of upcoming campaign orientations is available here.
Register below to join this virtual meeting.
Ward 6 Meeting - October (Virtual)
Join the Ward 6 team at our October meeting hosted virtually over Zoom! During this meeting, we'll share campaign updates, break into committees, and discuss more opportunities to get involved.
Although we highly encourage folks to attend a campaign orientation before plugging into our work more deeply, this meeting is open to all Ward 6 residents!
The Ward 6 team typically meets the first Thursday of the month, but have rescheduled this meeting to the second Thursday of the month in honor of Yom Kippur. We will resume our first Thursday schedule in November. Be sure to check the calendar for the most up-to-date information about our meeting schedule!
Register below to let us know you’re coming!
Welcoming Team Working Group Meeting - October
The Welcoming Team facilitates active participation and helps people new to Free DC to find community and get more involved. Join their monthly meeting to learn more about how to be involved with these efforts!
Note: Free DC working group meetings are only open to those who have previously attended a campaign orientation. A list of upcoming campaign orientations is available here.
Register below to attend this in-person meeting.
Cross-Team Leaders Meeting
This monthly meeting of leaders from all Free DC teams is open for team leaders only. Cross-Team Leader meetings happen monthly on the second Wednesday of the month.
Seniors' Meeting, October
The Free DC Seniors’ Group meets monthly to build community and strategize about how to Free DC! This meeting is for anyone age 65+ who has attended a Free DC orientation and wants to organize with like-minded seniors.
Campaign Orientation, Ward 3
The people of DC deserve dignity and respect—but that's not what this Congress has given us. Free DC is a new campaign setting out to build the power it will take to protect our people and our communities from a hostile administration.
Ward 3 residents in particular are invited to attend this Campaign Orientation in Ward 3 to learn our strategy, our structure, and how to get started organizing with us.
This orientation will take place at the Cleveland Park Library in Northwest, which is a 5-minute walk from the Cleveland Park Metro Station on the Red Line.
Register to attend this event using the form below.
Campaign Orientation for Veterans
Veterans who are part of Free DC or who are new to our work are invited to join this special Campaign Orientation with Common Defense and About Face Veterans Against the War.
Ward 1 Team Meeting - October
If you live in Ward 1 and want to learn about mobilizing your local community to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 1 Team.
New to Free DC? We encourage everyone to attend Campaign Orientation before joining a meeting of your Ward Team. See the schedule of upcoming Campaign Orientations.
Campaign Orientation, Ward 6
The people of DC deserve dignity and respect—but that's not what this Congress has given us. Free DC is a new campaign setting out to build the power it will take to protect our people and our communities from a hostile administration.
Ward 6 residents in particular are invited to attend this Campaign Orientation in Ward 6 to learn our strategy, our structure, and how to get started organizing with us.
This orientation will take place at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Southwest, which is a 5-minute walk from the Waterfront Metro Station on the Green Line.
This event is ADA accessible.
Register to attend this event using the form below.
Know Your Rights Training @ Art of Noize
Art of Noize in partnership with Free DC present Know Your Rights Training.
Join Art of Noize and the Free DC Ward 4 Team for a Know Your Rights training to learn your rights when encountering federal law enforcement in the District. The training will be followed by a brief overview of the Free DC campaign.
Doors open at 1pm. Presentation starts at 2pm.
Space is limited, so be sure to register below to let us know you’re coming!
Community Fair
This day of connection and learning will be a chance for Free DC community members to connect across teams, get an update about the campaign's progress, deepen important skills, and map your work for the coming weeks and months.
Schedule at a Glance
9:00 AM — Registration opens
9:00 AM-7:00 PM — Pick up Free DC merch
Flags, t-shirts, yard signs, and window signs. Sliding scale donation9:30 AM-12:00 PM — Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 2. Separate registration required. *
10:00-11:30 AM — Jury Information Project overview
12:00-1:30 PM — Community Lunch
Pupusas provided, bring a dish to share2:00-4:00 PM — Campaign Update + Team Strategy Session *
4:00-7:00 PM — Art Build
5:30-7:00 PM — Community Social
7:00 PM — Nightly noisemaking
Event concludes
Campaign Orientation is a required pre-requisite for sessions marked with an asterisk (*).
You are welcome to attend some or all of the sessions here. Indicate which session(s) you will attend on the registration form.
Accessibility, Interpretation, and Children’s Activities
This event will take place in an ADA accessible venue, with elevators and ramped entry. This venue is approximately a 10 minute walk from a Metro station in DC. ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation are available upon request. Children’s activities will be available in a dedicated space where kids are welcome to play while parents participate in sessions.
Register to attend this event using the form below.
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 1
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation.
On October 3 and 4, we will offer our regular curriculum as two sessions. The first part will take place on Friday October 3 from 6-8 PM on Zoom. The second part will take place on Saturday October 4 from 9:30AM-12:00 PM in person. Register just once to attend both parts of this single session.
Orientation is required
Campaign Orientation is a required pre-requisite for this training. If you have not yet attended a Campaign Orientation, you must do so before participating in this training. Join an upcoming Campaign Orientation session »
Location
Part 1 of this training will take place on Friday October 3 from 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Part 2 of this training will take place on Saturday October 4 from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM in person. All our training locations are located within a 10-minute walk of a Metro station within DC, and are ADA compliant.
Location details will be emailed upon registration.
Interactive Program
This training includes interactive role play of protest scenarios. Role play helps us experiment with new skills in safe and supported conditions. If you need accomodations for this or any other part of the training, please let the training team know.
Registration details
As part of registration for this advanced training we will ask for information about your organizing experience and interest in our work. This step is part of our commitment to safe and supported learning environments. Information collected is confidential and will be shared only with our Training Team. Thank you for helping us get to know you more.
Childcare
If childcare would support your participation, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.
Interpretation
ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation are both available upon request. If these accommodations would make your participation possible, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.
Se ofrece interpretación ASL e interpretación al español previa solicitud. Si estas adaptaciones hacen posible su participación, indíquelo en sus datos de inscripción y envíe un correo electrónico de confirmación a team@freedcproject.org.
If you have additional questions, contact our Training Team at team@freedcproject.org.
Register below to attend this training!
Communications Working Group monthly meeting
Free DC's Communications Working Group spreads the word about our work through community outreach, wheatpasting, email, multimedia, social media content, and press strategy.
This group meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month, and meetings are open to anyone who has attended Campaign Orientation. If you are interested in outreach, promotion, or content development, we want you to join us!
Register at the link below to join the October meeting of the Communications Working Group.
Note: Free DC working group meetings are only open to those who have previously attended a campaign orientation. A list of upcoming campaign orientations is available here.
Tabling Working Group Meeting - September (Virtual) (RESCHEDULED)
Note: This meeting was originally scheduled for Monday Sept 22nd, but has been rescheduled to avoid conflicting with Rosh Hashanah.
The Tabling Working Group shares information about Free DC at a variety of community events. Join their monthly September meeting to learn more about how to be involved with these efforts!
Register below to receive the link for this virtual meeting, hosted over Zoom.
Free DC working group meetings are only open to those who have previously attended a campaign orientation. A list of upcoming campaign orientations is available here.
Arts + Culture Working Group, September (Virtual)
The Arts & Culture Working Group organizes music, art, dance, performance, and other cultural events.
Register below to join this virtual monthly meeting to learn more about how to get involved with these efforts!
Note: Free DC working group meetings are only open to those who have previously attended a campaign orientation. A list of upcoming campaign orientations is available here.
Cop Watch Training with Harriet's Wildest Dreams
Cop-watch training is a training that will give you the tools and prepare you on what to look for at the scene of potential police arrests or police violence.
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation. This half-day training will teach you what non-cooperation looks like on an individual level, a mass level, and how other movements have used these tactics effectively.
Orientation is required
Campaign Orientation is a required pre-requisite for this training. If you have not yet attended a Campaign Orientation, you must do so before participating in this training. Join an upcoming Campaign Orientation session »
Location
This training will take place in-person in DC. Location details will be emailed automatically upon registration. All of Free DC’s training locations are ADA compliant, and are located within a 10 minute walk of a Metro station.
Interactive Program
This training includes interactive role play of protest scenarios. Role play helps us experiment with new skills in safe and supported conditions. If you need accomodations for this or any other part of the training, please let the training team know.
Registration details
As part of registration for this advanced training we will ask for information about your organizing experience and interest in our work. This step is part of our commitment to safe and supported learning environments. Information collected is confidential and will be shared only with our Training Team. Thank you for helping us get to know you more.
Childcare
If childcare would support your participation, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.
Interpretation
ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation are both available upon request. If these accommodations would make your participation possible, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.
Se ofrece interpretación ASL e interpretación al español previa solicitud. Si estas adaptaciones hacen posible su participación, indíquelo en sus datos de inscripción y envíe un correo electrónico de confirmación a team@freedcproject.org.
If you have additional questions, contact our Training Team at team@freedcproject.org.
Register below to attend this training!
DC Community Lobby Day
DC needs the Senate to end the occupation, block the 13+ bills attacking DC, and reject the 20+ budget riders that would freeze our funds. Community members are invited to join us on September 29 for a Community Lobby Day to meet with Congressional staff and call on them to side with DC.
Ward 6 Zine Folding
Where: 700 7th St. SW in the pavilion (enter via the alley between 6th and 7th St. SW)
What to Bring if you can: Unfolded Zines and extra scissors!
What is a Zine?
A small booklet made out of one folded and cut piece of paper. They are designed to help disseminate important information in a simple, easy to read manner and they are a big part of Free DC's outreach efforts!
Do I need experience folding Zines in order to participate?
No! This is an opportunity to help supply our outreach team with Zines while connecting with our neighbors and building Ward 6 connections.
No Zine Folding Experience Required!
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 2
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation.
On September 26th and 27th, we will offer our regular curriculum as two sessions. The first part will take place on Friday September 26th from 6-8 PM on Zoom. The second part will take place on Saturday September 27th from 2:30-4:30 PM in person. Register just once to attend both parts of this single session.
Orientation is required
Campaign Orientation is a required pre-requisite for this training. If you have not yet attended a Campaign Orientation, you must do so before participating in this training. Join an upcoming Campaign Orientation session »
Location
Part 1 of this training will take place on Friday September 26th from 6-8 PM on Zoom.
Part 2 of this training will take place on Saturday September 27th from 2:30-4:30 PM in person. All our training locations are located within a 10-minute walk of a Metro station within DC, and are ADA compliant.
Location details will be emailed upon registration.
Interactive Program
This training includes interactive role play of protest scenarios. Role play helps us experiment with new skills in safe and supported conditions. If you need accomodations for this or any other part of the training, please let the training team know.
Registration details
As part of registration for this advanced training we will ask for information about your organizing experience and interest in our work. This step is part of our commitment to safe and supported learning environments. Information collected is confidential and will be shared only with our Training Team. Thank you for helping us get to know you more.
Childcare
If childcare would support your participation, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.
Interpretation
ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation are both available upon request. If these accommodations would make your participation possible, please indicate that in your registration details and send an email to confirm to team@freedcproject.org.
Se ofrece interpretación ASL e interpretación al español previa solicitud. Si estas adaptaciones hacen posible su participación, indíquelo en sus datos de inscripción y envíe un correo electrónico de confirmación a team@freedcproject.org.
If you have additional questions, contact our Training Team at team@freedcproject.org.
Register below to attend this training!
Ward 3 Kickoff Party & Free DC Open House
It's a party! All are invited to meet and mingle with Ward 3 neighbors and learn more about the movement we're building to protect Home Rule in DC and win lasting dignity for our communities.
Crafting Social at the Merry Pin
Join Free DC at Merry Pin for an "crafternoon" of activism-themed, kid-friendly crafts. We'll be making zines, posters, and other crafts that highlight the goals and values of Free DC, such as self-determination, standing up for each other, and embracing joy.
Come meet your neighbors and make art and community together!
Register below to let us know you’ll be there!
River Terrace Park Cleanup with the Ward 7 Team
Join Free DC’s Ward 7 Team and the River Terrace Community Organization for a neighborhood cleanup in River Terrace and nearby Anacostia Park.
All supplies will be provided. This event is eligible for DCPS community service hours. Register below to let us know you’ll attend.