Upcoming Events
No Cooperation with the Occupation @ MPD Oversight Hearing
On February 25, we are asking DC residents to show up at the DC Council's annual performance oversight hearing on MPD.
The Last Battlefront Screening and Panel Discussion
Washington, D.C. is one of the only capitals in the world where citizens have no representation in the national legislature and where Congress and federal authorities routinely intrude on local government.
”The Last Battlefront: Quest for the Vote in Washington, D.C.” is a one-hour documentary film that looks at four turning points in the history of DC to understand how this happened and the struggles of the District’s residents to restore their basic rights of self-government.
A post-screening discussion offering insights into the struggle for voting rights and self-government for the citizens of Washington, D.C. will be held immediately after the film.
Join Us at Woodridge Library for The Last Battlefront Movie Screening and Panel Discussion! The Screening and Panel Discussion will take place in Meeting Room 1 on the 1st Floor of the Woodridge Library.
Ward 6 Last Battlefront Screening and Panel Discussion
Come join your neighbors at The Last Battlefront Film Screening & Panel Discussion on Feb 25th 7-9pm at the Hill Center. Panelists include shadow senator, Ankit Jain, and filmmaker, Anna Reid Jhirad.
This one-hour non-partisan documentary film looks at four turning points in D.C. history to understand the struggles of District residents to restore the basic rights of self-governance. Organized by Ward 6 Free DC in collaboration with Women in Film & Video.
Tickets are $12 to cover the cost of the his space and staffing. If the cost of entry is a barrier for you, please email welcometoward6@gmail.com. Limited number of free tickets available (first come, first served)
U Street Neighborhood Night
Come join us for the February U Street/Shaw Social!
Drop in anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 pm to mix and mingle with your U Street neighbors.
We'll have a short breakout session at 7 pm for those who are interested in learning how to get more involved with Free DC.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase, and we'll have light snacks on hand. We'd love to see you there!
Know Your Rights! / ¡Conozca su Derechos!
Learn about your rights and how to protect yourself, your family, and your community as the Trump regime increases federal enforcement. // Conozca sobre sus derechos y cómo proteger a si mismo, a su familia, y a su comunidad mientras el régimen Trump aumenta los cuerpos federales.
Anti-Racist Organizing: An Interactive Workshop
Partnerships across race and class are a crucial component of the future Free DC is working toward, as well as the movement we know it will take to win. Achieving this will take intentional changes to our collective relationships, actions, and approach to organizing.
Free DC is partnering with Anti-Racist DC to provide this training for community members to learn how to incorporate anti-racist practices into our organizing. This training is highly encouraged for everyone, and is required for anyone involved in our Ward Teams and Working Groups.
Campaign Orientation is a pre-requisite for this training. See the list of upcoming Campaign Orientations you can attend.
Register below to attend this training.
Local Business Canvass in Foggy Bottom
Economic boycotts are a time-tested tool communities can use to hold powerful entities accountable. Just as importantly, we can also redirect our money toward businesses that share our values.
Local Business for a Free DC builds support for and among local businesses that support DC Home Rule and oppose federal attacks on our communities.
Join us to canvass businesses in the Foggy Bottom in Ward 2 and invite them to participate in this program. We’ll provide materials, a brief training, and you’ll get paired with a partner before going out. Register below to join this canvass.
To attend these canvasses, it is ideal if you have attended a Free DC orientation. If you haven’t attended one by the time of the canvass, we will be sure to pair you up with someone who has!
Ward 1 Team Monthly Meeting
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 7
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 event is open to all, and Ward 7 residents in particular are invited to attend this Campaign Orientation to learn our strategy, our structure, and how to get started organizing with us.
Register to attend this event using the form below.
Ward 6 Team Meeting, March (Hybrid)
Join the Ward 6 team at our Hybrid March meeting! You can join us in person or remotely. We look forward to discussing updates on current projects and opportunities to get involved with our work! 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! Join us virtually by registering at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/nZsU2LPWSqWo-dWcl-EZgQ or in person by registering below- See you there!
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.
Register below to attend!
FREE DC Mixtape Release Party
Freedom Futures Collective (FFC) invites you to the FREE DC Mixtape Release Party, a live celebration of new protest music created with and for our communities in DC and beyond.
Over the past few months, FFC has been teaming up with young artists and organizers from across the city to create an original hip hop mixtape as a sonic response to the ongoing attacks on DC by the current administration. The music on this mixtape was created from the young artists’ real stories and lived experiences, translating their visions of how we rise up, fight back, and build a truly free DC.
The night will feature live performances from FFC’s artists, collaborators, and special guests, debuting tracks from the FREE DC mixtape on stage. We’ll host dedicated listening moments so you can sit with the music, feel the beats, and learn actionable next steps from local organizers helping us build the DC we deserve, today and tomorrow. Pull up to move your body, meet your people, and leave with new connections while celebrating in a space rooted in joy, care, and resistance.
Ward 2 Team Meeting, March
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.
Team meetings are a chance for us to spend some time together, learn about what's going on in our Ward and in the Free DC campaign at large, and do community building activities together.
Local Business Canvassing at Southwest Waterfront
Economic boycotts are a time-tested tool communities can use to hold powerful entities accountable. Just as importantly, we can also redirect our money toward businesses that share our values.
Local Business for a Free DC builds support for and among local businesses that support DC Home Rule and oppose federal attacks on our communities.
Join us to canvass businesses in the Southwest Waterfront in Ward 6 and invite them to participate in this program. We’ll provide materials, a brief training, and you’ll get paired with a partner before going out. Register below to join this canvass.
To attend these canvasses, it is ideal if you have attended a Free DC orientation. If you haven’t attended one by the time of the canvass, we will be sure to pair you up with someone who has!
Free DC candidate forum
DC needs leaders who will side with our communities, not this regime. Several important elections are coming in DC this year and we want to make sure DC’s next leaders side with our communities, not this regime. Join Free DC for a candidate forum on Saturday, March 14. This event is free. Food will be served and childcare provided. ASL and Spanish interpretation. Register using the form below.
DC necesita líderes que estén del lado de nuestras comunidades, no del lado de este régimen. Se acercan varias elecciones importantes en DC este año, y queremos asegurarnos de que los próximos dirigentes de DC estén del lado de nuestras comunidades, no de este régimen. Súmate a Free DC para asistir a un foro de candidatos este sábado, 14 de marzo. Es un evento gratuito. Habrá comida y se proporcionará cuidado infantil. Hay traducción al español y a lenguaje de señales. Regístrate usando este formulario.
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.
Register below to attend!
Ward 3 March Meeting
If you live in Ward 3 and want to learn about mobilizing your local community to become part of Free DC, join this meeting with the Ward 3 Team!
New to Free DC? We encourage everyone to attend Campaign Orientation before joining a meeting of your Ward Team.
Campaign Orientation, Ward 1
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 event is open to all, and Ward 1 residents in particular are invited to attend this Campaign Orientation to learn our strategy, our structure, and how to get started organizing with us.
Register to attend this event using the form below.
Orientation and Non-Cooperation Theory
Join us for this special offering of our Orientation and Non-Cooperation trainings.
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.
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. Please note: you must attend an orientation prior to joining a non-cooperation training.
Event Schedule (subject to change)
Orientation: 10 to 1130am
Lunch: 1130am to 1230pm
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice: 1230 to 5pm
Participants can attend one training or both, depending on your needs. If you previously attended a campaign orientation, you can join us for non-cooperation only. For additional questions, contact our Training Team at erica@freedcproject.org.
Register below to attend this training!
No Kings DC
Save the Date: No Kings DC will take place on Saturday, March 28. Registration information to come.
Ward 2 Team Meeting, April
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.
Team meetings are a chance for us to spend some time together, learn about what's going on in our ward and in the Free DC campaign at large, and do community building activities together.
Slow Taxes 201: Advanced Clinic
Join Free DC and National Tax Strike for an in-depth session with UDC’s Tax Clinic on how to change your withholdings. This session will answer specific questions for individuals who are salaried workers, hourly workers, self-employed, own businesses, retired, and other specific work situations.
We encourage you to take Slow Taxes 101 ahead of this session.
Home Rule Music Festival
Save the date! The Home Rule Music Festival will take place on Saturday, June 20 2026. This event is not officially affiliated with Free DC but we sure do love it. Look for more information at homerulemusicfestival.com.
Logistics Call: No Cooperation with the Occupation @ MPD Oversight Hearing
Logistics and planning to pack the hearing at the DC Council's annual performance oversight hearing on MPD.
Arts + Culture Working Group Meeting, February (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.
Note: The Arts & Culture intends to meet on the third Thursday of the month for most of 2026. We have pushed our February meeting to the 4th Thursday of the month in February to avoid holding our meeting on Presidents’ Day (Mon, Feb 12th).
Ward 1 Trivia Night
Join Ward 1 for a Free DC Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of DC’s history, geography, and all the things that make us a vibrant and attractive city.
A chance to meet and mingle with neighbors and other Free DC Members! There will also be an opportunity to make voluntary contributions to Ward 1 Mutual Aid.
Feel free to come as a team. Otherwise, we’ll match people to a team when you arrive!
All are welcome.
Ward 3 February Meeting
If you live in Ward 3 and want to learn about mobilizing your local community to become part of Free DC, join this meeting with the Ward 3 Team!
New to Free DC? We encourage everyone to attend Campaign Orientation before joining a meeting of your Ward Team.
Register to attend the Ward 3 February 2026 Meeting below
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice for Jewish Faith Communities
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation. Members of Jewish faith communities are particularly invited to attend this training.
The DMV Jewish Labor Bund, IfNotNow DC, Jewish Voice for Peace-DC Metro, the Montgomery County Jewish Collective, and the New Synagogue Project are partnering with Free DC to provide this non-cooperation training. DMV's progressive Jewish community can learn the skills needed to win self-determination for the people of DC, and to fight the threats our communities face from the federal government. Standing in solidarity with our neighbors against fascism is how we build a future of shared safety for Jews, immigrants, and everyone in DC, the US, Palestine/Israel, and around the world.
To build this future will require sustained non-cooperation. Free DC's 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. Register to attend using the event form below.
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 10-20 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!
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 2 (Masks Required)
On Wednesday, February 18 and Saturday, February 21, we will offer our regular curriculum as two sessions. The first part will take place on February 18 from 630-830PM on Zoom. The second part will take place on February 21 from 2-4pm in person. Register just once to attend both parts of this training.
** Please note: for the in-person session of this training, attendees must wear masks**
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 10-20 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!
Our History, Our Humanity
Join the Claudia Jones School for Political Education alongside Faith Strategies, Fellowship of Reconciliation and Rising Organizers for Our History, Our Humanity: A Black History Month Event featuring a panel and cultural performances.
Ward 7 Coffee Social February
Join the Free DC Ward 7 Team for Coffee and Conversation!
Curious about Free DC or looking to get involved with the Ward 7 team? Bring a friend and come meet other Ward 7 neighbors at Gigi’s Coffee Roaster’s in the Capitol View neighborhood.
Register at link below!
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice, Part 1 (Virtual)
On Wednesday, February 18 and Saturday, February 21, we will offer our regular curriculum as two sessions. The first part will take place on February 18 from 630-830PM on Zoom. The second part will take place on February 21 from 2-4pm in person. Register just once to attend both parts of this single session.
** Please note: for the in-person session of this training, attendees must wear masks**
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 10-20 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!
Maryland + Virginia Allies Team Meeting, January (Virtual)
Join the January 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.
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 below to join this virtual meeting.
Chocolate City Campaign Orientation
Black community members are invited to join this Campaign Orientation to network and connect, and learn more about our strategy, our structure, and how to get started organizing with us.
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.
Register to attend this event using the form below.
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.
Register below to attend!
Ward 7 Team Meeting, February
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.
This meeting will take place in person. The Capitol View Neighborhood Library is located about a 15-minute walk from the Benning Road Metro Station on the Blue/Silver line. Register to below to let us know you’re coming!
Orientation and Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice for Families
Join us for this special Valentine’s Day offering of our Orientation and Non-Cooperation trainings. This event is open to all, and families in particular are invited to join us. We’ll have Valentine’s themed activities for kiddos while parents get trained up!
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.
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. Please note: you must attend an orientation prior to joining a non-cooperation training.
Event Schedule (subject to change)
Orientation: 11am to 1230pm
Lunch: 1230 to 130pm
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice: 130 to 530pm
Participants can attend one training or both, depending on your needs. If you previously attended a campaign orientation, you can join us for non-cooperation only. For additional questions, contact our Training Team at erica@freedcproject.org.
Register below to attend this training!
Welcoming Team Working Group Meeting - February (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 Meeting, February (Hybrid)
Free DC’s Congress Working Group develops priorities and projects for Free DC’s advocacy to Congress.
This meeting will be hybrid, meaning there will be both in-person and remote attendance options. The virtual portion of the meeting will take place over Zoom, and the in-person location will take place at All Souls Church (1500 Harvard St NW).
Please register below to let us know you’re joining!
We will have a brief social time (feel free to bring a snack to share) until the meeting begins online and in-person at 6:00 PM.
For questions about this meeting, please contact congress@freedcproject.org.
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.
Cross-Team Leaders Meeting, February
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.
ICE out of Target!
Target is headquartered in Minneapolis but has remained silent on the Trump regime's attacks on the community there. Not only that, but Target was one of the first corporations to obey in advance by rolling back DEI policies. ICE has arrested people inside one of Target’s stores, ICE has used their store to film propaganda, and ICE has staged their raids out of Target parking lots.
We want Target to:
1) Publicly call for an independent investigation into the murder of Renee Good and Alex Pretti,
2) Publicly make it clear that Target stands with immigrants and in opposition to ICE's campaign of terror,
3) Publicly post signage in all stores denying entry to immigration agents without signed judicial warrants, and
4) Restore Target's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Join Boycott Target DC, Free DC, AFT, CLUW, LCLAA, and Faith Strategies.
Ward 2 Team Meeting, February
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.
Team meetings are a chance for us to spend some time together, learn about what's going on in our ward and in the Free DC campaign at large, and do community building activities together.
Tabling Working Group February Meeting
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!
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.
Juror Information Project: Overview Session
Jury duty is not just a civic responsibility; it’s a powerful tool for ensuring fairness and justice.
Cop Watch Training
Learn what to do if you see police interacting with community members.
Tabling Volunteers Appreciation Party
The Tabling Working Group is hosting a Tabling Volunteers Appreciation Party! This is to say thank you for all of the work that this group has done in the year 2025. Please feel free to bring anyone who is interested in Tabling--this is also a good event for others who would like to know how they can participate! There will be food, drinks, and a chance to meet with everyone who has Tabled in our group (so you can put a face to the Signal name)!
The front entrance of this address has 8 steps to go up, then a 20-foot path, and then another 5 steps to enter the building. The bathrooms are accessible on the main level. There are two short-haired cats but they will be hiding when the guests arrive! There will be food options for both vegetarians and meat-eaters. Everyone who comes is welcome to bring additional food or drinks!
Register below to receive the location information and let us know you’re coming!
Show Up at the Senate: DC's money belongs to DC
Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) have introduced bills in the House and Senate to block DC from using our own local money to support children and families here.
This effort is anti-family, it’s destabilizing for DC’s finances, and it’s wrong.
On Wednesday, February 4, we’ll show up at the Senate’s meeting where they will discuss this bill. Register using the form below to join us.
DC's money belongs to DC: Organizing Call
Join DC Fiscal Policy Institute and Free DC for an organizing call to learn about what this change would mean for DC families, the District's finances, Home Rule, and how we can work to stop it.