DC has been under a hostile military occupation for nearly an entire year, and for 11 days in August we are telling the story of the ways Trump’s occupation has hurt our communities.

August 2: “Justice for Nolberto Meza”
On June 20, 2026, U.S. Park Police initiated a high speed pursuit through Woodley Park that killed Nolberto Meza. Meza was a food delivery worker who was riding his moped when he was struck and killed during the chase.

U.S. Park Police are part of Trump’s “DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force,” which is leading the occupation of DC. Last year Trump rolled back restrictions on high speed pursuits for U.S. Park Police — an action which has already led to multiple near-fatal crashes in DC.

On August 2, join us to demand #JusticeForNolberto as we tell the story of how Trump’s occupation has impacted our communities over the past year.

DC has been under a hostile military occupation for nearly an entire year, and for 11 days in August we are telling the story of the ways Trump’s occupation has hurt our communities.

August 1: “Justice for Julian Bailey”
In February, U.S. Marshals shot and killed Julian Bailey in the Mayfair neighborhood of Ward 7. Julian was a father, a son, and a beloved community member and to this day there has been no explanation of why these federal agents responded to a local 911 call or why they used deadly force. The U.S. Marshal Service is part of Trump's "DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force," which has led the occupation of DC since August 11, 2025.

On Saturday August 1, join us to demand #JusticeForJulian as part of our One Year of DC’s Occupation storytelling and action series. Register for event location and additional details.

Come by 2572 Sherman Ave NW from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm and help with our mutual aid distribution table and take what you need. No need to do an orientation; just come by and pitch in!

Courtwatch DC is a growing DC-based program that provides the space and training for the community to observe local court proceedings in the District of Columbia and document our city’s policies in action and to hold judicial actors accountable for injustice in the court system.

Courtwatch DC is powered by Harriet’s Wildest Dreams, with support from DC Justice Lab, and DC IWOC and was founded and led by formerly incarcerated Black women.

Courtwatching is a form of mutual aid. Inspired by Courtwatch PG, we strive to ensure that our community of Courtwatchers is multigenerational, multiracial, anti-racist, and moving towards an abolitionist future.

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.

Whether you are new to the guaranteed income movement or a seasoned advocate looking to deepen your involvement, this orientation is for you. We will provide a refresher on the movement for those already engaged and a full introduction for those just joining us. We will identify specific opportunities to get involved in community organizing and campaign activities.

This is the bi-weekly meeting of Metro DC DSA's Repro Justice Campaign. RSVP to receive the Zoom link and join us to discuss ongoing efforts such as mutual aid distribution, reproductive and sexual health care kit packing events, fundraising, and more!

DC has been under Trump’s occupation for almost a year, but this is not the first time the federal government has interfered with DC’s right to self-government.

The first half of this teach-on will focus on the history of DC’s struggle for autonomy and how it's not just ICE that’s putting our neighbors at risk, and focus on the harm done by MPD, other local agencies, and DC political leaders. In the second half, several local organizers will talk about what the occupation has looked like to people across the city and how we can work together to remove all the barriers to public safety.

Come meet your neighbors and learn about how the occupation has impacted life across the city and what you can do to fight back!

This Film the Police Training is designed to equip community members with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively monitor police activity. Participants will learn about their rights and responsibilities when observing law enforcement, how to document interactions accurately, and strategies for de-escalating potentially volatile situations. By fostering a network of informed citizens, the training aims to promote accountability and transparency, ultimately contributing to a safer and more just community for all.

Join us at this in-person Freedom Dreaming session. Together we’ll explore how life in DC would be different if we had full political power, and create a vision for what we’ll want to achieve when we have it.

SAVE THE DATE!

Join Black Lives Matter DC for For the Culture Community Day, a day of joy, connection, and celebrating the richness of Black culture! Bring the whole family out for delicious food, music, games, and fun activities for all ages.

Hosted by Black Lives Matter DC, this event is about celebrating our culture, creating joyful experiences, and bringing people together in the spirit of unity and community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Saturday, July 18

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Anacostia Park

Come for the culture. Stay for the joy. Bring the whole family!

Socialism is in the air, and on the march. Democrats Socialists like Zohran Mandami in New York City and Janeese Lewis George in DC are winning elections. More and more people are embracing socialism. But what is is it?

In our next Socialist Night School, we’ll tackle the question of socialism.

• What is capitalism?

• What is democracy?

• What is socialism?

• How does the work of DSA help us get there?

• How can you get involved (or more involved) in DSA?

While everyone is welcome, this session is especially designed for newer members and those who are relatively new to socialism. The session was led by Socialist Night School co-organizer David K.

Questions? Accessibility concerns? Email politicaleducation@mdcdsa.org.

NOTE: This event will be recorded and may be shared on MDC DSA’s social media platforms for educational purposes. By participating, you acknowledge that you may be videotaped and livestreamed. If you wish to avoid being recorded, you should take efforts to avoid appearing on camera or speaking.

Harriet’s Wildest Dreams and Free DC are coming together for a juror teach-in. We’ll discuss what it really means to serve on a jury and how we can use that role to protect our people especially those with marginalized identities who are disproportionately targeted by the criminal legal system.

Jury duty is not just a civic responsibility; it’s a powerful tool for ensuring fairness and justice. As community members, our participation in juries is vital to safeguarding the rights of those who are most vulnerable to systemic biases. By serving on a jury, we can influence outcomes and help create a more equitable legal process.

Come and engage in meaningful conversations, learn from legal experts, activists, and fellow community members, and find out how you can play a pivotal role in shaping a more just society. This session is open to everyone.

Metro DC DSA’s Abolition Working Group is planning to host a July 15 fundraiser at the Dew Drop Inn, with aim to resource the 3rd Annual Kids Not Cops Backpack Giveaway. At last year’s fundraiser, socialists and allies raised over $6,000 to supply over 300 kids with fresh backpacks and school supplies. Abolitionists are aiming to beat their distribution record this year: All are invited to participate in this objective while socializing with comrades. RSVP to the July 15 fundraiser here and consider donating directly to the drive at link.

Join us at this in-person Freedom Dreaming session. Together we’ll explore how life in DC would be different if we had full political power, and create a vision for what we’ll want to achieve when we have it.

A training to learn tools to be a affective Marshall for Free DC Events. Marshals work as a team to keep people as safe as possible by bringing them together and order in an appropriate or effective way. Their primary work is to support a safe and successful event as a primary point of contact with event participants. Marshals should communicate safety preparedness and are to report all safety and emergency issues to Action Leads.

Join We Power DC to put up posters around the Gallery Place - Chinatown Metro station area at 1PM! Help us spread the word on the evils of Pepco and the public power alternative, and tap into that latent distrust of our utilities. All materials (+ training) will be provided - just dress for the weather and bring friends!

After wheat pasting ends, we will be heading over to Rocket Bar for our summer social around 3:30PM.

See you there!

Join the Free DC Chocolate City Group for political education, strategy, and community conversation.

Get updates on the Free DC campaign, connect with neighbors, and organize for the fights ahead. Whether you’re new or already involved, pull up.

Join Sankofa Video Books & Café for an evening film screening under the stars on their patio presented in collaboration with Positive Productions Inc.

Follow stories of loss, healing, and new possibilities from the Salvadoran D.C. diaspora in “Las Muertes Más Bellas del Mundo/The Most Beautiful Deaths in the World”, an artistically crafted feature-length documentary from Quique Aviles and the Yellow House Collective.

The film follows Quique on his journey to find answers and healing from the traumatic events that led to his migration north, leading him to write "Las Muertes Más Bellas del Mundo," a powerful, heart-wrenching poem that serves to reclaim his dead and the dignity of a nation torn apart by war and mass displacement.

Threaded within Quique's journey are interviews, music videos, performances, and archival footage of Salvadoran-Wachintonian artists that tell an intimate story of a community resolving trauma and finding identity, belonging, and joy after fleeing the Salvadoran civil war and settling in Washington, D.C. They uplift the power of art to heal in a world fraught with legacies of injustice.

Followed by a conversation with the filmmakers!

Join Free DC's Popular Education working group in conversation with Be Steadwell, local author of Chocolate Chip City.

Singer-songwriter and filmmaker Be Steadwell’s lyrical debut is Practical Magic meets Black Cake in this warm and wry family drama with a magical twist about three sisters, a vision of princes, true love, and revolution, and one very complicated year of self-realization, family dynamics, and learning to let go.

Join us for a snapshot of the work Harriet’s Wildest Dreams is engaged in. Our liberation is tied to one another, and we need each other to do this work to protect our people — Black people, formerly incarcerated folks, queer and trans communities, and all those at risk of state-sanctioned violence.

Being in the nation's capital, we are at the center of the empire and also a target for far-right extremists. DC is NO ONE’S playground, and we must remain vigilant in our fight for statehood, our fight against mass incarceration, and the fight for gender liberation and bodily autonomy for all.

If you and your friends are interested in building a better world, free from patriarchal violence, a world where queerness is in, then you've come to the right place! Come sit with us as we re-imagine what this world can be and reclaim safety for all of DC.

👉🏽 This month's info session will feature a mini political education session on the impact of the Trump administration's DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force and the impending "Summer Surge" on our youth.

Join FBC for a virtual conversation in community to debrief the wins and losses related to our budget platform recommendations, as well as what’s next in the ongoing fight for the budget that DC deserves.

This is the bi-weekly meeting of Metro DC DSA's Repro Justice Campaign. RSVP to receive the Zoom link and join us to discuss ongoing efforts such as mutual aid distribution, reproductive and sexual health care kit packing events, fundraising, and more!

Come learn more about the Responders of Harriet's Wildest Dreams!

Harriets Responders is committed to building local power through transformational direct actions, rapid response & mutual aid. By organizing, strategizing and responding, we work to decrease the power of the carceral state and oppressive systems.

Join this info session to learn how to get plugged in to the DC Safety Squad and Harriets Responders. Come learn about how we are building community and reimagining safety. We are piloting a response team that is going to act as an alternatives to calling the police. We are advocating for harm reduction resources, as we provide community support, perform rapid responses and civil disobedience. #WeKeepUsSafe

Join Avantika and others on Tuesday, July 7 from 6 to 8:30pm to create a collective piece of art, connecting stories and dreams through thread. No experience of embroidery or stitching is needed. More info and sign up here.  

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!