Hear from Gen Z Influencers Fighting Back Join Our Monthly Meeting Sunday May 18, 4 pm ET Our deep dive on social media influencers, aka content creators. Who are they? What do they do? How do they do it? Why do they do it? What can they do for our democracy? How can we help […]
“Our Collective is the Prize” is a online course designed to help individuals, communities, activist networks and various other groups who are looking for resources, camaraderie and support in the face of the fascist attacks to U.S. public institutions, democracy and civil liberties under the second Trump administration. Designed to be a community of support […]
Mayday Movement USA will establish a long-term presence on the National Mall in Washington, DC, in sight of the US Capitol, beginning on May 1st, 2025. We will remain there until Donald. J Trump is impeached and removed from office. This is a peaceful, non-violent, National Park permitted 24/7 sit-in (NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING). Join the […]
One of my first ideas when I joined The 51st was to launch the Ask A D.C. Native column, and it's been a fun ride for the past seven months. My goal was to position D.C. natives as authorities on the city. Our families have deep roots here; we’ve matriculated through the public school system, […]
You can’t argue someone out of a belief system they were emotionally recruited into but you can plant seeds. Join Courtney, former MAGA supporter and leader of the new No Party Revolution Troublenation grassroot group, for a powerful conversation about what makes MAGA messaging so effective and how to disrupt it without starting a fight. […]
One of the most important tools in the rank-and-file toolbox for transforming the labor movement is running for local union office. Internal elections are one of the ways that members can present a new way forward for the union, by putting the direction of the union in the hands of the membership—even if it means […]
Mayday Movement USA will establish a long-term presence on the National Mall in Washington, DC, in sight of the US Capitol, beginning on May 1st, 2025. We will remain there until Donald. J Trump is impeached and removed from office. This is a peaceful, non-violent, National Park permitted 24/7 sit-in (NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING). Join the […]
Housing networks across the country are uniting to fight back against billionaire greed and the administration’s attacks on our homes. Tenants, unhoused communities, and allies are taking action in DC and cities nationwide to demand: No cuts to HUD! No more corporate control of our housing! Time: Thursday, May 20, 12 noon–2:30 pm Location: shared […]
This is our opportunity to strategize together as the District's budget remains in limbo. While some programs have received promises of continued funding, no firm commitments have been made to prevent the $410 million budget cut. Meanwhile, the proposed $1 billion RFK Stadium project threatens resources for our most vulnerable neighbors. Together, we will: […]
Are you worried about the current state of American media? It's easy to be concerned with the spread of online disinformation, the decline of local newspapers, and the newsrooms owned by billionaires. Let's delve into the factors that have brought us here, the challenges we face today to share accurate information, and potential solutions to […]
Mayday Movement USA will establish a long-term presence on the National Mall in Washington, DC, in sight of the US Capitol, beginning on May 1st, 2025. We will remain there until Donald. J Trump is impeached and removed from office. This is a peaceful, non-violent, National Park permitted 24/7 sit-in (NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING). Join the […]
Over the next few weeks, we’re watching the House closely as Republicans kick off voting on their budget reconciliation bill, which is chock-full of handouts to polluters and billionaires and is on track to be one of the most harmful, costly, and sweeping pieces of legislation in recent history. On Wednesdays, May 14th and 21st […]
