To mark the paperback release of the New York Times bestseller, Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism, former Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Stephen Breyer offers a provocative analysis of the textualist philosophy of the current Supreme Court’s supermajority and makes the case for a more pragmatic approach of the Constitution. Textualists claim that the right […]

On August 25, 1944, Rose Valland, a woman of quiet daring, found herself in a desperate position. From the windows of her beloved Jeu de Paume museum, where she had worked and ultimately spied, she could see the battle to liberate Paris thundering around her. The Jeu de Paume, co-opted by Nazi leadership, was now […]

At a time when artificial intelligence, climate change, and inequality are raising fundamental questions about the economic system, Capitalism and Its Critics provides a kaleidoscopic history of global capitalism, from the East India Company and Industrial Revolution to the digital revolution. But here John Cassidy, a staff writer at The New Yorker and a Pulitzer Prize finalist, adopts a […]

Please join pregnant parents, CASA, and allies in this historic hearing as CASA fights to protect the 14th Amendment and the Constitution. Immigrant Justice warriors are showing up and showing out at this historic hearing. Who: CASA members, allies, friends of the immigrant community Time: Thursday, May 15, 10 am-12 noon Location: U.S. Supreme Court, […]

Guest Speaker, Myron Long of The Social Justice School. Join the DC Guaranteed Income Coalition for our monthly general meeting. We’ll share updates, collaborate on upcoming projects, and continue building momentum for guaranteed income in DC.

This month, we're thrilled to welcome Myron Long, Executive Director and Founder of the Social Justice School, for a powerful conversation about Guaranteed, Together— an intergenerational guaranteed income pilot supporting students and their families. 💬 Myron will dive into what becomes possible when families are guaranteed something meaningful: resources, dignity, and support with no strings […]

We will gather again to demonstrate against the Trump administration at the south end of the Klingle Valley Bridge (Connecticut Avenue and Devonshire Place) every Thursday from 5 to 6:30. Please come - and bring a sign to carry!

We are inviting DC to show up and out to send a message to the council that they must Choose us - and that means fighting to fund our housing. Join us in community on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30-8:30 pm to enjoy refreshments, hear from DC Council members, share your knowledge and experience, and […]

National Juneteenth Festival Campaign (NJFC): A Living Testament to Freedom   The National Juneteenth Festival Campaign (NJFC) is more than a celebration-it is a movement, a continuation of the fight for justice, equity, and the full realization of freedom. Built upon the work, relationships, knowledge, and spirit of those who have long championed Juneteenth, NJFC […]

On Little Great Island, climate change is disrupting both life and love. After offending the powerful pastor of a cult, Mari McGavin has to flee with her six-year-old son. With no money and no place else to go, she returns to the tiny Maine island where she grew up—a place she swore she’d never see […]

Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 PM -  8:30 PM   A Backyard in Petworth   Join JUFJ for Lag B’Omer on May 15th from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM as we enjoy a bonfire and phonebank to mobilize our community around DC Council’s budget process. This event combines some of our favorite things: Jewish ritual, progressive organizing, […]

About this event Up next: Thursday, May 29th Rise for Freedom Training Topics & Presenters will include: In-depth Training: Digital Hygiene and Data Privacy with Quintin Cooper of the Electronic Frontier Foundation We don’t have kings in America, and we won’t let a handful of billionaires run our country into the ground. This is a […]

Peace Collective is launching a new zine: Youth vs. Fascism: Lessons from the Field. We invite young anti-war organizers who'd like to share their lessons learned, stories, or art from the past 2+ years to contribute to our new zine launching this Summer. This will be a collaborative project where contributors also make decisions about the zine's design […]

With the gravitas of Joan Biskupic and the irreverence of Elie Mystal, Leah Litman brings her signature wit to the question of what's gone wrong at One First Street. In Lawless, she argues that the Supreme Court is no longer practicing law; it's running on vibes. By "vibes," Litman means legal-ish claims that repackage the politics […]

Every Saturday with golfable weather, we demonstrate in front of the Trump National Washington, DC golf course in Loudoun County, Virginia. Please check our Bluesky @golfofmexico.bsky.social  for more information about the event. Perseverando!!

Faith, Community, and Resistance: Organizing for 2025 and Beyond Join us in the great work of resisting the rising tide of authoritarianism, fostering durable communities, and helping to build a stronger democracy than we had before! The day will offer multiple opportunities for spiritual grounding, community building, and skills development–all towards the end of claiming the […]

Elon Musk is destroying democracy around the world, and he's using the fortune he built at Tesla to do it. We are taking action at Tesla to stop Musk's illegal coup. ⚡ Sell your Teslas, dump your stock, join the picket lines. ⚡ We're tanking Tesla's stock price to stop Musk. ⚡ Stopping Musk will […]

MDC DSA’s Internationalism Working Group has set a date for its Palestine Solidarity Walking Tour, which will explore sites connected to US imperialism, corporate greed, and the ongoing genocide against Palestinians. The walking tour will be led by MDC DSA’s Internationalism Working Group in partnership with Jewish Voice for Peace-DC Metro, Palestinian Youth Movement-DMV, and […]

This May, to kick off World Pride, the ACLU will unveil the Freedom To Be Monument in Washington, D.C., a powerful and living testament to trans resilience and joy. As we await the Supreme Court’s decision in the landmark trans justice case U.S. v. Skrmetti, this installation stands as a bold declaration against the rising […]

Join comrades in this anti-eviction canvas! Come out and inform tenants facing eviction of their rights in court, how to get a lawyer, and to see if they're interested in organizing their building. Tenants we speak to are twice as likely to go to court and fight their eviction, so every volunteer can make a […]

We’ve been fighting tirelessly to get back to work and focus on serving the American people 100%! Join CFPB union members from NTEU 335 as we rally to show our strength, solidarity and commitment to protecting our work and those who rely on us. Our voices matter so let’s stand together and make our voices […]

Malcolm X has become as much of an American icon as Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, or Martin Luther King. But when he was murdered in 1965, he was still seen as a dangerous outsider. White America found him alienating, mainstream African Americans found him divisive, and even his admirers found him bravely radical. Although […]

Columbia Heights Action GroupSunday, May 18, 2025 3:00 PM -  4:30 PM Meet Columbia Heights neighbors and take action to build a better DC! Join us for a book talk about how to resist fascism today, bring a dish for our potluck, and share invitations to what progressive efforts you're involved in.

“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 […]

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 […]