Free DC is an activist organization preparing for potential election-related protests, claiming they are ready to enforce election results if necessary. Their plans include recruiting activists for training sessions focused on protest scenarios.
Training Sessions: Free DC is organizing a training event scheduled for September 26 to discuss "election enforcement" and role-play protest scenarios.
Contingency Plans: Organizers have outlined strategies for protests including intersection blockades, marches to the Capitol, and coordinated withdrawals from work or school if primary results are contested.
Support and Funding: The organization has backing from major groups such as the Open Society Policy Center, Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures, and the Pritzker Family Foundation. This support aids their operations and outreach.
Past Preparations: Free DC has previously planned nonviolent actions in response to election disputes but did not activate them during recent events. They have also trained volunteers as part of an election protection initiative.
Wider Connections: Free DC collaborates with organizations like Future Currents, which conducts scenario exercises to help groups manage political crises. This includes strategic planning for future governance situations.
Requirements for Participation: The training requires previous non-cooperation training and participant screening to ensure safety, but details about the training content and instructors remain undisclosed.
Free DC's preparations for the midterms illustrate a proactive approach to potential election disputes, supported by influential donors. However, questions remain about the authority and evidence required for their proposed actions against contested election results.
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