October has been a busy month for CASS as we work to make D.C. safe for everyone. Here’s a peek at what our policy team has been up to, and some ways you can take action before the end of the month: Canvassing for safety beyond police: Last weekend, we held the first of two […]
We are nearly two years in to DC’s campaign to decriminalize sex work, convened by HIPS in the fall of 2016 and growing rapidly to include local and national organizations working to promote sex workers’ rights, address gendered violence, promote public health, and build public safety. CASS has been a proud partner in this work […]
We wanted to share this guide, below, on how to show up against white supremacy and for a united, inclusive DC this weekend. Current Needs for This Weekend: Recruitment! Please recruit people to *show up* to anti-racist, anti-fascist actions and events this weekend. More information below. Entertainment! Do you play music? Do you know anyone who plays […]
The DC City Council has two crucial emergency votes tomorrow that could protect or threaten DC residents. We invite you to take action and call the Council TODAY using the script below. SCRIPT (adapt as you’d like) My name is [name] and I am a Ward [#] DC resident and member of [org(s) i.e. Collective […]
Today, sex workers in DC — and around the world — rose up to reclaim safety for everyone with International Whores Day. Sex workers and allies with Collective Action for Safe Spaces (CASS), HIPS, BYP100, No Justice No Pride, Trans United Fund, and Metro DSA convened at Eastern Market Metro at 2pm to resist legislation […]