Dark Money versus DSA, Progressives in DMV Primaries
Date and Time
Aug 1, 2026 4:00 pm
Location
Anacostia
2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020
Aug 1, 2026 4:00 pm
Anacostia
Candidates, supporters, independents speak out against Dark Money role in U.S. politics. Dark money and out-of-state interest groups like AIPAC undermine the core principles of democracy by drowning out the voices of everyday citizens. When millions of dollars pour into local races from corporate interests and political action committees, elections are shifted away from the needs of the community and handed over to the highest bidder. This overwhelming financial influence distorts representation, leaving working-class communities marginalized.
To address this corporate stranglehold on our elections, the upcoming Open Mic for Anacostia is providing a direct platform for community resistance. Candidates who contested the recent primaries will provide public testimonies, pulling back the curtain on how dark money directly impacted their grassroots campaigns. But this conversation isn't just for politicians—democracy belongs to the people. Anyone can chime in as it is Open Mic for Anacostia. Come make your voice heard and help reclaim our community's political future.
