GET TO KNOW US
FLARE’s mission is to fight the rise of fascism in the United States by sustaining a 24/7 nonviolent occupation in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol. Our goal is to dismantle the fascist regime, firstly with the impeachment and removal of the 47th President. We will accomplish this through:
- in-person congressional lobbying,
- coalition building through events, activities, and protest,
- creating antifascist art, and
- participating in direct action initiatives.
HISTORY
On May 1st, 2025, a group of volunteers joined together from all coasts and corners of the United States with a singular goal: to establish an uninterrupted, nonviolent 24/7 occupation mere blocks from the U.S. Capitol to demand the impeachment and removal of the 47th President. As our on-the-ground strategy came into clearer focus, our grassroots movement separated into two: Mayday Movement USA and FLARE. We are FLARE, and we stand for liberation and resistance everywhere.
With the Resistance Action Center (RAC) as our base (the site of our occupation in front of Union Station), we have walked with hundreds of people to deliver their demands for impeachment and removal directly to the offices of their representatives. We are deeply appreciative of the community support that has enabled us to hold programming at the RAC like “Kidzapalooza” resistance parties, live sets from local DJs, an antifascist book club, and more. Recently we’ve hosted speakers such as comedian Cliff Cash, Lights On host Jessica Denson, and House representatives Al Green and Eric Swalwell.
We have weathered thunder and lightning storms, flash flooding, extreme heat, and MAGA agitators to carry on our round-the-clock occupation at the RAC. As FLARE, we will continue to weather the storms, both literal and figurative, and reinforce our community of resistance through coalitions with D.C. residents and organizations local and beyond. We will continue in-person congressional lobbying and constituent outreach. We will continue to create antifascist art and host special programming and events at the RAC that are free and welcoming to everyone. We will also use direct action to constantly push for liberation from this fascist regime.
We’re not just fighting for a moment; we’re building a movement that will outlast us all. Only together will we realize our vision of a truly democratic government built on integrity, inclusivity, and a relentless pursuit of the common good.
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