As Extinction Rebellion DC membership starts reaching into the hundreds and thousands, we are forming into affinity groups in order to keep ourselves organized. An affinity group is an autonomous collection of 5-20 people who share a common interest or locale who come together to take direct action. These groups are the core units of our mass mobilizations.

We recommend that all XR members join an affinity group before taking part in an action.   Participating in an action surrounded by people you know instead of by strangers provides safety and creates a positive experience.   Each affinity group has XR members familiar with the group's structure, and can help you with any questions you may have.

If you would like to join an existing affinity group, fill out the form on the right to select which affinity group you're most interested in joining.

• XR NW DC - people who live in Columbia Heights, Adams-Morgan neighborhoods.
• XR SW DC - people who live in the Waterfront, SW, Navy Yard neighborhoods.
• XR Northern Virginia - people who live in Northern Virginia.
• XR Montgomery County - people who live in Montgomery County.
• XR Baltimore - people who live in or near Baltimore
• XRcise/Yoga - lovers of bodily movements. Keen to have a yoga class in the street.
• XR Vegans - people who eschew all animal-based food. Keen to provide sustenance for action takers.
• XR Dance Dance Revolution - people who thrive in nightclubs. Keen to bring dance music to street blockades during morning rush hour.
• XR Flaming Bears - people symbolically representing the polar bears whose world is currently on fire.
• XR Ecotopians - people working to create the ideal green society of the future. From the depths of the climate crisis, a joyous rebellion is rising!
• XR Buddhists & Meditators - we come together for spiritual practice and climate activism.
• XR UMD - students, faculty and staff at the University of Maryland working on the climate crisis and sustainability.
  
• XR Permaculture MoCo - people interested in permaculture, organic gardening, CSA and the health of the planet.

After filling out this form, someone from the affinity group you selected will reach out to you to get you plugged in. Make sure you have downloaded the encrypted messaging applications:  Keybase and Signal.

Have an idea for an affinity group or an action you want to take during our mass mobilizations, but don't see it listed? Consider forming your own affinity group! Check out this form for more information.

You can find more info on affinity groups here.

All affinity groups must agree to abide by the demands and principles of XRUS.