That was Free DC in action — ready before this crisis struck. Instead of joining the crowd decrying our vacuous political leadership, Free DC is pushing them to get better — and aims to ultimately move them. Over the weekend, Free DC sent a letter to politicians telling them what they need to do. And they’re spreading the Free DC message — encouraging signs, posters, banners, tshirts, patches and flags all over. If you want to learn the Free DC model, they are happy to proliferate it to other cities.