16] Stop the execution of two Kurdish women
17] Voice for the West Bank – April 15
18] Front-line Community Collaboration – April 15
19] There is another Way –
April 15
20] Power Half-Hour for Gaza – April 15, 16, 17
& 21
21] Support Ukraine, not Trump – April 15
22] Stop the SAVE act – April 15 & 17
23] Medicare for All Working Group meeting – April 15
24] Hear from Jonathan Kuttab – April 15
25] Tim Wheeler book talk – April 15
26] Plan for May Day – April 15
27] Back from the Brink – April 15
28] Protect, Resist, and
Build with AFSC – April 15
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16] –The Islamic regime in Iran is using execution verdicts as a
desperate act to suppress peaceful demonstrations and protests due to the
disastrous economic condition in Iran. The judicial system in Iran
executes innocent activist and individuals by forced confessions, torture and
sham trials. The unjust death sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh
Moradi is another act of desperation by the Islamic Republic’s use of capital
punishment to suppress members of minority communities and terrorize Iranian
women who are fighting tirelessly for their rights as equal citizens of
Iran. You are asked to show your urgent support for contacting the United
Nations Human Rights office and Iranian mission at United Nations to demand the
Islamic republic of Iran stop the unjust execution verdicts for both women and
hundreds of other prisoners on death row in Iran. These prisoners must receive
fair trials according to international judicial standards, including the right
for all prisoners to independent counsels.
Contact the permanent mission of Iran, 622 Third Avenue, 34th Floor, NEW YORK, NY 10017 -- https://geneva.mfa.gov.ir or Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Palais Wilson, 52 rue des Pâquis, CH-1201 Geneva, Switzerland -- ohchr-InfoDesk@un.org
17] –Pax Christi International <communications@paxchristi.net> is promoting Voice for the West Bank: What the Headlines Leave Out on Tues., April 15 at 7 AM for a heartfelt conversation with Usama Nicola, a committed Palestinian civil society activist who has lived in Bethlehem his entire life. As the Citizen Diplomacy Project Coordinator for Wi’am – The Palestinian Conflict Transformation Center, Usama brings decades of experience in grassroots peacebuilding and nonviolent advocacy. Through his lens, we will explore what daily life in the West Bank truly looks like today, beyond the headlines and often-missing narratives. This webinar is an invitation to listen deeply, reflect critically, and engage with the lived reality of nonviolence in Palestine. By joining this webinar you are kindly asked to use a respectful language and approach. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_618vGfwdQ3mgnx5nx6gViw?fbclid=IwY2xjawJkRMlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHpi25CotNS6TMxMj2PKV5tHraly8nwClM4LpWrlQ5gBoWjBY0Q_7addyDghs_aem_otrtRSOPP6CfMdbKOff4NQ#/registration
18] – This is a daunting moment in history as we witness the daily attacks on those most vulnerable in society and on our public and societal institutions. Cruelty and lies seem to be having their day; yet, instead of getting overwhelmed with all the horrible things happening in the political sphere, it seems critical to stay focused on the myriad ways people are rising up and helping put wind in the sails of change. The Mercy Justice Team [justice@sistersofmercy.org] on Tues., April 15 at noon ET is holding an event -- Front-line Community Collaboration (90 min). These events will continue each month with the next one on May 20: Planning a Pilgrimage: Nuts and Bolts. RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pQ-36SFQSJCuzz_CAnjXxQ#/registration
19] – Combatants for Peace [office@afcfp.org] is inviting you to an exclusive virtual screening of There Is Another Way, a powerful new documentary that follows the courageous journey of Combatants for Peace after October 7th. For five days only, you can watch the film online, then join a live virtual conversation with the director and Combatants for Peace leaders. The virtual event includes two parts: watch the film online from home anytime between April 11–15, 2025 with a ticket purchase: and Join a live Zoom discussion on April 15 at 2 PM ET with the film’s creators and key leaders from Combatants for Peace.
20] – Jewish Voice for Peace is doing a Power Half-Hour for Gaza: Channel grief & outrage into action to stop a genocide. A year into the genocide in Gaza, we are overwhelmed with sorrow and rage. There are no words to describe the devastating pain of the past year in which the Israeli military has killed over 44,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including more than 17,000 children. The International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court have both declared that Israel must stop the genocidal acts being committed on the Palestinian people. And the U.S. government is actively supporting the Israeli military as it wreaks devastation on the over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza. JVP continues to come together as a political community in its daily half-hour to take action, Monday through Friday, for the past year. Join in and take collective action to demand an arms embargo to Israel, immediate end to the genocide, a lasting ceasefire and an end to Israeli siege, apartheid, occupation, and oppression of Palestinians and Lebanon. All are welcome. All are needed. Get involved at 3 PM ET on Tues., April 15, Wed., April 16, Thurs., April 17 and Mon., April 21. Visit https://jvp-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Un0Lupy1SFObVVXJaZO5UQ?_x_zm_rtaid=8L0JUS3pQkenMGtx9ha3mQ.1732760660364.03949df73aedc7035fc618f76c52fc75&_x_zm_rhtaid=249#/registration
21] – Join the Baltimore Nonviolence Center on Tues., April 15 from 4:30 to 5 PM ET at 33rd and N. Charles Sts. to condemn the invasion of Ukraine and the Trump/Vance team which supports Putin’s war crimes. Putin has destroyed Aleppo and Grozny and has threatened the use of nuclear weapons. And he knows that Trump appreciates how he got Trump elected in 2016. Rather than support Ukraine, Trump hoped to steal Ukraine’s rare earth minerals. Let us hope that the European Union will provide further support for the Ukrainian people. Contact Max at mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net or 410-323-1607.
22] – Phone Bank virtually with Common Cause: STOP THE SAVE ACT on Tuesdays & Thursdays through April 29 from 6 to 8 PM ET. This week phone bank on April 15 and Thurs., April 17. Join Common Cause for an important phone bank to mobilize voters to take action against the dangerous SAVE Act and advocate for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. The SAVE Act threatens to make it harder for millions of Americans—especially students, seniors, and veterans—to cast their ballots. Ensure voters across the country call their representatives and demand they protect the freedom to vote. A full training will take place at the start of each shift! RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/758610/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual
23] – The Northern Virginia Medicare for All Working Group meeting is on Tues., April 15 at 6 PM ET. A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/nova-medicare-for-all-working-group-meeting-tuesday-april-15-at-6pm?clear_id=true&link_id=29&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-04032025-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events&email_referrer=email_2689706&email_subject=04102025-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events&&
Discuss ongoing campaigns in the work towards universal healthcare. This event takes place on the first and third Tuesday of the month. The meetings are open to the public to all who support healthcare as a human right.
24] – On Tues., April 15 at 7 PM ET, join Friends of Sabeel North America for this urgent analysis of the current situation in the West Bank with its Executive Director Jonathan Kuttab, who has just returned from Palestine.. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JJQmhRXKSEevx2BoAuPwag#/registration
25] – The Maryland CPUSA [md@cpusa.org] on Tues., April 15 from 7 to 9 PM at Red Emma's Bookstore and Café, 3128 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore is hosting Tim Wheeler, longtime journalist and editor, who has written a new book, No Power Greater: The Life & Times of George A. Meyers. You can preorder the book with an RSVP: https://withfriends.co/event/22969345/tim_wheeler_presents_no_power_greater_the_life_and_times_of_george_a_meyers
Tim's book discusses the life and times of George A. Meyers, first President of the Maryland CIO, a victim of the McCarthy attacks of the 1950's and Labor Secretary of the Communist Party USA. Meyers was a staunch defender of union rights, race and gender equality, peace, and the global environment. He was one of the supporters of the law that created the National Labor Relations Board which has come under attack in recent weeks. And he was a trailblazer pushing towards a new socialist future. Please support Tim Wheeler's efforts to bring more recognition to George Meyers' life and times which instruct us in our fight-back efforts of today
26] –Saqib Bhatti [email@acrecampaigns.org] on Tues., April 15 at 8 PM ET get organized for the National Day of Action this May Day! To further support the May Day National Day of Action, ACRE and LittleSis are co-hosting a May Day Strong Research Party. Join in to research the corporations and billionaires that are enabling the right-wing agenda in your city. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pYTodUjhTtKgStV3LRvv7w?_x_zm_rtaid=INzFDTDqTQOTpEw9J9hCHg.1744681115300.ee2d5809751c601afb3238f588f36fcc&_x_zm_rhtaid=888#/registration?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-were-throwing-down-for-may-day&email_referrer=email_2692548&email_subject=were-throwing-down-for-may-day&&
27] – Back from the Brink [info@preventnuclearwar.org] on Tues., April 15 at 8 PM ET is hosting a Local Organizing Meetup. Kick off the meeting with an acknowledgement of the challenging times we face both inside and outside the nuclear abolition movement. This fight is happening in a rapidly changing environment which will require us to be flexible and adaptive, but also to be supportive with one another to build community. Check out the pending new McGovern resolution, providing updates, and answering questions.
Register below to receive this month's Zoom link! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcuGupzgrG92btSg1nrq3yCn-d_WiP4WZ?emci=ffca08ef-a014-f011-8b3d-0022482a9fb7&emdi=ba2c54bc-4615-f011-8b3d-0022482a9fb7&ceid=13712990#/registration
28] – AFSC Weekend Reading [actioncenter@afsc.org] on Third Tuesdays: Protect, Resist, and Build with AFSC. Join the monthly webinar series every third Tuesday of the month. On Tues., April 15 at 8 PM ET, meet on Tax Day to discuss harmful measures under consideration in the federal budget. That includes threats to SNAP and Medicaid, tax cuts for the wealthy, and increased funding for immigration detention. Explore the impacts of these policies and share skills and stories about how mutual aid, legislative pressure, and other strategies can help meet the needs of our communities. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/afsc/event/746944/?ceid=764241&emci=22ca14ae-e216-f011-8b3d-0022482a9fb7&emdi=6e0d61de-9917-f011-8b3d-0022482a9fb7&ms=EMA25WR0412
To be continued.
Donations can be sent to Max Obuszewski, Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Apt. 206, Baltimore, MD 21212. Ph.: 410-323-1607; Email: mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.net. Go to http://baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com/.
"The master class has always declared the wars; the subject class has always fought the battles. The master class has had all to gain and nothing to lose, while the subject class has had nothing to gain and everything to lose--especially their lives." Eugene Victor Debs
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