21] Rally for Inclusive Education – April 22
22] Hear Phyllis Bennis – April 22
23] Solidarity Picket at Le
Diplomate – April 22
24] Nonprofits should pay fair share – April 22
25] Climate
Legislation Debrief – April 22
26] Oppose genocide in Gaza – April 22
27] Run for office – April 22
28] Live from Syria – April 23
29] Do No Harm – April 23
30] Solidarity Picket at The Occidental – April 23
31] See The Jungle – April 23
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21] – On Tues., April 22 from
8 AM to 2 PM ET, join a DC Rally for Inclusive Education at the U.S. Supreme Court, First St. NE, WDC. This
is organized by the
Coalition for Inclusive Schools & Communities, Live in Your Truth, and the
Montgomery County Pride Family. As the nation’s highest court hears arguments
in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a pivotal case centered on the fundamental right to
inclusive education and representation, human rights advocates, educators, students,
families, artists, and faith leaders will unite in a bold and joyful
demonstration of support for inclusive education. RSVP at : https://liveinyourtruth.org/events/rallyforinclusiveeducation
22] – The Fellowship of Reconciliation [ariel@fellowshipofreconciliation.ccsend.com] on Tues., April 22 at 4 PM ET is hosting Gathering Voices with scholar Phyllis Bennis on her new book Understanding Palestine and Israel. REGISTER at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JrndXvslThSXPAyRYhp7zA#/registration
In Understanding Palestine and Israel, Phyllis unpacks the history that led to this moment, from the Balfour Declaration to the Occupied Territories, from Zionism to the US role in financing and arming Israel’s military actions. The book also examines the conditions in Gaza before October 7, 2023 attacks, the roots of Palestinian resilience, the role of the U.S. government in enabling Israel’s assault in Gaza, and the global movement for ceasefire and justice, including South Africa’s initiative at the World Court to hold Israel accountable for its war crimes.
23] – On Tues., April 22 at 5:30 PM ET, join a Solidarity Picket at Le Diplomate, 1601 14th St. NW, WDC 20009. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/solidarity-picket-at-le-diplomate-416?link_id=66&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-april-4-2025&email_referrer=email_2692862&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-april-11-2025&&
UNITE HERE Local 25 is holding informational pickets outside of Le Diplomate to tell people about STARR’s union busting tactics! Metro DC DSA's Labor Working Group is mobilizing the community and its members to come out for ongoing pickets in support of the restaurant workers leading up to May Day.
24] – The With Us, For Us Coalition [loraine.arikat@1199.org] speak-out is happening on Tues., April 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Harriet Tubman Grove, Wyman Park Dr. & Art Museum Dr., Baltimore 21218. Come to show your support for holding wealthy institutions like Hopkins, UMMS, and other large universities and hospitals accountable to paying their fair share to Baltimore City. Rain location will be Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore 21217. RSVP at https://jufj.org/event/wufu-speakout/
25] – CCAN [info@chesapeakeclimate.org] on Tues., April 22 at 7 PM ET is holding a Climate Legislation Debrief on Zoom. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/ccanactionfund/event/774159/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=membership&utm_content=MD-April+Action+Member+Meetup+-C3+C
26] – Just Peace Advocates [info@justpeaceadvocates.ca] is defending our Democratic Rights to Oppose the Genocide in Gaza! Just Peace Advocates is a member of the Canada-wide Peace and Justice Network. John Philpot, a member of the Just Peace Advocates' board, will be speaking on Tues., April 22 at 7 PM ET. Register at https://tinyurl.com/Webinar-April22
Join for this critical webinar discussing the increasing government crackdown against social justice, antiwar and Palestine solidarity activists, and how to can fight back. Yves Engler, Montreal based antiwar and social justice activist, was recently unjustly charged, arrested and jailed for speaking out against Zionism.
27] – On Tues., April 22 from 8 to 9 PM ET Run for Something will hold a virtual Candidate Introduction Call. Email us at campaigns@runforsomething.net with any questions. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/768636/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual
Learn about taking your next steps in running for local office. Hear directly from Run for Something leaders and former candidates about: - Recommended first steps for exploring a run for office - Online resources from Run for Something and its partners to build your skills and knowledge - First-hand experience about what it is like to be a candidate and local elected official. No matter what stage you are at in your candidate journey, you'll leave the call with clear next steps and actions to take to advance you through the process.
Please note: RFS' mission is to recruit and support diverse, progressive Democrats age 40 and under, running for the first or second time in local and state races. You can learn more about our endorsement criteria here: https://runforsomething.net/run/candidate-endorsement-process/. If you do not meet the endorsement criteria, you are still welcome to join the call to learn about the next steps you can take in your candidate journey.
28] – Michael Beer, Nonviolence International [info@nonviolenceinternational.net] on Wed., April 23 at 11 AM is inviting you to a webinar Live from Syria: Stories of Return, Resistance and Renewal. This conversation, with our colleagues Rafif Jouejati and Bassam Ishak, comes at a pivotal moment as Syrians navigate a fragile new reality—between past trauma and emerging hope and between cautious public expression and courageous grassroots organizing. Beer recently returned from Syria, where he traveled to Damascus with Bassam Ishak—his first time back since fleeing the Assad regime in 2011. They visited his family's old apartment and reconnected with his neighbors. When they opened the door and saw him, they shouted with unbridled joy. Their long embrace, filled with tears and laughter, was a powerful reminder of the bonds that may heal and rebuild a unified Syria. One consistent message they heard across the country: Syrians are calling for the immediate and unconditional lifting of international sanctions, and for the withdrawal of all foreign military forces, including those from Turkey, Israel, and the United States. They want to rebuild their nation with dignity and sovereignty. RSVP at https://www.nonviolenceinternational.net/webinar_syria_today?utm_campaign=syria_webinar_return&utm_medium=email&utm_source=nonviolenceinternational
29] – Stand.earth [action@stand.earth] on Wed., April 23 at noon ET is launching a First Do No Harm Campaign. Across the country, healthcare workers are taking a stand for climate-safe retirement. Right now, billions in their pension and retirement funds are being invested in the very fossil fuel companies driving the climate crisis, pollution, and illness. This is a campaign to demand accountability and push retirement funds to divest from fossil fuels. Join in for a virtual campaign spotlight and website launch, featuring health professionals speaking out, tools for action, and the inside scoop on how you can help move billions out of climate-destroying industries and into a healthy future. RSVP at https://stand-earth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cQLeWiGWTsSCRkQcj7ZVKQ#/registration?ea.tracking.id=email-ea&utm_source=email-ea&en_og_source=email-ea&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=clim_finance
30] –On Wed., April 23 at 5:30 PM, UNITE HERE Local 25 is holding informational pickets outside of Starr’s Osteria Mozza and The Occidental, 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, WDC 20004 to let the public know the workers there do not have a union contract! Metro DC DSA's Labor Working Group is mobilizing the community and its members to come out for ongoing pickets in support of the restaurant workers leading up to May Day. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/informational-picket-at-the-occidental-423?link_id=81&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-april-11-2025&email_referrer=email_2702227&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-april-18-2025&&
31] – Join Food & Water Watch for a screening of The Jungle & the director talkback with Matt Wechsler [Livable Future LIVE] on Wed., April 23 from 6 to 8 PM ET. Unraveling centuries of greed and exploitation in America's meat industry, this modern-day take on Upton Sinclair's shocking 1906 novel calls into question the profiteering of ecosystems and reveals how Indigenous knowledge may hold the key to creating an equitable food system for both people and the planet. For more on the film, visit thejungledocumentary.com. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/fww/event/763640/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=onor_em_03272025_NAT-March-LFN-Newsletter&utm_content=2025-03-28+FWW+c3+NAT+General+March-Newsletter+Cultivation+em+GL+C+KRK+-+Eastern+Timezone+
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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