"I speak as an
American to the leaders of my own nation. The great initiative in this war is
ours. The initiative to stop it must be ours." -Martin Luther King Jr.
Friends, this list and
other email documents which I send out are done under the auspices of the
Baltimore Nonviolence Center. Go to www.baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com.
If you appreciate this
information and would like to make a donation, send contributions to Max
Obuszewski, BNC, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Apt. 206, Baltimore, MD 21212. Max
can be reached at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.net.
1]
Books,
buttons and stickers
2]
Web
site for info on federal legislation
3]
Need
help in archiving activist material
4] Get
the book A Bag of Snakes
5] Get the book Male Supremacy in the Catholic Church: An
Insider’s View by Roy Bourgeois
6] Labor History Project
7] Friends meeting – March 15
8] Everyday Ethics – March 15
9] Severna Park sign wave
– March 15
10] Doctors against
genocide – March 15
11] Support Aparna Raj – March 15
12] Canvass Gabe
Acevero – March 15
13] Canvass for Imara Crooms & Raaheela
Ahmed -- March 15
14] Resisting occupation – March 15
15] Canvass for Zola Shaw – March 15
16] Indivisible Bowie on
the bridge – March 15
17] International working
group meeting – March 15
18] Canvass with Democrats – March 15
19] Knit to melt ice – March 15
20] Know your rights – March 15
21] Palestinian political prisoners – March 15
22] Weekly PDA Town Hall – March 15
23] Vigil at the Pentagon – March 16
24] Election protection – March 16
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1] – Buttons, bumper stickers and books are
available. “God Bless the Whole World, No
Exceptions” stickers are in stock. Call Max at 410-323-1607.
2] –To obtain information how your
federal legislators voted on particular bills, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/. Congressional
toll-free numbers are 888-818-6641, 888-355-3588 or 800-426-8073. The White
House Comment Email is accessible at http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/.
3] – Janice
Sevre-Duszynska needs some assistance in archiving her activist material.
If you are interested in this project, contact Max at 410-323-1607 or
mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net.
4] – Barry Lee Burnside, a gaggle of great writers and
copy editors are making available “A Bag of Snakes: Selected Writings on
Prisons and the Death Penalty by Murphy Davis and Eduard Loring. Edited by
Barry Lee Burnside.” Your donation will provide a needed financial boost for
the printing costs. The suggested donation is $20 for one copy; and $30 for
your copy and an additional copy for a prisoner or someone in need. Any
donation is appreciated. More or less you will receive the book. Barry
and the team have spent over two years putting this book together. It
begins with outlines and notes found in the boxes of materials Murphy left when
she ascended. The work is a work of love, and all involved are proud of
the fruit borne by seeds nourished in good soil.
To order by postal mail, make your check to Open Door Community.
Send it to Open Door Community, PO Box 10980, Baltimore 21234. For any questions, contact
David Payne at 404-290-2047 or davidpayne@opendoorcommunity.org.
5] – Another book to consider purchasing is Male Supremacy in the
Catholic Church: An Insider’s View by Roy Bourgeois. His new book is both
memoir and position-paper, and it makes the case that the Roman Catholic Church
is a corrupt system that spits out truth-tellers. The crime he was excommunicated
for was attending the ordination ceremony of Janice Sevre-Duszynska in
Lexington, Kentucky, in August 2008. The ordination was under the auspices of
the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests. The Vatican’s response
has been to excommunicate any woman who has the audacity to see herself as a
priest equal to a male priest. You can purchase a copy from Amazon or by
Kindle.
Here
are two quotes to contemplate: “I permit no woman to teach or to have authority
over men. She is to keep silent.” – Timothy 1, 2:12-13. “If the
patriarchy that dominates the church is not dismantled and women are not
treated as equals, the church will continue to diminish and, eventually, die.”
– Roy Bourgeois.
6] – William Barry
[billbarry21214@gmail.com] has a request. As the country begins to celebrate
our 250th anniversary, our history is complicated but one thing is
certain--labor history is always deleted. So he created the MD250 Labor History
Project, and hopes you will participate by sending in labor history materials,
and by sharing it with your friends, as part of creating a union movement. Go
to https://www.md250laborhistory.org/
"We
are either part of the solution or part of the problem." "The only
reason an organization has dead wood is that management either hired dead wood
or it hired live wood and killed it." - W. Edwards Deming
7] – Homewood
Friends Meeting [homewoodfriends@gmail.com]
gathers for worship on Sundays at 10:30 AM at 3107 N. Charles St.,
Baltimore 21218 and on Zoom. A simple lunch will take place after the
10:30 AM worship. Call 410-235-4438. To join by Zoom, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/255867065?pwd=UDNxVnlVSkZQOHlXWlc3NHpHeHdhZz09#success
8] – The Baltimore Ethical Society will do a
virtual meetup on Sun., March 15 at 10:30 AM for a platform Our Conduct
Guidelines: “Everyday Ethics,” Part 2 facilitated by Karen Elliott, BES
President. In the Ethical movement, BES not only works to help make the world a
more ethical place by social justice and other actions, but the group looks at
individual relationships with others as an important part of ethical
actions. Every week near the start of
our meetings, the presider says "The Baltimore Ethical Society strives to
be a safe, welcoming community for all members and guests, regardless of race,
sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, creed, age, or
disability. Members and guests must show respect for one another in their words
and actions so that BES may continue to honor the worth and dignity of every
human being. Elliott will summarize key parts of what was said in the meeting
on March 8 regarding the Conduct Guidelines and then facilitate a continuation
of the discussion about why there are such guidelines. She is a lifelong
activist, particularly for all facets of human rights and for peace. RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/bmorethical/events/313770100/?eventOrigin=group_calendar
9] – On Sun., March 15 from 11 AM to 1 PM, get over to Severna Park High School, 60 Robinson Road, Severna Park 21146. Do sign waving on the
corners of Benfield, Evergreen and Robinson Road. Let this administration know
that they’re not running the country the way the people want. The cruelty has
to stop. This is a local Indivisible event which will also Sundays, March 1 and
March 15. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/896032/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
10] –Doctors against
Genocide [leadership@doctorsagainstgenocide.org] on Sun., March 15 at noon will
discuss Genocide Is a Cancer. Left Untreated, It Metastasizes. The group
invites you to join an urgent webinar examining the realities on the ground and
the role of the medical and legal communities in confronting atrocity. Hear
from several speakers including Dr. AbdulWahab Abu Warda, general surgeon at
Al-Shifa Hospital and Ahmad Ibsais: Palestinian-American law student at the
University of Michigan and legal researcher focused on international law and
accountability. RSVP at https://bit.ly/register-zoom-webinar
11] – The
Big Red Machine continues to churn: socialists, trade unionists, progressives,
and all manner of people across the DMV are turning out in support of
candidates that fight for them. Metro DC DSA member, former chapter chair, and
current candidate for DC Council Ward 1 Aparna Raj is running to bring the
voice and governing power of the working class to the Wilson Building. The
chapter is focusing on Aparna’s campaign with canvassing on Sun., March 15 from noon to 4 PM, starting in LeDroit Park. RSVP at
https://www.mobilize.us/aparnafordc/event/915325/?link_id=12&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-27-2026-2&email_referrer=email_3142527&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-13-2026&&
The canvassing will occur from noon to 2
PM, and then gather in the Bike Walk Bus PAC community forum until 4 PM. For
the canvasses, you will get a brief campaign orientation and training at the
meetup location. After that, head out to talk with voters about the vision for
a DC and a Ward 1 for all. Water and campaign literature will be available but
you should bring a small bag (totes work great), a granola bar or other light
snack, and a portable charger. Also download the MiniVAN app on your phone
ahead of time.
12] – Gabe Acevero is a longtime DSA member running to
strengthen Maryland’s opposition to ICE and expand healthcare throughout the
state. Gabe will be holding a canvass on Sun., March 14 at 1 and 3 PM at Roberto Clemente Middle School.18808
Waring Station Road, Germantown 20874. Training will be provided for those who
need it. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/canvass-for-gabe-acevero-sunday-315/?link_id=16&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-27-2026-2&email_referrer=email_3142527&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-13-2026&&
Come out to canvass for Acevero for Maryland D39! Knock
on doors to tell all about Gabe.
13] – Join fellow socialists to canvass
for MDC DSA chapter member Imara Crooms for Prince George’s County Council
District 9 and endorsed District 23 state Senate candidate Raaheela Ahmed on
Sun., March 15 from noon to 3 PM
starting at Governor Oden Bowie Drive near Schoolhouse
pond, Upper Marlboro 20772. Email at alexarevalo179@gmail.com
Imara
is fighting for high-quality public transportation, responsive government, and
development that meets community needs rather than lining developers’ pockets.
He has been a leader in the fight against extractive data centers. Raaheela, a
former School Board member, will fight for a platform of fully-funding county
public schools, dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline, safeguarding
immigrant neighbors, affordable housing, and universal healthcare. Have miniVAN and
Signal installed on your phone before arriving. Make sure your phone is fully
charged, and bring comfy walking shoes! RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/joint-canvass-imara-raaheela?link_id=17&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-27-2026-2&email_referrer=email_3142527&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-13-2026&&
14] – Join
Nonviolence International for a webinar
on Mon., March 16 at 12:30
PM ET, entitled Solidarity
in Action: Resisting Occupation in Palestine and Minnesota. This will be a
conversation among Palestinian and Minnesota activists about nonviolent
resistance to occupation and state violence. The webinar will be hosted by Mel Duncan, from Minnesota, co-founder of the
Nonviolent
Peaceforce and organizer of the Unarmed
Civilian Protection in Palestine (UCPiP).
And speakers include Amira Mussalam, Head of Mission of UCPiP, Maddie
Moon, Minnesota community organizer, and Emilia Gonzalez Avalos, Executive
Director for UNIDOS
MN. RSVP at https://www.nonviolenceinternational.net/webinar_resisting_occupation_in_palestine_and_minnesota?utm_campaign=march_16_webinar_on_resisting&utm_medium=email&utm_source=nonviolenceinternational
15] – Come out to canvass for the MoCo DSA endorsed candidate
Zola Shaw for Montgomery County Council D3 starting at Fallsmead
Elementary School, 1800 Greenplace Terrace, Rockville 20850. On Sun., March 15 from 1 to 5 PM knock on doors
to tell all about Zola and her support for working class families. Shaw is a fearless advocate for supporting efforts to pass rent
stabilization in Rockville and organizing the community to fight for minimum
wage increases. Training, rides to doors, and buddies will be provided for
those who need them. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/canvass-for-zola-shaw-sunday-315/?link_id=13&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-27-2026-2&email_referrer=email_3142527&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-13-2026&&
16] – On
Sundays, March 15, 22 & 29, from 1 to 3 PM ET at 15202 Major Lansdale
Blvd., Bowie 20716,
join Indivisible Bowie for a Visibility Brigade sign wave on the pedestrian
bridge over Route 50. If you can't make the full time, no worries, come when
you can! Help bring attention to important issues and let your neighbors and
commuters know they are not alone in fighting back against authoritarianism.
Parking is behind the
Hampton Inn in the old theatre lot, please look for the sign. Follow the paved
path through the chain-link fence, then turn left onto the pedestrian trail to
reach the bridge. Approximately a 4-minute walk. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/873914/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
17] –Join the
Metro DC DSA Internationalism working group will hold its monthly meeting on Sun., March 15 from 2 to 3 PM
ET at the Cleveland Park Library, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 3310
Connecticut Ave. NW, WDC 20008. There is a virtual option, and a link will be communicated
before the event. Email internationalism@mdcdsa.org.
RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/metro-dc-dsa-internationalism-working-group-march-monthly-meeting?link_id=4&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-27-2026-2&email_referrer=email_3142527&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-13-2026&&
18] – The Anne Arundel County
Democratic Club is organizing two upcoming canvassing opportunities on Sun., March 15 from 2 to
2:30 PM, organized by Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth. Other participants are
Senator Shaneka Henson, Delegate Dana Jones & Delegate Dylan Behler. Sign-up at https://www.mobilize.us/elfrethformaryland/event/901772/?referring_vol=7399538&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=2
Gather in
Annapolis with the elected officials and knock on doors. Talk with neighbors,
and start building the momentum needed to win in 2026.
19] – Calling All Resistance Knitters/Crocheters to join the Melt the Ice Hat
Knit-In, hosted
by Allies for Democracy on Sundays, including March 15 from 2 to 4
PM ET in the common area at The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Dr., Towson 21204. In the 1940s, Norwegians quietly
defied Nazi occupation by knitting and wearing red, pointed hats with tassels.
A simple garment became an act of protest. Today, Minnesota knitters are
reviving that tradition—and they need more hats. Join in to knit and crochet Melt the Ice Hats. These red hats
will be sent to Needle & Skein yarn
shop in Minnesota and distributed to protesters. This event will continue
through March 8. Bring red yarn and needles or a hook if you have them. Knit
and crochet patterns may be found on Ravelry. Beginners welcome, and supplies
may be available to share. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/899993/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type
20] – On Sun., March 15 from 2:30 to 4 PM join
a workshop Know your Rights: Overtime and Wage Theft at the Shaw Library, meeting
room 1, 1630 7th St. NW, WDC
20001. Join the DSA Labor Working Group and the
Peoples' Parity Project for this workshop on the service sector and tipped
workers. This workshop is run by experienced union organizers and labor lawyers
from the DC metro area. RSVP at ttps://actionnetwork.org/events/know-your-rights-tbd-315?link_id=83&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-27-2026&email_referrer=email_3130893&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-6-2026&&
21] – Since October 2023, Israel has escalated their violence against
Palestinian political prisoners, carrying out a second genocide, hidden behind
closed doors, dark to the eyes of the international community. Today,
more than 9,300 Palestinians are held in Israeli prisons subjected to
widespread acts of torture, starvation, denial of medical treatment, sexual
violence, and other cruel, degrading, and inhumane forms of abuse, deprivation,
and detention. The Palestinian Youth Movement
[palyouth.usa@9676865.brevosend.com] on Sun., March 15 at 3 PM ET is hosting a
Political Prisoners webinar. This is a campaign launch webinar of the Freedom
for Political Prisoners: End the Genocide Behind Bars campaign. Hear first-hand testimonies from released
political prisoners, lawyers, and leading voices in the movement for
Palestinian Prisoners. RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yc6Ql1tcJx0McjbVC5j7FmnOXC64g6biWkyCpBmmP-A/viewform?sharingaction=ownershiptransfer&ts=69adc2f2&edit_requested=true
22] – The Progressive Democrats of America
[info@pdamerica.org] on Sun., March 15 at 4 PM ET will hold its weekly Town
Hall. Discuss the Illinois primary, the fight to save FEMA and our nation’s
emergency response system from Trump’s attacks, and where we stand as an
anti-war movement in this critical moment.
Abby McIlraith spoke out to warn the country that the Trump
administration was undermining our ability to respond to natural disasters. For
telling the truth, she was suspended, placed on administrative leave—and has
not returned to her job. She'll be one of the guests this Sunday.
Hear
from Junaid Ahmed, who is running for Congress in Illinois. He is the only
candidate in the state endorsed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and he also has
the support of Bernie Sanders and PDA. If he wins Tuesday’s primary, the seat
would shift from a corporate Democrat to a progressive Democrat. Also hear from
Jonathan White, who worked inside the federal government during the first Trump
administration to oppose the policy of separating children from their parents
at the Southwest border. Though he was unable to stop the policy at the time,
he later helped lead the effort to reunite families—and now he’s running for
Congress in Maryland. Register at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceuhrzsvHdymeeZRwb-i7X50FJa-HMR4?emci=ced5d1ed-71c8-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&ceid=2907617#/registration
23] – There was a weekly Pentagon Peace Vigil from 7 to 8 AM on
Mondays, since 1987, outside the Pentagon Metro stop. However, the
Pentagon police, presumably on the orders of President Trump, have made it
impossible to protest on the reservation. Now it will take place on the corner
of S. Fern and Army Navy Dr. in Arlington, VA. The next vigil is March 16,
and it is sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker. Email artlaffin@hotmail.com or call
202-882-9649.
By
car from D.C. area, take 395 South and get off at Exit
8A-Pentagon South Parking. Take slight right onto S. Rotary Rd. at end of
ramp and right on S. Fern St. Then take left onto Army Navy Dr. You
can "pay to park" on Army Navy Dr., and there is meter
parking one block on right on Eads St. Payment for both of these spots
begins at 8 AM. No cameras are allowed on Pentagon grounds. The
restrooms are located inside Marriot Providence Inn on corner of S.
Fern and Army Navy Dr.
24] – Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] wants
you to participate with the
Grassroots Election Protection Coalition/ALLIANCE 4 GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY
Zoom on Mon., March 16 at 5 PM ET. Hear from leading activists, elected officials,
and others committed to union organizing as well as cleaning up our elections
and the environment, and other critically important issues. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfuygpjIiHtc20uIOxdeqYRiAicjSLWUc#/registration
Donations
can be sent to Max Obuszewski, Baltimore Nonviolence Center, and 431 Notre Dame
Lane, Apt. 206, Baltimore, MD 21212. Ph.: 410-323-1607; Email:
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"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
