16] Green Budget Day of Action – June 16
17] International Community
Gathering – June 16
18] Power Half-Hour for Gaza – June 16 - 19
19] No starvation at Johnny
O’s office -- June 16
20] Film The Palestine Exception – June 16
21] Evils of PEPCO – June 16
22] With Us for Us
Coalition meeting –
June 16
23] Rent stabilization – June 16
24] John Lewis day of
action -- June 16
25] MoveOn Volunteer Network
Call – June 16
26] US war machine – June 16
27] What Can We Do for Palestine? –
June 16
28] Sign wave in Towson – June 17
29] Rush hour protest – June 17
30] Protest starvation in
Gaza – June 17
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16] – In response to proposed
cuts, local environmentalists are planning Green Budget Day of Action on Mon.,
June 16 at 8 AM. Residents and
advocates from across the District are invited to make their voices
heard at the Green Budget Day of Action at the Wilson building to call on the
DC Council and Mayor Bowser: Don’t defund District communities and the climate
in the local DC budget. All progressives, environmentalists, eco-socialists,
and allies are invited to join the rally and press conference, which will
precede public lobbying in the Wilson building until 3 PM. Allies are urged to
wear green and encouraged to participate for as long as possible. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/green-budget-day-of-action/?link_id=32&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-june-6-2025&email_referrer=email_2774033&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-june-13-2025&&
18] – 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. 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 Mon., June 16, Tues., June 17, Wed., June 18 & Thurs., June 19. Visit https://jvp-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Un0Lupy1SFObVVXJaZO5UQ?_x_zm_rtaid=8L0JUS3pQkenMGtx9ha3mQ.1732760660364.03949df73aedc7035fc618f76c52fc75&_x_zm_rhtaid=249#/registration
19] – Baltimore Peace Action [info@bmore4peace.org] wants you to know about a rally on Mon., June 16 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at Rep. Johnny Olszewski’s office, 110 West Road, Towson 21204. Those attending will ask that the member of Congress will speak out: STOP THE GENOCIDE. END THE STARVATION, MASSACRES AND MASS DESTRUCTION IN GAZA. ALLOW UN HUMANITARIAN AID IN IMMEDIATELY. NO MORE TAXPAYER FUNDED WEAPONS TO ISRAEL For more information, text 410-917-5838 or 443-690-3135.
20] – See a screening of the documentary The Palestine Exception at the New Deal Café, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770 on Mon, June 16 at 6:30 PM ET. The film depicts the campus protests demanding a Gaza ceasefire, which have triggered an intense crackdown that reveals the “Palestine exception” — a distinct taboo against criticizing Israeli policies. Students and faculty are finding that advocating for Palestinian solidarity results in arrests, suspensions, and firings. Professor Laurie King of Georgetown University leads the post-film discussion. Those unable to attend in-person can register to watch via Zoom at https://www.newdealcafe.com/events/reel-and-meal/june-16-2025/
21] – The We Power DC White Paper Poster Session is taking place on Mon., June 16 from 5:30 to 7 PM at the Shaw Neighborhood Library, 1630 7th St. NW, WDC 20001. As the We Power DC research team nears the publication of its white paper on municipalization in DC, it's time to share it with the rest of the campaign! Join for a fun and informative internal political education event: a laid-back poster session where WPDC organizers will share key findings from the white paper in a digestible manner through a set of posters. The report is lengthy and wonky, but it contains important information about the evils of Pepco and the promise of the public power alternative that all organizers should have a handle on--this is the perfect opportunity to learn the key points! RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/we-power-dc-white-paper-poster-session?link_id=94&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-30-2025&email_referrer=email_2764550&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-june-6-2025&&
22] – With Us for Us Coalition [loraine.arikat@1199.org] on Mon., June 16 at 5:30 PM is holding a coalition meeting. Learn about other Baltimore city campaigns, including the Fair Share campaign to pass Bill 25-0036, a fair PILOT taskforce. Get the Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89394887840?pwd=SswKMPRSnGhUJ5sQ64THPvM8GTNnrt.1
23] – On Mon., June 16 at 6:30 PM, the Rockville City Council and Mayor will consider updates to the city's landlord-tenant code. This comes after over a year of pressure from tenants to pass rent stabilization. Join Montgomery County DSA and other Rockville Renters United groups to demand that the City of Rockville, City Council, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville 20850 pass rent stabilization in addition to updates to the landlord-tenant code to limit fees and ensure safe conditions for tenants. Tell city leaders that Rockville renters deserve the same protections already enjoyed by tenants in the rest of the county. Even if you do not plan to speak, please show up, bring a sign and demonstrate support for those who do. Your presence will make a difference. City Hall is about a 15 minute walk from the Rockville Metro Station and parking is available on the street outside of City Hall. Email rockvilletenants@gmail.com
After more than a year of pressure from tenants to pass rent stabilization, the city of Rockville is working to update its landlord-tenant code. While the city is not officially considering rent stabilization in this update, the Montgomery County branch of Metro DC DSA still encourages Rockville tenants and residents to complete the city’s survey and emphasize the need for housing affordability as well as anything else that tenants might need. RSVP for the hearing here. https://actionnetwork.org/events/rockville-city-council-and-mayor-hearing?link_id=29&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-30-2025&email_referrer=email_2764550&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-june-6-2025&&
24] –On Mon., June 16 from 7 to 8 PM ET, learn how you can participate in the National John Lewis Day of Action! “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” – Congressman John Lewis The last session will be July 10. Our freedoms are under attack. Our democracy is being pushed to the brink by a billionaire class who seek to rule the nation for their own self-interests at the expense of ours. We’ve been here before—and we know what to do - we know how to push back! On July 17, honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights icon, John Lewis—not with ceremonies, but with action. Across the country, take to the streets and into communities to uplift his nonviolent struggle for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all. This is more than a protest—this is a moral reckoning; a fight against voter suppression; a continuation of Congressman Lewis’ legacy and a new front in the freedom struggle; this is a movement for Democracy! RSVP at 20] – https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/792911/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
25] – Join a MoveOn Volunteer Network virtual Call on the third Monday from 8 to 9 PM ET through Dec, 15. These calls offer a platform for activists and supporters to stay informed about MoveOn's campaigns, connect with like-minded individuals, and collaborate on strategies to drive progressive change. Each call features updates from MoveOn leaders, guest speakers, and opportunities for participants to ask questions and contribute their perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned activist, new MoveOn member, or new to the movement, these calls provide valuable insights and a sense of community in the fight for social justice. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/750276/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual
26] – CODEPINK [info@codepink.org] is doing the Summer School Session 2 on Mon., June 16 at 8 PM with Medea Benjamin & Ann Wright! This session unpacks how current U.S. military strategies, surveillance, and domestic policing uphold systems of white supremacy and gendered violence. We explore how feminist resistance can disrupt these patterns of state violence. Explore how sanctions, hybrid warfare, and global surveillance reinforce U.S. power and how these policies impact people both globally and at home. They will also connect militarism to climate change, mass incarceration, and “America First” nationalism, including tariff wars. Together, unpack the real cost of U.S. Imperialism in a rapidly shifting world. RSVP at https://www.codepink.org/school2025
27] – What Can We Do for Palestine? On Mon., June 16 at 8 PM ET, learn from Organizers Building Apartheid-Free Cities. Join the Apartheid-Free Communities network for a conversation on lessons learned from the incredible work of local organizers. In Vermont, activists led a successful campaign that resulted in five towns declaring themselves Apartheid-Free. In British Columbia, organizers have moved more than 80 local communities to take the pledge. Learn what made their efforts successful and how you can build an anti-apartheid movement in your community. Register today. https://www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/event/798682/?ceid=764241&emci=6ef882d4-6248-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=5792c950-1b49-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&ms=EMA25WR0614
28] – On Tues., June 17 from 8 to 9 AM, join Baltimore Sign Waves at Loch Raven Blvd. and Taylor Ave. to condemn the MAGA madness. This will continue through Aug. 26 RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/778718/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest
29] – On Tuesdays, from 4 to 6 PM ET, gather with Indivisible at 9706 Gorman Road, Howard County 20723 for a Rush Hour protest at the I95 Gorman Road Overpass. This event will continue through July 15. Silence Gives Consent Continued. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/772050/
30] – Join the Baltimore Nonviolence Center on Tues., June 17 from 4:30 to 5 PM ET at 33rd and N. Charles Sts. to condemn the Israeli war crime of denying food to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Of course, Israel is involved in a plethora of war crimes both in Gaza and the West Bank. Contact Max at mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net or 410-323-1607.
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