47] Peace vigil at the
White House – March 15
48] Women in Black vigil – March
15
49] AFSC Action Hour for ceasefire – March 15
50] Shut down Scotiabank –
March 15
51] Maryland’s Climate
Pollution Reduction Plan – March
15
52] Vigil for a ceasefire –
March 15
53] Power Half-hour for Gaza – March 15
54] Combat Islamophobia – March 15
55] Fourth Branch Action discussion – March 15
56] Film Festival – March 16 & 23
57] Community Wealth Building Fund – March 15
58] Bring the
rainbow back to Russia – March 16
59] Bird dog David Trone – March 16
60] Rent Stabilization
Canvass – March 16
61] Vigil for a ceasefire – March 16
62] Bird dog David Trone – March 16
63] Prison Capital – March 16
64] Activist is selling her home
65] Medical supplies are needed in Ukraine
66] Tell JHU president to renounce nuclear weapons contracts
67]
Read
Dave Eberhardt’s book "For All the Saints- a
Protest Primer"
68] Do you need a doctor?
69]
Donate
books, videos, DVDs and records
70]
Do
you need any book shelves?
71] Peace Park
Antinuclear Vigil
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46] – On Fri., March 15 at noon ET, join the Friday Power Lunch,
a weekly show amplifying the voices of the Virginia Grassroots on politics,
culture, and making change with the BADASS women of Network NOVA. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscumspzMoHtOe4-JRDrtezzQNNh9EhWEh#/registration
47] – The Dorothy Day Catholic Worker
will host a peace vigil at the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, WDC, on
Fri., March 15 at noon. Contact the Dorothy Day
Catholic Worker: 202-882-9649 or artlaffin@hotmail.com.
48] – Every
Friday from noon to 1 PM, Baltimore Women in Black vigil for peace with men and
women who live in Roland Park. WIB invites all to join, and any peace sign is
welcome, such as "Defuse Nuclear War." The vigil takes place outside Roland Park
Place at 830 West 40th Street and Elm Street. Parking is free at RPP or at the
Rotunda across the street. Contact Ann Vinup at annvinup@gmail.com.
49] – The American Friends Service Committee holds an Action
Hour for a Cease-fire Now every Friday at noon ET. Join AFSC staff to hear
updates from Gaza. Then, take action by contacting elected officials and call
for an immediate cease-fire and humanitarian access to Gaza. Our elected
officials need to keep hearing from us. RSVP at https://afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-now?ms=EMA24EI1103&emci=17faec34-887a-ee11-b004-00224832eb73&emdi=9695a439-f87c-ee11-b004-00224832eb73&ceid=764241
50]
– The Canadian BDS Coalition [coalition@bdscoalition.ca] is
calling on Fri., March 15 at noon ET for a SHUT DOWN of GENOCIDE PROFITEERING!
Shut down Scotiabank, and find a location near you, or book your own. RSVP at https://bdscoalition.ca/2024/03/02/march-15-shut-down-genocide-profiteering-shut-down-scotiabank/
The Canadian
BDS Coalition endorses the call from member group the Canada
Palestine Association to “adopt” a Scotiabank branch and shut it down! Why
is the gap between the sentiments of the mass of people and that of the
political establishment so wide? Because the Canadian ruling class is
totally invested in Israel. They rely on Israel to act as an armed
outpost of the Anglo-American imperialist alliance, of which they are a part.
They do $2 billion+ in annual trade with Israel via the Canada Israel Free
Trade Agreement. And the big Canadian banks, the cornerstone of Canadian
imperialism, have billions invested in Israel, and particularly in its military
and ‘security’ industries. Scotiabank with its $500 million investment in
Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems is Exhibit A of Canadian capital’s
genocide profiteering.
51] –Maryland
LCV [info@mdlcv.org] needs you on Fri., March 15 at noon ET to attend a webinar
to discuss its work to implement Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction
Plan. The webinar will be hosted by Kim Coble, Maryland LCV’s Executive
Director, joined by special guests Laura Wood, the Director of Development, and
Kristen Harbeson, the Policy Director. Together, they will provide insights
into Maryland LCV's priorities and the strategies to employ to get crucial
bills across the finish line. Register
at
https://www.mdlcv.org/event/friday-digest-3-15-24?emci=0fcb67cd-dddf-ee11-85fb-002248223794&emdi=b7a86e30-81e0-ee11-85fb-002248223794&ceid=578562
52] – Join Baltimore Peace Action on Fri., March 8 (unless there is
rain) at the corners of Pimlico Road and Northern Parkway (by the racetrack) as
the group calls for a ceasefire and hand out leaflets. The set-up is at 3
PM, and the demo will end at 4:45 PM ET. Banners and signs are
available. The BPA gatherings are quiet and peaceful. Contact Ronda
Cooperstein [rondacooperstein@hotmail.com].
53] –Jewish Voice for Peace [info@jewishvoiceforpeace.org]
is doing Power Half Hours for Gaza every day, Monday through Friday, at 3 PM
ET. Sign up to take collective action toward a ceasefire alongside hundreds of
other people like you. RSVP at https://jvp-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Un0Lupy1SFObVVXJaZO5UQ?_x_zm_rtaid=J9kaFJwuR9e7Mh6JBKOREg.1708646266475.2a692d3bfd22320e6c703079034c64f4&_x_zm_rhtaid=813#/registration If the Zoom room is full, go to https://www.youtube.com/@JewishVoiceforPeace/streams.
There are no words to describe the
devastating pain of the last four months, in which the Israeli military has
killed over 29,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including more than 11,500 children.
The highest court in the world has named Israel’s actions as plausibly a
genocide. And the U.S. government is actively supporting the Israeli military
as it wreaks devastation on the over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza.
54]
– CAIR Daily News [info@action.cair.com] wants you to
know that on Fri., March 15 at 7 PM U.S., Global Muslim Groups to Mark UN's
International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Over a dozen groups plan to call for
action to address hotspots of anti-Muslim bigotry. The Council on
American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and
advocacy group, plans to unite with a coalition of more than a dozen Muslim
civic organizations around the world to mark the UN’s Second International
Day to Combat Islamophobia by issuing a joint statement highlighting key
hotspots of Islamophobia around the globe. Journalists should expect to see a
joint international statement and social media posts commemorating the
day. Contact CAIR Research and Advocacy
Director Corey Saylor, 202-384-8857, csaylor@cair.com; CAIR Research and
Advocacy Coordinator Farah Afify, fafify@cair.com Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting and
reflection, began this week. During the latter part of Ramadan, CAIR plans
to release “Fatal: The Resurgence of Anti-Muslim Hate,” the 2024 edition
of its annual report on the status of Muslim civil rights in the U.S.
55] – On
Fri., March 15 from 7:30 to 9 PM ET, the Democratic National Committee will
have a Fourth Branch Action discussion.
These Friday events will continue through December 27. Fourth
Branch Action is a national grassroots group organizing for action, supporting
the Biden/Harris administration, and working through civic, electoral, and
legislative action to achieve progressive goals. The group accomplishes this
through advocacy, oversight, holding elected officials accountable to perform
their jobs on behalf of their constituents; community engagement, civic education,
and other events. Everyone is welcome
to join in. Come and enjoy a friendly conversation among like-minded folks, get
acquainted with others from across the country, and build a community to
restore the soul of our nation. After
you register for this event, you will receive an automated email with the Zoom
meeting details: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/373917/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual
56] –
World BEYOND War [greta@worldbeyondwar.org] is
doing a film festival with three films continuing on Sat., March 16 and concluding
on March 23. Get tickets at https://worldbeyondwar.org/2024filmfest/?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-announcing-this-years-film-fest-2&email_referrer=email_2219875&email_subject=film-fest-starts-next-week
Marking International Women’s Day (March 8), this year’s theme is
“Women & War” and the films explore the intersection of women, war, and
militarized masculinity. Each Saturday, there
will be a live Zoom discussion with key representatives from the films and
special guests to answer your questions and explore the topics addressed in the
films. The purchase of one ticket gets you access to all three films and three
discussions. You will get the screening link to watch the films on your own
time leading up to the Zoom discussions.
The films are as follows: Released in 2023, Israelism uniquely explores how
Jewish attitudes towards Israel are changing dramatically, with massive
consequences for the region. Two young American Jews – Simone Zimmerman and
Eitan – are raised to defend the state of Israel at all costs. Eitan joins the
Israeli military. Simone supports Israel on ‘the other battlefield:’ America’s
college campuses. When they witness Israel’s mistreatment of the Palestinian
people with their own eyes, they are horrified and heartbroken.
Naila and The Uprising (2017) takes place
during the First Intifada in 1987. A woman in Gaza must choose between love,
family, and freedom. Undaunted, she embraces all three, joining a clandestine
network of women in an inspiring story that weaves through the most vibrant,
nonviolent mobilization in Palestinian history.
The hour-long
documentary Power on Patrol (2022) from the Women’s International League for
Peace & Freedom (WILPF) sheds light on the concept of militarized
masculinities as a key driver of this conflict and aggression, the ways it
manifests itself in conflict societies, how it is sustained and spotlights the
stories of the male allies doing vital work alongside female activists to
achieve equitable peace. As news reports
remind us on a daily basis, violence and war are having a devastating effect on
countries, communities, and individuals across the world.
57] –
Yuri
Guaiana [projects@allout.org] is asking us on Sat., March 16 to bring the
rainbow back to Russia. As the situation for LGBT+ people in Russia grows
increasingly perilous, your support is more vital than ever. Since Russia's
crackdown on the "international public LGBT+ movement" as extremist,
the danger for many in the community has escalated. It's become too risky for
many LGBT+ Russians to stay. Join the Global Speak Outs where hundreds will
gather in cities around the world in solidarity with the Russian LGBT+
community. Visit https://campaigns.allout.org/globalspeakout/?akid=101676.5849845.5rohDI&rd=1&t=3&utm_campaign=globalspeakout&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email
58] –On Sat., March 16 and
March 23 at 10 AM ET, join Casa and members of the WUFU Coalition to collect
signatures for a ballot initiative that will create a people powered Community
Wealth Building Fund! Meet at 2707 Pulaski
Hwy., Baltimore 21224. For any questions or additional information please reach
out to Loraine Arikat at loraine.arikat@1199.org.
59] –
On Sat., March 16 at 10:30 AM ET at 150 E.Bay View Drive, Annapolis get over to a Meet & Greet with David Trone,
hosted by Sharon Blugis & D30 Democratic Club.
RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/davidtrone/event/607921/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
60] –
The Metro DC DSA [info@mdcdsa.org] is
holding a Rent Stabilization Canvass on Sat., March 16 at noon ET at the
Eaves Washingtonian Apartments, 9600 Marathon Terrace, Gaithersburg 20878. Email montgomerycountydsa@gmail.com.
The Montgomery County Council is currently considering regulations to implement
rent stabilization. Join Montgomery County DSA to talk to tenants about the
regulations and urge the County Council to pass the regulations as soon as
possible and not to weaken the proposed rules.
RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/rent-stabilization-canvass-8?link_id=51&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-16-2024-2&email_referrer=email_2226721&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-1-2024
61] –
The NoVA Democratic Socialists
[novabranch@mdcdsa.org] is promoting a VIGIL FOR a CEASE-FIRE at the Alexandria
City Hall, 301 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 on Sat., March 16 at 5 PM
ET. Alexandria for Palestine is hosting
the vigil, and participants will hear stories, poems, and speeches from
Alexandria neighbors about demanding that the City Council pass a ceasefire
resolution. Please bring signs and keffiyeh!
Visit https://bit.ly/ARLHU to RSVP for this event, and
https://linktr.ee/ArlingtonM4A if you’d like to get involved with this
campaign.
62] – Get over to a Meet & Greet with David Trone,
hosted by the Calvert County Democrats at the Calvert Library, Fairview Branch,
8120 Southern Maryland Blvd., Owings, MD on Sat., March 16 from 1:30 3:30 PM ET. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/davidtrone/event/607925/?followup_modal_context=email_post_shift_future_timeslots_other_events
63] – On Sat., March 16 at 6 PM
ET, as part of the hybrid Socialist Night School, the Metro DC DSA’s Political Education
working group will discuss at the Cleveland
Park Neighborhood Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW, WDC 20008, Lydia Pelot-Hobbs
book Prison Capital: Mass Incarceration and Struggles for Abolition
Democracy in Louisiana. Louisiana had the highest per capita rate of
incarceration in the nation (and thus, the world) every year during 1998 to
2020 except for one. Understanding Louisiana’s carceral crisis extends our
understanding of the interplay between the crises of mass criminalization and
racial capitalism while highlighting the conditions of possibility for
dismantling carceral power in all its forms. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/prison-capital-socialist-night-school?link_id=22&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-1-2024&email_referrer=email_2235665&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-8-2024
64] –
A home in Baltimore is for sale
on a dead-end street in the Lauraville neighborhood, with three bedrooms, and
one bath. The yard backs into a field and then a forest. There is a serene and
quiet setting with an abundance of wildlife. The owner will be asking a
reasonable amount for the property but it will not be overpriced. Contact her
by text only at 443 500 6733. On the text, leave your name and phone number,
and she will get back to anyone that reaches out.
65] -- If you are able to donate any
kind of surplus medical supplies for field hospitals in eastern Ukraine, please
email Brendan.walls@seaseton.org
or call 410-721-5770 x231. There is a
colleague whose father is a medic on the front line. One container is shipped
every month to the Donbass region. Donations can be picked up in Baltimore and
Columbia every Thursday, and on other days in Annapolis and Crofton.
66] -- This is A PLEA TO CONVINCE JOHNS
HOPKINS UNIVERSITY TO OBEY INTERNATIONAL LAW. The world reached a historic
milestone on January 22, 2021: The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
[TPNW] entered into force and become binding international law -- https://www.icanw.org/the_treaty.
Prevent Nuclear War/Maryland has called attention to the growing
danger of nuclear war and the outrageous $1.7 trillion dollars we are spending
to upgrade the nuclear arsenal. On July 18, 2017, Johns Hopkins University
Applied Physics Laboratory, a U.S. Navy - affiliated research center received a
seven-year, $92 million contract to continue its systems engineering and research-and-development
services for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. Help convince JHU to
renounce nuclear weapons contracts. Contact the president, Ron Daniels, to urge
him to reject all nuclear weapons contracts: Office of the President, 242
Garland Hall, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore,
Maryland 21218. Call his office at (410) 516-8068 or email president@jhu.edu.
67]
– Yousef
Zarbalian [yzarbali@gmail.com] started his own
medical practice in December before the pandemic hit. It is called
East-West Medicine and Rheumatology, and its website
is EastWestMD.com. Yousef is licensed in Maryland and Virginia. He
is doing primary care as well as rheumatologic care (focusing on joint problems
and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and sjogren's).
He is offering telemedicine visits, and he has very reasonable rates for
uninsured individuals. He makes use of herbs (which can be sent directly
to patients from the herbal dispensary) as well as prescribing medications to
their local pharmacy if needed.
68] -- If you would like to get rid of books, videos, DVDs, records, tarps and
table cloths, contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.
69] -- Can
you use any book shelves? Contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at
comcast.net.
70] – A Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil takes place every day in Lafayette
Park, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 24 hours a day, since June 3, 1981. Go to
http://prop1.org;
call 202-682-4282.
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:
mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.net. Go to http://baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com/.
“One
is called to live nonviolently, even if the change one works for seems
impossible. It may or may not be possible to turn the US around through
nonviolent revolution. But one thing favors such an attempt: the total
inability of violence to change anything for the better" - Daniel Berrigan