50] Women in Black vigil – Feb. 7
51] AFSC Action Hour for ceasefire – Feb.
7
52] Workers Circle – Feb. 7
53] Nearshore Farm Finance Act -- Feb. 7
54] NO DOGE – Feb. 7
55] Food and farming need help – Feb.
7
56] Canvass for a socialist
– Feb. 8
57] Life after a second chance – Feb.
8
58] Tenants association meeting – Feb.
8
59] Support Fair Share plan – Feb. 8
60] Frontlines of a Massacre – Feb. 8
61] DSA Social – Feb. 8
62] Donations needed for the Silent Fallout
project
63] Baltimore activist selling her home
64] Medical supplies are needed in Ukraine
65]
Read
Dave Eberhardt’s book "For All the Saints- a
Protest Primer"
66] Tell JHU president to renounce nuclear weapons contracts
67] Do you need a doctor?
68]
Donate
books, videos, DVDs and records
69] Peace Park
Antinuclear Vigil
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49] – There
is a weekly vigil at the White House on Fridays from noon to 1 PM sponsored by
the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker. Email artlaffin@hotmail.com or call
202-882-9649.
50] – 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. The VFP peace walkers
will join he vigil. Parking is free at RPP or at the Rotunda across the street.
Contact Ann Vinup at annvinup@gmail.com.
51] – 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
52] – The
Workers Circle [info@circle.org] hopes you will join in on Fri.,, Feb. 7 at
noon ET for First Fridays for February to address some serious threats to our
democracy. History has proven that
collective power is the foundation of change. When we come together, we sharpen
our resolve and build the strength needed to push forward. This will be a
community-based conversation about how to make an impact in this fight for our
democracy. RSVP at https://www.circle.org/events/first-fridaysfeb2025?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-an-all-hands-on-deck-first-fridays&email_referrer=email_2609693&email_subject=an-all-hands-on-deck-first-fridays
53] – Maryland LCV
[info@mdlcv.org] on Fri., Feb. 7 at noon ET need you to support both the
Environmental and Farming Communities through the Nearshore Farm Finance Act.
RSVP at https://www.mdlcv.org/event/friday-digest-the-nearshore-farm-finance-act?emci=f4edb8b2-43e2-ef11-88f8-0022482a97e9&emdi=ab2a6e74-69e2-ef11-88f8-0022482a97e9&ceid=578562
54] – Get
involved with a DOGE and Elon protest organized for Indivisible on Fri., Feb. 7
from 4 to 5:45 PM ET. Bring a sign and join us on top of the I-95 overpass on
Gorman Rd in Howard County. This event is to protest DOGE and Elon hijacking
our government, support federal workers, and build community. Kids welcome.
Stop by as long as you can.
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/753832/
55] – Kathy Boylan
[kathyboylan5@gmail.com] is inviting you on Fri., Feb. 7 at 7:30 PM to Clarification of Thought discussion
at Dorothy Day Catholic Worker
House, 503 Rock Creek Church Road NW, WDC 20010. The guest speaker, Alexis
Baden-Mayer, Political Director of the Organic Consumers Association, will
discuss the theme: "Get the
Military-Pharmaceutical-Industrial Complex out of Food & Farming!" Alexis will explore the historical and ongoing
connections between toxic pesticides, genetically engineered foods, chemical
weapons, and corporate war-making.
56] – Metro DC DSA
[info@mdcdsa.org] endorsed Shayla Adams-Stafford, and socialists are organizing
to elect a people’s champion to the Prince George’s County Council District 5
seat. Comrades will be canvassing for Shayla on Sat., Feb. 8 from 11 AM to 2 PM
ET, starting from the Progressive Maryland Office, 4500 Forbes Blvd., Lanham
20706. Knock on doors until about 2 PM and meet up afterward to debrief.
Chapter members and allies are invited to participate: hand warmers will be
provided, and warm dress is strongly encouraged. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/feb-8-canvass-for-shayla-adams-stafford?clear_id=true&link_id=13&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events-197&email_referrer=email_2605564&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events
Shayla
is a former Teachers Union shop steward, has led the fight on the school board
for care not policing in our schools, and fought back against developers to get
strong project labor agreements on public school projects. This race will
decide the balance of power on a County Council split 5 – 5 between corporate
developer interests and progressives. Establishment Democrats are opposing
Shayla with everything they have.
57] – ACLU of Maryland [info@aclu-md.org] on
Sat., Feb. 8 at 1 PM ET is hosting a premiere of a mini
documentary, Life After a Second Chance, at Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E
Pratt St. , Baltimore 21202. This is a series of stories surrounding six
formerly incarcerated individuals and their families on the positive impacts
they are making in their communities and the state of Maryland with their
second chance. RSVP at https://action.aclu.org/webform/md-second-chance-premiere?initms_aff=md&initms_chan=eml&utm_medium=eml&initms=awr-na-sail-gradead-md-250205_event-civilliberties-na-affcampaign&utm_source=sail&utm_campaign=affcampaign&utm_content=awr-na-sail-gradead-md-250205_event-civilliberties-na-affcampaign&af=RA1%2BJp3N228aRV69knhQi6HdXOURCg1a8LjFy%2FqVNQ3Po1gpJ2TWtaez2njMlOuEAnWCHkgEsbpWshTz9SyXZHZ4ZBqwHCVVpKJ%2BZXlAWLY9SUg1qbRF6XQ%2FGofdGh0uIrE%2BgrtlRDoZHWCwwg1ZrXmTDTeoAx%2B%2B4iu8YWTWyXa4EoSg7nGmN8x6HStwNOnh&ms_aff=md&ms_chan=eml&ms=awr-na-sail-gradead-md-250205_event-civilliberties-na-affcampaign
58] –Get over to a Huntington Tenant Association general body meeting on Sat., Feb. 8
from 1to 2:30 PM ET at the Common Room/ Business Center, 801
Elmcroft Blvd., Rockville 20850. All Huntington at King Farm Residents are
welcome to join the monthly meeting! It is also a great opportunity to meet and
socialize with your neighbors! RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/752925/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
59] –Do
Letter Writing to your legislators in support of the Fair Share Plan--fair
taxation and no cuts to essential programs! You will get talking points and
stamps for letters. This event is hosted by Be the Change Bmore on Sat., Feb. 8
from 2 to 4 PM ET at Stony Run Meeting House, 5116 N. Charles St., Baltimore
21210. Bring stationary to write letters or laptops or phones to send emails.
Refreshments and good company will be provided! RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/751890
60] –Massachusetts
Peace Action [info@masspeaceaction.org] on Sat., Feb. 8 at 2 PM ET will host an
online discussion about Reporting from the Frontlines of the Massacre. RSVP at https://secure.everyaction.com/gDM2y5wJU0yeJcx2oUGm5Q2
Haggai Matar will
talk about the latest events in the Israeli onslaught in Gaza, the chances for
a ceasefire, Israel’s campaigns in Lebanon and Syria and the push for attacking
Iran. We will also discuss the overall climate among Jewish Israelis for
relations with the Palestinians, the future of the country, and the role of the
media in all of this. Matar is an award-winning Israeli journalist and
political activist, and the executive director of +972 Magazine, which is an
independent, online, nonprofit media outlet run by a group of Palestinian and
Israeli journalists, founded in 2010. He
is a conscientious objector who refused to serve in the Israeli army back in
2002, and spent two years in prison.
61] – Get
over to a DSA Branch Social - Prince George's County on Sat., Feb. 8
from 4 to 7 PM ET at the Three Brothers Italian Restaurant, 4521
Kenilworth Ave., Bladensburg 20710 US. Come and enjoy delicious pizza, drinks,
and good company to connect with your fellow comrades and discuss upcoming
events and campaigns. This is a casual and relaxed event open to all members
and their friends. RSVP at
https://actionnetwork.org/events/february-branch-social-prince-georges-county?clear_id=true&link_id=14&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events-197&email_referrer=email_2605564&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events
62] – Hideaki Ito
[silentfalloutproject.org@gmail.com] wants to give you an update about the
Silent Fallout Project. It has been more than five months since Silent Fallout
was screened in Baltimore. He wants to express his sincere gratitude to all who
supported the project during its US tour and hosted screenings. The film was
shown in 20 locations over 43 days to over 600 people. The film aims to raise
awareness about the reality of radiation contamination across the American
continent and how many Americans are unknowingly exposed. It helps people
understand that they are impacted by this issue and then use the US as a
starting point to spark a global conversation about radiation.
Currently, the
project is facing a deficit of $100K, and its future is uncertain. However, Ito
is determined to raise funds and continue its activities. In 2025, which marks
the 80th year since the birth of the atomic bomb, there is a plan to embark on
a European screening tour, produce a new film, conduct a second US tour, and
host a large-scale event on August 6th. Make a donation at https://www.silentfalloutproject.org/donation
63] – 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.
64] -- 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 410-721-70 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.
65] – David
Eberhardt was a member of the Baltimore Four with Father Philip Berrigan, Tom
Lewis and Rev. James Mengel. The group poured blood on draft files on
October 27, 1967. They would be convicted and sentenced to prison.
He has written a book "For All
the Saints- a Protest Primer"- documenting the Baltimore Four action and
many others up to and including the most recent Plowshares action – Kings Bay
Plowshares 7. Dave
printed new copies of For All the Saints, a Protest Primer- 250+ pp w
photos-therefore #'s 351-400 making it o so collectable with two Berrigan book
reviews added. The books are signed, and the price remains $25. Will send free
if need be- he is not in it for the money! If you want one, send him a check,
or contact Dave Eberhardt, 4 Hadley Square North, Baltimore, MD 21218 by email
at 1941mireille@gmail.com.
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] -- 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