56] Peace vigil at White House – March 7
57] Women in Black vigil – March 7
58] AFSC Action Hour for ceasefire – March
7
59] Stand up for Science – March 7
60] Protest DOGE/Elon – March 7
61] Pleasure Activism – March 7
62] Teach-in on civil rights – March 7
63] Jesus at every meal – March 7
64] Baltimore Energy
Justice Town Hall – March 8
65] Community Day – March 8
66] Anti-nuke protest – March 8
67] NIH protest – March 8
68] Tesla Takedown – March 8
69] Tesla Takedown – March 8
70] International Women’s Day – March 8
71] Migrant Justice -- March 8
72] Donations needed for the Silent Fallout
project
73] Baltimore activist selling her home
74] Medical supplies are needed in Ukraine
75]
Read
Dave Eberhardt’s book "For All the Saints- a
Protest Primer"
76] Tell JHU president to renounce nuclear weapons contracts
77] Do you need a doctor?
78]
Donate
books, videos, DVDs and records
79] Peace Park
Antinuclear Vigil
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56] – 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.
57] – 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.
58] – 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
59] – Join the Union of Concerned Scientists on Fri., March 7 from noon to 4 PM for a rally in front of the Lincoln Memorial, overlooking the Reflecting Pool. The program will include a diverse selection of speakers, musical guests, and advocacy activities. Due to high congestion in DC, it is recommended that all buses and cars stop at Metro stations and take the subway. It is recommended that charter buses stop at the Greenbelt Metro station as it has 60 oversized parking spots. The closest DC metro stops to the Lincoln Memorial are the Smithsonian Metro Station and the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro station. From these stations it is about a one mile walk to the Lincoln Memorial. RSVP at https://standupforscience2025.org/dc-rally/
Stand Up for Science on the National Mall. Visit www.standupforscience2025.org
and https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-for-science-2025-dc-and-nationwide-tickets-1246832432369?aff=oddtdtcreator
60] – Protest
DOGE/Elon and Support Our Federal Workers on Fri., March 7 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM
ET at Gorman Road 95 Overpass, Howard County 20723. Gather again on the 95
Overpass, and bring signs! RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/759117/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
61] – On Fri., March 7 from 7 to 8:30 PM ET, get with Pleasure Activism: An Introduction to Finding Joy in Movement Work at 1429 Girard St. NW, 1429 Girard St. NW, WDC 20009. Email lewis.sela@gmail.com. This is a discussion-based workshop inspired by Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by adrienne maree brown in a cozy and comfortable environment. The limit is 15 attendees; and food and drinks will be provided. Please contact the host with any additional dietary needs. This event is open to both DSA members and supporters. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/pleasure-activism-an-introduction-to-finding-joy-in-movement-work?link_id=83&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-21-2025&email_referrer=email_2636553&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-28-2025
62] – On Fri., March 7 at 7 PM, get over to a Teach-in on Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, and the Rule of Law — with David Cole, Skye Perryman, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Kelley Robinson - moderated by Ally Coll — at Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. WDC 20008. Politics and Prose is pleased to announce the first in a planned series of discussions meant to keep our community informed and engaged during this exceptional period in our nation’s political history.
The panelists for the first teach-in include David Cole, the Hon. George J. Mitchell Professor in Law and Public Policy at Georgetown University Law Center and former National Legal Director of the ACLU. Skye L. Perryman is President and CEO of Democracy Forward, a nonpartisan, national legal organization that promotes democracy and progress through litigation, regulatory engagement, policy education, and research. Rep. Jamie Raskin proudly represents Maryland’s 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Kelley J. Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), is a pioneering advocate in the realm of LGBTQ+ equality and social justice. This event will be moderated by Ally Coll, an Assistant Professor of Law at the City University of New York (CUNY), where she teaches courses about constitutional separation of powers, the modern administrative state, and the federal courts system. RSVP https://tinyurl.com/PP-03-07-2025
63] – Kathy Boylan [kathyboylan5@gmail.com] is inviting you to a Clarification of Thought on Fri., March 7 at 7:30 PM at the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker, 503 Rock Creek Church Road NW, WDC 20010. Hear from Bruce Friedrich, who will discuss the theme: "Following the Nonviolent Path of Jesus - at Every Meal." Call 202-882-9649.
64] – CCAN [info@chesapeakeclimate.org] on Sat., March 8 from 10 AM to 2 PM will hold a Baltimore Energy Justice Town Hall at Digital Harbor High, 1100 Covington St., Baltimore21230! Misinformation about fossil fuels is spread far and wide and it’s not easy to unpack. We are being told by our legislative leaders and fossil fuel companies that if we don’t build out more gas plants, it will cause energy prices to skyrocket and for blackouts to occur. That’s simply not true. But you might be wondering, how can we build an affordable, accessible, and healthy energy future for all Marylanders? Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/energy-justice-townhall-ayuntamiento-de-justicia-energetica-tickets-1226626656349?aff=oddtdtcreator
65] – The Heathcote Community <events@heathcote.org> will organize a BACK TO THE GARDEN, BACK TO THE LAND, Community Day, on Sat., March 8 at 10 AM ET. RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfP6VZf2ns69f2fDn5JEQSSzXBTxv7N20pPI2ozqM7RcUGbw/viewform Email Info@Heathcote.org or call 443-621-6607. Community Day is on the second Saturday of each month. COVID Policy: If you have symptoms or have tested positive for COVID please don't come.
66] –The first anti-nuclear peace vigil of 2025 will be on Sat., March 8 from 10 AM to noon in front of the Eisenhower Office Building at 1650 17th Street NW (that is, just up the road from the White House). Signs will be available for those who need them but please feel free to bring your own peace banners and signs if you like. Leaflets will also be available for distribution, and there will be opportunities for people to speak. Contact John Whitehead [jwwhiteh@yahoo.com].
67] – On Sat., March 8 at 11 AM, join Congressional and Maryland leaders and advocates to protest the Trump Administration's attack on the National Institutes of Health, near the Medical Center Metro station on Wisconsin Avenue (MD 355) in Bethesda. This event is part of a Maryland Democratic Party Statewide Weekend of Action, brought to you be the Maryland and Montgomery County Democratic Party in co-operation with local advocates and in solidarity with NIH employees. Register at https://www.mobilize.us/mddems/event/759759/
68] – Hit Musk Where It Hurts on Sat., March 8 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at Tesla Owings Mills, 9428 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills 21117. The stakes couldn’t be higher. No one is coming to save us—not politicians, not the media says the Baltimore Rapid Response Network. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/hit-musk-where-it-hurts-baltimore-3?link_id=5&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-calls-petitions-actions-including-phone-zap-today-to-tax-marylands-wealthy-dont-cut-our-public-services&email_referrer=email_2645103&email_subject=calls-petitions-actions-phone-zap-today-to-tax-marylands-wealthy-instead-of-cutting-our-public-programs-services
69] – On Sat., March 8 at 11AM, Indivisible is doing a Tesla Takedown at 1300 Rockville Pike, Rockville 20852. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/758064/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
Elon Musk's seizing control of the US Government needs to be stopped. We need to stand up and let the world know how we feel. Bring your own signs encouraging people to honk for democracy and sharing your thoughts about Elon's wrecking of our government. Let's show the world that we won't tolerate his threat to government of the people, by the people, and for the people. https://actionnetwork.org/events/tesla-takedown-rockville-march-8
70] – Ploughshares [events@ploughshares.org] on Sat., March 8 at 1 PM ET is celebrating International Women’s Day. How secure aren’t we? The growing number of nuclear-adjacent conflicts feels both unprecedented and at the same time all too familiar. Without urgent action to prioritize diplomacy and restore arms control, the coming decades may be defined by growing nuclear arsenals and the heightened risk of conflict. This International Women’s Day, Ploughshares turns its full attention to women who are challenging the prevailing view that threats, force, and war are necessary for conflict resolution. One of the speakers is Dr. Emma Belcher, resident of Ploughshares. RSVP at https://ploughshares-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MFDu_DzVSfqMhveXe2oBig?_ics=1739284743575&irclickid=~c4W31RY30VNQRUMSVW390QRKQWVWY20Z39egh9~2WUQGzsqiha90&_gl=1*xeeu2s*_gcl_au*MTI2MDg4MjMxMC4xNzM4OTU3MTQx*_ga*MTg1NTAzMzc3OC4xNzMxMDc4Njcx*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*MTczOTI4NDMwNy4yNy4xLjE3MzkyODQ3NDMuMC4wLjA.#/registration
71] – The Migrant Justice Working Group will host the first hybrid subcommittee interest meeting on Sat., March 8 at 3:15 PM at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library, 401-F, 901 G St NW, WDC 20001. Looking to get involved in the fight to defend migrants and immigrants from state harassment, racist policing, and dehumanizing immigration policies? This meeting will cover the purpose of the subcommittee, discuss potential campaign proposals, and brainstorm ideas about how the chapter can collaborate on migrant justice in the face of an increasingly-hostile fascist administration. Work will be collaborative across all branches and working groups. Organizers of this interest meeting are also looking for potential leaders to help bottom-line projects that come out of this committee, so please RSVP and talk to organizers if interested. A Zoom link will be shared before the meeting — in-person attendees are asked to wear a mask. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/chapter-migrant-justice-subcommittee-interest-meeting/?link_id=19&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-21-2025&email_referrer=email_2636553&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-28-2025
72] – 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
73] – 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.
74] -- 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.
75] – 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.
76] -- 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.
77] – 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.
78] -- 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.
79] -- 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
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