49] WorldPride 2025 – through June 8
50] Laudato Si – May 30 - 31
51] Peace vigil at White House – May 30
52] Women in Black vigil – May 30
53] Ceasefire Now – May 30
53] Protecting Federal
Investment in Public Education – May 23
55] Protest DOGE – May 30
56] Dance for Kilmer – May 30
57] Final Fridays Happy Hour -- May 30
58] Birdwatching at Patterson Park – May 31
59] Philadelphia People's Tribunal on Israeli War Crimes – May 31
60] Tesla Takedown in Silver Spring --
May 31
61] Tesla
Takedown in Rockville – May 31
62] Single Payer Health Fair -- May 31
63] Save
Chinatown –
May 31
64] Info picket at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – May 31
65] Donations needed for the Silent Fallout
project
66] Baltimore activist selling her home
67] Medical supplies are needed in Ukraine
68]
Read
Dave Eberhardt’s book "For All the Saints- a
Protest Primer"
69] Tell JHU president to renounce nuclear weapons contracts
70] Do you need a doctor?
71]
Donate
books, videos, DVDs and records
72] Peace Park
Antinuclear Vigil
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49] – Takoma
Park Mobilization [info@tpmobilization.org] on Fri., May 30 through June 8 for
WorldPride 2025. 2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of
Pride celebrations in Washington, DC! The Capital Pride Alliance is excited for
Washington, DC to host WorldPride 2025 and share this momentous and exciting
milestone with our international community.
Be a part of The Fabric of Freedom through in Washington, DC! Register at https://worldpridedc.org/
50] – The Ignatian Solidarity Network [andrew_hanson_quintana@ignatiansolidarity.net] from Fri., May 30 through Sat., May 31 will celebrate Laudato Si's 10-year Anniversary. As Pope Leo XIV begins sketching out what his papacy might bring, look back at what will certainly be part of Pope Francis' legacy: emphasizing the moral obligation of all Christians and people of goodwill to care for our common home. That message was made explicitly clear 10 years ago, upon the publication of his encyclical Laudato Si'. Contact Brenna Davis at bdavis@ignatiansolidarity.net or at (216) 200-4959. Unite with people around the world to celebrate Laudato Si' Week. Join our Laudato Si' Week campaign to receive short text messages with quotes from the document, moments of prayer, and ways to live Laudato Si’ in your daily life. RSVP at https://ignatiansolidarity.net/laudato-si-week-2025/?utm_source=ISN+Updates+List&utm_campaign=9b8e72f5a4-NEWS_VOICES_081220_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f721035495-9b8e72f5a4-257628616&mc_cid=9b8e72f5a4&mc_eid=6d27546950
51] – 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.
52] – 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.
53] – The American Friends Service Committee holds an Action Hour every Friday at noon ET. You’ll get updates from AFSC staff in Gaza, hear what’s happening on Capitol Hill, and get resources for your activism. Together, contact Congress to demand an arms embargo on Israel, a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, and fully funded humanitarian aid for Palestinians. Our elected officials need to keep hearing from us. RSVP at https://afsc.org/actionhour?emci=822f3fb8-241a-f011-8b3d-0022482a9fb7&emdi=20221eff-f41a-f011-8b3d-0022482a9fb7&ceid=764241
54] – Baltimore Sign Waves on Fridays from 2:30 to 3:30 PM at 5129 Roland Ave., Baltimore 21210 will do a pro-democracy demo. Bring your sign or just show up! Sign wave first in a large median near Roland Park Elementary, Roland Park Country, & the Gilman School pick up area. Then when traffic slows make your way up to Northern Parkway and finish the day there. This will continue through August 29! RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/793151/
55] – Protest DOGE/Elon and Support our Federal Workers and Ukraine on Fridays, through June 27, from 4:15 to 6:15 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/762787/
56] – Free Kilmar! Dance Party Protest will take place on Fridays May 30 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Penn Station-Baltimore, 1500 N. Charles St., Baltimore 21201. Dance against DOGE is hosting dance party protests to spread the message that due process is for everyone. They bring the music and signs. You bring your dancing shoes. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/sidewalkdancepartyprotest/event/783747/?emci=56ef6743-6536-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&emdi=260232b6-6736-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&ceid=4262660
57] – On Fri., May 30 from 6 to 9:30 PM, get over to a Final Fridays Happy Hour at the Dew Drop Inn, 2801 8th St. NE, WDC 20017. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/may-2025-final-fridays-happy-hour?link_id=63&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-16-2025&email_referrer=email_2747438&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-23-2025&&
Welcome to Final Fridays with Metro DC DSA! This is a monthly chapter-wide happy hour.
58] – On Sat., May 31 at 8 AM ET, join a birdwatching tour of Patterson Park, Baltimore 21224. Meet on the southernmost end of the Boat Lake in Patterson Park, closest intersection is Eastern Avenue and South Rose Street. From there, walk directly north into the park via the cobblestone path, approximately 100 yards. Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Audubon and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead in search of avian friends! No experience necessary. Email baltimore@audubon.org. RSVP at https://md.audubon.org/events/birding-tour-patterson-park-baltimore-0
59] – Get over to the Philadelphia People's Tribunal on War Crimes & Genocide in Gaza on Sat., May 31 from 9 AM to 6 PM ET. Join a full-day tribunal holding the US Government and its agents, including Senator John Fetterman, accountable for Israel's U.S. funded war crimes in Gaza, led by human rights attorneys King Downing, Jonathan Kuttab and Lewis Webb Jr. Register at https://fosna.nationbuilder.com/r?u=YI1fzjASltNeuUtyCpIzh3UPkLvgl78wu6AMzb3l9hagGQLO6-uBTH4dZChvBHd-nKNLtCPY-ICpec-dznxa9ohdN1zsbvQsEku_CgW5GoijpEqv6fbwDUMCeqAGxaUK5p3fFTs--C1PPMUh_UyVsA&e=63c44389e32dff42840fd946fb089e7d&utm_source=fosna&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=fosna_news_april_28_may_2&n=11
60] – On Saturdays, May 31 from 11 AM to 1 PM, Indivisible has organized a Tesla Takedown Silver Spring, MD, 2320 Broadbirch Dr., Silver Spring 20904. This event will continue through June 28RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/771738/?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.
61] – On Saturdays, 11 AM to noon ET, get over to a Tesla Dealership, 1300 Rockville Pike, Rockville 20852 for an Indivisible event! Elon Musk's seizing control of the US Government needs to be stopped. This is a nonviolent rally outside of the Rockville Tesla showroom to let the community know supporting Tesla is bad for democracy, and to remind our entire community that Elon's lawless actions are dangerous and won't be tolerated. This will continue until June 14. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/762323/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
62] – On Sat., May 31 from noon to 3 PM, join DSA Northern Virginia's Medicare For All Working Group for a fun-filled afternoon of games and activities in Alcova Heights Park Picnic Shelter, 901 S. George Mason Dr., Arlington, VA 22204as part of the nationwide Day of Action for Single Payer! This Single Payer Health Fair is free and open to the public. Hang out, have fun and learn about the ongoing work towards national, improved Medicare for All! RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/single-payer-health-fair-may-31-2025?link_id=65&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-16-2025&email_referrer=email_2747438&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-23-2025&&
63] – Join the Save Chinatown Solidarity Network for an afternoon of education, celebration, art and action in Chinatown on Sat., May 31 from 3 to 6:30 PM. At Chinatown Park, recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month by fighting to protect Chinatown small businesses. There will be music, vendors, food, art, a documentary screening, and more. Visit https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ4bn0vR1PD/?igsh=MW9tdjUyYTIxMHI0eg%3D%3D&link_id=39&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-16-2025&email_referrer=email_2747438&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-23-2025&
64] – On Saturdays, May 31 from 2 to 3 PM ET, join an Info Picket for Federal Workers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G St NW, WDC. Fight tirelessly to get back to work and focus on serving the American people 100%! Join Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) union members from NTEU 335 as they rally to show strength, solidarity and commitment to protecting our work and those who rely on us. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/nteu/event/769174/
65] – 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
66] – 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.
67] -- 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.
68] – 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.
69] -- 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.
70] – Yousef Zarbalian [EastWestRheum@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.
71] -- 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.
72] -- 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
