Friday, June 13, 2025

Baltimore Activist Alert -- June 13 - 15, 2025

64] House for sale  

65] Peace vigil at White House – June 13

66] Women in Black vigil – June 13

67] Ceasefire Now – June 13

68] Pro-democracy demo June 13

69] Silence the violence – June 13

70] Protest DOGE – June 13

71] Picket a D.C. restaurant – June 13

72] Enough is Enough – June 13

73] Pray for peace June 13

74] Birdwatching tour of Druid Hill Park June 14

75] Pride Parade – June 14

76] No DOGE – June 14

77] No Tesla – June 14

78] Tesla Takedown in Silver Spring – June 14

79] Tesla Takedown in Rockville June 14

80] D.C. Joy Day – June 14

81] CCAN at Pride Center – June 14

82] Info picket at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau June 14

83] Pack Pride – June 14

84] Rally for Transgender Unity June 15

85] Donations needed for the Silent Fallout project

86] Read Dave Eberhardt’s book "For All the Saints- a Protest Primer"

87] Tell JHU president to renounce nuclear weapons contracts

88] Do you need a doctor?

89] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records

90] Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil

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64] – Judy Geisler, activist/teacher, is selling her home in Lauraville community. It has 4 bedrooms and 1 bath with a good basement. It is quiet and somewhat secluded for Btown since it is on a dead end street and backs into a field/forest. It is connected to an amazing extended green space with a stream. There is so much wild life here. Good neighbors, many teachers and activist live here. Safe neighborhood. Big, old trees everywhere. You can text her at 443 500 6733 if you are interested.

65] – 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. 

66] – 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.

67] – 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

68] – 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/

69] – Join the Silence the Violence Rally, hosted by Feminist Alliance for Inclusive Rights (F.A.I.R.)! This rally is advocating for the ending of gun violence in schools! According to Sandy Hook Promise, “Each day 12 children die from gun violence in America. Another 32 are shot and injured.” We are tired of children dying and getting shot! This was inspired by a member that had a legacy of working towards ending gun violence!  Email FemAlliance4IR@gmail.com! The rally is on Fri., June 13 from 4 to 6 PM ET will take place at the Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First Street NE, WDC 20543. Register at United States https://action.womensmarch.com/events/silence-the-violence-rally?link_id=12&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-june-2-alert-action-big-oil-veterans-rallies-march-for-freedom-more&email_referrer=email_2764573&email_subject=june-5-alert-_-action-unite-for-veterans-teach-truth-march-for-freedom-more-_&&

70] – 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/

71] – Join an Informational Picket at Le Diplomate on Fri., June 13 from 5 to 7:30 PM located at 1601 14th St. NW, WDC 20009. UNITE HERE Local 25 is holding informational pickets outside of STARR's Le Diplomate to let the public know the workers there do not have a union contract!  Metro DC DSA's Labor Working Group is mobilizing the community and its members to come out for ongoing pickets in support of the restaurant workers organizing to join UNITE HERE Local 25. You don't have to be a member of DSA to join these pickets or participate in solidarity actions, as anyone who wants to help grow the labor movement is welcome! RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/informational-picket-at-le-diplomate-613?link_id=87&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&&

72] – On Fridays, including June 13, at 5 PM ET, join Indivisible to say Enough is Enough at the east side of 16th St. between 2nd Avenue and Grace Church Road, Silver Spring 20910. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/781857/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

 Join your neighbors every Friday evening. Bring flags, signs, and energy. Make a stand for Democracy and the Rule of Law and signal to passing motorists that Enough is Enough! This will continue through June 27 from 5 to 6 PM ET.

73] –There is an Online Catholic Prayer Service for Peace on Fri., June 13 at 7 PM ET. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CX5UVrnMRLiqQPH-M4YdgA#/registration

74] – On Sat., June 14 at 8 AM ET, join a birdwatching tour of Druid Hill Park, 3001 East Drive, Baltimore 21217. Druid Hill Park is Baltimore's oldest large park and is home to 745 acres of forests, fields, and a large lake. 189 species of birds have been documented here, including nesting Baltimore orioles and yellow-crowned night herons. Audubon and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead a search of avian friends! No experience necessary. Meet at 3001 East Drive. Email baltimore@audubon.org   RSVP at https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-druid-hill-park-baltimore

75] – Odette Ramos, City Councilwoman 14th District [odette.ramos-baltimorecity.gov@shared1.ccsend.com] wants you to know about the Pride Parade and Block Party. Celebrate 50 years of Pride celebrations in Baltimore City. One of the most significant acts of resistance to what's happening in our nation is to double down on the diversity that is our city's greatest strength. In Baltimore, you can be who you want to be and love who you want to love. The Pride Parade is this weekend, starting at North Ave., going up N. Charles, and ending with the Block Party at Wyman Park Dell!

76] – #TeslaTakedown Owings Mills will take to the streets on Sat., June 14 at 11 AM to say No Kings, No DOGE! Mad about the billionaire takeover of our government - the grift, the escalation, the violence? Sign up with Baltimore Rapid Response Network at  https://secure.everyaction.com/gcOwaZ639EarD6zo9TcOtQ2?nvep=&hmac=&emci=268f6b5a-1e46-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&ceid=&link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-teslatakedown-important-actions-this-week&email_referrer=email_2770041&email_subject=important-actions-this-week&&

77] – On Sat., June 14 from 11 AM to 1 PM, gather at MD-355, Rockville 20850 for No Kings on the Pike organized by Indivisible. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/788887/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

78] – On Saturdays, including June 14, 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 28. RSVP 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.

 79] – On Saturdays, including June 14, 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

80] – On Sat., June 14 from noon to 5 PM at Anacostia Park. Free DC and Harriet's Wildest Dreams are hosting DC Joy Day, a community celebration with music, performances, kid’s activities, and more. Bring a cooler, invite your friends, and make it clear that DC communities are about connection and joy, not fear or weapons of war. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/p/DJoqhnVNDwn/?link_id=57&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&

81] – Join Chesapeake Climate Action Network on Sat., June 14 at  the Pride Center of Maryland, 2418 St Paul St., Baltimore 21218. Join CCAN at its table at the 50th Anniversary of Baltimore Pride! Sign up to table with CCAN. These are the available times: 10 AM to noon, noon to 2 PM, 2 to 4 PM & 4 to 7 PM. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/790736/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_from_org

82] – On Saturdays, including June 14, 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. This picket will continue through June 28.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/nteu/event/769174/

83] – The METRO DC DSA BODILY AUTONOMY working group is meeting on Sat., June 14 from 7 to10 PM ET at the Dew Drop Inn, 2801 8th St. NE (First Floor/Outside), WDC 20017. Email bawg@mdcdsa.org. Get ready to pack 2,000 sexual health care kits at the Pride-themed care kit event! Come early to catch up and socialize, and then get down to the good work of folding zines and packing kits! RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/pack-party-pride-saturday-june-14th-7-10pm?clear_id=true&link_id=54&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-05152025-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events&email_referrer=email_2745924&email_subject=05222025-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events&&

84] – On Sun., June 15 from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM ET at the Capitol Reflecting Pool, WDC, join a rally for Transgender Unity.  Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/797297/ Get more info at https://transunitycoalition.org/events/DC/

85] – 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

86] – 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

87] -- 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.

88] – 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.  

89] -- 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.

90] -- 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 202-210-3886.

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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