44] World Day against the Death Penalty – Oct. 10
45] Birding weekend – Oct. 10 - 12
46] D.C. Palestinian Film
and Arts Festival – Oct. 10-12
47] Peace vigil at White House – Oct.
10
48] Women in Black vigil – Oct. 10
49] Support the people of Gaza – Oct. 10
50] Overpass Extravaganza – Oct. 10
51] Protest DOGE, support
workers & Ukraine – Oct. 10
52] Pro-Democracy Rally – Oct. 10
53] Enough is enough – Oct. 10
54] Green capitalism – Oct. 10
55] Sign waving in Annapolis – Oct. 11
56] Tesla Takedown in Rockville – Oct. 11
57] Tesla Takedown in
Silver Spring –
Oct. 11
58] Film Sorry to Bother You – Oct. 11
59] Distribute aid – Oct. 12
60] Donations needed for the Silent Fallout project
61]
Read
Dave Eberhardt’s book "For All the Saints- a
Protest Primer"
62] Tell JHU president to renounce nuclear weapons contracts
63] Do you need a doctor?
64]
Donate
books, videos, DVDs and records
65] Peace Park
Antinuclear Vigil
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44] – October
10 is World Day against the Death Penalty, a global day of action to tell the
truth that too often gets buried: the death penalty protects no one. It doesn’t
make communities safer. It targets people living with trauma, mental illness,
brain damage, and poverty. And it traumatizes families — including those who
oppose executions.
45] – At 8 AM to 4 PM from Fri., Oct. 10 through Sun., Oct. 12, join a Philadelphia Birding Weekend, an annual event celebrating the city’s birdwatching scene and green spaces. Birders and nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to discover both familiar and new locations across Philadelphia during the height of fall migration. As thousands of birds journey through the Mid-Atlantic region, Philadelphia’s parks, trails, and waterways become living classrooms. Whether you're a seasoned birder, a new naturalist, or a family seeking a fun outdoor experience, there’s something for everyone! Take a scenic paddle on the Strawberry Mansion reservoir, introduce young children to the joys of birdwatching at The Woodlands, or explore hidden birding gems in Fairmount Park. Go to https://pa.audubon.org/events/philly-birding-weekend-philadelphia
Celebrate local birds and nature around Philadelphia’s landscapes during this exciting weekend. Trip details and event registration is at https://www.discoveryphila.org/calendar-of-events/2025/10/10/philly-birding-weekend
46] – As we approach two years of unrelenting genocide in Gaza, this year’s program uncovers the layers of disruption that shape the experiences and threaten the livelihoods of Palestinians in Occupied Palestine and those in the diaspora witnessing it. It invites us to be a force for disruption, channeling unapologetic rage to demand a just future. Watch three days of award-winning films, discussions with artists, an interactive culinary workshop, and an engaging children's program. Honor Palestinian voices and artistry during these critical and existential times. The 2025 D.C. Palestinian Film and Arts Festival takes place from October 10 through Oct. 12. Learn more about the full lineup and get tickets at https://www.dcpfaf.org/2025?link_id=33&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&email_referrer=email_2905327&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-september-26-2025
47] – 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.
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 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
50] –On Fridays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 & 31, from 4 to 5:30 PM, join an Overpass Extravaganza at Ridgley Ave. Overpass, 599 Ridgely Ave., Annapolis 21401, hosted by Chesapeake Indivisible. Help hoist a huge message on the Ridgley Avenue Route 50 overpass to reach about 40K commuters headed eastbound on Route 50 in Annapolis, and wave signs for drivers traversing Ridgley Avenue. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/chesapeakeindivisible/event/824334/
51] – Protest DOGE/Elon and Support our Federal Workers and Ukraine on Fri., Oct. 10 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/
52] –On Fridays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 5 to 6 PM, Rally for Democracy with Indivisible at Georgia Ave. & Forest Glen Road, NE Corner of intersection, Forest Glen 20910. Bring your signs in support of government workers, immigrants, the rule of law, the planet, our children, and for jobs. For parking, go behind Forest Glen Medical Center, 9801 Georgia Ave. Enter drive way from Forest Glen Road. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/807326/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
53] – On Fridays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 & 31 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!
54] – On Oct. 10 at 7 PM at Politics and Prose, 610 Wharf St. SW, WDC, attend a talk about Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism with author Thea Riofrancos in conversations with Dharna Noor. Riofrancos is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Providence College, a Strategic Co-Director of the Climate and Community Institute, and a fellow at the Transnational Institute. Noor is the fossil fuels and climate reporter at the Guardian US. Before joining the Guardian, she helped launch the Boston Globe's climate team as a writer and producer.
Lithium, a crucial input in the batteries powering electric vehicles, has the potential to save the world from climate change. But even green solutions come at a cost. Mining lithium is environmentally destructive. We therefore confront a dilemma: Is it possible to save the world by harming it in the process? While unregulated mining could inflict irreversible harm, Riofrancos offers optimistic proposals to transform the governance of mining while also reducing the sheer volume of global extraction. A rigorous and hopeful call to action, Extraction shares how we can harmonize climate goals with social justice--and set the planet on a course to ecological flourishing. Visit https://politics-prose.com/thea-riofrancos
55] – Chesapeake Indivisible is doing a Sign Waving protest on Sat., Oct. 11 from 11 AM to 1 PM near the Annapolis Mall sidewalks at the corner of Bestgate Road and 2082 Generals Highway, Annapolis 21401. This event will continue through Dec. 20. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/chesapeakeindivisible/event/834849/
56] – Get over to the Tesla Takedown on Saturdays, Oct. 11 & 25 and Nov. 1 & 8 from 11 AM to noon at the Rockville Tesla, 1300 Rockville Pike, Rockville 20852. This event will continue through Oct. 4. Email maryland@thirdact.org. Musk is responsible for mass suffering and death. And he will cause more if we give him the chance to recover his reputation. Tesla Takedown is a peaceful protest movement. No violence, vandalism and destruction of property. This protest is a lawful exercise of your First Amendment right to peaceful assembly. #TeslaTakedown #BoycottTesla RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/812078/
57] – Get over to the Tesla Takedown on Saturdays, Oct. 11 & 25 and Nov. 1 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at Tesla Silver Spring, 2320 Broadbirch Dr., Silver Spring 20852. Email maryland@thirdact.org. Musk is responsible for mass suffering and death. And he will cause more if we give him the chance to recover his reputation. Tesla Takedown is a peaceful protest movement. No violence, vandalism and destruction of property. This protest is a lawful exercise of your First Amendment right to peaceful assembly and will continue through Sept. 20. 50] –
#TeslaTakedown #BoycottTesla RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/771738/
58] – Join the Greater Baltimore DSA on Sat., Oct. 11 at 7 PM at Old Major, 900 S. Carey St., Baltimore 21223 for a free screening of Boots Riley's scathing labor treatise Sorry to Bother You (2018). This screening also marks the official launch of GBDSA's Maryland Right to Strike campaign – because public sector workers deserve the same right to strike as everyone else! Maryland's public sector strike ban silences teachers, firefighters, social workers, librarians, nurses, and countless other essential workers who keep our communities running. It's time to change that. Email baltimoredsa@gmail.com
This screening also marks the official launch of the Maryland Right to Strike campaign fundraiser. Come meet our campaign volunteers as well as your fellow supporters that believe teachers, firefighters, social workers, and librarians deserve the same bargaining rights as everybody else. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/sorry-to-bother-you?link_id=1&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-film-screening-sorry-to-bother-you&email_referrer=email_2920282&email_subject=film-screening-sorry-to-bother-you&&
59] –On Sun., Oct. 12 from 11 AM to 2 PM, meet at the Crystal City Metro, 1750 S. Clark St., Arlington, VA 22202. Email novamutualaid@mdcdsa.org. The Northern Virginia DSA Mutual Aid Working Group will be holding its first mutual aid distribution. People interested in volunteering are encouraged to RESPOND BY EMAIL. You can make donations at the distribution, so feel free to bring any packaged food, water, hygienic supplies, clothes, etc. that you'd like to donate.
The Bodily Autonomy Working Group, in partnership with EC 4 DC, will provide sexual health care kits at this event. These kits are free, and include a dose of Plan B, pregnancy tests & cup, condoms, and an informational zine. For drivers, the parking lot at 241 18th St is free on weekends. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/nova-mawg-monthly-crystal-city-distribution/?link_id=4&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-10012025-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events&email_referrer=email_2925136&email_subject=10092025-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events&&
60] – 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
61] – 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.
62] -- 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.
64]- 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.
65] -- 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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