24] Conversation with Cuban official – March 23
25] MoveOn phone bank – March 23
26] Shore Progress meeting – March 23
27]
Sign
wave in Towson – March 24
28] Get over to the Supreme Court – March 24
29] Dump Trump for invading Venezuela – March 24
30] Prayer vigil at ICE headquarters – March 24
31] Chesapeake
Indivisible meeting –
March 23
32] Mobilize voters – March 24 & 26
33] Fight back with friends – March 24
34] Burma’s breaking point – March 25
35] Protest at the Pentagon – March 26 - 27
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24] – Join a conversation on Mon., March 23 at 4:30 PM about the Effects
of the Helms-Burton Act at Rome Hall (Room 352), 801 22nd St. NW, WDC
20052. Hear from Tanieris Diéguez,
PhD, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Cuban, about the devastating effects of the Helms-Burton Act, passed by
the U.S. Congress in 1996 to further entrench the embargo against Cuba. Email internationalism@mdcdsa.org. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/the-effects-of-the-helms-burton-act?link_id=70&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-13-2026&email_referrer=email_3153741&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-20-2026&&
25] – On Mon., March 23 from 6 to 8 PM, join a MoveOn monthly phone bank. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/796084/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual
26] – On Mondays, including March 23, from 7:30 to 8:30 PM, join the Shore Progress Legislative Committee and help be a voice for Eastern Shore voices in Annapolis: - Learn what bills are being presented in Annapolis - Learn how these bills will impact the community - Help advocate for legislation that will uplift our communities - Fight policies that hurt residents. This event will continue through Mon., June 8 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/895469/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
27] – Join a Sign Wave at Loch Raven Blvd. and Taylor Ave. on Tuesdays, March 24 & 31, from 8 to 9 AM. This is an Indivisible Baltimore County visibility event to let Trump know that the people are not backing down, hosted by Baltimore Sign Waves. It will continue through March 31. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblebaltco/event/778718/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
28] – The Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice [info@kairoscenter.org] want to see you at the Supreme Court on Tues., March 24 at 8 AM for the case Noem v. Al Otro Lado. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-turning-back-faith-vigil-to-defend-the-right-to-asylum-tickets-1985115167905?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Noem v. Al Otro Lado, a case with major stakes for people seeking refuge at the U.S.-Mexico border. Before the hearing, faith leaders and immigrant rights advocates will hold an interfaith vigil and rally on the steps of SCOTUS. Sing and pray and declare "No turning back" on the legal and sacred right to seek asylum.
29] – Join the Baltimore Nonviolence Center on Tues., March 24 from 4:30 to 5 PM ET at 33rd and N. Charles Sts. to challenge President Trump for a long list of illegal executive orders. And now he has invaded Venezuela. Without resistance Trump will undermine our flawed democracy. Right now Trump wants fascism as the order of the day. Contact Max at Comcast dot net or 410-323-1607.
30] – Bob Cooke [info@paxchristimdcb.org] wants you to know that on Tues., March 24 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM there will be a Prayer Vigil organized by Pax Christi and other faith groups to remember Saint Oscar Romero and move towards more prophetic action regarding immigration outside the national ICE headquarters, 500 12th St. SW, WDC
31] – Check out an Indivisible Baltimore County [contact@indivisible-baltimorecounty.org] Social from 5 – 7 PM on Tues., March 24 from 5 to 7 PM. This event's address is private. Indivisible Baltimore County (IBC) is looking to build community by hosting events around the county. Join a social gathering in Timonium and come together in the spirit of building community and supporting each other. The community gatherings are a chance to share stories, spark ideas, and build real connections rooted in respect, peace, and joy.
Come socialize, discuss news of the day, complain about your favorite teams, and relax over a pint of local brew. Information on upcoming Indivisible Baltimore County events will be available, too. The next social will take place on April 7. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblebaltco/event/849437/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
32] – Grassroots Action Team (via Common Cause) [causenet@commoncause.org] on Tues., March 24 from 6 to 8 PM and Thurs., March 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM ET wants you to join a weekly phone bank to key swing senators as Congress negotiates ICE and DHS’s demand for $10 billion. Mobilize voters to take action against dangerous legislation in state houses and Congress. Focus on the most urgent campaigns that need help. Some of these campaigns may include stopping bills that will make it harder for millions of Americans—especially students, seniors, and veterans—to cast their ballots. Ensure voters across the country to call their elected representatives and make their voices heard. A full training will be provided at the start of each shift! The next phone bank will be on Tues., March 31 at 6 PM ET. This event will continue through Jan. 12, 2027. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/758610/?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-five-things-you-can-do-right-now-4&email_referrer=email_3077543&email_subject=five-things-you-can-do-right-now&&
33] – On Tuesdays, including March 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM ET, join Fight Back with Friends, a Monthly Call to Action, for a virtual training, hosted by Indivisible. The next event will happen May 26. Sign up at indivisi.org/empower
34] – The U.S. Campaign for Burma [info+uscampaign-for-burma-info@email.actionnetwork.org] on Wed., March 25 at 9 AM ET is hosting a webinar "Burma's Breaking Point: Exploitation in Mon State." A panel will examine the overlapping systems of extortion, displacement, and forced recruitment in Mon State. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/ExploitMon
35] – Patrick O’Neill [pmtoneill@aol.com] wants you to celebrate his birthday at the Pentagon. The celebration will begin on Thurs., March 26 starting at 5 PM at with a Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, at 2700 South 19th St., Arlington, VA 22204. After Mass share a delicious catered dinner at 6 PM followed by a program featuring Dorothy Day’s granddaughter-Martha Hennessy, former CIA agent Ray McGovern, Weapons In Space expert Bruce Gagnon, Pax Christi International policy expert Marie Dennis, Catholic Workers Art Laffin, Frank Cordaro, Paul Magno and others. Defense attorney Frank Panopoulos will take questions and explain the legal side of the action for those risking arrest.
The Witness at the Pentagon will begin on March 27 at 8:30 AM at the corner of South Fern St. and Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA. At 9 AM, the group will walk onto the Pentagon grounds as far as possible. Drivers can check GPS regarding best exit to take from where they are coming. There is Pay to Park street parking in the vicinity, however many parking places are taken by 8:30-9 AM. There is a parking garage in the vicinity. The closest metro is Pentagon City Metro. After everyone is released, all will go out for a social gathering and some time to decompress. This gathering will probably take place at a large venue connected to the Pentagon City Metro where there are shops, a lot of tables, a bathroom, and some food options including Chipotle. This is about a 7–10-minute walk from the corner of Army-Navy Dr. and S. Fern St.
If you need housing and you are unable to sleep on the church floor for the night of March 26, please text Mary Grace as soon as possible at 571-334-8265, letting her know your name and the number of people in your party who will need BEDS. There is free, sleeping bag space at the church itself. RSVP to Mary Grace and bring your own bedding, please.
To be continued
Donations can be sent to Max Obuszewski, Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Apt. 206, Baltimore, MD 21212. Ph.: 410-323-1607; Email: mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.net. Go to http://baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com/.
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