Baltimore Activist Alert – August 3 – 10, 2025
"I speak as an American to the leaders of my own nation. The great initiative in this war is ours. The initiative to stop it must be ours." -Martin Luther King Jr.
Friends, this list and other email documents which I send out are done under the auspices of the Baltimore Nonviolence Center. Go to www.baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com.
If you appreciate this information and would like to make a donation, send contributions to Max Obuszewski, BNC, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Apt. 206, Baltimore, MD 21212. Max can be reached at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.net.
1] Books, buttons and stickers
2]
Web
site for info on federal legislation
3]
Need
help in archiving activist material
4] Get
the book A Bag of Snakes
5] Get the book Male Supremacy in the Catholic Church: An
Insider’s View by Roy Bourgeois
6] Homewood Sunday worship – Aug. 3
7] Poetry Salon – Aug. 3
8] Doctors against genocide – Aug. 3
9] Canvass for Frankie Fritz – Aug. 3
10] MOCO DSA picnic – Aug. 3
11] ICE Out of Maryland – Aug. 3
12] Long history of organizing – Aug. 3
13] Fair wages for all – Aug. 3
14] Rally for Restaurant
Workers – Aug. 3
15] Rapid Response for Our Freedoms – Aug. 3
16] Electoral working group – Aug. 3
17] Death Penalty Action – Aug. 3
18] Vigil at the Pentagon – Aug. 4
19] Sign Wave – Aug, 4
20] Grassroots protection for the vote –
Aug. 4
21] Hiroshima commemoration – Aug. 6
22] Support Nuclear Times – Aug.
7
23] Nagasaki commemoration
– Aug. 9
24] Teach-in 80 Years Later
– Aug. 10
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1] – Buttons, bumper stickers and books are
available. “God Bless the Whole World, No
Exceptions” stickers are in stock. Call Max at 410-323-1607.
2] –To obtain information how your federal legislators voted on particular bills, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/. Congressional toll-free numbers are 888-818-6641, 888-355-3588 or 800-426-8073. The White House Comment Email is accessible at http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/.
3] – Janice Sevre-Duszynska needs some assistance in archiving her activist material. If you are interested in this project, contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net.
4] – Barry Lee Burnside, a gaggle of great writers and copy editors are making available “A Bag of Snakes: Selected Writings on Prisons and the Death Penalty by Murphy Davis and Eduard Loring. Edited by Barry Lee Burnside.” Ed indicates the book will be available for sale on April 13, and is asking you to pre-order your copy. Your donation will provide a needed financial boost for the printing costs. The suggested donation is $20 for one copy; and $30 for your copy and an additional copy for a prisoner or someone in need. Any donation is appreciated. More or less you will receive the book. Barry and the team have spent over two years putting this book together. It begins with outlines and notes found in the boxes of materials Murphy left when she ascended. The work is a work of love, and all involved are proud of the fruit borne by seeds nourished in good soil.
To order by postal mail, make your check to Open Door Community. Send it to Open Door Community, PO Box 10980, Baltimore 21234. For any questions, contact David Payne at 404-290-2047 or davidpayne@opendoorcommunity.org.
5] – Another book to consider purchasing is Male Supremacy in the Catholic Church: An Insider’s View by Roy Bourgeois. His new book is both memoir and position-paper, and it makes the case that the Roman Catholic Church is a corrupt system that spits out truth-tellers. The crime he was excommunicated for was attending the ordination ceremony of Janice Sevre-Duszynska in Lexington, Kentucky, in August 2008. The ordination was under the auspices of the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests. The Vatican’s response has been to excommunicate any woman who has the audacity to see herself as a priest equal to a male priest. You can purchase a copy from Amazon or by Kindle.
7] – On Sun., Aug. 3 at 10:30 AM, the Baltimore Ethical Society will meet by Zoom for a "Bmorethical Poetry Salon" with Kirk Mullen. RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/bmorethical/events/309649778/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events
For over two decades, a few members of the Baltimore Ethical Society have been gathering on a monthly basis prior to the platforms, to start their Sunday mornings with poetry. The poetry which has been shared has sometimes been composed by participants within the group and sometimes by "famous and not so famous" poets. They gather to enjoy the beauty of the spoken word. After the reading of the poem, they discuss what the poem evoked in them.
Kirk Mullen is a retired school psychologist and educator who joined the Baltimore Ethical Society in May 1990. In December 2003, Karen Elliott approached Kirk with the idea of forming a poetry interest group to be led by Karla Moncero who was getting her Master’s Degree in Bibliotherapy. The first meeting of this interest group took place on the first Sunday in January 2004. In May 2006, Karla had completed her degree and moved to Washington State. Kirk Mullen took over the leadership of the poetry group and eventually renamed it the Baltimore Ethical Society’s Poetry Salon. The Baltimore Ethical Society’s Poetry Salon has met every first Sunday of the month since then.
8] – Doctors against Genocide [info@doctorsagainstgenocide.org] on Sun., July 27 at noon ET wants you to check out updates from Gaza. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aUUzycRDSwaem750Nc6iFg
Words are not enough to end genocide in Gaza, action is needed. Get live updates from Gaza doctors.
9] – Join the Frankie Fritz for Greenbelt Canvass on Sun., Aug. 3 from noon to 3 PM. Meet at the Greenbelt Metro Station, 5717 Greenbelt Metro Dr., Greenbelt 20770. Call 301-501-0485. You will be provided literature and a list number for MiniVAN. Please indicate in your RSVP if you are able to drive to the metro to transport other volunteers to a canvass location. Bring a water bottle, a tote bag and sunscreen. Make sure your phone is charged and that you have installed the MiniVAN app and also the Signal app. Check out the Frankie for Greenbelt website at frankieforgreenbelt.org for key talking points. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/frankie-for-greenbelt-canvass-3?link_id=23&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-july-25-2025&email_referrer=email_2832950&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-august-1-2025&&
10] – Attend the annual MoCo DSA branch picnic on Sun., Aug. 3 from 2 to 5 PM at Wheaton Forest Local Park, 1700 University Blvd. W, Wheaton 20902. RSVP so there is a head count for food, and plan to bring a dish to share. Also indicate your carpooling needs and dietary restrictions. This will happen rain or shine. Children, family members, and friends of all ages are welcome. The park is about a 15-minute walk away from the Wheaton Metro. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/mongtomery-county-dsa-branch-picnic-2?link_id=78&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-july-25-2025&email_referrer=email_2832950&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-august-1-2025&&
11] – As part of ICE Out of Maryland on Sun., Aug. 3 at 2 PM, check out Tisha B'Av Afternoon Regeneration at the Fallon Federal Building, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore 21201. In Jewish tradition, Tisha B'Av is a day of mourning for the major disasters suffered by Jewish people through history. While ICE threatens our immigrant neighbors and separate families, local Jewish communities and allies want to spend this sacred day in a show of solidarity and community building. Join Jews United for Justice in an afternoon of meaningful activities and discussion of how to combat ICE and protect immigrants. https://jufj.org/event/iceout/?emci=69c05ee9-2867-f011-8dc9-6045bda9d96b&emdi=31a58a67-3067-f011-8dc9-6045bda9d96b&ceid=4262660
12] – On Sun., Aug. 3 from 4 to 6 PM, Bol Coop and Ward 2 Mutual Aid are inviting D.C. summer interns to meet at Malcolm X Park, W Street NW, WDC 20009 for a picnic. Hear from speakers about DC’s long history of organizing and draw connections between what’s happening in the city and the world-at-large. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-hill-connecting-summer-interns-with-local-movements-in-dc-tickets-1520461714919?link_id=54&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-july-25-2025&email_referrer=email_2832950&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-august-1-2025&&
13] – The Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] will hold its weekly Town Hall on Sun., Aug. 3 at 4 PM ET. This Town Hall will focus on a Living Wage for All. RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceuhrzsvHdymeeZRwb-i7X50FJa-HMR4?emci=90e56fda-7269-f011-8dc9-6045bda9d96b&emdi=6aa9f9ac-9969-f011-8dc9-6045bda9d96b&ceid=2907617#/registration
Hear from Saru Jayaraman, the founding President of One Fair Wage, who fights for a livable income for Restaurant Workers and all working people. Also there will be a discussion of the growing national campaign to ban Big Money from Democratic Party Primaries. It's been sixteen years since the federal minimum wage increased. A recent report found that 60 percent of American households can't afford a minimal quality of life. Another recent report highlighted how expensive America is. The average family with two children needs $120,302 annually to meet basic needs.
14] – The Metro DC DSA, the sponsor of this event, is hosting a rally for Restaurant Workers on Sun., Aug. 3 from 6 to 9 PM. Tell the Owners to Fork off in front of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 1 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, WDC 20001. Call Zachary T. at 914-357-0696. Last Monday, the D.C. Council voted to REPEAL Initiative 82, slashing wages for thousands of service sector workers in our city. I-82 was heavily supported TWICE by voters in 2018 and with a striking 74% in favor in 2022. Now, the corporate lobbying group-RAMW-that pushed the hardest to crush fair wages for workers is holding a party to celebrate this Sunday. Let these bosses and crooks know that D.C. voters will not stand on the sidelines silently while they pop champagne bottles after screwing workers out of fair wages. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/rally-for-restaurant-workers-tell-owners-to-fork-off?link_id=79&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-july-25-2025&email_referrer=email_2832950&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-august-1-2025&&
15] – On Sundays, including Aug. 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM ET, join for a virtual "Rapid Response for Our Freedoms," a crucial event where we stand as one to defend democracy, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard the rights and freedoms we all hold dear. This is our moment to rise up for an America that includes everyone when we say "liberty and justice for all," not just the wealthy and powerful. At People Power United, we believe in progress and the strength of collective action. Together, we can push back against extremism and build a brighter future. Join us in the fight for Freedom over Fascism and help amplify the power of people to shape our democracy! This event will continue through August 31. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/747339/
16] – The Northern Virginia Electoral DSA working group meeting is on Sun., Aug. 3 from 7 to 8 PM! A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/nova-electoral-monthly-working-group-meeting-0803?link_id=80&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-july-25-2025&email_referrer=email_2832950&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-august-1-2025&&
18] – There is a weekly Pentagon Peace Vigil from 7 to 8 AM on Mondays, since 1987, outside the Pentagon Metro stop. The next vigil is Aug. 4, and it is sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker. Email artlaffin@hotmail.com or call 202-882-9649. The vigil will be outside the Pentagon's south Metro entrance and in the designated "protest zone" behind bicycle fences across from the entrance to the Metro.
By Metro, take Yellow Line and get out at the "Pentagon" stop. Do not go to the Pentagon City stop! Go up south escalators and turn left and walk across to protest area. By car from D.C. area, take 395 South and get off at Exit 8A-Pentagon South Parking. Take slight right onto S. Rotary Rd. at end of ramp and right on S. Fern St. Then take left onto Army Navy Dr. You can "pay to park" on Army Navy Dr., and there is meter parking one block on right on Eads St. Payment for both of these spots begins at 8 AM. No cameras are allowed on Pentagon grounds. The restrooms are located inside Marriot Providence Inn on corner of S. Fern and Army Navy Dr.
19] – Baltimore Sign Waves on Mondays, including Aug. 4, from 4 to 5 PM will be at West Northern Parkway & Roland Ave., Baltimore 21210. This will continue through August 25. Join in the waving of pro-democracy signs! Bring your sign or just show up. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/793151/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest
20] – Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] wants you to participate with the Grassroots Election Protection Coalition/ALLIANCE 4 GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY Zoom on Mon., Aug. 4 at 5 PM ET. Hear from leading activists, elected officials, and others committed to union organizing as well as cleaning up our elections and the environment, and other critically important issues. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfuygpjIiHtc20uIOxdeqYRiAicjSLWUc#/registration
21] – Baltimore’s 41st annual commemoration of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki Email mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net/Phone 410-3231607
On August 6, 2025 from 5 to 6 PM, join a vigil at 33rd & N. Charles Streets in Baltimore. Call on Johns Hopkins University to engage in humanitarian research, to respect freedom of speech on campus, to denounce weapons research, to end its complicity with genocide in Gaza and recognize that War is Not Green. A letter will be delivered to the home of President Ron Daniels.
At 6:30 PM, participants are encouraged to attend a community meeting in the Sunday Room at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 27th & St. Paul Streets, Baltimore 21218. The meeting will be an opportunity to discuss the issues in the Call above. Prior to the discussion, enjoy a potluck dinner. Afterwards, Taylor Smith-Hams of 350.org will begin the discussion by addressing the topic War is Not Green. Contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net.
22] –On August 7 from noon to 2 PM, enjoy lunch at the Ambassador Dining Room, 3811 Canterbury Road, Baltimore 21218 with Vincent Intondi, author of African Americans against the Bomb and Saving the World from Nuclear War. There will be an Indian buffet for $23 plus a cash bar. Professor Intondi will briefly discuss his books and then outline the relaunch plans for the mothballed Nuclear Times. He will advocate for advance subscriptions and/or outright donations (tax-deductible). RSVP ASAP to Lou Curran [call/text 410-499-8899.or email bmoreloulou@icloud.com].
23] – On August 9 from 10 AM to noon, gather outside the White House to commemorate the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. This will be organized by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker and other anti-nuclear organizations. Contact John Whitehead at jwwhiteh@yahoo.com
24] – On August 10 from 1 – 3 PM at The Parkway, 5 W. North Ave., Baltimore 21201, attend a Teach-In -- 80 years later: the atomic bomb, Maryland and nuclear abolition. Sponsors include: Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility, Maryland Peace Action, Prevent Nuclear War-Maryland, Asian Arts and Culture Center, & Pax Christi Baltimore. This teach-in will remember these events through a series of short films featuring: Marylanders who had a direct part in the bombing and aftermath, an interview with one of the most famous hibakusha (survivors), an animated depiction of what nuclear war would mean in 2025 and local and worldwide efforts to prevent nuclear war and achieve nuclear abolition. Knowledgeable panelists will answer your questions. The event is free and open to the public; but registration is required: https://www.mobilize.us/backfromthebrink/event/814062/
To be continued
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/.
"The master class has always declared the wars; the subject class has always fought the battles. The master class has had all to gain and nothing to lose, while the subject class has had nothing to gain and everything to lose--especially their lives." Eugene Victor Debs
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