21] CASA Ally Network – Jan. 12
22] Shore Progress meeting – Jan. 12
23] Education funding 101 -- Jan. 12
24] Media & Democracy Project – Jan. 12
25] Sign Wave in Towson – Jan. 13
26] Be at Supreme Court -- Jan. 13
27] Hearing on the Trust Act – Jan. 13
28] Baltimore County Immigration legislation
introduction – Jan. 13
29] Dump Trump for invading Venezuela – Jan. 13
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21] – The CASA Ally
Network is holding a virtual discussion about the Maryland 2026 Legislative
Session on Mon., Jan. 12 at 6 PM. It will
focus on the organization’s top statewide priorities for the upcoming
legislative session. This briefing will provide detailed information on CASA’s
legislative agenda and opportunities to support immigrant justice efforts
across Maryland. Register at https://wearecasa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/-Qf2XwVhQ12jgDlzeavx6A
and track legislation throughout the
session at https://wearecasa.org/maryland-2/legislative-session-agenda/
22] – On Mon., Jan. 12 from 6:30 to 8 PM ET, there is a Shore Program Legislative Committee pre-session meeting to get ready for the start of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session. The General Assembly session officially begins on January 14, and this meeting will focus on setting priorities and strategy for the months ahead. Energy policy will be a major focus this session, and discuss how Shore Progress can play a strong role in shaping outcomes that benefit working families and communities across the Eastern Shore. Welcome a new Speaker of the House, Joseline Peña-Melnyk, who has worked with Shore Progress on several issues, consistently demonstrating a commitment to the Shore, and shares a commitment to thoughtful, effective leadership. A productive working relationship with the Speaker’s office is expected this session. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/882222/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
23] – On Mon., Jan. 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM ET, join Indivisible Howard County at the Elkridge Branch - Howard County Library System, 6540 Washington Blvd., Belmont/Hockley Room, Elkridge 21075 for Education Funding 101. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/876416/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type
This will be an action-focused discussion about public school budgets for the upcoming year. This training will share opportunities for community input and avenues to engage with decision makers to ensure the schools are well-funded and meet an obligation to support our children’s' education. Learn how local schools are funded, the budgeting process here in Howard County, and the challenges to public education funding in the county and state.
24] –The Media and Democracy Project - What activists can do: Fix Media Now is virtual meeting, hosted by The Media and Democracy Project virtually on Mondays, including Jan. 12, from 7 – 8 PM ET. Join to better understand and respond to the factors that influence public opinion, voters and democracy. Each session we will activate on a current information-related subject to help Fix Media Now. The next meeting is on Feb. 16. These meetings will continue through Dec, 14. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/430177/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual
25] – Join a Sign Wave at Loch Raven Blvd. and Taylor Ave. on Tuesdays, from 8 to 9 AM. This is a visibility event to let Trump know that the people are not backing down, hosted by Baltimore Sign Waves. It will continue through Feb. 24. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblebaltco/event/778718/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
26] – ACLU People Power [peoplepower@aclu.org] on Tues., Jan. 13 at 10 AM ET wants you to be at the Supreme Court, 1 1st Street NE, WDC 20543 to show up strong for Trans rights. The Supreme Court will hear BPJ and Hecox- cases that could profoundly impact the future of Trans rights and equal protection. While the court deliberates, be just outside to rally. RSVP at https://act.aclu.org/a/bpj-hecox-rally?ms=bpjheml01072026&emci=639e5af9-f0eb-f011-8195-000d3a1d58aa&emdi=4f6fa5e4-f1eb-f011-8195-000d3a1d58aa&ceid=3280038
27] – On Tues., Jan. 13 at 1:30 PM ET there is a Public Hearing on the Trust Act in the Council Office Building, Third Floor Hearing Room, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville 20850. This is a hybrid event (In-Person & Virtual Option). A virtual link will be communicated before the event. Join MoCo DSA in supporting coalition partners CASA and MoCo IRC in advocating for the passage of the Trust Act by attending the public hearing on Tuesday, January 13th. We would love to have a strong in-person presence to help demonstrate our support for this important issue and our partners. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/public-hearing-on-the-trust-act?link_id=77&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-january-2-2026&email_referrer=email_3045039&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-january-9-2026&&
The Trust Act (Bill 35-25) will fully codify the county's obligation to prevent any voluntary cooperation with ICE. You can read CASA's summary here: https://wearecasa.org/maryland-2/montgomery-county-immigrant-protections-act/?keyword=immigrant%20protections The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/Committee/PSComm.html
28] – On Tues., Jan. 13 from 3 to 8 PM ET at the Historic Courthouse, 400 Washington Ave., Towson 21204, Indivisible Baltimore County wants you to attend Baltimore County Immigration Legislation Introduction and Work Sessions. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/876979/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_from_org
ICE is expanding its operations in Baltimore and we need our local leaders to do everything they can to protect the rights and safety of our immigrant neighbors! Act now to make sure that the Baltimore County Council passes new immigrant protections in Baltimore County, including Bill 97-25, which makes the Office of Immigrant Affairs permanent, and Bill 98-25, the Trust Act, which specifies that county officials collect immigration data and coordinate with ICE only when required to by law, e.g. when agents have a judicial warrant or are investigating a crime.
On Jan. 13 at 3 PM, attend the press conference led by CASA and then join in packing the room at the public hearing on the bills which begins at 4 PM. Sign up on the morning of January 13 to provide 3 minutes of public testimony: https://countycouncil.baltimorecountymd.gov/ The second public hearing will be held on Tues., Jan. 27 at 4 PM, and the vote on the bill is scheduled for Mon., Feb. 2 from 6 to 8 PM
29] – Join the Baltimore Nonviolence Center on Tues., Jan. 13 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 mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net or 410-323-1607.
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/.
"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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