Baltimore Activist Alert -- March 30 - 31, 2026

20] Transit Working Group – March 30

21] Shore Progress meeting – March 30

22] Erica Chenoweth will speak – March 30

23] Prayer service in Lent – March 30

24] Sign wave in Towson – March 31  

25] International Court of Justice – March 31  

26] Dump Trump for invading Venezuela – March 31

27] Phone bank for democracy – March 31

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20] – On Mon., March 30 from 6 to 7 PM, there is a virtual Transit Working Group meeting. A link will be communicated before the event. Discuss transit policy across DC, MD, and VA, plan upcoming opportunities for education and outreach, and assess opportunities to collaborate with other organizations and working groups. This event is open to both DSA Members and supporters. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/march-30-transit-working-group-meeting?link_id=81&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-20-2026&email_referrer=email_3164804&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-27-2026&&

21] –  On Mondays, including March 30, 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

22] – Third Act [info@thirdact.org] on Mon., March 30 at 7 PM ET is meeting. Hear from Erica Chenoweth, who will share insights on nonviolent resistance and how people-powered movements can shape what comes next. Together, dig into the path ahead—from protecting democracy to building local power in the face of rapid change. She is the Frank Stanton Professor of the First Amendment and Academic Dean for Faculty Development at Harvard Kennedy School, a Faculty Dean at Pforzheimer House at Harvard College, and a Susan S. and Kenneth L. Wallach Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Chenoweth directs the Nonviolent Action Lab at Harvard’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, where they study political violence and its alternatives. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/ThirdActOrg/photos/join-us-tomorrow-march-26th-at-7pm-et4pm-pt-for-a-conversation-with-author-and-p/948373800895515/

23] – Join Pax Christi USA for its final 30-minute prayer service in Lent -- March 30 at 8:30 to 9 PM ET. Sign up at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6KJN4cyjSWWfmTWYRFwBVg#/registration

24] – Join a Sign Wave at Loch Raven Blvd. and Taylor Ave. on Tuesdays, including March 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

25] –  On Tues., March 31 at 1 PM ET, join an online meeting for updates and discussion on the issues and activities of the ImPact Coalition on Strengthening International Judicial Institutions. This includes LAW not War: Increasing the acceptance of compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice; Opposing the illegal sanctions against the Court, and supporting the Court in the face of such sanctions; Strengthening the court's jurisdiction over the crime of aggression, and the addition of jurisdiction over the crime of ecocide; Crimes Against Humanity Treaty: Promoting the adoption of a strong and effective treaty; and International Anti-Corruption Court: Promoting the establishment of such a court. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fnddv09DRuatcZOeUUM3VA#/registration

26] – Join the Baltimore Nonviolence Center on Tues., March 31 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.

27] – Grassroots Action Team (via Common Cause) [causenet@commoncause.org] on Tues., March 31 from 6 to 8 PM 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., April 7 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&&

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/" http://baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com/.

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