Baltimore Activist Alert – March 8 – 9, 2026

Baltimore Activist Alert – March 8 – 9, 2026

"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] Labor History Project

7] Friends meeting – March 8

8] BES guidelines – March 8

9] Canvass for Janeese – March 8

10] Fundraiser for families affected by ICE – March 8

11] Mutual aid distribution – March 8

12] Doctors against genocide – March 8

13] Consider joining Aparna for D.C. canvassing – March 8

14] Indivisible Bowie on the bridge – March 8

15] Looking for resistance knitters – March 8

16] Cure for Hate – March 8

17] Nicaragua report – March 8

18] Weekly PDA Town Hall – March 8

19] Vigil at the Pentagon – March 9

20] Election protection – March 9

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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.” 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.

Here are two quotes to contemplate: “I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over men. She is to keep silent.” – Timothy 1, 2:12-13.  “If the patriarchy that dominates the church is not dismantled and women are not treated as equals, the church will continue to diminish and, eventually, die.” – Roy Bourgeois.

6] – William Barry [billbarry21214@gmail.com] has a request. As the country begins to celebrate our 250th anniversary, our history is complicated but one thing is certain--labor history is always deleted. So he created the MD250 Labor History Project, and hopes you will participate by sending in labor history materials, and by sharing it with your friends, as part of creating a union movement. Go to https://www.md250laborhistory.org/

"We are either part of the solution or part of the problem." "The only reason an organization has dead wood is that management either hired dead wood or it hired live wood and killed it."   - W. Edwards Deming

7] – Homewood Friends Meeting [homewoodfriends@gmail.com] gathers for worship on Sundays at 10:30 AM at 3107 N. Charles St., Baltimore 21218 and on Zoom.  A simple lunch will take place after the 10:30 AM worship. Call 410-235-4438. To join by Zoom, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/255867065?pwd=UDNxVnlVSkZQOHlXWlc3NHpHeHdhZz09#success

8] – The Baltimore Ethical Society hybrid meetup on Sun., March 8 at 10:30 AM will be at the Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 E. North Ave., Baltimore 21202 for a platform What's in Our Conduct Guidelines, What Should Be in It, and Why Do We have One? This will be facilitated by Karen Elliott, BES President. You can attend the platform via Zoom or in person. Masks are optional. Every single week near the start of our meetings, the presider says "The Baltimore Ethical Society strives to be a safe, welcoming community for all members and guests, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, creed, age, or disability. We ask that members and guests show respect for one another in their words and actions so that BES may continue to honor the worth and dignity of every human being. BES members and guests are encouraged to advocate for their personal comfort and safety. For more information, see the link to the conduct guidelines in the chat."  Elliott is a long time member of the Baltimore Ethical Society. During her professional life, she held various roles within the information systems area of the life insurance industry, including business and technical analysis, training, writing, and project management. RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/bmorethical/events/312712316/?eventOrigin=group_events_list

9] – Join a Ward 4 Families Meet & Greet on Sun., March 8 from 10:30 AM to noon starting at a private address. Join Ward 4 neighbors for a family-friendly meet and greet with Janeese Lewis George, councilmember and mayoral candidate. Hear about her vision for a DC that works for residents in all eight wards and get an opportunity to ask questions about the issues important to you. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/janeesefordc/event/909996/

10] – Get over to a Fundraising Canvass for Families Fighting Deportation organized by MoCo DSA ICE Watch on Sun., March 8 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Rockville Town Square, 131 Gibbs St., Rockville 20850.  Canvass local business in and around Rockville Town Center and ask if they'll allow the hanging of fundraising flyers for the most at-risk families in Montgomery County, children who have lost both their parents to immigration abductions and deportations and are now the primary caretakers of their younger siblings. Materials and training will be provided on site. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/fundraising-canvass-for-families-fighting-deportation-moco-dsa-ice-watch?link_id=65&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-27-2026&email_referrer=email_3130893&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-6-2026&&

11] – On Sun., March 8 from 11 AM to 2 PM, get with the Northen Virginia DSA Mutual Aid monthly distribution at the Court House Metro, 2100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22001.  RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/nova-mawg-monthly-distribution-court-house-edition?link_id=66&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-27-2026&email_referrer=email_3130893&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-6-2026&&

Email novamutualaid@mdcdsa.org.Donations will be accepted at the distribution site, 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 health care kits at this event. Meter parking on site should be free on Sundays.

12] – On Sun., March 8 at noon ET, join Doctors Against Genocide for its weekly webinar as it moves from mourning what has been destroyed to rebuilding what must endure. Welcome voices directly from Gaza and frontline witnesses to both devastation and unwavering resilience: Dr. Ahmad Al Farra: Head of Pediatric Department in Khan Younis-Gaza, Dr Sakher Hamad: Acting director of Kamala Adwan Hospital, Mr. Fares Afaneh: Head of paramedics in north Gaza and others. This is about ensuring that hospitals remain places of care, not targets, and that collective power is used to restore life-saving services. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aUUzycRDSwaem750Nc6iFg#/registration

13] – Consider joining Aparna for D.C. canvassing on Sun., March 8 from 1 to 4 PM. This event's address is private, but the door-to-door canvassing is in Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Plains! It will start with a brief campaign orientation and canvassing training at the meetup location. After that, talk with voters about her vision for a DC and a Ward 1 for all. Everyone will then head over to a local restaurant to debrief. Water and campaign literature will be on hand but it is recommended you bring a small bag (totes work great), a granola bar or other light snack, and a portable charger. Please also download the MiniVAN app on your phone ahead of time. Sign up on to make sure you receive day-of information from the Aparna for D.C. campaign: https://www.mobilize.us/aparnafordc/event/887729/

14] – On Sun., March 8, from 1 to 3 PM ET at 15202 Major Lansdale Blvd., Bowie 20716, join Indivisible Bowie for a Visibility Brigade sign wave on the pedestrian bridge over Route 50. If you can't make the full time, no worries, come when you can! Help bring attention to important issues and let your neighbors and commuters know they are not alone in fighting back against authoritarianism.

Parking is behind the Hampton Inn in the old theatre lot, please look for the sign. Follow the paved path through the chain-link fence, then turn left onto the pedestrian trail to reach the bridge. Approximately a 4-minute walk. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/873914/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

15] – Calling All Resistance Knitters/Crocheters to join the Melt the Ice Hat Knit-In, hosted by Allies for Democracy on Sundays, including March 8 from 2 to 4 PM ET in the common area at The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Dr., Towson 21204. In the 1940s, Norwegians quietly defied Nazi occupation by knitting and wearing red, pointed hats with tassels. A simple garment became an act of protest. Today, Minnesota knitters are reviving that tradition—and they need more hats. Join in to knit and crochet Melt the Ice Hats. These red hats will be sent to Needle & Skein yarn shop in Minnesota and distributed to protesters. This event will continue through March 8. Bring red yarn and needles or a hook if you have them. Knit and crochet patterns may be found on Ravelry. Beginners welcome, and supplies may be available to share.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/899993/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type

16] – On Sun., March 8 at 3 PM, join the Baltimore Jewish Council for a screening of the 55-minute film The Cure For Hate, followed by a conversation with Tony McAleer and the film’s director, Peter Hutchison. McAleer has spent over a decade helping others to understand the dynamics of hate. He should know: in the 1980s, he was deeply involved in the neo-Nazi White Aryan Resistance, anti-immigrant activism, Holocaust denial and street violence. In the 1990s, he attracted increasing notoriety through a series of publicity stunts and by running a white supremacist phone line. His pathway back was a long, lonely and difficult one – an experience that led to him and a small group of other formers to create the organization Life after Hate in order to help others exit hate groups with more support and greater success. This powerful film follows former Skinhead and Holocaust denier, McAleer on his journey of t’shuvah and atonement at Auschwitz/Birkenau. The film and conversation will be held at Chizuk Amuno Congregation, 8100 Stevenson Road, Pikesville. RSVP at https://www.baltjc.org/event/the-cure-for-hate/

17] – On Sun., March 8 at 3 PM ET, hear from National Lawyers Guild attorneys, recently returned from a delegation to Nicaragua to review policies that promote collective rights and the meeting of basic human needs--Martha Schmidt is a retired labor and employment lawyer who works on the right to health with National Single Payer; Richard Hobbs is an immigration attorney who founded Human Agenda in San Jose, California and has helped form worker-owned co-ops; and Anna Capati has served as an Executive Editor of the International Law Journal and as the President of the USD National Lawyers Guild. Register bit.ly/NicaMarch8

18] – Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] on Sun., March 8 at 4 PM will hold the weekly Town Hall and celebrate International Women's Day.  Join and help build an Anti-war Movement, Support Veterans and Revel in the Rev. Rodney Sadler's Landslide Primary Victory in NC. Hear from Hanieh Jodat from PDA-Greater Middle East Alliance and Suzanne Gordon who will continue the brilliant discussion from two weeks ago on the evisceration of Federal Departments by the Trump administration and DOGE. RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceuhrzsvHdymeeZRwb-i7X50FJa-HMR4?emci=ced5d1ed-71c8-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&ceid=2907617#/registration

19] – There was a weekly Pentagon Peace Vigil from 7 to 8 AM on Mondays, since 1987, outside the Pentagon Metro stop.  However, the Pentagon police, presumably on the orders of President Trump, have made it impossible to protest on the reservation. Now it will take place on the corner of S. Fern and Army Navy Dr. in Arlington, VA.  The next vigil is March 9, and it is sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker.  Email artlaffin@hotmail.com or call 202-882-9649. 

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.

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., March 9 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

 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