Baltimore Activist Alert – June 7 – 8, 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.
1] Books, buttons and stickers
2] Contact the White House
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 – June 7
8]
Culture in
social movements – June 7
9] Canvass for Aparna Raj – June 7
10] Nursing in Gaza –
June 7
11]
Indivisible
Bowie on the bridge – June 7
12] Tenants block party – June 7
13]
Democracy
Day – June 7
14]
Knit to
melt ice – June 7
15] Weekly PDA Town Hall –
June 7
16]
End
genocide in Sudan – June 7
17] DSA meeting – June 7
18]
Electoral
meeting – June 7
19] Abolition working group meeting – June 7
20] Vigil at the Pentagon – June 8
21] Climate debrief – June 8
22] Your investment funds – June 8
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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] –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 Sunday meetings are held at 10:30 AM on Zoom every week and hybrid (Zoom and In-person) approximately twice a month at The Impact Hub, 10 E. North Avenue, Baltimore. To receive a Zoom invitation, please email president@bmorethical.org. On Sun., June 7, the BES Zoom platform will be "The Power of Culture in Social Movements" by David Rovics, artist, an American indie singer/songwriter. It's well-known to people involved with social movements around the world, throughout history, that, as you can still hear so many people say wherever you go in the Global South, "music is the beating heart of the resistance." But travel around the US today and you will rarely hear activists say anything of the sort. What happened?
David Rovics was raised by classical musicians in the Connecticut suburbs of New York City. For most of his adult life he has been touring and performing his songs of social significance around the world. His songs are streamed on various platforms over 2 million times a year. When not on tour, he lives with his family in Portland, Oregon. Visit https://www.meetup.com/bmorethical/events/314486598/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
9] – Join Metro DC DSA to knock on doors for Aparna Raj on June 7, beginning at 10 AM, with a social following the canvass around 5 PM! If you can't make it at 10 AM, there will also be launches at noon and 2 PM. Training will be provided, but bring a charged phone, water, and good walking shoes. Meet at Rabaut Park, 2900 Mt. Pleasant St. NW, WDC 20009. RSVP at RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/f458993a6452a318e1b0a547b3f5a01c?source=direct_link&
https://actionnetwork.org/events/67-aparna-raj-canvassing?clear_id=true&link_id=6&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-22-2026-2&email_referrer=email_3269071&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-june-5-2026&&
10] – Doctors against Genocide [leadership@doctorsagainstgenocide.org] on Sun., June 7 at noon ET will discuss Nursing in Gaza, Education under Siege & Updates from Masafer Yatta. Hear from Dr. Mohamad Saqr head of Nursing at Nasser Medical Complex and Hasan Tahrawi, a brilliant nurse from Gaza, who will speak about the Nursing Academy, nursing practice under siege, and the powerful new book documenting the courage, skill, and resilience of nurses in Gaza. Also to be heard is Rasha Ajrami, a Gaza entrepreneur and business leader, who will share about a partnership with her to create a space for a students and freelancer incubation project where students can learn, connect, grow, and access educational and business opportunities. At a time when Gaza’s students and young people have been denied classrooms, stability, and safety, this work is a direct investment in their future, dignity, and leadership. Others will join in the conversation, including about the attacks in the West Bank and Congo and Sudan. Register at https://bit.ly/DAGinar
11] – On Sundays, June 7, 14 & 21, 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
12] – On Sun., June 7 at 3 PM, the Metro DC DSA’s Stomp Out Slumlords will be holding a tenant block party in the Tivoli Gardens Community Garden, 1445 Ogden St. NW, WDC 20044. The party will have food, music, activities, and an opportunity to connect with organizers on the fight for tenant power in DC. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/tenant-unity-block-party/?link_id=39&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-22-2026&email_referrer=email_3259129&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-29-2026&&
13] – Indivisible is inviting you to celebrate the new D Day (Democracy Day) on Sun., June 7 from 4 to 6 PM ET on the I 95 overpass, Churchville Road, Aberdeen 21001. Bring your noise makers, costumes, signs but most importantly your voice. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/954757/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
14] – Calling All Resistance Knitters/Crocheters to join the Melt the Ice Hat Knit-In, hosted by Allies for Democracy on Sun., June 7 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. 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. The next Knit-In is on June 14, and the event will be continue through Aug. 20. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/899993/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type
15] – Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] on Sun., June 7 at 4 PM will hold its weekly Town Hall with Wala Blegay and the Progressive Wave. Maryland has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to send a true progressive champion to Congress. Blegay is stepping forward to challenge the status quo and bring bold leadership to Washington at a moment when working families need it most. She represents a grassroots movement rooted in working people and fueled by a vision of transformational change. She has the opportunity to take one of the nation's safest Democratic districts and make it not just Democratic, but truly progressive—turning it Bernie blue. RSVP at https://pdamerica.org/
16] – In April, Emgage [info@nobusinesswithgenocide.org] brought activists from around the world to Capitol Hill to demand Congress act to end the genocide in Sudan. They were able to secure more than 100 meetings with lawmakers and their staffs in an unprecedented week of advocacy to push civilian protection, humanitarian aid, and accountability. On Mon., June 7 at 4:30 PM ET, Hanna Dasoo from Emgage will join Simon Billenness and Alyson Chadwick from No Business with Genocide to provide updates on legislation, corporate actions, and what lies ahead. Register by going to this link. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SgHKjQICRmy3Ko74oyh2ww?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-reminder-a-world-without-genocide-the-case-of-sudan-this-friday-april-24th&email_referrer=email_3253384&email_subject=_invitation-two-fronts-in-sudans-genocide-congress-and-corporations&&#/registration
17] – The Northern Virginia Democratic Socialists of America [novabranch@mdcdsa.org] on Sun., June 7 at 7 PM will hold a Branch working group meeting! Check in on research on the 2026 primaries for a voter guide! Join in #nova-electoral on Slack, and fill out an interest form. Feel free to reach out to @Alex Yarkosky on Slack with any questions about electoral work. Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzwJ8ZGVvzyX8OUo1VySzedRPnyKDlKb8JcltvrnAzndksqQ/viewform?link_id=62&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-04162026-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events-3&email_referrer=email_3228313&email_subject=05072026-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events
18] – The Northern Virginia Democratic Socialists of America [novabranch@mdcdsa.org] on Sun., June 7 from 8 to 9 PM is holding a virtual Electoral monthly meeting. A virtual link will be communicated before the event. Join in #nova-electoral on slack, and fill out a form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzwJ8ZGVvzyX8OUo1VySzedRPnyKDlKb8JcltvrnAzndksqQ/viewform?link_id=41&can_id=3fcd7916f2ff367c3b859d45270fd1d5&source=email-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events-117&email_referrer=email_2042256&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events. Also, feel free to reach out to @Alex Yarkosky on slack with any questions about electoral work.
19] – The Prince Georges County DSA [pgdsa@mdcdsa.org] is holding its bi-weekly Abolition Working Group meeting on Sun., June 7 at 8 PM. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/pgcdsa-abolition-working-group-meeting-5?source=direct_link&&link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&email_referrer=email_3271064&email_subject=pgcdsa-abolition-working-group-meeting-672026&
A link will be sent to you when you RSVP. Email stancil.marcus@gmail.com.
20] – There is 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 June 8, 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.
21] – The CCAN Action Fund [info@ccanactionfund.org] on Mon., June 8 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM at the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring 20912 will do a Big, Beautiful Legislative Debrief, email brittany@chesapeakeclimate.org. Enjoy a free lunch! We are in a historic moment of federal rollbacks and antagonism toward climate action. That means state-level action is more important than ever. Here in Maryland, progress on climate justice and clean energy in the 2026 legislative session was made. But there is so much more to do to prepare for a successful 2027, and now is the time to do it. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/md-environmental-meeting
22] – Third Act [info@thirdact.org] will align your investments with your Values on Mon., June 8 at 4 PM ET. Find out whether your investment funds are tied to fossil fuel companies and discover alternative—green and clean—investments. You will be told how to find a financial advisor that shares your values. RSVP at https://thirdact.org/events/align-your-money-with-your-values-investments/?link_id=3&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-take-solar-action-with-bill-mckibben-2&email_referrer=email_3267612&email_subject=upcoming-june-events-at-third-act
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
