Baltimore Activist Alert – April 5 – 6, 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.
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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] Canvass Gabe Acevero – April 5
8] Friends meeting – April 5
9] Personal Journeys – April 5
10] Support Janeese – April 5
11] Doctors against genocide – April 5
12] Indivisible Bowie on the bridge – April 5
13] Knit to melt ice – April 5
14] Weekly PDA Town Hall – April 5
14] Indivisible Bowie on the bridge – April 5
15] UN International Day of Sport for
Development and Peace – April 6
16] Vigil at the Pentagon – April 6
17] Moral Monday – April 6
18] Election protection – April 6
19] Public lands meeting – April 6
20] Phone bank to Virginia voters – April 6
21] Solidarity Committee meeting – April 6
22] Nuclear Weapons & Your Tax Dollars – April 6
23] Shore Progress meeting – April 6
24] With courage to hope – April 6
25] Organize
to Win Town Hall – April 6
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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/
7] – In Montgomery County’s northern corridor, Gabe Acevero is a DSA cadre candidate running to strengthen Maryland’s opposition to ICE, lower housing costs, and expand healthcare throughout the state. Gabe will be holding a canvass on Sun., April 5 at 10 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM at Snowden Farm Elementary School, 22500 Sweetspire Dr., Clarksburg 20871. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/canvass-for-gabe-acevero-sunday-45/?link_id=10&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-27-2026&email_referrer=email_3175815&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-april-3-2026&&
All are welcome, including those new to electoral organizing — training will be provided for all who need it. Knock on doors to tell them all about Gabe.
8] – 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
9] – The Baltimore Ethical Society virtual meetup on Sun., April 5 at 10:30 AM will be "Personal Journeys" by Gregg Mosson. Our experiences tell us more than we can plan in advance, and stories of experience replace stories of prediction. In this poetry reading and talk, Mosson will read excerpts from his new book of poems, Singing the Forge (Wasteland Press 2025), on the theme of personal journeys, including the author’s, of course, in the poem, “First Steps,” to jellyfish in “Tidal Song,” to myriad men and women in the book’s middle section of poetry. In addition, a few poems from former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and German romantic poet, Goethe, will chime in on this theme of journeying. In the Q & A, he hopes to explore this theme through discussion.
Mosson is the author of three books and three chapbooks of poetry. His poetry has appeared widely, including in The Potomac Review, Loch Raven Review, Tampa Review, California Quarterly, and been nominated four times for the Pushcart Prize. He lives in Maryland, where he works as a lawyer, enjoys raising his kids, day hikes, and of course, literary endeavors. Go to www.ghmosson.com. Visit https://www.meetup.com/bmorethical/events/312712331/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events
10] – Hit the streets with MDC DSA’s Electoral Working Group for canvassing. On Sun., April 5 from 11 AM to 2 PM, Canvass with endorsed mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George in Mount Vernon Square. Janeese is fighting for childcare for all, rent stabilization, and more affordable utilities. RSVP for location details at https://www.mobilize.us/janeesefordc/event/918940/?link_id=5&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-27-2026&email_referrer=email_3175815&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-april-3-2026&&
Join Team Janeese to knock on doors in Mt. Vernon/Truxton Circle/NOMA! Everyone is invited to join this friendly community canvass talking with neighbors and building support for Janeese. Knocking doors is a great way to talk with voters about the issues in their part of the ward, and be part of this people-powered movement.
11] – Doctors Against Genocide [leadership@doctorsagainstgenocide.org] on Sun., April 5 at noon hope you join the webinar Medicine and Lives Under Attack from Palestine to Lebanon, Congo, Sudan, Iran, Cuba and USA. Hear from speakers who will address the public health consequences of displacement, environmental violence, and the systematic destruction of communities affected by genocide and war crimes.
RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aUUzycRDSwaem750Nc6iFg?link_id=2&can_id=97d9dcde7f1139b53dab0dda926a48f2&source=email-reminder-join-us-sunday-at-12pm-for-urgent-updates&email_referrer=&email_subject=genocide-is-a-cancer-left-untreated-it-metastasizes&&&link_id=1&can_id=97d9dcde7f1139b53dab0dda926a48f2&email_referrer=email_3177710&&&email_subject=medicine-and-lives-under-attack#/registration
12] – On Sundays, April 5, 12 & 19, 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
13] – Calling All Resistance Knitters/Crocheters to join the Melt the Ice Hat Knit-In, hosted by Allies for Democracy on Sundays, including April 5 & 12, 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. This event will continue through June 14. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/899993/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type
14] – The Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] on Sun., April 5 at 4 PM ET will hold a special holidays Town Hall focused on Defeating ICE, Breaking News, and more. Take a deep dive on how to combat ICE, and cover breaking news with an eye on how we all can help make our communities safer and more prosperous by supporting progressive candidates and other campaigns. Register and the machine will email you your secure codes: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceuhrzsvHdymeeZRwb-i7X50FJa-HMR4?emci=b5a18e01-092f-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&emdi=a8b79cb5-632f-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&ceid=2907617#/registration
15] – UNFOLD ZERO [info@unfoldzero.org] wants you to know that April 6 is the UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The theme for 2026 is Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers,” underscoring sport’s unique capacity to foster connection, inclusion, and peace in an increasingly fragmented world. Preventing nuclear war through no-first-use policies is being organized in conjunction with the UN Day of Sport for Peace.
16] – 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 April 6, 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.
17] – Repairers of the Breach Team [info@breachrepairers.org] on Mon., April 6 at noon in Washington, D.C. is informing you that Moral Leaders will Declare Moral Opposition to Unholy War. Register at https://secure.everyaction.com/SzQoi0eJuUi612UuYo5yng2?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&sourceid=1077392&emci=29b0187e-dd2d-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&emdi=927d4762-ab2e-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&ceid=2588083
18] – Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] wants you to participate with the Grassroots Election Protection Coalition/ALLIANCE 4 GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY Zoom on Mon., April 6 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
19] – On Mon., April
6 from 5:30 to 6:15 PM, join a virtual| Public Land Working Group meeting. A link will be
communicated before the event. RSVP at
https://actionnetwork.org/events/public-land-working-group-2?link_id=56&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-27-2026&email_referrer=email_3175815&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-april-3-2026&&
The Public Lands Working Group is focused on creating Social Housing at 1617 U Street NW. Plans are now underway for the district to redevelop this land. We are organizing to prevent a public land give-away by winning commitments to create Social Housing at this location. This event is open to both DSA Members and supporters.
20] – On Mondays, April 6, 13 & 20, from 6 to 8 PM, get with a Silver Spring Progressive Action. Join a phone bank to urge VA voters to support this temporary redistricting measure in a special election on April 21. Training is provided. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/917262/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type
MAGA GOP started mid-cycle redistricting in Texas as a ploy to maintain their grip on the House of Representatives, but they didn’t count on people fighting back in California and now in Virginia. A new (temporary) VA map could yield up to 4 additional blue seats! Democracy is on the line.
21] – MDC DSA unionists are holding a virtual Solidarity Committee meeting on Mon., April 6 from 6 to 7 PM. Learn about the working group’s solidarity program and how to get involved with regular pickets, text banks and more. Regardless of whether you have prior organizing experience or are totally new to labor work, this is a great entry point to learn more and join in. Register at https://actionnetwork.org/events/solidarity-committee-meeting-46?link_id=20&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&&
A virtual link will be communicated before the event. A sophisticated solidarity program is key to building a powerful, militant, socialist labor movement. The core of the program involves maintaining and strengthening a relationship with the labor movement in the region and assisting in its growth and development. Email labor@mdcdsa.org.
22] – On Mon., April 6 at 7 PM ET, participate in Peace & Justice Conversations: Nuclear Weapons & Your Tax Dollars. Every year on tax day, our country funds its national priorities and budget. According to Jim Wallis of Sojourners Magazine “budgets are moral documents.“ Where do nuclear weapons fit in our priorities? Now in its 38th year, the Nuclear Weapons Community Cost Project presents a comprehensive calculation of the total nuclear expenditures by our communities. Dr. Bob Dodge will present an overview of this year‘s project. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/peace-justice-conversations-nuclear-weapons-your-tax-dollars?clear_id=true&link_id=7&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-nhpa-global-diplomacy-for-peace-good-news-events-march-20-2026&email_referrer=email_3157756&email_subject=nhpa-update-reflections-on-our-book-study-good-news-events-march-27th-2026&&
23] – On Mondays, including April 6, 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
24] – This Easter Monday, April 6 at 8 PM ET, join the Pax Christi International Fund for Peace for "With Courage to Hope," a virtual gathering to celebrate the witness of Father Joe Nangle, OFM, a pastor, prophet, and Pax Christi USA's 2023 Teacher of Peace, who exemplified living the hope that a better future is to come—a future to which we must keep working, each day, with courage and conviction. The gathering will be a moment to be in community for prayer and reflection, featuring remarks from Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., bishop president of Pax Christi USA, and Martha Inés Romero, secretary general of Pax Christi International. You can register by visiting PaxChristiFund.org/Nangle.
25] – Our Revolution is holding a webinar Organize to Win Town Hall on Mon., April 6 at 8:30 PM ET. The 2026 Democratic primaries are underway, and Our Revolution is bringing together some of the boldest progressive candidates in the country for a Town Hall. RSVP at https://act.ourrevolution.com/signup/OTW-April2026/?akid=10490.8252965.IcP7X4&rd=1&source=email-20260403&t=11
