Baltimore Activist Alert – January 5 – February 2, 2025
"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 Stones
5] Get the book Male Supremacy in the Catholic Church: An
Insider’s View by Roy Bourgeois
6] Baltimore activist selling her home
7] Poetry Salon – Jan. 5
8] Support a DSA candidate – Jan. 5
9] MOCO DSA meeting – Jan. 5
10] DC Abolition Happy Hour -- Jan. 5
11] Free Peltier – Jan. 5
12] Fair Tax System – Jan. 5
13] Two Party System – Jan. 5
14] Gaza in Context – Jan. 5, 12, 26 & Feb. 2
15] Meet Ro Khanna – Jan. 5
16] Freedom Church – Jan. 5
17] Electoral Working Group meeting – Jan. 5
18] Vigil at the Pentagon – Jan. 6
19] Power Half-Hour for Gaza – Jan. 6 – 10
20] Election Protection – Jan. 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.” Ed indicates the book will be available for sale on April 13, and is asking you to pre-order your copy. 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] – A home in Baltimore is for sale on a dead-end street in the Lauraville neighborhood, with three bedrooms, and one bath. The yard backs into a field and then a forest. There is a serene and quiet setting with an abundance of wildlife. The owner will be asking a reasonable amount for the property but it will not be overpriced. Contact her by text only at 443 500 6733. On the text, leave your name and phone number, and she will get back to anyone that reaches out.
7] – The Baltimore Ethical Society invites you to attend on Sun., Jan. 5 from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM a Poetry Salon by Zoom. BES is dedicated to the appreciation of all types of poetry. You may read your own poems or you may read the poems of others. The Salon takes place on the first Sunday of each month. Email Kirkmullen@hotmail.com for the Zoom link.
8] – Metro DC DSA [info@mdcdsa.org] endorsed Shayla Adams-Stafford, and socialists are organizing to elect a people’s champion to the Prince George’s County Council District 5 seat. Comrades will be canvassing for Shayla on Sun., Jan. 5 at 11 AM, starting from the parking lot of Cheverly Metro Station, 5501 Columbia Park Rd, Cheverly 20785. Knock on doors until about 2 PM and meet up afterward to debrief. Chapter members and allies are invited to participate: hand warmers will be provided, and warm dress is strongly encouraged. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/15-canvass-for-shayla-adams-stafford-2?link_id=6&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-december-20-2024&email_referrer=email_2572867&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-january-3-2025
9] – Get over to the Montgomery County DSA Branch meeting on Sun., Jan. 5 from 2 to 4 PM at the Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring 20902. You can also join by Zoom. Email montgomerycountydsa@gmail.com
These monthly branch general body meetings are for all DSA members who live, work, or organize in Montgomery County, as well as for any members of the public curious about DSA and its work. Share updates on ongoing campaign work, announce the timeline for the branch steering committee (leadership) elections, and plan a mini-workshop on Montgomery County local government. During the meeting, all attendees must wear a mask. Afterwards gather for a social at Kefa Cafe, in the very same building as the library, which offers coffee, tea, and other light refreshments! RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/january-montgomery-county-dsa-branch-meeting?link_id=61&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-december-20-2024&email_referrer=email_2572867&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-january-3-2025
10] – Check out the DC Abolition Happy Hour on Sun., Jan. 5 from 2:30 to 5 PM at Sonny's Pizza - Back Patio, 3120 Georgia Ave. NW, WDC 20010. Please wear a mask. Email abolition@mdcdsa.org. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/dc-abolition-happy-hour?link_id=62&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-december-20-2024&email_referrer=email_2572867&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-january-3-2025
11] – DC Action for Assange is holding its final vigil at Attorney General Merrick Garland's home, 5100 Edgemoor Lane in Bethesda on Sun., Jan. 5 from 3 to 4 PM. The vigil calls for freedom for Native American leader Leonard Peltier, who remains unjustly imprisoned after more than 50 years. Meet at 5100 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda. Email ann1.wilcox@gmail.com
12] – Riya from Fair Share Maryland [riya@strongschoolsmaryland.org] on Sun., Jan. 5 at 3 PM at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia 21045. Register at https://actionnetwork.org/events/fair-share-mdga25-legislative-kickoff/?link_id=1&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-lets-gear-up-two-big-events-before-session&email_referrer=email_2549794&email_subject=lets-gear-up-two-big-events-before-session
The 2025 legislative session is just around the corner, and with Maryland facing significant budget deficits, the future of our communities is on the line. Now, more than ever, we need fair tax reform to ensure the public services our families and communities rely on are fully funded. Thankfully, we have a powerful coalition of Marylanders, including you, ready to fight for a fair tax system that supports a thriving state. That’s why we are excited to share two important events happening before Session begins on January 8th.
13] – On Sun., Jan. 5 at 5 PM at Third Space Politics, Coupe, 3415 11th St. NW. there will be a reading group to discuss The Tyranny of the Two-Party System by Lisa Disch. Visit https://centerforpartisanship.org/?link_id=37&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-december-20-2024&email_referrer=email_2572867&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-january-3-2025
14] – Massachusetts Peace Action [info@masspeaceaction.org] is doing Gaza in Context, a four part online series on Sundays, Jan. 5, 12, 26 & Feb. 2, all at 3 PM ET. Jeff Klein is a veteran anti-war activist, retired machinist and local trade-union president, who for 8 years until 2023 taught a course on “The US in the Middle East” at the UMass Boston Lifelong Learning Institute. He is a board member of Massachusetts Peace Action and a member of its Gaza Israel Mideast peace campaign’s steering committee.
Since 2004 Jeff has traveled almost every year to Palestine/Israel and elsewhere in the Middle East, and has many close friends among veteran activists in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. He has also worked in Nicaragua and for the exiled African National Congress in Zambia. Check out his weekly video presentations on “Genocide in Gaza” and read his articles on the Middle East. Register to attend any or all of the four sessions: https://secure.everyaction.com/uwPThhTHA0eazZPC8GJOQg2?ms=email-241230&emci=d3753702-66c5-ef11-88ce-0022482a93af&emdi=7f2add5c-b6c6-ef11-88ce-0022482a93af&ceid=269591
15] – The Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] on Sun., Jan. 5 at 4 PM ET will hold its weekly Town Hall with Ro Khanna. Hear Ro’s thoughts on the dangers of the incoming Trump administration, and how we can best protect vulnerable communities and our democratic republic. But Ro is never just about playing defense. As we saw in the last election – and is the case in most elections – the economy was the top issue among the American public, and Ro is a uniquely powerful progressive when it comes to advocating for changes to local, national, and global economies that will work for people and the planet. As such, Ro will outline for us a powerful path forward for progressives to build broader support, and by doing so, point a way out of the political crises of the Trump era. Building on the legacy and ongoing work of Senator Sanders and PDA, Ro Khanna has a compelling vision for a 21st century America as great as its promise. Register, and the machine will email you your secure codes: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceuhrzsvHdymeeZRwb-i7X50FJa-HMR4#/registration
16] – The Freedom Church of the Poor community and its partner organizations come together for this “Winter Offensive” this season which is called Advent of a Revolution (Advent) & Birth of a Movement (Epiphany), to expose the lies of the candy-cane Christmas; to revive the revolutionary power of the ancient story of Christmas; to reconnect to the God who Mother Mary praised, the one that “casts down the mighty from their thrones and lifted up the lowly”; and to give strength and unity to the movement of our people in these troubled times. The Church gathers online every Sunday at 6 PM ET. RSVP at https://kairoscenter.org/freedomchurch/
17] – The Northern Virginia DSA Electoral Working Group meeting will be on Sun., Jan. 5 from 6 to 7 PM. Join #nova-electoral on slack, and fill out the interest form. Also, feel free to reach out to @Alex Yarkosky on slack with any questions about electoral work. A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/nova-electoral-monthly-working-group-meeting-0105?link_id=63&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-december-20-2024&email_referrer=email_2572867&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-january-3-2025
18] – There is a weekly Pentagon Peace Vigil from 7 to 8 AM on Mondays, since 1987, outside the Pentagon Metro stop. The next vigil is Jan. 6, and it is sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker. Email artlaffin@hotmail.com or call 202-882-9649. The vigil will be outside the Pentagon's south Metro entrance and in the designated "protest zone" behind bicycle fences across from the entrance to the Metro.
By Metro, take Yellow Line and get out at the "Pentagon" stop. Do not go to the Pentagon City stop! Go up south escalators and turn left and walk across to protest area. 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.
19] –Jewish Voice for Peace is doing a Power Half-Hour for Gaza: Channel grief & outrage into action to stop a genocide. A year into the genocide in Gaza, we are overwhelmed with sorrow and rage. There are no words to describe the devastating pain of the past year in which the Israeli military has killed over 44,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including more than 17,000 children. The International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court have both declared that Israel must stop the genocidal acts being committed on the Palestinian people. And the U.S. government is actively supporting the Israeli military as it wreaks devastation on the over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza. JVP continues to come together as a political community in its daily half-hour to take action, Monday through Friday, for the past year. Join in and take collective action to demand an arms embargo to Israel, immediate end to the genocide, a lasting ceasefire and an end to Israeli siege, apartheid, occupation, and oppression of Palestinians and Lebanon. All are welcome. All are needed. Get involved at 3 PM ET on Mon., Jan. 6 through Fri., Jan. 10. Visit https://jvp-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Un0Lupy1SFObVVXJaZO5UQ?_x_zm_rtaid=8L0JUS3pQkenMGtx9ha3mQ.1732760660364.03949df73aedc7035fc618f76c52fc75&_x_zm_rhtaid=249#/registration
20] – Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] wants you to participate with the Green Grassroots Emergency Environment and Election Protection (GREEP) Zoom on Mon., Jan. 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
To be continued
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
