Baltimore Activist Alert – March 23 – 24, 2025

Baltimore Activist Alert – March 23 – 24, 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 Snakes

5] Get the book Male Supremacy in the Catholic Church: An Insider’s View by Roy Bourgeois

6] Baltimore activist selling her home

7] Confucianism and Ethical Culture – March 23

8] Emergency demo to condemn genocide & incarceration of Mahmoud Khalil – March 23

9] Pro-Palestinian Activism – March 23

10] Boycott Whole Foods -- March 23

11] Save the Post Office – March 23

12] Defund your rights -- March 23

13] Hear from a historian – March 23

14] Freedom from fascism – March 23

15] Vigil at the Pentagon – March 24

16] Text voters – March 24

17] Election Protection – March 24

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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. 

On Sun., March 23 at 10 AM ET, the Doctors against genocide will hold its weekly webinar.  RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d_QEO-WHQzWHP56m88Xsdw?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-urgent-updates-from-gaza&email_referrer=email_2666445&email_subject=emergency-alert-renewed-genocidal-assault-on-gaza&&#/registration

7] – The Baltimore Ethical Society invites you on Sundays at 10:30 AM for a platform presentation. On March 23, there will be a hybrid presentation of Confucianism and Ethical Culture. For in-person, go to the Impact Hub, 10 E. North Ave., Suite 5, Baltimore 21202. There are historical and philosophical connections between Confucianism and Ethical Culture. Both philosophies are rooted in the secular world, defying the presumption that religion must involve supernatural powers. And both emphasize the importance of personal virtues and responsible relationships as a way to build a positive, flourishing society. Indeed, Felix Adler, the founder of Ethical Culture, lectured about the most dominant worldview in China. Hugh Taft-Morales explores links between these nontheistic paths to living an ethical life.

He serves as Leader of the Philadelphia Ethical Society and the Baltimore Ethical Society and is a member of the Ethical Action Committee of the American Ethical Union (AEU).  To receive a Zoom invitation, please email president@bmorethical.org.

8] – CAIR, Jewish Voice for Peace & partners to Hold ‘Stand Against Genocide’ Gaza Solidarity Protest on Sun., March 23 at noon at noon at Mt. Vernon Place, South Plaza, Charles and Centre Streets, Baltimore 21201.   Call for an end to the Israeli genocide in Gaza, the release of Mahmoud Khalil, and the placing of an arms embargo on Israel. CONTACT CAIR Maryland Outreach Coordinator Kimberly Syuardi at ksyuardi@cair.com at 202-850-9293.

9] – MAPA [info@masspeaceaction.org] on Sun., March 23 at 1:30 PM, get with the webinar -- Pro-Palestinian Activism: The Road Ahead amid Political Upheaval. Hear from Rabbi Alissa Wise and Huwaida Arraf, a Palestinian American activist and lawyer who co-founded the International Solidarity Movement. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1CjoWmpgSkqK5P6vwdpTfw?ms=email-0320&emci=597f7d52-dc05-f011-90cd-0022482a9fb7&emdi=1b101ce2-dd05-f011-90cd-0022482a9fb7&ceid=269591#/registration

10] – On Sundays, March 23, 30 & April 6 from 2 to 3 PM ET, Baltimore Indivisible will protest Jeff Bezos.  This event's address is private. Let’s de-billionaire Bezos and defund oligarchy! Join us at Whole Foods as we urge shoppers to defend democracy by taking their business elsewhere! RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/764870/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest

11] – On Sun., March 23 from 2 to 4 PM join a National Association of Letter Carriers Day of Action for NALC Oriole Branch 176 at the Baltimore Main Post Office, 900 E. Fayette St., Baltimore 21202.

12] - CAIR Team [info@cair.com] on Sun., March 23 at 3 PM ET by Zoom will tell you how to defend your rights. Learn how to protect your green cards, visas, and free speech rights. Hear from a panel of experts to arm yourself with knowledge and legal tools before it’s too late. Tune in to Unconstitutional Crackdowns: Protecting Your Green Cards, Visas, and Free Speech Rights. RSVP at https://action.cair.com/a/webinar-greencards-visas-freespeechrights?sourceid=1041687&emci=ef98a610-9105-f011-90cd-0022482a9fb7&emdi=f398a610-9105-f011-90cd-0022482a9fb7&ceid=256783

13] –Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] on Sun., March 23 at 4 PM ET will hold its weekly Town Hall with Harvey J. Kaye (one of the few people who really did see this coming) who will share his wisdom drawn from a lifetime of studying American society—from Thomas Paine, through FDR, to the catastrophe of the present. RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceuhrzsvHdymeeZRwb-i7X50FJa-HMR4#/registration

Even if you did not embrace American triumphalism at the end of the Cold War, it was hard to deny that capitalist democracy was firmly established as the ruling ideology for the foreseeable future. You might have even scoffed at Francis Fukuyama's proclamation of the "End of History.” Furthermore, if you're old enough to remember the mid-1970s (let alone the '60s or '50s), the idea that American optimism, and the inexorable march of progress, would be at best a distant memory in the early 21st century would have seemed absurd.  Every single day since Trump was re-inaugurated, more of the core principles of the American political system and the very laws laid down in our most sacred national text—the Constitution—are summarily dismissed by the current administration.  To understand a crisis of this magnitude requires an emergency visit from a great American historian. 

14] – On Wed., March 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, People Power United is working on a Rapid Response for Our Freedoms: Stop Project 2025. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/747339/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest

 The time to act is now—your voice and your involvement are vital in this critical moment. Together, we have the power to resist this dangerous agenda that seeks to replace our democracy with authoritarian rule. By organizing, mobilizing, and holding leaders accountable, we can protect the rights, freedoms, and values that define America. Join in for "Rapid Response for Our Freedoms," a crucial event where we stand as one to defend democracy, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard the rights and freedoms we all hold dear. This is the moment to rise up for an America that includes everyone when we say "liberty and justice for all," not just the wealthy and powerful. People Power United believes in progress and the strength of collective action. Together, it pushes back against extremism in order to build a brighter future. Join the fight for Freedom over Fascism and help amplify the power of people to shape our democracy!

15] – 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 March 24, 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.

16] – Join Pax Christi USA for a 30-minute prayer service most Mondays in Lent -- March 24, March 31 and April 7 from 8:30 to 9 AM ET. Use this link to register with Zoom -- you will be automatically registered for each session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QbvRGEK1Qx6AnRFrCVUfuA#/registration

17] – 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 24 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