Baltimore Activist Alert -- May 23 - June 8, 2025

66] WorldPride 2025 – through June 8

67] Peace vigil at White House – May 23

68] Women in Black vigil – May 23

69] Ceasefire Now – May 23

70] Protecting Federal Investment in Public Education – May 23

71] Protest DOGE – May 23

72] Dance for Kilmer – May 23

73] Laudato Si – May 24 - 29

74] Birdwatching tour of Druid Hill Park – May 24

75] Rent Stabilization – May 24

76] Tesla Takedown -- May 24

77] Tesla Takedown – May 24

78] Tesla Takedown-- May 24

79] Rent Stabilization – May 24

80] Global Peace Flag Project – May 24

81] Info picket at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – May 24

82] Donations needed for the Silent Fallout project

83] Baltimore activist selling her home

84] Medical supplies are needed in Ukraine

85] Read Dave Eberhardt’s book "For All the Saints- a Protest Primer"

85] Tell JHU president to renounce nuclear weapons contracts

87] Do you need a doctor?

88] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records

89] Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil

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66] – Takoma Park Mobilization [info@tpmobilization.org] on Wed., May 21 through June 8 for WorldPride 2025. 2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington, DC! The Capital Pride Alliance is excited for Washington, DC to host WorldPride 2025 and share this momentous and exciting milestone with our international community.  Be a part of The Fabric of Freedom through in Washington, DC! Register at https://worldpridedc.org/

67] – There is a weekly vigil at the White House on Fridays from noon to 1 PM sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker.  Email artlaffin@hotmail.com or call 202-882-9649. 

68] – Every Friday from noon to 1 PM, Baltimore Women in Black vigil for peace with men and women who live in Roland Park. WIB invites all to join, and any peace sign is welcome, such as "Defuse Nuclear War."  The vigil takes place outside Roland Park Place at 830 West 40th Street and Elm Street. Parking is free at RPP or at the Rotunda across the street. Contact Ann Vinup at annvinup@gmail.com.

69] – The American Friends Service Committee holds an Action Hour every Friday at noon ET.  You’ll get updates from AFSC staff in Gaza, hear what’s happening on Capitol Hill, and get resources for your activism. Together, contact Congress to demand an arms embargo on Israel, a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, and fully funded humanitarian aid for Palestinians. Our elected officials need to keep hearing from us. RSVP at https://afsc.org/actionhour?emci=822f3fb8-241a-f011-8b3d-0022482a9fb7&emdi=20221eff-f41a-f011-8b3d-0022482a9fb7&ceid=764241

70] – MAPA [info@masspeaceaction.org] on Sat., May 24 from 2 to 5 PM will hold a conference Protecting Federal Investment in Public Education. In response to the threats the Trump Administration poses to federal education programs, including cuts to Pell grant funding and the proposed termination of the Department of Education, this conference will explore paths to protect the federal budget supporting public schools, and continuing to try to reach out to parents and grandparents among Peace Action affiliates and their local allies. Register to attend the event! https://secure.everyaction.com/k874KCvHOUqbR1xt6KnnWA2?contactdata=9xbIYHas0QJ6FapZ2BoTrMy3mY8LXc4SBJ1+4MkIZKS8tFn+CE8J3DNDTwE147NnKfiqWH1Q0MfuHpPDgh48Sex8UJcjLfT1Lki8wJmm84iHftZOmDpjT7bKaAVsRNFC0nhFdoNRYjrecLLjXQEUQunsWrf3z%2f1evgKrbl84r3zmIhvj1GzwnIicdYNb0z5VAZyKk50GWDshg2PNwge9IkPh9bqJ9jZXaZLTZo%2fpq3alx9urh42WPonNh9wKV30LXfufm72PczZ4kf5Skk5ciNArhKTraVsxZZgytMgZJKTxp4Ubip4RkBDyFuEdtXt8cwAy9CzcwBI9GBvhPiR0Pg%3d%3d&ms=email-250515&emci=a5272307-4321-f011-8b3d-0022482a9fb7&emdi=91be6386-c931-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&ceid=2695

71] – Protest DOGE/Elon and Support our Federal Workers and Ukraine on Fridays, through June 27, from 4:15 to 6:15 PM ET at Gorman Road 95 Overpass, Howard County 20723. Gather again on the 95 Overpass, and bring signs! RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/762787/

72] – Free Kilmar! Dance Party Protest will take place on Fridays May 23 & 30 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Penn Station-Baltimore, 1500 N. Charles St., Baltimore 21201. Dance against DOGE is hosting dance party protests to spread the message that due process is for everyone. They bring the music and signs. You bring your dancing shoes. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/sidewalkdancepartyprotest/event/783747/?emci=56ef6743-6536-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&emdi=260232b6-6736-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&ceid=4262660

73] – The Ignatian Solidarity Network [andrew_hanson_quintana@ignatiansolidarity.net] on Sat., May 24 through Sat., May 31 will celebrate Laudato Si's 10-year Anniversary. As Pope Leo XIV begins sketching out what his papacy might bring, look back at what will certainly be part of Pope Francis' legacy: emphasizing the moral obligation of all Christians and people of goodwill to care for our common home. That message was made explicitly clear 10 years ago, upon the publication of his encyclical Laudato Si'. Contact Brenna Davis at bdavis@ignatiansolidarity.net or at (216) 200-4959. Unite with people around the world to celebrate Laudato Si' Week. Join our Laudato Si' Week campaign to receive short text messages with quotes from the document, moments of prayer, and ways to live Laudato Si’ in your daily life. RSVP at https://ignatiansolidarity.net/laudato-si-week-2025/?utm_source=ISN+Updates+List&utm_campaign=9b8e72f5a4-NEWS_VOICES_081220_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f721035495-9b8e72f5a4-257628616&mc_cid=9b8e72f5a4&mc_eid=6d27546950

74] – On Sat., May 24 at 8 AM ET, join a birdwatching tour of Druid Hill Park, 3001 East Drive, Baltimore 21217. Druid Hill Park is Baltimore's oldest large park and is home to 745 acres of forests, fields, and a large lake. 189 species of birds have been documented here, including nesting Baltimore orioles and yellow-crowned night herons. Audubon and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead a search of avian friends! No experience necessary. Meet at 3001 East Drive. Email baltimore@audubon.org   RSVP at https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-druid-hill-park-baltimore

75] – On Sat., May 24 at 10 AM, join a Rockville Renters United King Farm Rent Stabilization Yard Sign Canvass. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/783146/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

Come join the Rockville Renters United group to knock on doors in the King Farm neighborhood at the Huntington Leasing Office, 801 Elmcroft Blvd., Rockville 20850.  Discuss with the neighbors the necessity of rent stabilization and provide yard signs for homeowners to show their support for rent stabilization. The canvas will be coordinated in front of the leasing office. Please meet there to get a turf assignment and materials for canvassing. Contact Chris Madden at 410-206-3959.

76] –  #TeslaTakedown on Sat., May 24 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at the Tesla dealership, 9428 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills 21117. Hit Musk Where It Hurts Baltimore. Email teslatakedownbaltimore@proton.me. Don't risk being towed from the Dunkin parking lot! Please park in the unmarked lots along Park Center Court - the first right after turning on Crossroads Dr. From there, you can walk up the hill behind NTB and through the parking lot to the Tesla driveway corner.   Join the movement against Tesla & Elon Musk: https://actionnetwork.org/events/hit-musk-where-it-hurts-baltimore-11?emci=56ef6743-6536-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&emdi=260232b6-6736-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&ceid=4262660

77] – On Saturdays, May 24 from 11 AM to 1 PM, Indivisible has organized a Tesla Takedown Silver Spring, MD, 2320 Broadbirch Dr., Silver Spring 20904.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/771738/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

Elon Musk's seizing control of the US Government needs to be stopped. We need to stand up and let the world know how we feel. Bring your own signs encouraging people to honk for democracy and sharing your thoughts about Elon's wrecking of our government. Let's show the world that we won't tolerate his threat to government of the people, by the people, and for the people.

78] – On Saturdays, 11 AM to noon ET, get over to a Tesla Dealership, 1300 Rockville Pike, Rockville 20852 for an Indivisible event! Elon Musk's seizing control of the US Government needs to be stopped. This is a nonviolent rally outside of the Rockville Tesla showroom to let the community know supporting Tesla is bad for democracy, and to remind our entire community that Elon's lawless actions are dangerous and won't be tolerated. This will continue until June 14. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/762323/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

79] – On Sat., May 24 at noon, get with Rockville Renters United Hometown Holidays Rent Stabilization handing out flyers. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/784187/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

This year’s Hometown Holidays in Rockville Town Square, 131 Gibbs St., Rockville 20850. This event is more than just music, food, and family fun — it’s a chance to stand up for your community! While you’re enjoying live performances, local eats, and artisan shopping, stop by and join the team of passionate neighbors raising awareness about rent stabilization in Rockville. Hand out flyers, sparking conversations, and connecting with residents about why stable, affordable housing matters to everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just curious, this is a great way to make a difference.

80] – World BEYOND War [greta@worldbeyondwar.org] on Sat., May 24 from 1 to 3 PM will be at the Ellipse, 15th St. NW & Constitution Ave. NW, WDC 20004. Email runaray@yahoo.com. Celebrate Peace with Fashioning for Social Environmental Justice for the display of the Global Peace Flag Project. RSVP at https://worldbeyondwar.org/peaceflag/?link_id=3&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-save-the-date-celebrate-peace-this-memorial-day-weekend-in-dc-2&email_referrer=email_2696284&email_subject=next-month-celebrate-peace-on-memorial-day-weekend-in-dc

The event will also include a fashion show, art exhibit, music and speeches from notable anti-war voices, including World BEYOND War’s own Executive Director David Swanson, CODEPINK Co-Founder Medea Benjamin, fashion designer Runa Ray, founder of Fashioning for Social Environmental Justice and spoken word poet Marjan Naderi, former D.C. Youth Poet Laureate (2020).

81] – On Saturdays, May 24 & 31 from 2 to 3 PM ET, join an Info Picket for Federal Workers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G St NW, WDC. Fight tirelessly to get back to work and focus on serving the American people 100%! Join Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) union members from NTEU 335 as they rally to show strength, solidarity and commitment to protecting our work and those who rely on us. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/nteu/event/769174/

82] – Hideaki Ito [silentfalloutproject.org@gmail.com] wants to give you an update about the Silent Fallout Project. It has been more than five months since Silent Fallout was screened in Baltimore. He wants to express his sincere gratitude to all who supported the project during its US tour and hosted screenings. The film was shown in 20 locations over 43 days to over 600 people. The film aims to raise awareness about the reality of radiation contamination across the American continent and how many Americans are unknowingly exposed. It helps people understand that they are impacted by this issue and then use the US as a starting point to spark a global conversation about radiation.

Currently, the project is facing a deficit of $100K, and its future is uncertain. However, Ito is determined to raise funds and continue its activities. In 2025, which marks the 80th year since the birth of the atomic bomb, there is a plan to embark on a European screening tour, produce a new film, conduct a second US tour, and host a large-scale event on August 6th. Make a donation at https://www.silentfalloutproject.org/donation

83] – 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. 

84] -- If you are able to donate any kind of surplus medical supplies for field hospitals in eastern Ukraine, please email Brendan.walls@seaseton.org or call 410-721-70 x231.  There is a colleague whose father is a medic on the front line. One container is shipped every month to the Donbass region. Donations can be picked up in Baltimore and Columbia every Thursday, and on other days in Annapolis and Crofton.

85] – David Eberhardt was a member of the Baltimore Four with Father Philip Berrigan, Tom Lewis and Rev. James Mengel.  The group poured blood on draft files on October 27, 1967.  They would be convicted and sentenced to prison.

He has written a book "For All the Saints- a Protest Primer"- documenting the Baltimore Four action and many others up to and including the most recent Plowshares action – Kings Bay Plowshares 7.  Dave printed new copies of For All the Saints, a Protest Primer- 250+ pp w photos-therefore #'s 351-400 making it o so collectable with two Berrigan book reviews added. The books are signed, and the price remains $25. Will send free if need be- he is not in it for the money! If you want one, send him a check, or contact Dave Eberhardt, 4 Hadley Square North, Baltimore, MD 21218 by email at 1941mireille@gmail.com. 

86] -- This is A PLEA TO CONVINCE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY TO OBEY INTERNATIONAL LAW. The world reached a historic milestone on January 22, 2021: The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons [TPNW] entered into force and become binding international law -- https://www.icanw.org/the_treaty.

Prevent Nuclear War/Maryland has called attention to the growing danger of nuclear war and the outrageous $1.7 trillion dollars we are spending to upgrade the nuclear arsenal. On July 18, 2017, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, a U.S. Navy - affiliated research center received a seven-year, $92 million contract to continue its systems engineering and research-and-development services for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. Help convince JHU to renounce nuclear weapons contracts. Contact the president, Ron Daniels, to urge him to reject all nuclear weapons contracts: Office of the President, 242 Garland Hall, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland 21218.  Call his office at (410) 516-8068 or email president@jhu.edu.

87] – Yousef Zarbalian [EastWestRheum@gmail.com] started his own medical practice in December before the pandemic hit. It is called East-West Medicine and Rheumatology, and its website is EastWestMD.com.  Yousef is licensed in Maryland and Virginia. He is doing primary care as well as rheumatologic care (focusing on joint problems and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and sjogren's).  He is offering telemedicine visits, and he has very reasonable rates for uninsured individuals.  He makes use of herbs (which can be sent directly to patients from the herbal dispensary) as well as prescribing medications to their local pharmacy if needed.  

88] -- If you would like to get rid of books, videos, DVDs, records, tarps and table cloths, contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.

89] -- A Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil takes place every day in Lafayette Park, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 24 hours a day, since June 3, 1981. Go to http://prop1.org; call 202-682-4282.

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/.

“One is called to live nonviolently, even if the change one works for seems impossible. It may or may not be possible to turn the US around through nonviolent revolution. But one thing favors such an attempt: the total inability of violence to change anything for the better" - Daniel Berrigan