Baltimore Activist Alert – October 26 – 29, 2025

Baltimore Activist Alert – October 26 – 29, 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] Friends meeting – Oct. 26

7] Poetry and Justice -- Oct. 26

8] Canvass for DSA member – Oct. 26

9] Doctors against Genocide – Oct. 26

10] Canvass for Omodamola – Oct. 26

11] Canvass again for Omo – Oct. 26

12] Win in Virginia -- Oct. 26, 28 & 29

13] Community Wealth Building Day – Oct. 26

14] Internationalism Working Group Meeting – Oct. 26

15] The visibility brigade – Oct. 26

16] Vigil at the Pentagon – Oct. 27

17] Baltimore Sign Wave – Oct. 27

18] Grassroots protection for the vote – Oct. 27

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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] – 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.  There is a heat policy when temperatures exceed 90 degrees.  Thus the meeting will be in the dining room. 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

7] – The Baltimore Ethical Society invites you on Sundays at 10:30 AM for a platform presentation on Zoom or at the Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 E. North Ave., Baltimore 21202. Email president@bmorethical.org. Masks are optional. On Sun., Oct. 26, check out A Morning of Analysis: Poetry & Justice by Analysis, poet, worker/co-owner of Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse. This platform will be delivered in hybrid format, which means you can attend the platform via Zoom or in person. Masks are optional. Analysis will perform the spoken word that explores a variety of justice and human rights topics, examining racism, economic exploitation, imperialism, and more. His poetry will challenge us to face the oppression in society and ask ourselves, “What will we do about it?” Analysis, a native of Baltimore, studied Public Communication at the American University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Howard University. He is the past Minister for Youth and Young Adult Empowerment, Justice and Witness Ministries of the United Church of Christ, where he helped young people develop their sense of faith and justice action and also served on international anti-racism teams, and is a former staff member of the Center for New Community and Bread for the World. RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/bmorethical/events/311196305/?eventOrigin=group_events_list

8] – Join the Frankie Fritz for Greenbelt City Council Canvass on Sun., Oct. 26 from noon to 3 PM. Meet at the Greenbelt Metro Station, 5717 Greenbelt Metro Dr., Greenbelt 20770. Call 301-501-0485. You will be provided literature and a list number for MiniVAN. Please indicate in your RSVP if you are able to drive to the metro to transport other volunteers to a canvass location. Bring a water bottle, a tote bag and sunscreen. Make sure your phone is charged and that you have installed the MiniVAN app and also the Signal app. Check out the Frankie for Greenbelt website at frankieforgreenbelt.org for key talking points. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/frankie-for-greenbelt-canvass-october-26?link_id=7&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-september-12-2025-2&email_referrer=email_2947991&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-october-24-2025&&

9] – Doctors against Genocide [leadership@doctorsagainstgenocide.org] on Sun., Oct. 26 at noon want you to know about the Expanding Medical Frontline against Genocide. RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aUUzycRDSwaem750Nc6iFg?link_id=1&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-beyond-survival-healing-and-humanity-in-times-of-genocide&email_referrer=email_2949752&email_subject=from-iags-to-the-un-the-expanding-medical-frontline-against-genocide&&#/registration

10] –  On Sun., Oct. 26 at 10 AM, get over to the Omodamola for Gaithersburg City Council Canvass at the Gateway Apartments, 925 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg 20877. Call 240-855-7846. Join the Montgomery County DSA for a weekend of canvassing for MDC DSA member and endorsed candidate Omodamola Williams for Gaithersburg City Council. Omo is running to get rent stabilization in the city, increased police accountability, giving municipal workers the right to collectively bargain and more! Meet in the parking lot for a brief training and list gathering. Then go to the many homes in the neighborhood. Lastly, please make sure you have miniVAN and Signal installed on your phone with full charge before arriving. The Signal group link is here: https://signal.group/#CjQKIGP-vRz6kxvBQ8hRVj3vmyyDfLeWTGQAswDutKsDh5UYEhCaJ-S14BLJFIqGcc_8aBfU

If you have questions or need a ride contact Demitrius at 240-855-7846.  RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/1026-omodamola-for-gaithersburg-canvass-930am?link_id=10&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-september-12-2025-2&email_referrer=email_2947991&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-october-24-2025&&

11] –Get with a canvass for Omodamola for Gaithersburg City Council on Sun., Oct. 26 from 2 to 4 PM at the Gateway Apartments, 925 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg 20877. There will be a brief training before going to apartment complexes in the area. Call 240-994-3157. Join the Montgomery County DSA for its first weekend of canvassing for MDC DSA member and recently endorsed candidate Omodamola Williams for Gaithersburg City Council. Omo is running to get rent stabilization in the city, increased police accountability, giving municipal workers the right to collectively bargain and more! Please have miniVAN and Signal installed on your phone before arriving. If you have questions or need a ride please contact Demitrius H at 240-855-7846. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/1026-omodamola-for-gaithersburg-canvass-2pm?link_id=11&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-september-12-2025-2&email_referrer=email_2947991&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-october-24-2025&&

12] – On Sun., Oct. 26 from 3 to 5 PM and Tues., Oct. 28 and Wed., Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 PM, Indivisible has organized Let's Win in Virginia! This includes virtual phone banking for Abigail Spanberger. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/823024/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type

Join in to help Abigail Spanberger become the next Governor of Virginia. Join the friendly, expert phone banking crew at J Walkers Action Group and Indivisible Montgomery (MD); you will receive all the training you need prior to making calls. Bring your computer, phone and a smile in your voice! You will need to have an Action ID account before using this phone system. Set one up for free here: https://www.ngpvan.com/actionid/. The next phone bank will be on Nov. 1, and this event will continue through Nov. 3.

13] – On Sun., Oct. 26 from 3 to 5 PM, the DC Community Wealth Builders Coalition is organizing Community Wealth Building Day. Get over to Delicious’ Edgewood Community Farm. Learn more and RSVP here: https://forms.oneswitchboard.com/dccwb/cwb-day-2025?link_id=45&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-october-3-2025&email_referrer=email_2926861&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-october-10-2025&&

14] – Join in the Metro DC DSA’s Internationalism Working Group meeting at the Petworth Library, Meeting Room 1, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW, WDC 20001 on Sun., Oct. 26 at 3 PM ET. Email internationalism@mdcdsa.org. A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/mdc-dsa-internationalism-working-group-monthly-meeting-october-2025?link_id=84&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-september-12-2025-2&email_referrer=email_2947991&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-october-24-2025&&

15] – Join an Indivisible Visibility Brigade on Sun., Oct. 26 from 4 to 6 PM ET on a Pedestrian Bridge over Route 50, 15202 Major Lansdale Blvd., Bowie 20716. Bring your flags, water, sunscreen, families and energy. 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. Follow the paved path through the chain-link fence, then turn left onto the pedestrian trail to reach the bridge. It is an approximately a 4-minute walk. Visit https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/852686/

16] – 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 Oct. 27, 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.

17] –  Baltimore Sign Waves on Mon., Oct. 27 from 7:30 to 8:30 AM will be at West Northern Parkway & Roland Ave., Baltimore 21210. Join in the waving of pro-democracy signs! Bring your sign or just show up. This event will continue through Nov. 24. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/793151/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest

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., Oct. 27 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