Baltimore Activist Alert – November 23 – 24, 2025

Baltimore Activist Alert – November 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] Support Starbucks workers – Nov. 23

7] Friends meeting -- Nov. 23

8] Stone Soup – Nov. 23

9] Catonsville against Trump – Nov. 23

10] Middle East peace -- Nov. 23

11] Town Hall with progressive legislators -- Nov. 23

12] Vigil at the Pentagon – Nov. 24

13] Baltimore Sign waves – Nov. 24

14] Eulogize unnecessary deaths -- Nov. 24

15] Environmental Justice – Nov. 24

16] Boycott Chevron – Nov. 24

17] Grassroots protection for the vote – Nov. 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] – Metro DC DSA continues to support Starbucks workers’ nationwide strike. The Labor Working Group is currently focused on supporting Starbucks workers, who announced their strike last week following a breakdown in negotiations with Starbucks Corporate. The workers ask you NOT CROSS THE PICKET LINE DURING THE STRIKE. Support Starbucks Baristas in their fight for fair wages, dignity, and good-faith bargaining! Inform customers of Starbucks management's bad faith bargaining and collect No Contract No Coffee pledge signatures so unionized baristas know that you have their backs!

On Sun., Nov. 23 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM, flyer outside a non-union Starbucks at 1501 Connecticut Ave. NW, WDC 20036. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/starbucks-workers-united-solidarity-leafletting-1123-dupont-circle?link_id=22&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-november-14-2025&email_referrer=email_2990653&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-november-21-2025&&

7] – 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

8] – Baltimore Ethical Society on Sun., Nov. 23 at 10:30 AM will join Stone Soup at the Washington Ethical Society, 7750 16th St. NW, WDC 20012. Visit https://www.meetup.com/bmorethical/events/311264459/?eventOrigin=group_events_list

If you want to carpool or if you can offer a ride to this event, contact Paul at paul.furth@gmail.com. Take a field trip to the Washington Ethical Society to share a meal and be grateful about the abundance in our lives. Members will bring something to contribute to the meal and to arrange carpooling.

9] – On Sun., Nov. 23 ·from noon to 1 PM, get with Catonsville Nine Redux for a Sign Wave over the Frederick Road Overpass, Frederick Road and I-695, Catonsville 21228. This event will continue through Dec. 27, 2026.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/853167/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type

10] – Peace Action president Kevin Martin indicates there is an opportunity for dialogue on Middle East peace and disarmament with Lina Arafat, a former Ambassador from Jordan, and longtime Israeli peace activist Sharon Dolev, both of the Middle East Treaty Organization (METO). Our guests will discuss prospects for a Weapons of Mass Destruction-Free Zone in the Middle East, and achieving a comprehensive regional agreement to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict. You can join in person in on Mon., Nov. 24 from 2 to 4 PM in the United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Ave.NE on Capitol Hill, caddy corner from both the Capitol and Supreme Court. RSVP at kmartin@peaceaction.org

You can participate by Zoom for Achieving the (Im)Possible, Peace and Disarmament in the Middle East on Nov. 24 at 7 PM ET. Go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86531066139?pwd=Ns1JCTJvEWFNl2bHhP4fF0Xhh5Nduj.1
The Meeting ID is 865 3106 6139, and the Passcode is 589486

11] –Alan Minsky with Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] on Sun., Nov. 23 at 4 PM is inviting you to participate in the Progressive Town Hall with a Big Sunday Conversation with Ro Khanna & Aftyn Behn.  Join in on Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceuhrzsvHdymeeZRwb-i7X50FJa-HMR4?emci=2687552f-8cc6-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=0b05dc2e-f8c6-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=2907617#/registration

Two great progressives, both close allies of PDA, find themselves at the center stage of American politics right now: Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Aftyn Behn (TN-7). They both will be featured guests.

12] – 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 Nov. 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.

13] –  Baltimore Sign Waves on Mon., Nov. 24 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 Dec. 22. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/793151/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest

14] –  The Repairers of the Breach Team [info@breachrepairers.org] on Mon., Nov. 24 from 10 AM to 1 PM ET urge you to gather To Eulogize Unnecessary Death Caused By Policy Violence as part of National Moral Monday. Coalitions of impacted people, faith leaders, and moral activists will nonviolently gather at Congressional and state legislator offices in nearly two dozen states across the nation to hold prophetic eulogies for all of those who have or will die as a result of policy violence. The Big Bad Deadly Bill passed by Congress earlier this year will allow 51,000 people to die next year due to lack of healthcare access alone. Demand Medicaid expansion subsidies are extended, overturning cuts to SNAP benefits, and ICE agents must stop illegal and immoral deportations!  Register at https://breachrepairers.org/get-involved/events/moral-monday-standing-against-deadly-policy-violence/?sourceid=1077392&emci=386207e5-46c6-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=d180fa2c-48c6-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=2588083

15] –  On Mon., Nov. 24 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM, join the Environmental Justice Task Force on Zoom and help plan the next steps of the campaign and share how you can get involved in the work ahead. Help keep the momentum going for clean air, healthy neighborhoods, and true environmental justice. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/871439/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

16] – On Mon., Nov. 24 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM join Christians in the D.C. area in a public witness to call for a boycott of the Chevron corporation for its support of the Gaza genocide.  Join Christians4Ceasefire and Just Peace in front of the Chevron Office for Government Affairs, 600 13th St. NW, right across from the Metro Center Metro station) to show solidarity with the people of Gaza and to condemn Chevron's role in the genocide.  Chevron develops the natural gas from Israeli controlled gas fields in the Mediterranean which provide more than 50 percent of the fuel for Israel's electricity grid; it also contributes hundreds of millions of dollars to Israeli tax revenues. Christians for a Free Palestine and many other churches and congregations have called on Chevron's leadership to sever the company's ties with Israel. Now they are asking consumers to boycott Chevron products and organize demonstrations to call out Chevron's complicity in Israel's slaughter of the Palestinians.

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., Nov. 17 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