Baltimore Activist Alert -- March 19 - 20, 2026

53] Expanding use of AI – March 19

54] Northern Virginia DSA social – March 19

55] Conversation with Rep. Jim McGovern – March 19

56] Energy Bills Relief Act – March 19

57] Electoral 101 training – March 19

58] PAX mass – March 19

59] Campaign to Victory – March 19

60] Support Community Trust Act – March 20

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53] – Andi Petrovic [gtwaction@citizen.org] on Thurs., March 19 at 3 PM ET wants you to sign up for a webinar hosted by the Trade Justice Education Fund, featuring  Digital Research Director Rishab Bailey and Public Citizen’s AI expert Ilana Beller. They’ll be discussing the rapidly expanding use of AI and the growing need for accountability and oversight. RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vN6TTDimRgOn5wb1er6TVQ?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-rsvp-the-attack-on-ai-accountability&email_referrer=email_3151362___subject_3629944&email_subject=correction-invite-to-an-upcoming-ai-accountability-webinar&&#/registration

54] – The Northern Virginia DSA branch social meetup will take place on Thurs., March 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Quincy Beer Hall, 4001 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203.  This is a social for talking all things politics, and anyone and everyone is welcome to join. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/nova-social-meetup-nova-branch-dsa-march-19th-630pm?link_id=79&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-27-2026-2&email_referrer=email_3142527&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-13-2026&&

Email novabranch@mdcdsa.org. The QUINCY Beer HALL is one BLOCK FROM BALLSTON-MU METRO STOP or four BLOCKS FROM VIRGINIA SQUARE-GMU METRO STOP. Covid-19 Vaccine+latest booster is required for attendance. You do not need to be a DSA member to attend.

55] – The Ellsberg Initiative for Peace and Democracy [ellsberginitiative@eipad.org] on Thurs., March 19 at 7 PM ET will hold a Conversation with Representative Jim McGovern. EIPAD director Christian Appy will ask a wide range of questions on the most pressing issues of our time. For example, with democracy, constitutional rights, environmental protections, and the social safety net in peril, what can Congress and citizens do in response? And what actions might we take to advance a more peaceful, democratic, and diplomatic foreign policy while also working toward a world without nuclear weapons? RSVP at https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3n6miwFPQAClQe247SFK8Q#/registration

56] –  The Climate Action Campaign [info@actonclimate.com] on Thurs., March 19 from 7 to 8 PM ET is holding a briefing for climate activists about a new plan to ramp up clean energy and shut down pollution from coast to coast. Hear from Rep. Sean Casten about the Energy Bills Relief Act, and how it will deliver energy savings and long-term climate solutions.  You will get the inside strategy to move this bill through Congress.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/climateactioncampaign/event/914328/?utm_source=grpemail1&link_id=1&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&email_referrer=email_3140133___subject_3621116&email_subject=feeling-stressed-about-your-energy-bill& 

57] – Metro DC DSA is planning a virtual Electoral 101 Training on Thurs., March 19 from 7 to 8:30 PM ET. A virtual link will be communicated before the event. This is a rolling event that will occur the third Thursday of the month throughout 2026, and is a great place to learn the basics of electoral organizing - what it is, how it fits into DSA's strategy, and how to knock on doors and call voters. Ask questions, and get prepared to go out and elect some socialists! RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/electoral-101-training-2?link_id=19&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-27-2026-2&email_referrer=email_3142527&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-13-2026&&

58] – On Thurs., March 19 at 8 PM ET, participate in a PAX Mass with Fr. Bill Morton, SSC organized by Pax Christi USA community on Zoom. This is the first of four online PAX Masses for 2026. The celebrant, Fr. Bill Morton, SSC, is a member of the Missionary Society of St. Columban. Fr. Bill has served in El Paso-Ciudad Juarez for 30 years, and has been a great friend to Pax Christi members who have worked at or traveled to the US-Mexico border over these past few decades.  Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/X5_ls09kSpm9ajU7WEcZpQ#/registration

59] – On Thurs., March 19 at 9 PM ET, join a Progressive Democrats of America Campaign to Victory call.  Join in for good news and inspiration about recent and future victories. There are lots of wins this year so far, and No Kings III is just around the corner. Register and the machine will email you a secure link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuGgrDItHdeYV7F9QQsruFMypvcMt5Fc?emci=60cf6a5a-3311-f111-a69a-000d3a57593f&emdi=177b4617-9111-f111-a69a-000d3a57593f&ceid=2907617#/registration

60] – On Fri., March 20 from 9:30 AM to noon, gather at Lawyer's Mall, 25 Calvert St., Annapolis 21401 with Progressive Maryland leaders, staff, and its partners at the ACLU of Maryland for our Immigrant Protection Morning of Action. Take part in a rally and rapid advocacy efforts to advance the Community Trust Act before Crossover.

After the rally, engage in quick, outdoor conversations with legislators to encourage support for the Community Trust Act and other statewide critical immigration protection legislation. Activities will include dropping in on legislators and their staff throughout the morning, holding brief hallway or outdoor conversations to answer questions and advocate for votes, and navigating a fast-paced, dynamic environment with periods of both activity and downtime. PMD and ACLU of MD staff will guide you with talking points and provide written materials on the Community Trust Act. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/918004/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

To be continued

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