Baltimore Activist Alert -- April 2 - 3, 2026

49] Join call for a pro-peace movement – April 2

50] DSA Social – April 2

51] Labor for Democracy – April 2

52] Campaign to Victory – April 2

53] Bike breakfast – April 3

54] Good Friday at Lockheed Martin – April 3

55] Good Friday vigil – April 3

56] Way of the Cross – April 3

57] Workers Circle – April 3

58] Data centers – April 3

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49] – Peace Action [info@peaceaction.org] on Thurs., April 2 at 7 PM is holding a national call to discuss opportunities on the horizon for the Pro-Peace movement. President Trump is trying to bypass Congress to give Israel weapons for further deadly strikes against Iran and Lebanon. The White House has declared an “emergency” to skip regular Congressional oversight and send over 20,000 bombs to Israel, costing U.S. taxpayers $660 million. Hear from Alex Sadler, foreign policy advisor for Sen. Bernie Sanders, about coordinated strategies to stop sending weapons to a country engaged in massive war crimes. Senator Sanders recently introduced a package of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs) to prevent these U.S. bombs and bulldozers from being transferred to Israel. Also discuss the situation and congressional efforts on potential further votes on Iran War Powers Resolutions and stopping supplemental funding for the war.  RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84387868759?pwd=lXC1rXyKSAhLTso7yhoOorHm7gjyIZ.1&emci=ad97a675-f02d-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&emdi=e51eb500-f32d-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&ceid=218683#success

50] – The Northern Virginia DSA Electoral working group is holding a social on Thurs., April 2 at 7 PM at the Audacious Aleworks, 110 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church, VA 22046.  Call 724-705-4725.  Talk all things politics at the social, and all are welcome to attend. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/nova-electoral-april-2026-monthly-social?link_id=90&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-20-2026&email_referrer=email_3164804&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-27-2026&&

51] –Labor for Democracy [info@laborfordemocracy.org] on Thurs., April 2 at 8 PM ET will have a virtual discussion about May Day. The labor movement needs to build more power, faster than ever before. Labor for Democracy is strongly supporting the May Day Strong network.  Meet with fellow labor leaders and staff from across the country and hear about the plans for May Day and beyond. RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aCG-LvFPQBWWvJIk-o1fbQ?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-all-hands-on-deck-for-may-1st&email_referrer=email_3168414&email_subject=all-hands-on-deck-for-may-1st&&#/registration

52] – On Thurs., April 2 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 wins on this Campaign to Victory call. Hear a debrief on the huge No Kings III events, and lay out how we keep the momentum building. Then identify where the next victories will be coming from, and discuss ways to make a real difference at the polls and in the streets. Expect a surprise guest or two to help all get pumped up and ready to go. 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

53] –Bikemore [jed@bikemore.net] on Fri., April 3 from 8 to 9 AM will hold a Bike Breakfast in the courtyard behind Sophomore Coffee at 23rd St. and Maryland Ave. Bike Breakfast is Bikemore’s monthly informal get together. Share what is going on, hear from the community, and see familiar faces. Enjoy Sophomore coffee and light snacks.

54] -- Friends of Sabeel North America [friends@fosna.org] on Fri., April 3 at 11 AM will gather on Good Friday at 9 Lockheed Martin, King of Prussia, PA. Remember the suffering of Christ by standing with those suffering under systems of violence today. Lockheed Martin is the world's largest weapons contractor. Gather in prayer, witness, and nonviolent protest outside a plant where some of the most devastating and deadly weapons are engineered. As people of faith and conscience, the organizers believe the call of the Gospel is to pursue peace and resist systems that profit from war. RSVP at https://redletterchristians.org/event/good-trouble-on-good-friday-2026-at-lockheed-martin/

55] – Kathy Boylan [kathyboylan5@gmail.com] wants you to join a Good Friday Vigil on April 3rd from 11:30 AM to 1 PM at the Cathedral of St. Matthew, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW, WDC. 

56] –  Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore [info@paxchristimdcb.org] on Fri., April 3 at noon hopes you will join the annual Good Friday Way of the Cross for Peace and Justice, organized by Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. This public, prayerful witness commemorates the Passion of Christ while reflecting on the suffering and hope present in our world today. Meet at the National Archives, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, WDC (across from the Archives–Navy Memorial Metro station). RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ6I4R7cS-ppBBh89gY0ecYyf31XL05M-UdzedpInft2R6wQ/viewform?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=44444444-4444-4444-4444-444444444444&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=60c50ac7-8ca9-4bed-a6d5-5cbc0528a718&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=7d06b2c6-f12f-4263-8271-4c33667f51fe

57] – The Workers Circle [socialjusticeinfo@circle.org] on Fri., April 3 at noon ET wants to discuss community power. RSVP at https://www.circle.org/events/first-fridaysapril2026?link_id=1&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-this-is-not-a-prank-join-us-friday&email_referrer=email_3173669&email_subject=this-is-not-a-prank-join-us-friday&&

First Fridays is 30 minutes. You'll get to know fellow Workers Circle activists from across the country and get a clear-eyed look at where our fights stand right now – what's moving in Congress, what pressure points matter, and where your energy is most needed.

58] – Maryland LCV [info@mdlcv.org] on Fri., April 3 from noon to 12:30 PM is inviting you to the Friday Digest which will be a conversation on Data Centers. Tune in to hear what the Maryland legislature is doing about data centers. Each Friday during the Legislative Session, LCV leads a talk about a key environmental issue. This week, hear from Mariah Davis of Marylanders for Data Center Reform. RSVP at https://www.mdlcv.org/event/friday-digest-4-3-26?contactdata=6uoM8b6+siaiv5EQk70mxuT7L0bqCAgWXjqZdWrJzcBmHxj8xUIy5xABO+E%2fpAZpwso5WP8yNfhMu4Ku9PjRO4Cyc1tDcZQWRIfY9VZ4n4144%2f741obV6ja20dfgUa7yXX4jsWME4%2f7JLMmC6REM+QvtesDZ5hyliHb6YC2qCooc2EuHPp4dWEN3tu5b2yrtQLgm7uBAbg8Hr22lar%2fWoelyPdQBNeXBXXzpAqK%2fkxPdJENgn88fczxH0VSCzpmWOvk+KcmS5ihOefjnZ5CD6Q%3d%3d&emci=e18d0ae3-542c-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&emdi=49b09e27-0e2d-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&ceid=578562

These facilities allow all to continue to have reliable cloud storage that is used for emails, secure document storage, digital entertainment, and much more. However, they also present significant challenges when it comes to energy use, water, noise, land use, and other environmental concerns.

To be continued

Donations can be sent to Max Obuszewski, Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Apt. 206, Baltimore, MD 21212.  Ph.: 410-323-1607; Email: mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.net. Go to http://baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com/.

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