Baltimore Activist Alert -- May 1 - 2, 2026

58] Peace vigil at White House – May 1

59] Women in Black vigil – May 1

60] Support the people of Gaza – May 1

61] May Day potluck – May 1

62] Workers over Billionaires Solidarity March – May 1

63] May Day Strong – May 1

64] Silence gives consent – May 1

65] May Day at McKeldin Square – May 1

66] May Day in Pikesville – May 1

67] Rally and celebration – May 1

68] Peace vigil at Homewood Friends Meeting – May 1

69] Dance Party – May 1

70] Festival of Resistance – May 1 & 2

71] Dorothy Day film – May 1

72] Patterson Park clean up – May 2

73] Harford Mall sign waving -- May 2

74] Northern Virginia Fiber Arts Group meeting – May 2

75] Tesla Takedown – May 2

76] Start a union -- May 2

77] Winning divestment for Palestine – May 2

78] Donations needed for the Silent Fallout project

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

80] Tell JHU president to renounce nuclear weapons contracts

81] Do you need a doctor?

82] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records

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58] – 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. 

59] – 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.

60] – 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, 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

61] – The Northern Virginia DSA on Fri., May Day from noon to 2 PM in Arlington, Virginia.  This May Day, say NO to business as usual and YES to local organizations fighting for justice! Walk out of work or school and join in for a community potluck in the park! There will be food, arts and crafts, literature and zines, and a short “speed dating” program where you can hear from local movement organizations and “strike a match” with the org(s) you want to join. If you’ve been wondering how to plug in to local organizing work, this is a great opportunity to do so! No ICE, No War, Free Palestine - Workers over Billionaires - Families come first, tax the rich! - Expand democracy, not corporate power. Event location will be shared after you RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/941809Metro DC DSA [info@mdcdsa.org] wants to inform about several May Day events.  The Trump regime and billionaire class are using our region as a testing and training ground for the violence they roll out all over the country. Enough is enough. This May Day demonstrate our power. Join for a mass day of action where workers, students, and communities unite to demand justice, dignity, and a world beyond capitalism.

62] –  Get with a Workers over Billionaires Solidarity March starting at the Washington Monument, 2 15th St. NW, WDC 20024  on Fri., May 1 from noon to 3 PM.  Led by the workers who have been directly impacted by this administration’s campaign of terror and destruction, this will be the largest event of the day. Participants will then march past the White House to Franklin Square.  RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/may-day-2026-noon-march-and-rally?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-take-action-this-may-day&email_referrer=email_3209364&email_subject=take-action-this-may-day&&

63] –  On Fri., May 1 from 2:30 to 6:30 PM get with May Day Strong and call for an End to the Wars and to Stop at Druid Hill Park, Swann Drive & Druid Park Lake Drive, Baltimore 21217. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/939704/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type

As the US ruling class attempts to wage endless wars abroad, and sends ICE into our communities, as funding for all of the things we actually need are cut, and working and oppressed people across the country and world are struggling. Community programming starts at 2:30 PM, followed by a rally/march at 4 PM.

64] – Join RESIST - Silence Gives Consent, a visibility event organized for Indivisible, will take place on Fridays, including May 1, from 3 to 5 PM. at on an overpass at 9706 Gorman Road, Laurel 20723.  This event will next take place on May 8, and will continue through June 5.  Protest this Trump administration and to protect our democracy. If you too feel a need to speak out and use your freedom to protest, then this is your opportunity to join like-minded people who believe in our constitution and in humanity. This is a fun way to do something useful - lots of honking and affirmation from the 20K+ cars below. Wear your character costumes. Bring your flags, small signs (for local traffic) and large signs for the 95 traffic below. Or just bring yourself and friends too of course. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/891474/

65] –On Fri., May 1, MAY DAY, at 3 PM, gather at McKeldin Plaza, Light & Pratt Streets. On 5 PM, there will be a Citywide March. Bring tables, chairs, banners, signs & noisemakers. Bring your family, your friends, your coworkers, your classmates. Bring everyone.

66] – On Fri., May 1 from 4 to 5:30 PM at Reisterstown Road & Old Court Road, Pikesville 21208, gather because when the billionaires break every rule, it’s going to take more than a rally to stop them.  Tax the rich so our families, not their fortunes, come first. - No ICE. No war. No private army serving unchecked federal power. - Expand democracy, not corporate power. Hands off our vote. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/935848/

67] – There will be a Rally & Celebration at the AFL-CIO, 815 16th St. NW, WDC on Fri., May 1 from 5 to 8 PM.  Enjoy a concert and a speaking program to hear from workers about their successful struggles for power in the DC area. You will also hear from musical guests, dance, and celebrate the beauty and power of DC’s people, workers, and communities. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/may-day-2026-evening-celebration?link_id=3&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-take-action-this-may-day&email_referrer=email_3209364&email_subject=take-action-this-may-day&&

68] – Sarah Bur <clerk@homewoodfriends.org> wants you to know that a Peace Vigil will occur every Friday from 5 to 6 PM at Homewood Friends, 3107 N. Charles Street, Baltimore 21218. Signs are available. There is comfort and empowerment found in coming together as a community to witness against war.  Children welcome. 

69] –  On Fri., May 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, join a Workers Over Billionaires May Day Dance Party at Baltimore Penn Station, 1500 N. Charles St., Baltimore 21201. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/930591/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type

Because when the billionaires break every rule, it’s going to take more than a rally to stop them. At the May Day Dance Party, skip school, stop work and DANCE IN THE STREETS!  Tax the rich so our families, not their fortunes, come first. No ICE. No war. No private army serving unchecked federal power. - Expand democracy, not corporate power. Hands off our vote.

70] – On Fri., May 1 from 6 to 10 PM at The Compound, 2239 Kirk Ave., Baltimore 21218, join a the Festival of Resistance, which will feature a screening of Palestine 36 at 1 PM on Sat., May 2. The festival will also include food, poetry, music, art, DJ sets & more! Proceeds will be donated to the Palestine Women’s Legal Aid and Counseling Center. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/945022/

71] – Kathy Boylan [kathyboylan5@gmail.com] is inviting you on Fri., May 1 at 7:30 PM at the Dorothy Day House, 503 Rock Creek Church Road NW, WDC 20010 for a celebration of the 93rd anniversary of the Catholic Worker Movement. See a screening of REVOLUTION OF THE HEART: The Dorothy Day Story, a documentary about Dorothy Day, one of the most extraordinary and courageous women in American history. This will be followed by a community-sharing session. 

72] –Join a Habitat Team in Patterson Park on Sat., May 2 from 8 to 9:30 AM at the Patterson Park Habitat Gardens, South Rose St. & Eastern Avenue, Baltimore21224. Help build bird habitat in Audubon’s native plant gardens in Patterson Park! Need volunteers to make sure they remain healthy habitats for the park’s birds and butterflies, as well as safe spaces for learning and exploring. Come to weed, mulch, and/or plant while spending the morning outdoors with friends, family, and Audubon. For questions, email baltimore@audubon.org. Meet at the wetland garden, uphill & northwest of the boat lake in Patterson Park. Please note, there is no driving in the park.  RSVP ay https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-mid-atlantic/event/906415/?emci=7032b97e-ed0c-f111-a69a-000d3a57593f&emdi=4dae1a51-0f0d-f111-a69a-000d3a57593f&ceid=2504878

73] – On Saturdays, May 2 & 9.from 10 AM to noon  at the Harford Mall, 696 Belair Road, Be Air 21014, do a sign waving to save democracy.  There is parking closest to the intersection of Rt. 1 and Rt. 24. Join every Saturday at the Harford Mall in Bel Air, MD from 10AM-12PM. Park at the closed Macy’s parking lot close to the intersection at Rt.1 and Rt. 24. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/913370/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

74] –On Sat., May 2 from 11 AM to 2 PM, the Northern Virginia Fiber Arts Group will do a Park Day at the Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr., Arlington , VA 22304. This group aims to promote, celebrate, and build community around the fiber arts, including knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidering, felting, and needle-punching. Develop fiber skills, mitigate burnout, and connect organizers who normally work in different realms. Discuss plans for skill building and projects for helping the community. Knit/crochet hats, blankets etc. Everyone is encouraged to bring their current projects. If you don't have a current project, make hats! Extra supplies are provided! Bring any items to be donated (finished hats, blankets, socks, etc.) for the next NoVA Mutual Aid WG distribution event. Email novamutualaid@mdcdsa.org. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/may-2026-nova-fiber-arts-park-day?link_id=4&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-04232026-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events&email_referrer=email_3217430&email_subject=04302026-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events&&

75] – On Sat., May 2 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, get with a Tesla Takedown, Tesla Silver Spring, 2320 Broadbirch Dr., Silver Spring 20904. This nonviolent rally outside of the Silver Spring Tesla showroom is to remind the community that Elon's lawless actions are dangerous and won't be tolerated. This will continue each Saturday through June 27. https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/771738/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

76] – The Progressive Maryland Team [info@progressivemaryland.org] on Sat., May 2 from 2 to 5 PM is telling you about Harford County: How to Start a Union and a "Union" documentary screening. This will take place at Charm City Books, 426 W. Franklin St., Baltimore 21201, and is organized by the Working Families Party Maryland Wolf Pack.  The presentation on how to start a union at your workplace is by Progressive Harford County founder and union organizer Zack Frink, and will be followed by a screening of Union. Register at https://www.mobilize.us/workingfamilies/event/940326/?emci=2ad3202e-7c42-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=cab98b2e-8142-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=136680

77] – On Sat., May 2 from 3 to 4:30 PM ET attend the webinar: Winning Divestment for Palestine at the State Level in the US. A virtual link will be communicated before the event.  Activists from the state of Washington will share insights from their recent successful effort to push the state Treasurer to divest from Caterpillar, due to the company’s longstanding involvement in Israel’s grave human rights violations against Palestinians. Also hear from organizers in California who are building a broad, union-centered coalition to target the state’s pension funds and advance divestment efforts. And hear from activists in Minnesota, who successfully pressured the state to sell off most of its Israel Bonds. Register at https://actionnetwork.org/events/webinar-winning-divestment-for-palestine-at-the-state-level-in-the-us?utm_source=weekendreading0425&utm_medium=email&ms=EMA26WR0425&emci=702ea8d9-e83f-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=57025383-a240-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=764241

78] – Hideaki Ito [silentfalloutproject.org@gmail.com] wants to give you an update about the Silent Fallout Project. 2025 was a successful year. The film started streaming on Amazon in the US on March 10 this year -- https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0GD8QSDHZ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&geniuslink=true

 Now there are plans for 2026. Make a donation at https://www.silentfalloutproject.org/donation

 79] – 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. 

 80] -- 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.

 81] – 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.  

 82]- 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.

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