Baltimore Activist Alert -- May 13 - 14, 2026

39] Sign wave in Lauraville – May 13

40] Sign Wave in Baltimore – May 13

41] Phone bank for DSA candidates – May 13

42] Indivisible meeting – May 13

43] ICE meeting – May 13

44] ACLU film & recap of legislative session – May 13

45] Organizing to protect democracy – May 13

46] Vigil for the immigrants – May 14

47] Fight destructive government – May 14

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39] –  Join the Sign Wave with Northeast Neighbors (Lauraville) on Wednesdays, including May 13, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at Harford Road & Parkside Drive, Baltimore 21214. The Wednesday Movement launched on March 12, 2025 when disgruntled seniors took to the streets at 40th Street and Roland Avenue in Baltimore to make their pro-democracy, anti-Trump, anti-Putin views known. Note this event will be held in a drizzle but maybe not in a downpour and definitely not with thunder/lightning in the forecast. Contact Anne George, 443-831-7528, for more information on initiating a sign wave in your area. This will continue until June 24. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/baltimoresignwaves/event/784682/

40] – Join Sign Waves with the Wednesday Movement from 4:30 to 5:30 PM on Wednesdays, including May 6, at Roland Avenue & West 40th St., Baltimore 21211. The Movement, a weekly Pro-Democracy, Anti-Trump, Anti-Putin vigil, gathers on a heavily trafficked Baltimore street corner.  This will continue through June 24. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/baltimoresignwaves/event/763996/

41] – On Wed., May 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Janeese Lewis George & Aparna Raj’s campaigns will join together for an in-person phone banking session in the U Street Corridor,  1436 U St. NW, WDC 20009. Training and free pizza will be provided to all participants who will phone bank. RSVP at on Wed., May 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Training and free pizza will be provided. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/513-janeese-lewis-george-aparna-raj-phonebank?clear_id=true

42] – On Wed., May 13 from 5:45 to 7:45 PM ET, join Indivisible for its monthly meeting at Severna Park Library, Anne Arundel County Public Library, 45 W. McKinsey Road, Severna Park 21146.  Discuss the next action plans, talk with candidates, and plan for the upcoming elections. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/945891/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

43] – MoCo DSA is holding an Ice Watch Working Group meeting on Wed., May 13 from 7 to 8:30 PM ET at Comrade Brian's house, Place Holder, Silver Spring 20902. You can also virtually, and a link will be communicated before the event. The in-person address will only be shared via the Signal Group.  RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/moco-dsa-ice-watch-working-group-meeting-2?link_id=98&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-1-2026&email_referrer=email_3230065&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-8-2026&&

44] – ACLU of Maryland [info@aclu-md.org] on Wed., May 13 at 7 PM is holding a virtual Post-Session Town Hall. Get a recap on the 2026 Legislative Session. Get critical insight on the bills that passed and what we still need to work on in 2027. Reserve your spot and we'll send the Zoom link directly to you: https://action.aclu.org/webform/md-town-hall-2026?initms_aff=md&initms_chan=eml&utm_medium=eml&initms=awr-na-sail-gradead-md-260511_cultivation-civilliberties-legislative_report-affcampaign&utm_source=sail&utm_campaign=affcampaign&utm_content=awr-na-sail-gradead-md-260511_cultivation-civilliberties-legislative_report-affcampaign&af=RA1%2BJp3N228aRV69knhQi6HdXOURCg1a8LjFy%2FqVNQ3Po1gpJ2TWtaez2njMlOuEAnWCHkgEsbpWshTz9SyXZHZ4ZBqwHCVVpKJ%2BZXlAWLY9SUg1qbRF6XQ%2FGofdGh0uIrE%2BgrtlRDoZHWCwwg1ZrXmTDTeoAx%2B%2B4iu8YWTWyXa4EoSg7nGmN8x6HStwNOnh&ms_aff=md&ms_chan=eml&ms=awr-na-sail-gradead-md-260511_cultivation-civilliberties-legislative_report-affcampaign

45] – ACLU People Power [peoplepower@aclu.org] on Wed., May 13 at 8 PM is Organizing to Protect Democracy: The Role of Activists. Learn how to organize during times of fatigue and chaos. RSVP at https://act.aclu.org/a/organizing-protect-democracy-may?ms=otpd3eml050626&emci=fc71ed3b-8d48-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=de638462-6149-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=3280038

46] – Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore [info@paxchristimdcb.org] on Thurs., May 14 at 8:30 AM will hold a vigil outside ICE headquarters, 500 12th St. SW, WDC.  On this feast of the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven, join the monthly prayer vigil outside ICE to show support for the communities that continue to be terrorized by our government's inhumane immigration policies.

47] – Food & Water Watch [act@fwwatch.org] on Thurs., May 14 from 3 to 8 PM hear from inspiring authors and filmmakers at this annual benefit. Being united in action is the best antidote to despair. And coming together in community gives us the collective strength to keep fighting this destructive administration.  Register at https://act.foodandwaterwatch.org/page/92944/event/1?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=onor_em_05072026_Benefit-Speakers-Virtual&utm_content=2026-05-07_FWW_c3_NAT_General_Benefit-Virtual-Speakers_Event_em_nL_C_EP&ea.url.id=5477118

To be continued

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