Baltimore Activist Alert -- May 4 - 5, 2026

22] Moral Monday meeting – May 4

23] Public Land Working Group meeting – May 4

24] Phone bank for Will Lawrence – May 4

25] Poll watcher training – May 4

26] Shore Progress – May 4

27] Voting rights call – May 4

28] Our Revolution Town Hall -- May 4

29] Sign wave in Towson – May 5

30] Bike repairs – May 5 & 7  

31] Dump Trump for invading Venezuela – May 5

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22] – You are invited to Repairers of the Breach Moral Monday Mobilizing Gathering on Mon., May 4 at 4 PM at the John Wesley AME Zion Church, 1615 14th St. NW, WDC 20009.  The discussion there will focus on preparing for the May 11 Peace Rally at Black Lives Matter Plaza. Strategize, organize, and build a disciplined, nonviolent moral witness for peace, justice, democracy, and the common good. Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/sxhQYuL5ipf8BV8s7

23] – On Mon., May 4, at 5:30 PM, the Metro DC DSA’s Public Land Working Group will host chapter member Oye Owolewa — current shadow representative of the District of Columbia and candidate for At-Large member to the DC Council. The meeting will discuss his vision for social housing on public land with a particular focus on the 1617 U Street parcel. This standing monthly meeting is a space to get involved with organizing for social housing at 1617 U Street NW. This land currently has a police and fire station and a parking garage. The group is doing policy research, engaging elected leaders and advocating for using this opportunity to turn surplus public land for social housing. The next meeting is on June 1. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4ZML1kPiSkisYLRiCWlpJg?link_id=14&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-april-24-2026&email_referrer=email_3219482&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-may-1-2026&&#/registration

24] – On Mon., May 4 from 6 to 8 PM ET, phone bank for Will Lawrence, a Sunrise co-founder who's running for Congress in a swing district in Michigan. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/sunrise2026/event/922954/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

A training will be offered at every session, so no experience is necessary.  This phone bank will be offered again on Mon., May 11 from 6 to 8 PM ET and will continue through July 6.

25] – On Mon., May 4 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM, the Montgomery County Democratic Committee is holding a virtual Poll Watcher training. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/938546/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual

 The election is approaching, and ensuring a fair, smooth process starts with you! Join for a targeted training session designed to equip poll watchers with the knowledge and confidence needed to represent us effectively. The new solicitor, David Dormont, will lead this deep-dive into the rules and best practices of poll watching ensuring you are fully prepared for Election Day. He will be joined by Joe Walsh, Solicitor for the Montgomery County Sheriff and the PA Dems Voter Protection Team to provide guidance and answer questions.

 26] – On Mondays, including  May 4, from 7:30 to 8:30 PM, join the Shore Progress Legislative Committee and help be a voice for Eastern Shore voices in Annapolis: - Learn what bills are being presented in Annapolis - Learn how these bills will impact the community - Help advocate for legislation that will uplift our communities - Fight policies that hurt residents.  This event will continue through Mon., June 8 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/895469/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

 27] – United for Democracy [info@unitedfordemocracy.us] on Mon., May 4 at 8 PM is holding a NATIONAL CALL. Fight back against the Supreme Court’s decision to gut voting rights. Join a national rapid response organizing call in response to the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling gutting voting rights. Because in a democracy, it’s the people who have the power—not the wealthy, powerful extremists pulling the strings behind the curtain. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/post-callais-national-organizing-call?source=direct_link&&link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&email_referrer=email_3221064___cohort_149967&email_subject=re-national-call-monday&

28] – Our Revolution [info@ourrevolution.com] on Mon., May 4 at 8:30 PM is hosting an Organize to Win Town Hall with Tom Steyer, Brad Lander, and movement candidates across the country! https://act.ourrevolution.com/signup/OTW-May2026/?akid=10672.8252965.p1rKRp&rd=1&source=email-20260429&t=12

29] – Join a Sign Wave at Loch Raven Blvd. and Taylor Ave. on Tuesdays, including May 5, from 8 to 9 AM.  This is an Indivisible Baltimore County visibility event to let Trump know that the people are not backing down, hosted by Baltimore Sign Waves.  It will continue through July 28.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/baltimoresignwaves/event/778718/?share_medium=native_share&share_context=event_detail_page&force_banner=true

30] –Bikemore [jed@bikemore.net] on Tues., May 5 from 4 to 7 PM is hosting a Mobile Bike Shop at Lake Montebello. This will also happen on Thurs., May 7 at Druid Hill Park. Check out other events: https://www.bikemore.net/calendar?emci=372664b3-3f43-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=5b9dbaa9-4343-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=9712492

31] – Join the Baltimore Nonviolence Center on Tues.,  May 5 from 4:30 to 5 PM ET at 33rd and N. Charles Sts. to challenge President Trump for a long list of illegal executive orders. And now he has invaded Venezuela. Without resistance Trump will undermine our flawed democracy.  Right now Trump wants fascism as the order of the day. Contact Max at Comcast dot net or 410-323-1607.

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/" http://baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com/.

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