Friday, March 29, 2024

Baltimore Activist Alert -- March 29 -- April 4, 2024

57] Peace vigil at the Pentagon March 29

58] Silencing of Palestinian voices March 29

59] Friday Power Lunch – March 29

60] Women in Black vigil – March 29

61] AFSC Action Hour for ceasefire – March 29

62] Good Friday Prayer Vigil – March 29

63] Legislative process March 29

64] Vigil for a ceasefire – March 29

65] Power Half-hour for Gaza March 29

66] Common Cause phone bank – March 29 & 31, April 2 & 4

67] Vote uncommitted – March 29 - 30

68] Fourth Branch Action discussion March 29

69] Birdwatching Tour of Paterson Park March 30

70] Medicare for All – March 30

71] Community Wealth Building Fund March 30

72] Kites for Gaza March 30

73] Birddog David Trone – March 30

74] Activist is selling her home

75] Medical supplies are needed in Ukraine

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

77] Tell JHU president to renounce nuclear weapons contracts

78] Do you need a doctor?

79] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records

80] Do you need any book shelves?

81] Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil

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57] – The Dorothy Day Catholic Worker’s Art Laffin <artlaffin@hotmail.com> wants you to know about a Good Friday Commemoration Nonviolent Witness at the Pentagon on Fri., March 29 from 7 to 8 AM.  Meet in the designated protest area, southeast side of the Pentagon. If you are driving, there is parking on streets just south of the Pentagon, however it's often difficult to find spaces. If you are coming by metro, take Pentagon stop and take the south exit. After exiting the escalator walk right past the Visitor's Entrance toward south Parking lot. Vigil site is on the left behind the bicycle fences.

Good Friday is the day Christians commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Today, vast numbers of God's global family experience a modern form of crucifixion as they are crucified to a cross of war, militarism, racial hatred, discrimination and economic exploitation. In the crucified people of our world, we see the crucified face of Jesus.  The witness at the Pentagon, the center of war making on the planet, we remember the victims who have been and continue to be crucified and deemed expendable worldwide, and call for an immediate end to their crucifixion. We also pray and call for an end to the desecration of our sacred earth.  Contact the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker: 202-882-9649.

58] – There is a Friday Forum on March 29 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM -- The Silencing of Palestinian Voices. To get the Zoom link, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83986719821.  You can also call in at +1 669 900 6833* with a meeting ID of 839 8671 9821 and a PASSCODE of 455983. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), says it received 774 complaints between 7 October and 24 October – the largest wave of complaints it’s handled since Donald Trump announced his “Muslim ban” in 2015. This wave has targeted professional activists as well as ordinary people who have spoken in defense of Palestinians. It has reportedly escalated into death threats, assaults and visits from the FBI to Muslim individuals and mosques.

 Join the conversation with Hedab Tarifi, born in Gaza, Palestine and who has lived in Kuwait until after the first Gulf War, when she moved to Los Angeles. Hedab has been active in the Muslim and Interfaith communities in Southern California since 1994, working on building bridges and bringing people together.

59] – On Fri., March 29 at noon ET, join the Friday Power Lunch, a weekly show amplifying the voices of the Virginia Grassroots on politics, culture, and making change with the BADASS women of Network NOVA. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscumspzMoHtOe4-JRDrtezzQNNh9EhWEh#/registration

60] – 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.

61] – The American Friends Service Committee holds an Action Hour for a Cease-fire Now every Friday at noon ET. Join AFSC staff to hear updates from Gaza. Then, take action by contacting elected officials and call for an immediate cease-fire and humanitarian access to Gaza. Our elected officials need to keep hearing from us. RSVP at https://afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-now?ms=EMA24EI1103&emci=17faec34-887a-ee11-b004-00224832eb73&emdi=9695a439-f87c-ee11-b004-00224832eb73&ceid=764241

62] –Join Death Penalty Action and others for a Good Friday Prayer Vigil on March 29 starting at noon ET. People of all faiths and no faith are welcome to join with people all over the world this Good Friday to consider the meaning of the execution of Jesus Christ to our time, and specifically, to the shared work to abolish the death penalty. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VGEYPmlnR4-neuWsVYDwhQ?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-date-change-the-forecast-is-wednesday-night&email_referrer=email_2259790&email_subject=tonight-friday-new-execution-date#/registration

63] –Maryland LCV [info@mdlcv.org] is doing a Friday Digest on Fri., March 29 at noon ET. Get an in-depth update on the legislative priorities and discuss how you can help get these critical bills across the finish line before the session ends on April 8th. This webinar is an opportunity to gain valuable insights into the legislative process and understand the challenges and opportunities in advancing environmental protection and justice in Maryland. RSVP at  https://www.mdlcv.org/event/friday-digest-3-29-24?contactdata=hQfJ2rTmYha5c3E4wtvMOPNyyt%2fcMrvNukYeEmNYnzL+6D9uuY3hZ7IZLPT2pUgZxIxy8kVaUUPj9Dg7OodKJ%2fLZwWcif%2fmqEDgeX3f1+SC1fiIssb0MRoYpOR2CnWeOdhen28p7mq469TG8SyMWb3l0vI+sjH+mTapgCT6l+mk8FtFd9GVon8PoDV2q2l9PjsvRlGEHT+4QEtNT+0NQyzvEWxeBPGfE5E6ScM19eJ4GL46f0Y3oAxs%2f38wvjgRDceX+F12l2RMtZg8pU8jULw%3d%3d&emci=b7491062-72eb-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&emdi=5e468245-92eb-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&ceid=578562

64]Join Baltimore Peace Action on Fri., March 29 (unless there is rain) at the corners of Pimlico Road and Northern Parkway (by the racetrack) as the group calls for a ceasefire and hand out leaflets.  The set-up is at 3 PM, and the demo will end at 4:45 PM ET. Banners and signs are available. The BPA gatherings are quiet and peaceful.  Contact Ronda Cooperstein [rondacooperstein@hotmail.com]. 

65] –Jewish Voice for Peace [info@jewishvoiceforpeace.org] is doing Power Half Hours for Gaza every day, Monday through Friday, at 3 PM ET. Sign up to take collective action toward a ceasefire alongside hundreds of other people like you. RSVP at https://jvp-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Un0Lupy1SFObVVXJaZO5UQ?_x_zm_rtaid=J9kaFJwuR9e7Mh6JBKOREg.1708646266475.2a692d3bfd22320e6c703079034c64f4&_x_zm_rhtaid=813#/registration  If the Zoom room is full, go to https://www.youtube.com/@JewishVoiceforPeace/streams.

  There are no words to describe the devastating pain of the last four months, in which the Israeli military has killed over 29,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including more than 11,500 children. The highest court in the world has named Israel’s actions as plausibly a genocide. And the U.S. government is actively supporting the Israeli military as it wreaks devastation on the over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza.

66] Join a Common Cause virtual phone bank to work together to demand bold changes to our democracy to create a government that represents all of us, not big corporations or special interests.  Register for a shift to make calls and help strengthen the phone bank team to protect our democracy. Join a call on Fri., March 29 from 4 to 6 PM, Sun., March 31 from 6 to 8 PM, Tues., April 2 from 4 to 6 PM and Thurs., April 4 from 5 to 7 PM ET. These shifts will also always include training for first-timers before you make calls, so if this is your first time, no worries! These calls will continue through Sun., April 28 from 6 to 8 PM ET. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/376178/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

67] The DSA National Electoral Commission [nec@dsacommittees.org] wants you to join a phone bank to tell Wisconsin Voters, Vote Uninstructed for a Ceasefire. The focus is now on Wisconsin. With the primary election approaching on April 2nd, your participation is more critical than ever. Let’s use our voices to stand against genocide and advocate for peace and justice.  ‍You will then receive an email from Listen to Wisconsin via ActionNetwork.org, which will include a Zoom link for your selected phone bank date and time. Don't worry if you're new to phone banking; each session begins with a training to ensure you're comfortable and confident using the dialer, following the script, and fully supported throughout your phone banking experience. These phone banks will continue through April 2.  Sign up for a phone bank on Fri., March 29 from 6:30 to 9 PM or on Sat., March 30 noon to 2:30 PM ET or 6:30 to 9 PM ET at https://www.listentowisconsin.com/volunteer?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-urgent-was-primary-is-tomorrow-phonebank-voters-tonight-to-vote-uncommitted-2&email_referrer=email_2256779&email_subject=urgent-join-a-phonebank-to-tell-wisconsin-voters-vote-uninstructed-for-a-ceasefire

68] – On Fri., March 29 from 7:30 to 9 PM ET, the Democratic National Committee will have a Fourth Branch Action discussion.  These Friday events will continue through December 27. Fourth Branch Action is a national grassroots group organizing for action, supporting the Biden/Harris administration, and working through civic, electoral, and legislative action to achieve progressive goals. The group accomplishes this through advocacy, oversight, holding elected officials accountable to perform their jobs on behalf of their constituents; community engagement, civic education, and other events.   Everyone is welcome to join in. Come and enjoy a friendly conversation among like-minded folks, get acquainted with others from across the country, and build a community to restore the soul of our nation.  After you register for this event, you will receive an automated email with the Zoom meeting details: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/373917/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual

69] Audubon Mid-Atlantic [audubonconnect@audubon.org] is hosting on Sat., March 30 from 8 to 9:30 AM ET a Birdwatching Tour of Patterson Park at the fountain, closest to E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park Ave. RSVP at https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-patterson-park.  Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important migratory stopover in Baltimore City! Audubon and Baltimore Bird Club experts will lead a search of avian friends! No experience necessary. Email at baltimore@audubon.org;

70] – The Northern Virginia Democratic Socialists of America [novabranch@mdcdsa.org] want you to join volunteers from the DSA NoVA Branch Medicare For All Working Group and M4A coalition partners to gather petition signatures and hand out flyers at Met Park, 510 14th St. S., Arlington 22202 on Sat., March 30 from 10 To 11:30 AM ET. Build support for the Medicare for All Resolution Campaign and invite interested Arlingtonians to attend the upcoming kickoff event and film screening. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/m4a-arlington-330-petition-gathering-flyer-handout?clear_id=true&link_id=1&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events-149&email_referrer=email_2254951&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events

71] – There is a WuFu Canvass on Sat., March 30 from 10 AM to 2 PM EDT.  Meet at 1630 Filbert St., Baltimore 21226. Join the South Baltimore Community Land Trust and members of the WUFU Coalition to collect signatures for a ballot initiative that will create a people powered Community Wealth Building Fund! Reach out to Loraine Arikat at loraine.arikat@1199.org.  Visit www.wufubaltimore.com RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/614373/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

72] –Join AFSC on Sat., March 30 from 10 AM to 2 PM ET to honor the tradition of flying kites in Gaza and the powerful poem from the late Palestinian Professor of literature in Gaza, Refaat Alareer.  AFSC will host a Kites for Gaza event at the Blossom Kite Festival in Washington, D.C.  at 17th St. & Constitution Ave. SE (near the Washington Monument). Kite flying in Gaza has been a tradition for children and a symbol of hope and resilience for decades. In 2011, more than 12,000 children in Gaza flew kites on the beach, setting a new world record for the most kites flown simultaneously. Devastatingly, more children have been killed in the first five months of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza than the number who flew kites in 2011. 

Many around the world have connected with the poem “If I Must Die” by Professor Alareer, where he writes about a white kite with a long tail. At the end of the poem, he writes, “If I must die / let it bring hope / let it be a tale.” AFSC will fly 44 white kites, representing Professor Alareer’s age when he was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza.  RSVP at https://afsc.org/kites-gaza?emci=00e260be-f7e6-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&emdi=3ae18411-9ce7-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&ceid=764241

 It's also significant that the National Cherry Blossom Festival  is an annual celebration of the spring blooming of thousands of cherry trees in D.C., a 1912 gift from then Mayor of Tokyo, Yukio Ozaki. The Kites for Gaza event recognizes and honors the solidarity that the people of Japan have shown for Palestinians in Gaza over the past five months. Many cities have released cease-fire resolutions and community members in Hiroshima have held candlelight vigils every night.  

73] – Get over to a Meet and Greet with Councilmember Krystal Oriadha on Sat., March 30 from 4 to 6 PM ET at 5000 Lydianna Lane, Suitland-Silver Hill, MD 20746. The meet and greet will be with Congressperson David Trone, candidate for the U.S. Senate. This is an opportunity to hear his vision for Maryland and the nation, and for you to engage and empower positive change. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/davidtrone/event/611201/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

74] – A home in Baltimore is for sale on a dead-end street in the Lauraville neighborhood, with three bedrooms, and one bath. The yard backs into a field and then a forest. There is a serene and quiet setting with an abundance of wildlife. The owner will be asking a reasonable amount for the property but it will not be overpriced. Contact her by text only at 443 500 6733. On the text, leave your name and phone number, and she will get back to anyone that reaches out. 

75] -- If you are able to donate any kind of surplus medical supplies for field hospitals in eastern Ukraine, please email Brendan.walls@seaseton.org or call 410-721-5770 x231.  There is a colleague whose father is a medic on the front line. One container is shipped every month to the Donbass region. Donations can be picked up in Baltimore and Columbia every Thursday, and on other days in Annapolis and Crofton.

76] – 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

77] -- 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.

78] – Yousef Zarbalian [yzarbali@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.  

79] -- 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.

80] -- Can you use any book shelves? Contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.

81] – A Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil takes place every day in Lafayette Park, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 24 hours a day, since June 3, 1981. Go to http://prop1.org; call 202-682-4282.

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

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Baltimore Activist Alert -- March 28 - 29, 2024

46] Rights and Safety at the U.S.-Mexico Border – March 28

47] Breaking Barriers for Incarcerated Women – March 28

48] Healthcare Now Planning a Campaign -- March 28

49] Register Dems in Pennsylvania – March 28

50] Phone bank for Terri Hill March 28

51] Urge Wisconsin’s voters to be uncommitted March 28

52] End Wall Street funding of climate chaos – March 28

53] Support the Squad – March 28

54] Discuss “Radioactive” – March 28

55] Campaign to Victory call – March 28

56] Learn how to write a letter to the editor – March 29

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46]HIAS [info@hias.org] is inviting you on Thurs., March 28 at noon ET to a talk Standing for Rights and Safety at the U.S.-Mexico Border. The U.S.-Mexico border has become and remained central to our national political conversation. Rhetoric has focused on stoking anti-immigrant sentiment and disinformation rather than on reasonable and achievable solutions for border management and humane asylum policy. Join HIAS experts to learn about what’s happening at the border, the kind of solutions and leadership it will take to address them, and how you can help.  Register at https://hias.org/events/hias-update-call-standing-rights-and-safety-us-mexico-border/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=EngagingNetworks&utm_campaign=240319_Border-Webinar_Invite&utm_content=240319+Border-Webinar+Invite

47]The  National Religious Campaign Against Torture [nrcatlist@nrcat.org] on Thurs., March 28 at 1 PM ET will host a webinar Breaking Barriers for Incarcerated Women.  This webinar will explore the often-overlooked challenges faced by incarcerated women upon their return home, delve into systemic factors that impact women in prisons and jails, and advocate for a more just criminal legal system. Join NRCAT for this special event honoring the resilience of women leaders who are working to create a future of equity and opportunity for all. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdOypqjwoHdSY6MuHtcn53YOAF7-DVypc#/registration?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=bec28985-b59e-4c98-85cb-a53955a0d434

48] – Healthcare-NOW! [email@healthcare-now.org] is doing a training about the healthcare system on Thurs., March 28 at 2 PM – Planning a Campaign. Learn how storytelling is critical to building a movement for Medicare for All and practice talking about your own experiences with the healthcare system. These trainings will continue through May 2. REGISTER at https://www.healthcare-now.org/trainings/

49] – On Thurs., March 28 from 4 to 6 PM ET, join a Field Team 6 phone bank to help register Dems in Pennsylvania 07 to Elect Susan Wild. This is the last phone bank.  Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/581992/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type

 You will be contacting eligible voters (likely Democrats) in Pennsylvania!  Make sure people are registered to vote, and that they can vote safely from home, is a super-effective way to make a difference. Turn voices into votes! All training provided!

50] – On Thurs., March 28 from 6 to 8 PM ET, phone bank virtually for Terri Hill for Congress.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/605674/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type The Zoom link will provided after RSVPing.

 If you have any questions, please reach out to Carly Colby (Campaign Manager) manager@terrihillforcongress.org. Del. Hill has been a Maryland State Delegate since 2015. She currently represents District 12A. As Delegate, Dr. Hill has leveraged her background in medicine, engineering and business to fight for quality of life issues. Now, she’s running for Congress in Maryland’s 3rd District to ensure the hard won rights we’ve enjoyed are not lost on future generations. Help us put this doctor in the House! The phone banking will continue each Thursday through May 9 from 6 to 8 PM ET.

51] – The DSA National Electoral Commission [nec@dsacommittees.org] wants you to join a phone bank to tell Wisconsin Voters, Vote Uninstructed for a Ceasefire. The focus is now on Wisconsin. With the primary election approaching on April 2nd, your participation is more critical than ever. Let’s use our voices to stand against genocide and advocate for peace and justice.  ‍You will then receive an email from Listen to Wisconsin via ActionNetwork.org, which will include a Zoom link for your selected phone bank date and time. Don't worry if you're new to phone banking; each session begins with a training to ensure you're comfortable and confident using the dialer, following the script, and fully supported throughout your phone banking experience. These phone banks will continue through April 2.  Sign up for a phone bank on Thurs., March 28 from 6:30 to 9 PM or on Fri., March 29 noon to 2:30 PM ET or 6:30 to 9 PM ET at https://www.listentowisconsin.com/volunteer?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-urgent-was-primary-is-tomorrow-phonebank-voters-tonight-to-vote-uncommitted-2&email_referrer=email_2256779&email_subject=urgent-join-a-phonebank-to-tell-wisconsin-voters-vote-uninstructed-for-a-ceasefire

52]Stop the Money Pipeline [info@stopthemoneypipeline.com] wants you to attend a mass action call on Thurs., March 28 at 7:30 PM ET to plan nonviolent actions to demand an end to Wall Street funding of climate chaos. This April, take nonviolent direct action to bring an end to fossil fuel financing. Around the world, climate scientists are increasingly alarmed about an unprecedented spike in ocean temperatures, worrying that the hotter oceans will not only drive mass coral bleaching and more intense hurricanes, but may indicate that our global climate system is unravelling faster than we’d feared.

 Meanwhile, at a big oil and gas conference in Houston last week, the head of the world’s largest oil company told a packed room that the world “should abandon the fantasy of phasing out oil and gas.” Stop the Money is calling for actions on April 24th and 25th. Will you join in?  Plug into the actions and get involved.  RSVP at https://secure.everyaction.com/um_xt7Ff2EuXg9YjP3zqig2?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-tomorrow-join-us-as-we-plan-to-take-action-on-the-streets&email_referrer=email_2258906___subject_2784631&email_subject=tomorrow-join-us-as-we-plan-to-take-action-on-the-streets

53] IfNotNow [info@ifnotnowmovement.org] wants you to know that the group has endorsed Cori, Summer, Rashida, Ilhan, and Jamaal. Join a national call on Thurs., March 2 8 at 8 PM ET to discuss the fact that AIPAC is spending millions to get them out of Congress.  Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Cori Bush, Summer Lee, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib are proven leaders who are deeply committed to building equality, justice, and a thriving future for all Palestinians and Israelis — and everyone here in the United States. IfNotNow Movement members in each of their districts voted overwhelmingly to re-endorse them. Sign up for the call at https://secure.everyaction.com/LTuFKp7E_EeZDlKacDvApA2?ms=32524EmailEndorsements&sourceid=1051385&emci=d9659f89-29ea-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&emdi=36e9a491-b2ea-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&ceid=30868439

54]The Nuclear Information & Resource Service [nirs@nirs.org] wants your attention on Thurs., March 28 at 8 PM ET for the "Radioactive" Streaming Announcement and Three Mile Island webinar!  The documentary "Radioactive" is now available for streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. This powerful documentary sheds light on the stories of the women impacted by the Three Mile Island disaster and the women who stood up to reveal the truth and hold the government and industry accountable. It explores critical issues surrounding gender, environmental justice, and the future of nuclear power. Please watch it.

 And then attend the webinar commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Three Mile Island disaster, hosted by the Sierra Club and Beyond Nuclear. Register at https://sierraclub.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9AIUzXbFQP6-MRQfrui3yA#/registration?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=1961542a-b343-48fa-aaa5-0bf32d55d4fd

 55] –Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] on Thurs., March 28 at 9 PM ET for a debrief on the primaries. Register here and the machine will email you your secure codes: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuGgrDItHdeYV7F9QQsruFMypvcMt5Fc#/registration

 Continue to defend incumbent progressive champions in Congress, and pile on for endorsed challengers. Be laser-focused on bringing those wins home, but also preview our efforts for Squad Member Summer Lee, who is facing a massive AIPAC pushback.

56] – On Fri., March 29 from noon to 1 PM ET, learn how to write a letter to the editor during this online letter writing lunch from Kate Krauss, PSR PA Communications Director. Register at https://secure.everyaction.com/8AO_qE8IqkaNVRK12R0cBg2?emci=e7221b7a-c9e7-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&emdi=576e9700-b8eb-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&ceid=130901

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/.

"The master class has always declared the wars; the subject class has always fought the battles. The master class has had all to gain and nothing to lose, while the subject class has had nothing to gain and everything to lose--especially their lives." Eugene Victor Debs

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Baltimore Activist Alert -- March 27, 2024

34] Call Wisconsin voters to promote uncommitted – March 27

35] Challenging Apartheid and Religious Extremism – March 27

36] Join Team ENOUGH – March 27

37] Maryland Youth Justice working group meeting – March 27

38] Meet the candidates – March 27

39] Threats to freedom of press – March 27

40] Baltimore Climate Action Team meet-up – March 27

41] Disabilities Issue Organizing Team March meeting – March 27

42] Common Cause briefing – March 27

43] Join DSA – March 27

44] Stop US-backed bombings -- March 27

45] Hear what is happening with the death penalty – March 27

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34] – The DSA National Electoral Commission [nec@dsacommittees.org] wants you to join a phone bank to tell Wisconsin Voters, Vote Uninstructed for a Ceasefire. The focus is now on Wisconsin. With the primary election approaching on April 2nd, your participation is more critical than ever. Let’s use our voices to stand against genocide and advocate for peace and justice.  ‍You will then receive an email from Listen to Wisconsin via ActionNetwork.org, which will include a Zoom link for your selected phone bank date and time. Don't worry if you're new to phone banking; each session begins with a training to ensure you're comfortable and confident using the dialer, following the script, and fully supported throughout your phone banking experience. These phone banks will continue through April 2.  Sign up for a phone bank on Wed., March 27 from noon to 2:30 PM ET or 6:30 to 9 PM ET at https://www.listentowisconsin.com/volunteer?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-urgent-was-primary-is-tomorrow-phonebank-voters-tonight-to-vote-uncommitted-2&email_referrer=email_2256779&email_subject=urgent-join-a-phonebank-to-tell-wisconsin-voters-vote-uninstructed-for-a-ceasefire

35] – Sabeel presents "Challenging Apartheid and Religious Extremism: Islam and Islamophobia" on Wed., March 27 at 2 PM ET.  This is the 3rd of 5 Sabeel webinars in 2024 leading up to the Sabeel Jerusalem Conference. Hear from Santiago Slabodsky, Mariam Barghouti, and Iskander Abbasi. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeqvrTkjHdTckbMpKETguAcjhLeSWcmY#/registration

36]Are you a young person between 13 and 25 years old who is interested in taking action around preventing gun violence? On Wednesdays, including March 27, from 6 to 7 PM ET, join a Team ENOUGH welcome session to learn more about the different ways you can engage.  Team ENOUGH is a youth-led program whose mission is to educate young voices about gun violence and mobilize them to take meaningful action against it. Supported by Brady United, it harnesses the expertise and experience of today’s youth to advance intersectional work across the country. It will continue through Dec. 18. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/425528/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest

37]Jews United for Justice [info@jufj.org] are holding a Maryland Youth Justice Working Group Meeting on Wed., March 27 at 6:30 PM ET.  RSVP at https://jufj.org/event/md-youth-3-27-24/?emci=bcfa1e2b-89e7-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&ceid=3403859

38] –Food & Water Action [act@messages.fwaction.org] is holding a virtual event on Wed., March 27 at 7 PM ET -- Our Climate & Democracy Are at Stake: How We’ll Win the 2024 Election.  The group is preparing for the November election. You are invited to come learn what we're doing and how you can be part of it. You’ll meet the candidates it has endorsed who share the tenacity and drive to do the hard – and necessary – work of protecting your food and water, and the climate for future generations, including: Congressperson Chris Deluzio (PA-17). Chris isn’t afraid to stand up to corporations – like Norfolk Southern – who put our communities in harm’s way. And there is Laura Friedman (CA-30), who has a track record of protecting our planet from single-use plastics and keeping you safe from dangerous PFAS chemicals. RSVP at Invite-3_Event_em_nL_D_MC&eml_id=1871200&gs=&af=RA1%2BJp3N228aRV69knhQi6HdXOURCg1a8LjFy%2FqVNQ3Po1gpJ2TWtaez2njMlOuEAnWCHkgEsbpWshTz9SyXZHZ4ZBqwHCVVpKJ%2BZXlAWLZyR%2BzfO2QzqSyd2JPeL%2BzCwsk6jgcMJb7Pj3wbBih8ImqkfiHWDev%2BgezUDN3cgbh1mDCeaXiPKbkB9fKqQpGU

39] – The webinar the Pentagon Papers and the Ongoing Threats to Freedom of the Press will happen on Wed., March 27 from 7 to 8:30 PM ET.  The Ellsberg Initiative for Peace and Democracy invites you to join a webinar with leading experts on First Amendment rights and public interest whistleblowing will discuss attacks on freedom of the press and truth tellers from the 1971 publication of the Pentagon Papers to current Justice Department efforts to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face charges under the Espionage Act. RSVP at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rHp9zpI5QqWOqF1H_Vd54A#/registration

40] – Join the Baltimore Climate Action Team meet-up on Wed., March 27 at 7 PM at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1900 St. Paul St., Baltimore 21218. Enjoy pizza, coffee and ways to fight for climate justice in Baltimore and statewide. You can also join by Zoom at https://act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/65007/data/1?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=membership&utm_content=MD-Baltimore+Meetup+March+REMINDER-0324-c3&ea.url.id=2423121

41] – Mike Fox for Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] wants you to join in on Wed., March 27 at 8 PM ET for a PDA Disabilities Issue Organizing Team March  meeting. Hear about Saving/Expanding Social Security with Alex Lawson on the Disabilities Team call. RSVP now! Click here to register and the machine will email you your secure codes: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdumvqDwoGNx6xKMg-liSlwcpK1dJ0jzb#/registration

42] -- Common Cause [causenet@commoncause.org] is hosting a webinar on Wed., March 27 at 8 PM ET. Get a briefing with Common Cause experts on issues around the country, and additionally answer your questions on upcoming legislative goals. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/428300/?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-youre-invited-webinar-for-common-cause-members-4&email_referrer=email_2197781&email_subject=youre-invited-webinar-for-common-cause-members

 Experts will dissect the latest developments and shed light on the implications for our democracy. This webinar will continue on Wed., April 24 from 8 to 9 PM ET.

43] – The Metro D.C. Democratic Socialists of America [info@mdcdsa.org] want you to know about Why You Should Join DSA / New Member Orientation on Wed., March 27 at 8 PM ET. Curious about DSA? If so, this event is for you! You'll learn about DSA, and how you can get involved in the fight for a brighter future. You will find out about chapter's structure and campaigns, branches, and caucuses. This chapter covers the DMV area, including the District, Northern Virginia, and Montgomery County and Prince George's County in Maryland. RSVP for Zoom link at https://actionnetwork.org/events/why-you-should-join-dsa-new-member-orientation-123?link_id=32&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-15-2024&email_referrer=email_2252798&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-22-2024

44] – Pax Christi USA [jcoode-paxchristiusa.org@shared1.ccsend.com] is doing a webinar on Wed., March 27 at 8 PM ET --From Palestine to the Philippines: Stop US-backed bombings and build a Just Peace. While Palestine, the Philippines, and the US are geographically distant, the relationships between their governments are characterized by a common thread of military aid and weapons sales, human rights violations, negligent governments, widespread vilification of activists and civil society institutions, as well as the weaponization of civilian life as a tactic to maintain control. This webinar aims to educate the public about the human rights violations in both Occupied Palestine and the Philippines, highlighting the role of the US in enabling violence, the roots of the conflict, and opportunities to engage and oppose the continuing harm being carried out.  Register at https://paxchristiusa.org/event/from-palestine-to-the-philippines-stop-us-backed-bombings-and-build-a-just-peace/

45] – Death Penalty Action [info@deathpenaltyaction.org] hopes you will join in for an edition of The Forecast on Wed., March 27 at 9 PM ET.  Fortunately, there are only two executions currently scheduled in April, and none so far in May, but others could pop up at any time. Register here to join the Zoom audience at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GQi-Z-U0QyyvyVOoYaL3nA#/registration?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-update-gas-execution-bills-tonight-at-9pm-et&email_referrer=email_2256355&email_subject=date-change-the-forecast-is-wednesday-night Special guests will include people campaigning to stop the next Missouri and Oklahoma executions.

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/.

"The master class has always declared the wars; the subject class has always fought the battles. The master class has had all to gain and nothing to lose, while the subject class has had nothing to gain and everything to lose--especially their lives." Eugene Victor Debs