59] Take Back the Capitol – Dec. 5 -- 9
60] Marc Steiner on WEAA – Dec. 5 – Dec. 8
61] Protest the death penalty – Dec. 5
63] See film DINER & TIN MEN – Dec. 5 - 7
64] Wind Power Forum – Dec. 5
65] Spiritual Teachings – Dec. 5
66] Post-Blackness – Dec. 5
67] Pledge/Fund Our Communities meeting – Dec. 5
68] Stabilize Your Neighborhood workshop – Dec. 6 & 7
69] Christmas in
70] War Is Not the Answer – Dec. 6
71] Environmental grants workshop – Dec. 6
72] Michael Lerner in D.C. – Dec. 6
73] Celebrate Peace Brigades International – Dec. 6
74] Peace On Earth workshop – Dec. 6
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76] Rehabilitating property workshop – Dec. 7
77] Film THE CRYING
78] Green Currency Meeting -- Dec. 7
79] Chestnut Hill Peace Vigil – Dec. 7
80] Book talk
81] Immigration Rights Conference – Dec. 8
82] Make donation on behalf of Dennis Livingston
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84] Sign up with
85] Fund Our Communities campaign
86] Submit articles to Indypendent Reader
87] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records
88] Do you need a television and/or a computer?
89] Join Global Zero campaign
90] War Is Not the Answer signs for sale
91] Click on The Hunger Site
92] Fire & Faith
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59] – TAKE BACK THE CAPITOL from Mon., Dec. 5 through Fri., Dec. 9. On December 6 converge on Capitol Hill to show Congress what democracy looks like, shine a light on corporate greed and the human suffering it has caused, and demand justice for the 99%. Organized by community, labor, Occupy and other groups, "Take Back the Capitol" will feature three full days of spirited actions, speak-outs, protests, and entertainment.
Progressive Maryland
60] – The Marc Steiner Show airs Monday through Thursday from 5 to 7 PM on WEAA 88.9 FM, The Voice of the Community, or online at www.weaa.org. The call-in number is 410-319-8888, and comments can also be sent by email to steinershow@gmail.com. All shows are also available as podcasts at www.steinershow.org.
61] – There is usually a vigil to abolish the death penalty every Monday from 5 to 6 PM, outside the prison complex and across the street from Maryland's Super Max Prison, at the corner of Madison Ave. and Fallsway in Baltimore. Recently death row was moved out of
62] – The Baltimore Democratic Forum sponsors Lisa Simeone and JHU Prof. Lester Spence and others for interactive conversation about Occupy Wall Street and Baltimore's participation. Please enjoy hors d'oeuvres served with cash bar on Mon., Dec. 5 at 6 PM at the Windup Space, 10-12 W. North Ave. Call 617-686-3484. Go to http://thewindupspace.com.
63] – The Maryland Film Festival is screening all of Barry Levinson's "Baltimore Movies," including AVALON, LIBERTY HEIGHTS, TIN MEN, the documentaries DINER GUYS and THE BAND THAT WOULDN'T DIE, and several showings of DINER itself at The Charles Theatre! Tickets will include access to all Barry Levinson's "
64] – There is a Town Hall Forum: Offshore Wind Works for Worcester County on Mon., Dec. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Salisbury Univ., Guerrieri University Center, Nanticoke Room, 1101 Camden Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801. To bring clean offshore wind power and all its benefits to
65] – You are invited to hear Dr. Alfredo Sfeir Younis (Cho Tab Khen Zambuling) on Mon., Dec. 5 at 7 PM at 4209 East West Hwy, Chevy Chase MD 20815. Parking is available. Consider the Red Line, the
66] – Post-Blackness: What Does it Mean to be Black Now? This is the t
hirteenth event in the series, "Talking About Race," with cultural critic, television host and author Touré, whose newest provocative book, "Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness? What It Means to Be Black Now," has been acclaimed by the New York Times and others. Michael Eric Dyson, author, academic and nationally-syndicated radio host, will serve as a special guest commentator on Mon., Dec. 5 at 7:30 PM at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, central library, 400 Cathedral St. Call 410-234-1091. Go to http://prattlibrary.org/locations/central/.
67] – The Pledge of Resistance/Fund Our Communities
68] – On Tues., Dec. 6 from 1 to 7 PM, there will be a Strategic Data-Use to Stabilize Your Neighborhood workshop at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Baltimore Branch, 502 S. Sharp St. This workshop will also be offered on Wed., Dec. 7 from 8 AM to 3 PM. Do pre-registration to Sandra-Davis@rich.frb.org or 410-576-3316.
69] – Christmas in Freedom Plaza
70] – There is a vigil to say "War Is Not the Answer" each Tuesday since September 11, 2001 at
71] – On Tues., Dec. 6 from 6 to 8 PM, there will be a Parks and People Neighborhood Greening and Clean Water Spring 2012 Grant Workshop at HEBCAC, 1212 N. Wolfe St. Email Citizens Planning and Housing Association at info@cphabaltimore.org.
72] – Author Rabbi Michael Lerner will discuss and sign his new book HEALING ISRAEL/PALESTINE: A Path to Peace and Reconciliation. The book shows that it is possible to be both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine, and provides a clear blueprint for a peace settlement. It includes extensive historical information with a focus on current events, photographs, and detailed political maps of the region. Lerner will be at Busboys & Poets, 14th & V Sts. NW, WDC, on Tues., Dec. 6 from 6 to 8 PM. Call: 202-397-7638.
73] – On Tues., Dec. 6 starting at 6:30 PM with a light buffet, there will be a celebration of Peace Brigades International from 7 to 9:30 PM at 507 Quincy St. NW, WDC 20011.: It is PBI's 30th anniversary, and the evening is hosted by Jessica Heineman-Pieper, professor at George Mason University and Andrew Miller, Amazon Watch and Peace Brigades International-USA National Advisory Board. There will be presentations on a number of countries that PBI works in by staff and human rights defenders, and a facilitated discussion with guests about common challenges and strategies for change. If you would like to bring a dish or beverages to share, please do. But do not feel obligated to do so. RSVP to Jessica at jhpieper@gmail.com or 312-953-5890.74] – On Tues., Dec. 6 at 7:30 PM, there is an experiential workshop Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward All. Learn ways to practice the daily art of peacemaking. The presenters are Mary Joan (MJ) Park, recipient of the 2008 Pax Christi Award "Teacher of Peace," and Sharon O'Brien, Resurrection Parishioner and co-organizer for Catholic Network for Family Peace. MJ Park has run peace camps for children in our area for twenty years and has written educational materials on peacemaking for families and children. Sharon O'Brien does anti-violence work with adults. Another aspect of this program is that Sharon will give a brief overview of the JustFaith program, "Engaging Our Conflicts: An Exploration of Nonviolent Peacemaking", that she will be facilitating at Resurrection Parish from January to May (one evening a month), This event will be held at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD 20866. Contact: Sr. Rita Ricker, RJM at 301-236-5200. 75] – Each Wednesday from 4 76] – The Do's and Don'ts of Buying, Selling, Leasing, and Rehabilitating Property for Your Nonprofit. Avoid costly mistakes when entering into real estate transactions for your organization. On Wed., Dec. 7 at 6:30 PM at Community Law Center, 3355 Keswick Road, the topics covered are legal responsibilities of property ownership, understanding common commercial lease provisions and legal issues that arise with the purchase, sale, lease, and rehabilitation of property for your nonprofit. Call 410-366-0992. The cost is $25, and it must be paid in advance. Register at www.communitylaw.org. 77] – AL JAZEERA ENGLISH is showing at 6 PM on Wed., Dec. 7 "THE CRYING FOREST," followed by a panel discussion at BUSBOYS AND POETS, 5TH AND K STS. NW, WDC. Join Al Jazeera English, Amazon Watch, Greenpeace US and Amnesty International |
78] – The Baltimore Green Currency Association meets every Wednesday at 7 PM at Breathe Books, 810 W 36th St. # A, Baltimore, MD 21211-2554. Call 410-235-7323.
79] – Each Wednesday, the Northwest Greens hold a peace vigil from 7 to 8 PM outside the Borders Book Store, Germantown Ave. at Bethlehem Pike in Chestnut Hill, PA. The next vigil is Dec. 7. Call 215-843-4256 or email nwgreens@yahoo.com.
80] – On Wed., Dec. 7 from 7 to 9 PM at Busboys & Poets, 2021 14th St. NW, WDC, celebrate the release of the new edition of Gar Alperovitz' AMERICA BEYOND CAPITALISM, a sweeping analysis of the emerging long-term pathways toward an evolutionary reconstruction of our economic system. Thousands of experiments across the country are building new forms of cooperative and community controlled economic institutions and quietly laying the groundwork for a transition away from capitalism, to a new system grounded in ecological sustainability, the democratization of wealth, and real democracy. Also speaking at the event are Ralph Nader, Ted Howard and John Cavanagh. RSVP at http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/357/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=72233.
81] – The National Low-Income Immigration Rights Conference takes place on Thurs., Dec. 8 from 8 AM through Sat., Dec. 10 at 2 PM at the Doubletree Hotel Crystal City 300 Army Navy Drive , Arlington , VA 22202
82] – Dennis Livingston was a great friend of
83] – CCAN is Hiring. Do you want to fight global warming while gaining valuable grassroots organizing knowledge and experience? If so, the
84] – The
85] – Fund Our Communities campaign – is a new grass roots movement to get support from local organizations and communities to work together with their local and state elected officials to pressure Congresspersons and senators to join with Congresspersons Barney Frank and Ron Paul, who have endorsed a 25% cut to the federal military budget. Bring home the savings to state and county governments to meet the local needs which are under tremendous budget pressures. Go to www.OurFunds.org.
86] – The new Indypendent Reader is seeking articles for its web site at http://www.indyreader.org. Submit an article.
87] – If you would like to get rid of books, videos, DVDs or records, contact Max at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at verizon.net.
88] – Can you use a television set and/or a computer, monitor etc.? Contact Max at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at verizon.net.
89] – Join an extraordinary global campaign for the elimination of nuclear weapons
90] – WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER signs from Friends Committee on National Legislation are again for sale at $5. To purchase a sign, call Max at 410-366-1637.
91] – The Hunger Site was initiated by Mercy Corps and Second Harvest, and is funded entirely by advertisers. You can go there every day and click the big yellow "Give Food for Free" button near the top of the page; you do not have to look at the ads. Each click generates funding for about 1.1 cups of food. So consider clicking.
92] – Go online for FIRE AND FAITH: The Catonsville Nine File. On May 17, 1968, nine people entered the Selective Service Offices in
93] – 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.
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