Monday, April 23, 2012

Baltimore Activist Alert - Part 2

54] Marc Steiner on WEAA – Apr. 23 – Apr. 26

55] Protest the death penalty – Apr. 23

56] Freedom at Free School – Apr. 23

57] IWW film screening – Apr. 23

58] People Power – Apr. 23

59] Support Fund Our Communities resolution – Apr. 23

60] Support NDAA resolution – Apr. 23

61] Pledge/Fund Our Communities meeting – Apr. 23

62] Action on Climate – Apr. 24

63] Talking with Iran – Apr. 24

64] Transport to DOJ – Apr. 24

65] Occupy for Mumia – Apr. 24

66] War Is Not the Answer – Apr. 24

67] Ending homelessness – Apr. 24

68] Film DIRT – Apr. 24

69] Manning rally at DOJ – Apr. 24

70] Support Manning -- Apr. 25 – 27

71] Protest GE tax delinquent – Apr. 25

72] Rally at Supreme Court – Apr. 25

73] Green Bag Lunch – Apr. 25

74] Philadelphia peace vigil – Apr. 25

75] KnowDrones Tour – Apr. 25 - 27

76] Sonia Sanchez at Pratt – Apr. 25

77] Protest at Sallie Mae – Apr. 25

78] Green Currency Meeting -- Apr. 25

79] Chestnut Hill peace vigil – Apr. 25

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54] – 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.   

 

55] – 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.  Maryland's death row was moved out of Baltimore, but it was decided to continue the vigil. The next one is scheduled for Mon., Apr. 23. Call 410-366-1637.

 

56] –  

"Freedom" is central to many people's lives and politics, but what is it? In this class, Freedom: Metaphysical, Social, and Political Issues, you will learn about and explore freedom as a metaphysical puzzle, a social status, and political ideal. The class will meet Mondays Apr. 23 and 30 and May and 21 at 6:30 PM at the Baltimore Free School, 512 W. Franklin St.  Call 202-641-8209.  See http://freeschool.redemmas.org.

 

57] –  Join the Baltimore Branch of the Industrial Workers of the World for a film screening and discussion at Red Emma's, 800 St. Paul St., on Mon., Apr. 23 at 7 PM.  See an IWW-themed film and then talk about May Day, its history, present and future. Call 410-230-0450 or go to http://redemmas.org.

58] –  "People Power: Activism for Social Change" will be the topic of discussion on Mon., Apr. 23 from 7 to 9 PM at Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD, 1102 South Campus Commons, Building 1. Beyond the Classroom Living & Learning Program Critical Conversations on Civic Issues will show the award-winning documentary, "If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front." On Dec. 7, 2006, federal agents conducted a nation-wide sweep of radical environmentalists involved with the Earth Liberation Front – an organization the FBI has called America's "number one domestic terrorism threat." The film tells the story of the Earth Liberation Front's rise and fall told through the transformation and radicalization of one of its members, Daniel McGowan. Academy Award-nominated director Marshall Curry (Street Fight, Racing Dreams) weaves a chronicle of McGowan facing life imprisonment with the Earth Liberation Front.  Call 301-314-6622 or email jriker@umd.edu.

59] – Fund Our Communities, Bring the War Dollars Home has been asking people, especially Takoma Park residents, to come to the Takoma Park City Council meetings on Mon., Apr. 23 to support a resolution urging Congress to reorder federal budget priorities by cutting the military budget and using the money to fund human needs at home. This resolution is similar to the resolution that was to have been voted on by the Montgomery County Council last fall but was squelched by Lockheed Martin. Each Council session begins at 7:30 PM with a public comment period, and Takoma Park residents may also say a few words (under 3 minutes) in support of the resolution. Hold a small sign that says Bring the War Dollars Home. Call 240-463-5995.

 

60] – Support NDAA resolutions in Montgomery County by joining the Montgomery County Civil Rights Coalition 7:30 PM on Mon., Apr. 23 in the Takoma Park City Council room, 7500 Maple Ave. and hold up a small "SAVE DUE PROCESS" sign. Email contact mococivilrights@gmail.com or go to www.mococivilrights.wordpress.com.

Urge repeal of the NDAA's "indefinite" or "preventive detention provisions," and call for city agencies not to cooperate with federal officials acting under the NDAA. You can show support at the meeting by holding up this flyer: http://tinyurl.com/ndaa-tpcouncil-flyer. If you prepare a statement, please consider sharing it with us at mococivilrights@gmail.com, for publication in the blog. Starting times for public comment occasionally vary, but 7:30 PM is the usual time. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/236449473118899/.

61] – The Pledge usually meets on Mondays at 7:30 PM, and the meetings now take place at Max's residence.  The next meeting takes place on Apr. 23.  Call 410-366-1637 or email mobuszewski at verizon.net for directions.

 

The proposed agenda will include reports on the anti-drone organizing, Tax Day protest, the visit to Sarbanes' office, Earth Day on the Bridge and support rallies for Bradley Manning. Call 410-366-1637 or email mobuszewski at verizon.net for directions. We need your help in alerting citizens from Dutch Ruppersberger's Congressional district that he supports the use of drones.  Go to www.knowdrones.com.

 

62] – On Tues., Apr. 24, Interfaith Moral Action on Climate invites you to join them for a day for the climate.  There is an 8:30 AM Interfaith Service with Bill McKibben, Ibrahim Ramey, indigenous leaders and Luci Murphy at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. At 10:30 AM attend a 10:30 AM "Cry of the Earth: A Service for Healing the Climate" with Imam Johari Abdul-Malik, Dr. Carroll Baltimore, Sr. Simone Campbell/SSS, Rev. Richard Cizik, Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb, Mohawk Clan Mother Louise McDonald, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, and others at the NY Ave. Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York Ave., NW. Bring some earth from your local community to be healed at the Service. At noon there will be a multi-faith procession to the US Capitol - Upper Senate Park, 200 New Jersey Ave. NW. Wear religious garb if possible. After a 1 PM lunch, there will be a Commissioning Vigil at the Capitol at 1:30 PM.  From 2 to 4:30 PM, participate in Constituent Visits with Ethical Report Cards.  From 4:30 to 6 PM, the event will end with a Closing, Sharing & Benediction at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 E.  Capitol St. (behind the Supreme Court.). Visit http://www.interfaithactiononclimatechange.org/index.html.

 

63] – On Tues., Apr. 24 from 8:30 to 9:30 AM, Michael Adler will focus on "New Beginning or Just Showdown Postponed? A Look at the Renewed Talks with Iran over its Nuclear Program" at the Wilson Center, Sixth Floor, Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, WDC. RSVP at http://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/rsvp?eid=23392&pid=112.

 

64] – The Justice-4-Trayvon Martin Maryland Local Organizing Committee is providing transport on Tues., Apr. 24 to the Justice Department in Washington D.C. (see www.OccupytheJusticeDepartment.com) on Mumia Abu Jamal's birthday to express grievances around the issues of denied justice. Leave the Solidarity Center, 2011 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 at 9 AM.  This will be a "Trayvon Martin Is All of Us" contingent for a very visible vocal car and bus caravan down Route 1, as a moving protest all the way to Washington D.C.   Email apcbaltimore@pipeline.com to reserve your seat.  Call 410-500-2618. 

65] – Occupy for Mumia is happening on Tues., Apr. 24, his birthday, from 11 AM to 11 PM at the Justice Department, 950 Pennsylvania Ave. On Dec. 9, 2011 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, where over 1,100 people gathered to mark the 30th anniversary of Mumia's incarceration, Archbishop Desmond Tutu asked our nation to "rise to the challenge of reconciliation, human rights, and justice" and called for Mumia's "immediate release."

The rally will amplify a formal request that Eric Holder immediately meet with a delegation to discuss police corruption and civil rights violations in Mumia's case and in the cases of hundreds of other defendants in Philadelphia. Some demonstrators will risk arrest. You can sign up at http://www.occupythejusticedepartment.com/.

66] – There is a vigil to say "War Is Not the Answer" each Tuesday since September 11, 2001 at 4806 York Road. Join this ongoing vigil.  The next vigil is Apr. 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.  Call Max at 410-366-1637.

67] – Ending Homelessness in DC: Just How Close Are We? The Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place is hosting a community forum to discuss this issue on Tues., Apr. 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW, WDC.  Two years ago, DC put forth a plan to end homelessness in the district within five years. How far have we come? And what will it take to reach the goal? RSVP at RSVP@cchfp.org or call 202-215-9071.

68] – On Tues., Apr. 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, see DIRT! [2009] at the Auditorium of Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington.  The film takes center stage in this entertaining yet poignant documentary from Bill Benenson and Gene Rosow, which unearths our cosmic connection to soil and explores how diverse groups of people are uniting to save the natural resource. Drawing inspiration from William Bryant Logan's book "Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth," the filmmakers combine lively animations with personal accounts from farmers, scientists, activists and more. 

69] – There's a Free Bradley Manning rally on Tues., Apr. 24 at 11 PM at the Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, WDC.  Join the "Free Bradley Manning" contingent at the "Occupy the Justice Department" protest.   The Department of Justice (DOJ) is a leading collaborating agency involved in the prosecution of accused WikiLeaks whistle-blower US Army PFC Bradley Manning. Email Emma Cape at emma@bradleymanning.org.

70] – Stand with Bradley Manning inside and outside the courtroom on Wed., Apr. 25, Thurs., Apr. 26 and Apr. 27, 7 AM to 5 PM at Ft. Meade Maryland, 175 & Reece Road, Fort Meade, MD  21113. There will be all-day vigils outside the main gate of Ft. Meade.  Some supporters will attend the motions hearings.  Email Emma Cape at emma@bradleymanning.org.

71] – PROTEST GE TAX DODGING on Wed., Apr. 25 from 10 AM to noon at 1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC  20003.  See   http://actions.the99spring.com/actions/events/show/6310.

72] – March and Rally at the Supreme Court against AZ SB1070 on Wed., Apr. 25 from 11 AM to 2 PM outside the Supreme Court, One 1st St. NE.  As the fight continues against the devastating impacts of the "Secure Communities" deportation program locally, Arizona's SB1070 will be heard. The Court's decision will have a tremendous impact on immigrant and Latino communities. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/113458288786829/.

73] – Amazon Watch's Spring 2012 "Green-Bag Lunch" Series continues at noon on Wed., Apr. 18 at the CIEL conference room, 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, #1100 (south Dupont, above Panera/Cosi), WDC, with Julia Urrunaga, Environmental Investigation Agency, who will lecture on "The Laundering Machine: How Fraud and Corruption in Peru's Concession System are Destroying the Future of its Forests." Bring your lunch. Email andrew@amazonwatch.org. 

 

74] – Each Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:30 PM, the House of Grace Catholic Worker holds a weekly vigil for peace in Iraq outside the Phila. Federal Building, 6th & Market Sts. The next vigil is Apr. 25. Call 215-426-0364.

 

75] –  Starting Wed., Apr. 25 through Fri., Apr. 27, the National KnowDrones Tour will be in the Philadelphia Area(http://www.knowdrones.com/) with large model bomber and surveillance drone replicas, inter-active displays, and forums on the expanding role and impact of these remote-controlled killing and spying machines on U.S. war policy and domestic civil liberties.  This tour will visit Baltimore May 3 – 5.

 

On Wednesday at noon, see a Photo-Op Display in front of leading drone contractor, Lockheed Martin, in Valley Forge, PA (behind King of Prussia Mall) followed by displays at Congressional and Senate offices and Rittenhouse Square. On Thursday, there will be an all-day display at University of Pennsylvania, one of the leading universities involved in drone technology and application research.

  

On Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, attend "Drones, Wars, and Civil Liberties: What You Need to Know" at Friends Center, 1501 Cherry St., Phila., PA, with panelists including Medea Benjamin (Skype presentation), Code Pink national organizer & author of a new book "Drone Wars: Killing by Remote Control;" and Ann Wright, international peace activist, former Army Lieutenant Colonial and State Department diplomat who resigned her position over U.S. war policies.  The national tour is visiting the home districts of the fifty-five member Congressional Unmanned Systems (Drone) Caucus.  U.S. Representative Bob Brady (D, PA District #1) is the sole member of the Pennsylvania delegation on the large pro-Drone Congressional Caucus

 

On Friday from noon to 5 PM, see a Drone Demonstration Display at Independence Mall Visitors Center (lawn area), 6th & Market Sts., Phila., PA.  Rallies at noon (including Drone Death Walk through Phila. historic district) and at 4 PM with music, speakers, and more. Call the Brandywine Peace Community at 610-544-1818. Go to www.brandywinepeace.com.

 

76] – Sonia Sanchez is a poet, professor, and lecturer on black culture and literature, women's liberation, peace, and racial justice. She is the author of more than 18 books and was Philadelphia's first Poet Laureate in 2011. She will be sharing some of her work on Wed., Apr. 25 at 6:30 PM at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, central library, 400 Cathedral St. Call 410-396-5430 or visit http://prattlibrary.org/locations/central/.

 

77] – As part of a national day of action (http://1tday.org/) students will be holding a rally at the DC Sallie Mae, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, # 560, WDC  20004, on Wed., Apr. 25 from 3 to 4 PM.  Visit http://actions.the99spring.com/actions/events/show/6310.

 

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 Apr. 25. Call 215-843-4256 or email nwgreens@yahoo.com.

 

To be continued.

 

Donations can be sent to the Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 325 E. 25th St., Baltimore, MD 21218.  Ph: 410-366-1637; Email: mobuszewski [at] verizon.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

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