Baltimore Activist Alert - Part 3

38] Support Bradley Manning – July 16 - 18


39] AIDS petition to Rep. Hoyer – July 16

40] Marc Steiner on WEAA – July 16 – 19

41] Protest the death penalty – July 16

42] Luci Murphy gets award – July 16

43] Film WHY WE FIGHT – July 16

44] Pledge/Fund Our Communities meeting – July 16

45] Fools on the Hill -- July 17

46] War Is Not the Answer – July 17

47] Student Debt webinar -- July 17

48] Combatants For Peace -- July 18

49] SOA mailing party – July 18

50] Tell Sarbanes Vote No for war funding & for Medicare For All – July 18

51] Philadelphia peace vigil – July 18

52] Film LOVE IN WARTIME – July 18

53] WIB Frederick vigil – July 18

54] Housing For All Campaign – July 18

55] Gender EDGE – July 18

56] Film FIXING THE FUTURE -- July 18

57] Green Currency Meeting – July 18

58] Chestnut Hill peace vigil – July 18

59] Summer Lecture Series – July 18

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38] – Bradley Manning is back in court for a series of hearings—Mon., July 16 through Wed., July 18—outside the main gate of Fort Meade, Reece Road and Route 175. The Bradley Manning Support Network will vigil each day from 8 to 9:30 AM. Then supporters will go inside for the heading. Max expects to drive out each day for the vigil. Call 410-366-1637.

39] – On Mon., July 16 at 12:30 PM, get involved in a petition delivery to Rep. Steny Hoyer. This AIDS petition (more than 170,000 signers and counting) will happen at over 80 offices across the country. It is organized by ONE.org. The delivery will be at Rep. Hoyer's office in Greenbelt, MD. Go to http://act.one.org/event/AIDS_Petition_Deliveries_attend/10264/signup/?t=2&akid=3258.1600447.j2XzdC.

40] – 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.



41] – 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., July 16. Call 410-366-1637.



42] – On Mon., July 16 at 7 PM, participate in the annual Josephine Butler Award ceremony given to a Metropolitan Washington resident who exemplifies Jo's commitment to the struggle for Justice, Peace & Nuclear Disarmament. The award will be given to Luci Murphy, and the ceremony will be held at the Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 15th St. NW, WDC 20009. David Sawyer will perform a short concert in Luci's honor.



43] – Open Media Film Series is screening "Why We Fight" on Mon., July 16 at 7 PM at the Occupy Peace House, 1123 12th St. NW. Every other Monday, see a free screening of a documentary. Open Media is a new social/educational event for activists, presented by the DC Learning Collective, DC Mic Check and Occupy Peace House. "Why We Fight" is about U.S. foreign policy, dominated by the idea of making war profitable. Email OpenMediaDC@gmail.com.

44] – The Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore usually meets on Mondays at 7:30 PM, and the meetings now take place at Max’s residence. The next meeting takes place on July 16. Call 410-366-1637 or email mobuszewski at verizon.net for directions.



The proposed agenda will include reports on Bradley Manning, arranging a meeting with Dutch Ruppersberger, anti-drone actions, the annual Hiroshima-Nagasaki commemoration and the need for poets to read on August 10. Let Max know of any additional agenda items.

45] – Fools on the Hill Demonstration is happening on Tues., July 17 from 9 AM through Fri., July 20 at 9 PM. Email info@honorinoffice.org for the location. CONVERGE ON DC to rally for political reform. Hand deliver the petition and a copy of “Fools on the Hill” to each member of Congress so that they can see this is an issue that everyone wants resolved once and for all. “Politics as usual” is not working. Members of Congress are smart enough to figure out an effective way to accomplish this needed political reform.

46] – 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 July 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Call Max at 410-366-1637.



47] – Participate in a Student Debt Jubilee & Why Higher Education Ought to be Free, Part Two, on Tues., July 17 at 8:30 PM EST. RSVP at rsvp@backbonecampaign.org for instructions for participating in this webcast. as part of the Backbone Campaign Conversation with the Cabinet. Go to www.chesapeakecitizens.org. In the upcoming Conversation, organizers will describe different tactics to demand higher education as a right.

48] – Combatants for Peace will be at the Carnegie Endowment for Peace, 1st Floor, 1779 Massachusetts Ave. NW on Wed., July 18 at noon. The group was launched in the past decade by Israeli and Palestinian veterans who had previously taken an active part in the cycle of Israeli-Palestinian violence; Israelis as soldiers in the IDF, and Palestinians as part of the violent struggle for Palestinian freedom. They have rejected violence as a means of resolving the conflict and advocate nonviolence, dialogue and reconciliation to end the occupation, stop settlements, and bring peace through two states, living side by side, with two capitals in Jerusalem. Panelists include Erez Krispin (captain in the IDF and military judge) and Nour Shehadah (West Bank social worker). RSVP at info@fmep.org.

49] – There’s an SOA Mailing Party on Wed., July 18 at 5:30 PM at 1226 Crittenden St. NW. SOA Watch is getting ready to send out their annual report, and the group needs help stuffing envelopes. Dinner will be provided--pizza, Chinese, or something similar and drinks. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/203299976463547/.



50] – On Wed., July 18 at 4:30 PM, the Pledge of Resistance will go to Rep. John Sarbanes’ office, 600 Baltimore Ave., Suite 303, Baltimore, MD 21204. While inside, we will deliver a letter to urge the representative to pledge to vote against further funding of wars. We will also let him know that he should sign on to the following legislation: HR 780, the Responsible End to the War in Afghanistan Act, HR 4173, Rep. Lee’s "Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons and Stop War Through Diplomacy Act," HR 676, the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act, HR 1200, Rep. Jim McDermott’s American Health Security Act of 2011 to deliver universal health care coverage, HR 870/ 4277 - Rep. Conyers “21st Century Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment and Training Act” which would establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund to create employment opportunities for the unemployed, and H.R. 2914 - Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s “Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act” which would create an emergency jobs program that will fund 2,242,000 jobs in the near-term.



From 5 to 5:30 PM, we will demonstrate on Bosley Ave against U.S. wars. Let Max know if you can go to Sarbanes’ office. You can reach him at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at verizon.net.

Progressive Democrats of America, CODEPINK and others are holding brownbag vigils outside (or inside) offices of members of the House of Representatives. Brownbaggers are demanding commitments to vote against more money for war and for progressive legislation. Hands off Medicare! Hands off Medicaid! Hands off Social Security! END CORPORATE WELFARE! Go to http://tinyurl.com/brownbagvigil.

51] – 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 July 18. Call 215-426-0364.

52] – Voices of Palestine Summer Film Series continues with " Love During Wartime" on Wed., July 18 at 6:30 PM at The Jerusalem Fund, 2425 Virginia Ave, NW. The Jerusalem Fund and the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University are pleased to present their annual summer film series highlighting recent documentary and feature films from and about Palestine that explore the social, cultural and political complexities of Palestinian life and identity.



“Love during Wartime” is the real, modern-day tale of Romeo and Juliet. Two fated lovers fighting against the world with their only weapon: Love. In the middle of the smoke and debris, from the most well known running conflict in the world is Osama, a Palestinian Muslim artist. Jasmin is an Israeli Jew who is a dancer and a daughter of a German Jewish immigrant. Israeli bureaucracy filled with suspicion and a menacing Palestinian society make their life a nightmare. All they want to do is create a new life together removed from politics, religion and history. But, of course, this is not easy in a land where their societies have turned their backs on them, disapproving of such a union. And so, they leave in search of a new life. (The film is provided by Seventh Art Releasing). Contact The Jerusalem Fund at 202-338-1958 or info@thejerusalemfund.org.

53] – WIB does a silent vigil mourning all violence the third Wednesday of the month. The next vigil is Wed., July 18 from 6:30 PM to 7 PM at the intersection of Martin & Patrick Sts in downtown Frederick. Wear black, but bring no additional signs. Call 301-834-7581 or wibfrederick@mizmail.com.

54] – Housing For All Campaign is meeting on Wed., July 18 from 6:30 to 9 PM at 1432 U St.--CNHED office is located behind City First Bank. The Campaign is made up of hundreds of people who believe all District residents deserve housing they can afford. The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) is committed to the idea that all District residents deserve decent, quality housing at a price they can afford and call on District officials to invest in the programs that meet that need. CNHED has launched the Housing for All Campaign to win a Continuum of Housing all District residents can afford. Contact Elizabeth Falcon at efalcon@cnhed.org or 202-745-0902 x205.

55] – On Wed., July 18 at 7 PM @ Red Emma's, 800 St. Paul St., catch Gender EDGE: gender variant/trans/queer punk arts activism. This is an opportunity to continue to join together and push forward for all things militant, trans, gender varied, and queer. Gender EDGE is easily accessible for those producing all forms of art and thoughtful expression and it will always remain that way. Each Gender EDGE quarterly event will include a performance aspect and an activist art gathering/planning session. It’s a space to share your ideas, your art, and your thoughts. Call 410-230-0450 or email info@redemmas.org.



56] – See the film FIXING THE FUTURE on Wed., July 18 at 7 PM at AMC Loews Georgetown 14, 3111 K St. NW. The DC Time Bank will co-host with others a showing of this documentary that highlights locations across the US that are using sustainable and innovative approaches to create jobs and build prosperity, inspiring hope and renewal amidst economic collapse. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Bill McKibben, author, environmentalist, Schumann Distinguished Scholar at Middlebury College, Majora Carter, Peabody Award winning broadcaster & Urban Revitalization Strategist, Mike Brady: CEO, Greyston Bakery & social entrepreneur and David Brancaccio, host, NOW on PBS. Representatives of worker and housing cooperatives, Time Bank, DC Coops, GEO, community organizations and NCBA and will be on hand to lead discussion of the film and discuss their activities. Go to http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=5f988fd74f10223edbf2a473d&id=150a269c9a&e=2e66db2709.



57] – 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 July 18. Call 215-843-4256 or email nwgreens@yahoo.com.



58] – 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.

59] – A Summer Lecture Series will be given by St. John's College faculty and guest lecturers, and topics will vary from Machiavelli, Einstein, and Socrates. This week’s lecture is “Eros and Rhetoric in PHAEDRUS” by David Levy. It goes through Aug. 1 on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM at St. John's College, 60 College Ave. Call 410-263-2371 or go to http://www.sjca.edu.

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