49] "North Korea's Nuclear Challenge: From Brinkmanship to Diplomacy?" – May 16
50] New Sanctuary Jericho Walk – May 16
51] Kenya Post-elections – May 16
52] The Palestine Poster, a New Genre, a New Voice -- May 16
53] Examination of a Massacre – May 16
54] Meet and Greet at WEAA -- May 16
55] Solidarity with the NATO 5 and other Political Prisoners – May 16
56] REBUILD THE CATHEDRAL IN TORIT, SOUTH SUDAN – May 16
57] Incarceration and Community Resistance: From D.C. to Palestine – May 16
58] Talk and Q & A with Dan Ellsberg – May 16
59] "Jesus at Guantanamo” – May 16
60] "Strengthening ROK-U.S. Strategic Cooperation” – May 17
61] "Addressing Trauma Informed Care From the Consumer Perspective” – May 17
62] Max is seeking a place to live after June 30
63] Drones Quilt Project
64] Death Penalty Referendum Watch
65] SOA Watch job
66] Just Vision job
67] Stenographer needed
68] Critical Exposure has four job openings
69] David Swanson book--When the World Outlawed War
70] Support Red Emma’s in its move
71] Sign up with Washington Peace Center
72] Join Fund Our Communities
73] Submit articles to Indypendent Reader
74] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records
75] Do you need any book shelves?
76] Join Global Zero campaign
77] War Is Not the Answer signs for sale
78] Fire & Faith
79] Join Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil
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49] – On Thurs., May 16 from noon until 1:30 PM, Joel Wit, SAIS, examines "North Korea's Nuclear Challenge: From Brinkmanship to Diplomacy?" at the Wilson Center, Fifth Floor Conference Room, Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, WDC. RSVP to iss@wilsoncenter.org.
50] – A New Sanctuary Jericho Walk is on for Thurs., May 16 at noon in the Hart Senate Office Building, 2nd Ave. NE & C St. NE. This is a walk of faith led by the faith Leaders, their congregants and their allies to highlight and bring attention to an immoral detention and deportation system. The present immigration policy is inhumane and unjust, with millions of people living in fear and hundreds of thousands deported. They will share and say a unity prayer during the walk to tear down the walls of injustice that separate us from a fair and humane immigration policy. See more at https://www.facebook.com/events/171327039696308./
51] – Be at the Brown Bag lecture on Kenya Post-elections on Thurs., May 16 from noon to 1:30 at the Institute for Policy Studies, 1112 16th St. NW, Suite 600. There will be a presentation by Irũngũ Houghton on prospects for addressing inequality and participation under a Jubilee Government. He is a founder of ActionAid USA, and a current member of the Board of Directors. He has extensive work experience in Africa, North America and other countries worldwide. As Oxfam Pan Africa Director, he was instrumental in dramatically expanding the Pan Africa program and establishing offices in Addis, Dakar and Nairobi, as well as managing multi-country programs. RSVP to Sophie at intern3@actionaid.org.
52] – Catch this Lecture: The Palestine Poster, a New Genre, a New Voice with Dan Walsh on Thurs., May 16 from 12:30 to 2 PM at the Jerusalem Fund, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW, WDC 20037. Call 202.338.1958. What happens if all the posters that libraries and museums have historically cataloged under different headings such as Holy Land, State of Palestine, State of Israel, Eretz Israel, Promised Land, and Land of the Bible were organized under a single library heading, the Palestine poster? According to Dan Walsh, founder and archivist of the Palestine Poster Project Archives (PPPA), what emerges is an entirely new genre, one that advances contemporary Middle East scholarship from the high school to the university levels. Visit http://www.thejerusalemfund.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/38355.
53] – The 2005 San José de Apartadó Peace Community Massacre: the Search for Justice is to be discussed on Thurs., May 16 from 12:30 to 2 PM at the Washington Office on Latin America, 1666 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 400. The massacre of eight civilians, including three children, was perpetrated by paramilitaries with collaboration of the Colombian military. Human rights lawyer Jorge Molano will discuss recent advances in the case and the many obstacles that remain in the search for justice.
Though a handful of paramilitaries and low-ranking military officials have been convicted, there has been little progress in prosecuting high-ranking officials implicated in the crime. Jorge Molano has tirelessly fought to advance those prosecutions, and has been the subject of multiple threats as a result of his work on this and other cases. He is a Bogotá-based human rights lawyer, who has for many years worked as a lawyer acting on behalf of victims and relatives in several cases of grave human rights violations committed by (mostly) senior level army officers and paramilitaries. In addition to the 2005 massacre case, his cases include the emblematic Palace of Justice disappearances and several extrajudicial execution cases. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/calendar
54] –Come to the WEAA studios on Thurs., May 16, from 4 to 7 PM, when award-winning NPR host Michel Martin of Tell Me More will join Anthony McCarthy and Marc Steiner to help kick-off WEAA's new line-up! The event is open to the public.
WEAA studios are on the campus of Morgan State University, in the Communications Center near 4905 Perring Parkway at the intersection of Hartsdale Road. Visit www.weaa.org or email steinershow@gmail.com.
55] –Join in DC Solidarity with the NATO 5 and other Political Prisoners on Thurs., May 16 at 6 PM at McPherson Square, 15th & K Sts. NW. May 16th is the one year anniversary of the illegal and warrant-less raids in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago that led to the arrest of the NATO 5. Brent Betterly, Jared Chase and Brian Jacob Church (called the NATO 3 initially) will not be seeing trial until September 16, 2013 facing 11 felonies including charges of conspiracy to commit terrorism. These people need support through long lonely months in and out of solitary confinement. This event is held in solidarity with Ricky Lehner, who is being imprisoned in an attempt to scare others out of using direct action to make change. See https://www.facebook.com/events/136531593203116/.
56] – There is a RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE THE INTERFAITH PROJECT TO REBUILD THE CATHEDRAL IN TORIT, SOUTH SUDAN on Thurs., May 16 from 6 to 8 PM at the Crough Center, The School of Architecture, Catholic University, WDC. A group of Muslims in Torit, South Sudan is working to rebuild the local Catholic cathedral in a show of reconciliation. The architecture school of Catholic University is joining with them to help with design logistics.
Dr. Akec Khoc, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan, will be a special guest. Go to http://rebuildingcathedral.eventbrite.com/?ref=esfbenivtefor001.
57] – Since 2006, Sahar Francis has been the General Director of Ramallah-based Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association, a Palestinian NGO providing legal and advocacy support to Palestinian political prisoners in Israeli and Palestinian prisons. An attorney by training, she joined the association in 1998, first as a human rights lawyer, then as head of the Legal Unit. With over sixteen years of human rights experience, including human rights counseling and representation, Ms. Francis also sits on the Board of Defence for Children International – Palestine Section. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/489868651083477/.
She will speak on Thurs., May 16 at 6:30 PM on Palestinian political prisoners and mass incarceration. The event is taking place at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, 5301 N Capitol St. NE, and is co-sponsored by other groups, including the US Palestinian Community Network. Call the US CAMPAIGN TO END THE ISRAELI OCCUPATION at 202-332-0994. Email USCAMPAIGN@ENDTHEOCCUPATION.ORG.
58] – A Talk and Q & A with "Pentagon Papers" Whistle-Blower Daniel Ellsberg by Skype is taking place on Thurs., May 16 at 7:30 PM at 2640 St. Paul St. Learn more about the case of Bradley Manning to help build towards a mass demonstration for his freedom on June 1st at Fort Meade, MD. Hear about Bradley's contributions to the world by exposing U.S. war crimes and corruption. Doors open at 7 PM. Visit http://www.bradleymanning.org/.
59] – On Thurs., May 16, Fri., May 17 and Sat., May 18 at 7:30 PM see “ Jesus at Guantanamo,” a Piece Conceived, Written and Performed by Matthew Vaky. Go to www.matthewvaky.com. A veteran of Minneapolis’ Guthrie Theatre, Vaky performed in Lee Blessing’s one man show “Chesapeake” at the Bay Theatre and was Galileo at the Theatre of the First Amendment’s “The Life of Galileo”. “Jesus in Guantanamo” is a hilarious and startling examination of US policy towards enemy combatants. What would happen if Jesus, our Lord and Savior, came back to earth? What would happen if he were picked up in the Middle East and whisked away to Guantanamo Bay? Water boarded, sleep deprived, no food. Torture or not, Christ is talking at the D.C. Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW (the heart of Adams Morgan). Call 202-462-7834 or visit www.dcartscenter.org. Tickets are $18 – general admission, $15 – seniors and students and $12 for DCAC members.
60] – On Fri., May 17 from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), B1 Conference Center, 1800 K St. NW, WDC, "Strengthening ROK-U.S. Strategic Cooperation: Nuclear Governance and the North Korean Problem" will be discussed by Gary Samore, Harvard Univ., and 12 other speakers. RSVP at KoreaChair@csis.org.
61] – The Historic 2013 Conference on Trauma: “Addressing Trauma Informed Care From the Consumer Perspective” is happening on Fri., May 17 at 10 AM at 1100 Alabama Ave. SE This inaugural event will bring persons with lived experience in justice, mental health, substance abuse, foster care and other behavioral health together with healthcare and community stakeholders and professionals. In a single forum, the critical importance of issues impacting trauma, prevention, community behavioral health and the creation of a trauma informed system of care will be addressed. The event provides an opportunity to network as well as to receive information on emerging topics relevant to trauma, health, alternatives to traditional treatment, and wellness. Register at http://thecampbellcenter.wix.com/dc-trauma-conference#!registration/czk3.
62] – As of June 30, Max is seeking a place to live. Let him know of any possibilities. He can be reached at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at verizon.dot net.
63] – The launch of the website to support the U.S. version of the Drones Quilt Project was developed to memorialize the victims of U.S. combat drone strikes. Leah Bolger has about 185 names, and at present there are over 40 completed blocks. Soon the blocks will be sown together to create panels of quilt blocks. She will create educational information about killer drones to accompany the quilts as part of a traveling exhibit. To support the project visit www.dronesquiltproject.wordpress.com. The completed blocks are shown on the web site. The web site also contains information about creating a block, anti-drone resources and endorsing organizations. Follow the project on Twitter: @dronesproject.
64] – The death penalty repeal has been signed into law. However, two Democrats from Baltimore County – State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger and state Senator James Brochin – have joined with Republican Delegate Neil Parrott in a joint effort to petition repeal of the death penalty to the 2014 ballot. Parrott is the owner of MDpetitions.com.
The petition campaign was launched Friday, May 3. Keep a lookout for anyone collecting signatures FOR the referendum. If you see petitioning, please share where, how many volunteers, when and anything else at 301-779-5230 or info@mdcase.org. The time frame is short – one third of the signatures (18,579) are due on May 31 and those remaining of the total 55,736 signatures required are due June 30. Go to http://www.mdcase.org/.
If you live in Baltimore County, call State's Attorney Shellenberger at 443-798-1375! Tell him you are disappointed that he has decided to push for a broken system that does NOT make our communities safer and has proven to be at the detriment of justice and even to murder victims' family members.
65] – SOA Watch is Looking for a Development and Operations Coordinator! The job is based in Washington, D.C. for a minimum of 2 years. The position is full-time with health benefits, paid vacation and holiday time, and there are opportunities for skills development. The salary is $35,000 per year. Please send resume, a cover letter explaining what qualities you would bring to this job and three references to arturo@soaw.org. If you have questions about applying, call Arturo Viscarra at 202-234-3440. The hope is to fill the position as soon as possible. Go to http://www.soaw.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=756.
66] – Just Vision (www.justvision.org) is a nonprofit organization that informs local and international audiences about under-documented Palestinian and Israeli civilian efforts to end the occupation and resolve the conflict nonviolently. The group is based in Washington, D.C., Jerusalem and New York City. There is an open position--Media and Public Engagement Manager. The person hired will join the D.C.-based team and be responsible for building a U.S. and international outreach strategy to engage thought leaders, policymakers, think tanks, journalists and other high profile influencers to generate attention and support for Palestinian and Israeli grassroots nonviolence leaders, as well as visibility for Just Vision's work, including films, public education campaigns and multimedia projects.
To apply, submit a resume, three one-page writing samples, three references, links to public speaking or media appearances if any, and a cover letter to: info@justvision.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
67] – Does anyone have any leads on a DC-area stenographer available to transcribe US v. Manning, from June 3 through approx. August 2? There is a need for someone that could provide transcripts within 24 hours, daily. This would be a paid position with a budget of $25,000 to $30,000. Contact Max at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at Verizon.net. Visit www.bradleymanning.org.
68] – Critical Exposure, a social justice education organization that teaches youth to use photography as a tool for social change, is now hiring for 4 AmeriCorps VISTA members to join the team in Washington, D.C. for a year beginning August 2013. Please see full job description for details and contact hiring@criticalexposure.org with resume and cover letter.
VISTA members working with Critical Exposure will have the opportunity to take on significant responsibility and will be an integral part of helping to support and strengthen the organization's growth and operations. VISTAs will be encouraged to take initiative on projects addressing areas of need that they identify and will have the opportunity to work closely with Critical Exposure's four permanent staff members.
The position provides a stipend of $15,840, as well as an education award or a post-service stipend upon completion of service. The position is a year-long, full-time commitment with a strongly encouraged, although not guaranteed, second year extension opportunity. Email hiring@criticalexposure.org or call 202-745-3745 x20. Submit your application through the AmeriCorps*VISTA online process: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/publicRequestSearch.do or submit a resume and cover letter to hiring@criticalexposure.org.
69] – David Swanson’s latest book is When the World Outlawed War. Go to http://davidswanson.org/outlawry This is an account of how people in the United States and around the world worked to abolish war as a legitimate act of state policy and won in 1928, outlawing war with a treaty that is still on the books. Swanson's account of the successful work of those who came before us to insist that war be outlawed points us toward new ways of thinking about both war and political activism.
Buy the paperback at your local independent bookstore, which can order it through Ingram. (The list price is $15.) Or you can get 10 copies for $60, or 50 copies for $200, or more (all with free shipping) here. http://davidswanson.org/outlawrybulk. Donate free books to nonprofit educational groups at http://davidswanson.org/outlawrygive.
Buy the iPad/iPhone version at the iBookstore. Get any of these versions for $2 here: Kindle: http://davidswanson.org/outlawry, Epub: http://davidswanson.org/outlawry, PDF: http://davidswanson.org/outlawry, and Audio book (mp3), read by the author: http://davidswanson.org/outlawry.
70] – Red Emma's is in the process of closing down the location at 800 St. Paul St., and reopening in a much larger new space on North Avenue in the fall. The collective is seeking your help. It's time to reinvent the project started in 2004 to build a self-sustaining progressive space in Baltimore, committed to providing a daily reminder that another world was possible and that there were people working in the city to build it.
Here's how you can help: donate money, buy books at the current store, provide skilled help, and share these needs. Email john@redemmas.org or go to http://indiegogo.com/redemmas2.
71] – The Washington Peace Center has a progressive calendar & activist alert! Consider signing up to receive its weekly email: info@washingtonpeacecenter.org.
72] – Fund Our Communities campaign is a 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. Plan to join FOC on the March 23 Peace Bus from Baltimore to D.C. Go to www.OurFunds.org.
73] – MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD. Baltimore's Indypendent Reader is looking for individuals interested in creating media - written, photo, audio, or video - that relates to issues like...economic justice, race, prisons & policing, environment, gender & sexuality, war & peace and more! If you would like to create social justice media, then email indypendentreader@gmail.com. Visit http://www.indyreader.org.
74] – If you would like to get rid of books, videos, DVDs or records, contact Max at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at verizon.net.
75] – Can you use any book shelves? Can you use any file cabinets? Contact Max at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at verizon.net.
76] – Join an extraordinary global campaign for the elimination of nuclear weapons: http://www.globalzero.org/sign-declaration. A growing group of leaders around the world is calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons and a majority of the global public agrees. This is an historic window of opportunity. With momentum already building in favor of Zero, a major show of support from people around the world could tip the balance. When it comes to nuclear weapons, one is one too many.
77] – 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.
78] – Go online for FIRE AND FAITH: The Catonsville Nine File. On May 17, 1968, nine people entered the Selective Service Offices in Catonsville, Maryland, and burned draft records in protest against the war in Vietnam. View http://www.prattlibrary.org/digital/.
79] – 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 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/.
"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
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