42] Volunteer with Margaret Flowers for
Senate – July 15 - 17
43] Register for the Pax Christi National
Gathering -- July 15
44] WAT conference in Cleveland – July 15
-18
45] Peace vigil at
White House – July 15
46] WIB peace vigils – July
15
47] After Fallujah – July 15
48] Restrictions
on Mobility in Palestine
– July 15
49] Release Aging People in Prison Monthly
Coalition Meeting – July 15
50] Black Lives Matter vigil – July 15
51] Who do Clinton and the Democratic Party
represent? – July 15
52] Ballroom
Dancing – July 15
53] Ban fracking
meeting – July 16
54] West
Chester peace vigil – July 16
55] Can Racism Be Defeated Under Capitalism?
– July 16
56] Affordable Housing Trust Fund on ballot – deadline
Aug. 8
57] Sign up with
Washington Peace Center
58] Donate books,
videos, DVDs and records
59] Do you need
any book shelves?
60] Join the
Global Zero campaign
61] Join the Peace
Park Antinuclear Vigil
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42] – Margaret
Flowers for Senate [mailto:info@flowersforsenate.org]
is seeking volunteers for Artscape. Call or text 443-545-9149 to volunteer.
Artscape is the nation's largest outdoor arts festival! Can you help distribute
Flowers for Senate literature in the Mount Royal neighborhood of Baltimore on
Fri., July 15, Sat., July 16 or Sun., July 17? Arrangements will be made for
you to go out with other Flowers for Senate or Baltimore Green Party
volunteers. Go to http://www.flowersforsenate.org/.
43] – This is the very first time that the Pax Christi USA
National Gathering/ National Assembly will be in Baltimore. You can save
some money by registering before July 15. The cost is $260. After
that date, the cost is $275. Go to https://paxchristiusa.org/programs/nationalgathering2016/.
The cost of the HOTEL per night is $115, which includes a Friday
dinner and reception, a Saturday breakfast and lunch (box lunch), and Sunday
breakfast. To register for the National Gathering: you must fill out the
registration form-- available on the Pax Christi USA website-- and mail it in
to the Pax Christi USA national office. BUT this registration does not reserve
your hotel room at the Double Tree Hotel.
To reserve the hotel room you must contact the hotel directly—by
phone 1-888-370-0998 or go online and type “BWIBADT-PAX-20160807” into your
browser ---to reserve at the Pax Christi USA block rate. Again, your credit
card will be accepted to reserve your hotel room. These two things will
complete your registration and reserve your hotel room. And these two things
must be completed by July 18. There will be no on-site registrations taken at
the National Gathering. The national gathering goes from Aug. 12 – 14,
2016.
44] – Witness
Against Torture is heading to Cleveland for the People's Justice & Peace
Convention and the RNC. Join the WAT community from Fri., July 15 through Mon.,
July 18. Speak against the pro-torture stances of Donald Trump and
protest the racist and Islamophobic rhetoric that has permeated his campaign.
As torture and closing Guantanamo have been treated with horrifying humor, this
is an important opportunity to remind the public that torture is always wrong
and Guantanamo should be closed today. RSVP to witnesstorture@gmail.com.
45] – On
Fri., July 15 from noon to 1 PM, join the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker in a
vigil urging the powers that be to abolish war and torture, to disarm all weapons,
to end indefinite detention, to close Guantanamo, to establish justice for all
and help create the Beloved Community! This vigil will take place at the White
House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Contract Art @ artlaffin@hotmail.com or at
202-360-6416.
46] – On
Fri., July 15 from noon to 1 PM, join a Women in Black peace vigil. A vigil
will take place in McKeldin Square at the corner of Light and Pratt Sts., and
another will take place outside Roland Park Place, 830 W. 40th St., across from
the Rotunda. Stay for as long as you can. Wear black. Dress for who knows
what kind of weather. Bring your own poster or help with the "NO WAR IN MY
NAME" banner. When there are others to stand with, you don't need to
carry the burden alone. Do this to be in solidarity with others....when
everything around us says “Be afraid of the stranger.” Carpool and parking available at both locations. Just send an
email that you need a ride [mailto:wibbaltimore@peacepath911.org]. Peace signs will be
available.
47] – After
Fallujah: Security, Governance, and the Next Battle Against ISIS will be
discussed at Johns Hopkins SAIS- Kenney Auditorium, 1740 Massachusetts Ave. NW,
WDC 20036, on Fri., July 15 from noon to 1:30 PM. Iraqi forces have
expelled the Islamic State (ISIS) from Fallujah, but difficult work lies ahead
to retake the territory still under ISIS control, provide security, and
rebuild. Restoring government and the rule of law, returning the displaced, and
rebuilding homes and infrastructure will be crucial for sustaining the victory.
Who will have the power and legitimacy to manage local resources and services?
What will it take for civilians to return? Can the Popular Mobilization Forces
that played an important role in the liberation of Fallujah be demobilized or
absorbed into the army, or will they remain independent power centers? The
Middle East Institute (MEI) and the Conflict Management Program at the Johns
Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) are pleased
to host Robert S. Ford (MEI), Charles Lister (MEI), Jessica Lewis McFate
(Institute for the Study of War), and Douglas Ollivant (New America) for a
discussion of these and other questions regarding the aftermath of Fallujah,
how ISIS may react in defeat, and the challenges ahead facing the liberation of
Mosul. RSVP at http://bit.ly/29z4Dgi.
48] – Restrictions
on Mobility: Structural Mechanisms & Physical Barriers is the topic of
discussion at The Palestine Center, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW, WDC, on Fri., July
15 from 12:30 to 2 PM. The first panel of the 2016 Summer
Intern Lecture Series focuses on the structural and physical mechanisms
that contribute to Palestinian immobility. Restrictions on Palestinian mobility
take on many different forms: internally through checkpoints and the separation
wall; inter-regionally through prohibition of Palestinian movement between
Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem, and internationally through prevention
of any right to return from the diaspora. This panel will examine the policies
behind the restrictions and how these mechanisms limit Palestinian freedom of
movement and allow Israel to maintain a matrix of control over the Palestinian
population. RSVP at http://www.thejerusalemfund.org/events/upcoming/2016-summer-intern-lecture-series-restrictions-mobility-legal-mechanisms-physical-barriers.
49] –
The DCRAPP (Release
Aging People in Prison) Monthly Coalition Meeting is taking place at the BF
Senior Wellness Center, 3531 Georgia Ave. NW, WDC 20010, on Fri., July 15 from
3 to 4:15 PM. The group is working together with other
campaigns, groups, and organizations to take on the crucial issue of people
aging and dying in prison without justification. There are elderly DC prisoners
who are trapped in the federal prison system due to denials of parole,
compassionate release, and clemency. Email dcrappcampaign@gmail.com or
visit http://rappcampaign.com/.
50] – There
is usually a silent vigil on Fridays, from 5 to 6 PM, sponsored by Homewood
Friends and Stony Run Meetings, outside the Homewood Friends Meetinghouse, 3107
N. Charles St. The next scheduled vigil is on July 15. Black Lives
Matter.
51] –
Who do Clinton and the
Democratic Party represent? This is a discussion for progressive voters
about the November election at 617 Florida Ave. NW, WDC, on Fri., July 15 at 7
PM. As Hillary Clinton gears up for the general election as the
Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, millions across the United States
are faced with a dilemma: Despite her history as a warmonger, a Walmart
executive and a racist, the Democratic Party has presented her as the “only
option” to stop Trump and his vicious bigotry. Join the Party for Socialism and
Liberation for a screening of The Empire Files episode “Business-Backed Clinton
Favors 'Death, Destruction.’” This episode chronicles the Clinton's rise to
power in the 90s on a right-wing agenda, the Clinton Foundation's revolving
door with Gulf state monarchies, corporations and the world's biggest financial
institutions, and the establishment of the hyper-aggressive "Hillary
Doctrine" while Secretary of State. Learn the essential facts about the
great danger she poses, and why she is the US Empire's choice for its next
CEO. The 30-minute documentary will be followed by a presentation and discussion
of Clinton’s history, and what working and progressive people should do in the
November election. Call 202-234-2828, email dc@pslweb.org or
visit PSLweb.org.
52] – There
is an opportunity to participate in ballroom dancing, usually every Friday of
the month, in the JHU ROTC Bldg. at 8 PM. Turn south on San Martin
Dr. from the intersection of Univ. Parkway and 39th St. Drive on campus
by taking the third left turn. The next dance will be July 15. Call
Dave Greene at 410-599-3725.
53] – Come to the Western MD FRACKING BAN Kickoff on
Sat, July 16 from 9 AM to 6 PM organized by the Sierra Club
Maryland Chapter at Garrett Hwy, Oakland, MD 21550. Contact Josh Tulkin at josh.tulkin@sierraclub.org or
(301) 277-7111. Help keep fracking out of Western Maryland. Go to https://sierra.secure.force.com/events/details?formcampaignid=70131000001iHIPAA2.
54] – Each
Saturday, 11 AM – 1 PM, Chester County Peace Movement holds a peace vigil in
West Chester in front of the Chester County Courthouse, High & Market Sts.
Go to www.ccpeace.org. Email ccpeacemovement@aol.com.
55] – Can
Racism Be Defeated Under Capitalism? The discussion will be at 4103 Gallatin
St., Hyattsville, on Sat., July 16 at 6:30 PM. Join in on the connections
between capitalism and racism, and the need to abolish capitalism to create
equality. This is sponsored by the Progressive Labor Party. There is a potluck
dinner at 6:30 PM with the discussion at 7:30 PM. Bring a dish to share
if you like. Use the West Hyattsville Metro. Email kpomeran@gwu.edu uf you need a ride
from there.
56] – Betsy Krieger wrote to say that there is an
affordable housing crisis in Baltimore City- with vacant properties and
unaffordable rents. The good news is there is a solution that has
been used successfully in other cities—an Affordable Housing Trust
Fund. An Affordable Housing Trust Fund can make Baltimore
more livable for everyone.
How can
we make this happen? By passing an amendment to the City Charter. Consider
giving a few hours of your time at farmers markets and public events to
collect signatures to put this on the ballot. Go to http://housingforallbaltimore.org/#volunteer.
10,000 signatures are needed by August 8 to get this on the
ballot! People are happy to sign; they just need to be asked. Visit www.housingforallbaltimore.org or
contact Rebecca at info@housingforallbaltimore.org.
On any
given night, 3000 people, including children and their families, are
homeless. 25,000 Baltimore City households, more than half with children,
are on the waiting list for desperately needed federal housing assistance,
where they will wait as much as ten years.
57] --
The Washington Peace Center
has a progressive calendar & activist alert! Consider signing up to receive
its weekly email: info@washingtonpeacecenter.org.
58] --
If you would like to get rid of books, videos, DVDs or records, contact Max at
410-323-1607 or mobuszewski at verizon.net.
59] --
Can you use any book shelves? Contact Max at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at
verizon.net.
60] --
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.
61] – 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 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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