Baltimore Activist Alert July 15 to 16, 2018
"I speak as an American to the leaders of my own
nation. The great initiative in this war is ours. The initiative to stop it
must be ours." -Martin Luther King Jr.
Friends, this list and other email documents which I send
out are done under the auspices of the Baltimore Nonviolence Center. Go
to www.baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com.
If you appreciate this information and would like to make a donation, send
contributions to BNC, 325 East 25th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. Max
Obuszewski can be reached at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.net.
1] Books, buttons and stickers
2] Web site for info on
federal legislation
3] Join Nonviolent
Resistance lists
4] Write Reality Winner
5] Pat Elder for Congress
6]
Support the Duncan
& Porter Hospitality House
7] Participate
in Megan Shook's fundraiser for USA for UNHCR
8] Adopt a cat – through July 31
9] We the People – July 15
10] Help create art that
lifts up the message of climate justice – July 15
11] Community Meeting on Urban Renewal Plan for Reservoir Hill – July 15
12] Stomp Out Slumlords -- July 15
13] SURJ MoCo
Mass Meeting -- July 15
14] Screening of the production, “It’s What We Do” -- July 15
15] Green
Team 45 Volunteer Training – July 15
16] Protest at McDonald’s -- July 15
17] Protest at the Pentagon – July 16
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1] – Buttons, bumperstickers and
books are available. “God Bless the Whole World, No Exceptions”
stickers are in stock. Call Max at 410-323-1607.
2] – To obtain
information how your federal legislators voted on particular bills, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/. Congressional
toll-free numbers are 888-818-6641, 888-355-3588 or 800-426-8073. The White
House Comment Email is accessible at http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/.
3] – THE ORGANIZING LIST will be the primary decision-making mechanism of
the National Campaign of Nonviolent Resistance [NCNR]. It will be augmented by conference calls and possibly
in-person meetings as needed. It will consist of 1 or 2 representatives
from each local, regional, or national organization (not coalitions) that
wishes to actively work to carry out the NCNR campaign of facilitating and
organizing nonviolent resistance to the war in Iraq.
To
join the ORGANIZING List, please send your name, group affiliation, city and
email 6address to mobuszewski at Verizon.net. Different local chapters of a
national organization are encouraged to subscribe.
THE NOTICES LIST
will include only notices of NCNR actions and related information and is open
to any interested person to subscribe. It will be moderated to maintain
focus & will include periodic notices about getting involved in NCNR national
organizing. To join the NOTICES List, send an email message to ncnrnotices-subscribe@lists.riseup.net. You will get a confirmation message once
subscribed. If you have problems, please write to the list manager at ncnrnotices-admin@lists.riseup.net.
4] – On June 3, 2017 Reality Leigh Winner was arrested and
jailed and later charged under the Espionage Act for allegedly releasing a
top-secret document to a media outlet, The Intercept. The document
analyzed information about Russian online intrusions prior to the 2016
presidential election. Reality had been employed by a contract agency and
worked at the NSA in Augusta, Georgia following her hono8rable discharge from
the U.S. Air Force in December of 2016.
Reality has pleaded not guilty to this one charge, and her defense team
is working furiously to defend against the Espionage charge, but the Court in
Georgia continues to rule against Reality at every turn. Reality has been
denied pretrial bail and awaits trial in a small county jail in Lincolnton,
Georgia.
The impact this has had on Reality and our entire
family is devastating. Because of the undue pressure, Reality decided to
cop a plea, and now faces five years of imprisonment. Please write to Reality
at Reality L. Winner, Inmate # 3342, Lincoln County Jail, PO Box 970,
Lincolnton, GA 30817.
5] – Green
Candidate Pat Elder is Running against Democratic House Whip Steny Hoyer --
www.elderforcongress.org/elderforcongress@gmail.com/301-997-3963. Elder is a
life-long peace and justice activist, who will be on the ballot in
November. He is a great progressive.
Elder calls for shutting down the Chalk Point and Morgantown coal-fired
stations in the 5th district. Pat is opposed to Dominion Energy’s terminal at
Cove Point and other projects in the 5th. He also demands a cessation of
weapons testing in the Potomac and an immediate cleanup of Superfund sites at
the Indian Head Naval Warfare Center and Patuxent River Naval Air
Station. He calls for subjecting the military’s ongoing environmental
degradation to state oversight.
Pat supports Medicare for all, public
financing of elections, free community college. Elder supports a living wage;
strong measures to correct racial injustice; eliminating the Social Security
taxable maximum of $128,400; He advocates for meaningful cuts in military
spending and increasing the top tax for folks making more than $2 million to
50%. That’ll pay for everything. Pat supports non-violent, multilateral
solutions to the problems facing our country.
Pat plans to capture 5% of the vote and
expects to open the political debate. Pat expects to run the most
successful Green Party congressional campaign ever. It shouldn’t be too tough.
Hoyer is awful. Spread the message on social media. Send in a dollar or two if
you can.
6] – Support the Duncan & Porter
Hospitality House. What's a house of hospitality without a working kitchen?
Donate at https://www.gofundme.com/v2s3h8.
More than 25 years ago Vincent Eirene, of Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania, opened up his doors to those in need. Vince, now 65, will always
put others first and has given back to the community continuously. Avoiding the
regulations of official shelters, he maintains an open door policy, working
with a few men at a time that usually come from the local food pantry. He helps
them with everything from medical care to social services. Vince has been running
his open door home on his own disability check and the miracle of generosity. I
personally have been helping him secure funding for purchasing the home and
keeping it livable, from small touches to large ones. It is currently in need
of a new stove. Please help us raise this modest amount before harvest, so the
cooking can continue at the Duncan and Porter House of Hospitality.
7] – Participate in Megan Shook's fundraiser for
USA for UNHCR. She asks, “Want to join
me in supporting a good cause? I'm raising money for USA for UNHCR and your
contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little
bit helps. Thank you for your support. I've included information about USA for
UNHCR, which helps and protects refugees and people displaced by violence,
conflict and persecution. Supporting UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency – and its
partners, we provide lifesaving essentials including shelter, water, food,
safety and protection. Around the world, we help refugees survive, recover and
build a better future. Together we give
refugees the hope they deserve, restore their dignity and help them rebuild
their lives.” Established by concerned
citizens, USA for UNHCR is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, headquartered
in Washington, D.C. Donate at https://www.facebook.com/donate/430046250797823/.
8] – Now is the purr-fect time to adopt and give an unwanted
cat or kitten a loving, new family! During the entire month of July, the
Maryland SPCA, along with 19 other shelters across Maryland, are waiving
adoption fees for felines with the collective goal of finding homes for at
least 2,000 unwanted cats and kittens across the state. Regular adoption
procedures still apply. The Maryland 2,000 sponsor Cat Hospital At Towson
(CHAT) will be offering free wellness exams for all cats adopted during the
month of July from the Maryland SPCA and BAWA Partners (BARCS, Baltimore Humane
Society and Baltimore County Animal Services). Click here http://www.mdspca.org/updates/detail/maryland-20001.
Help save more lives with Baltimore
Animal Welfare Alliance partners–BARCS, Baltimore Humane Society, Baltimore
County Animal Services and special guest Humane Society of Harford County. The
standard adoption fee for cats and kittens will be waived as part of our
Maryland 2,000 adoption promotion. To help you and your new feline get off on
the right paw, adopters will receive
a free certificate for a cat wellness exam at CHAT. Standard adoption
procedures will apply for each participating shelter.
9] – Usually, the Baltimore Ethical Society, 2521
St. Paul St., Baltimore 21218, meets on
Sundays, and generally there is a speaker and discussion at 10:30 AM. On
Sun., July 15, the topic is “We The People.” BES member Stuart Hirsch will explain what he perceives the role
and limits of government power as envisioned by the constitution and federalist
papers. He believes that the constitution needs to be a dynamic document that
promotes real social justice, personal and political freedom and equality, such
as the 13th, 14th 15th, and 19th amendments do. He believes the intent of the
constitution was to severely restrict the federal government’s power to tax and
redistribute wealth. He will argue that programs such as social security,
Medicare, Medicaid, student loans, and most welfare programs were not
envisioned by the framers of the constitution, but the antithesis of the
society they wished to create, and that we must transition to a more
capitalistic economy if we are to have true freedom, social justice, and
prosperity, and fulfill their vision. Call 410-581-2322 or email ask@bmorethical.org.
10] – Baltimore PCM has developed a series of
art builds and screen printing workshops to create materials and momentum for
the "Zero Hour March" happening in Washington, DC on Sat., July
21. Join to help create art that lifts
up the message of climate justice, jobs and environmental racism. Come to an
art build that will take place at the Black Cherry Puppet Theater, 1115 Hollins
St., Baltimore 21223 on Sun., July 15 from
noon to 4 PM. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1688949711212893/.
11] – On
Sun., July 15 from 1 to 2:30 PM attend a Community Meeting on Urban Renewal
Plan for Reservoir Hill, hosted by the Reservoir Hill Improvement Council at
Beth Am, 2501 Eutaw Place, Baltimore 21217. The City has had an Urban Renewal
Plan for Reservoir Hill since 1972, but it has to be revised to bring it in
line with new zoning ordinances. A committee from RHIC and FoRH has worked on
revisions to make sure Reservoir Hill is open to positive development but
protected from what the community does not want. Come to give your input on the
draft before it's submitted to City Hall. A brief presentation will cover the
high points in the plan followed by a Q and A. Review the draft URP here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GaelN8-1ArpwJEtiwWRICufh-QFiNHqb/view. Comments may be sent to Katie Davis of the
FoRH-RHIC Housing & Development Committee at katieelizd@gmail.com.
12] – On Sun., July 15 at 1: 30 PM, join
in the Stomp Out Slumlords: Anti-Eviction Canvass, hosted by Metro D.C.
Democratic Socialists of America at the "Capital Gallery," 600
Maryland Ave. SW, WDC 20024. Come help connect tenants facing eviction with
legal resources! Every volunteer can make a big impact. Meet at the L’Enfant Metro exit. Come for
walk sheets and a partner. See https://www.facebook.com/events/195670497949242/.
13] – On
Sun., July 15 from 2 to 5 PM, be at the SURJ MoCo Mass Meeting at the Cedar
Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda 20814. There's a
lot going on for this meeting. Do
workshops on Alternatives to Calling the Police, and get updates on the
campaign for justice for Robbie White.
Talk about actions you can take in Montgomery County to help end family
detention from the MoCo Trust Act to showing up against deportations. RSVP via
this link: https://goo.gl/forms/y6QJbQzqi2nHSaRZ2. See https://www.facebook.com/events/2091261827810228/.
14] – You
are invited you to a screening of the award-winning production, “It’s What We
Do:” a play about the Occupation on Sun., July 15 from 3 to 5 PM in the
Arlington Central Library Bluemont Room (upstairs), 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22201. Winner of Best Drama Audience Award in both
2015 and 2017 at the Washington DC Capital Fringe Festival, this docudrama goes
beyond the headlines to show what occupation looks like on a daily basis – both
how it affects the Israeli soldiers as enforcers and how it continues to affect
Palestinians living under it. It is based on verbatim testimonies from Israeli
soldiers, collected by Breaking the Silence, an Israeli NGO. This screening is brought to you by Code
Pink, Voices From the Holy Land Film Series, Jewish Voice for Peace-DC, Metro
DC-Democratic Socialists of America, Unitarian Universalist Church of
Arlington, and Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace. Catch the Discussion
Following the Performance with Moderator, Pamela Nice, the Director and
Playwright and Emily Siegel of Eyewitness Palestine and Jamal Najjab,
Palestinian-American journalist, activist and cast member of IWWD production.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1789404507792787/?active_tab=about. See www.Jewishvoiceforpeace.org.
15] – On
Sun., July 15 at 4 PM, join in the Green Team 45 Volunteer Training, hosted by
Andy Ellis For State Delegate-MD 45 and Glenn L. Ross For State Delegate-MD 45
at 509 N. Milton Ave., Baltimore. Get ready for general election canvassing.
Attendees will learn about the campaign and canvassing, get an opportunity to
practice and role play, and have the opportunity to sign up for shifts.
Knocking on doors and meeting people where they are is a great way to spread
the message about our grassroots campaign. If you are unable to attend this
training there will be another one on Wed., July 18. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/659718961029812/.
16] – On Sun.,
July 15 from 5 to 6 PM, there is a McDonald's ImNotLovinIt Demo! It is hosted by The Humane League – DC at
1800 N. Lynn St., Arlington, VA 22209-2007. The Humane League is continuing
this HISTORIC campaign against McDonald's! THL-DC is appreciative of your
invaluable support for animals in joining together in a peaceful protest
against McDonald’s in Rosslyn! After the demo, head over to Sweet Green
Restaurant (vegan friendly) for an early dinner, in case you want to join in on
fun times with new friends! At 4:45 PM gather inside the Starbucks in front of
the McDonald’s to get everyone situated with a protest sign. The protest style
is professional and silent. Contact the
DC Grassroots Coordinator, Thomas Goodman, with any questions at (703) 839-0987
or tgoodman@thehumaneleague.org.
Ask McDonald’s to publicly commit to a meaningful
welfare policy for the chickens in their supply chain, who currently have no
protections in any way. Starbucks, Chipotle, TGI Fridays, Red Robin, Subway,
and other major restaurant chains have all made a welfare policy. The time is
NOW for McDonald’s to do the same! You can learn the details about the campaign
at https://imnotlovinit.com/. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/2060947430896943/
17] – There is a weekly Pentagon Peace
Vigil from 7 to 8 AM on Mondays, since 1987, outside the Pentagon Metro
stop. The next vigil is July 16, and it is sponsored by the Dorothy Day
Catholic Worker. Email artlaffin@hotmail.com or call 202-882-9649. The vigil will
be outside the Pentagon's south Metro entrance and in the designated
"protest zone" behind bicycle fences across from the entrance to
the Metro. By Metro, take Yellow Line and get out at the
"Pentagon" stop. Do not go to the Pentagon City stop! Go up south
escalators and turn left and walk across to protest area. By car from D.C.
area, take 395 South and get off at Exit 8A-Pentagon South
Parking. Take slight right onto S. Rotary Rd. at end of ramp and
right on S. Fern St. Then take left onto Army Navy Dr. You can "pay
to park" on Army Navy Dr., and there is meter parking one block
on right on Eads St. Payment for both of these spots begin at 8 AM. No
cameras are allowed on Pentagon grounds. Restrooms are located
inside Marriott Residence Inn on corner of S. Fern and Army Navy Dr.
To be continued.
Donations can be sent to the Baltimore
Nonviolence Center, 325 E. 25th St., Baltimore, MD 21218. Ph:
410-323-1607; Email: mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.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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