"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] Get involved with NCNR
4] Buy an Anti-War Veteran hat
5] Lawyers
Against War
6]
“Explore & Live Palestine” from July 11 through July 25, 2019
7]
SUPPORT AMAZON
WORKERS OF CONSCIENCE
8]
CODEPINK NEEDS YOU
AT THE VENEZUELA EMBASSY
9] Shadows
and Ashes: The Peril of Nuclear Weapons – through May 31
10] “Environmental
Benefits of Native Plants” – May 5
11] Discussion
on transportation issues – May 5
12] Walk to End Poverty – May 5
13] Maryland's Women's
Suffrage Movement Lecture – May 5
14]
Rally for a Green New
Deal – May 5
15] Moms Demand Action – May 5
16] Pentagon
Protest – May 6
17]
Stop the Pipelines – May 6 - 9
18] Food Rescue – May 6
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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 U.S. wars.
To join the ORGANIZING List, please send your name,
group affiliation, city and email address to mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot
net. Different local chapters of a national organization are encouraged
to subscribe.
4] – Get a good-looking black hat which says
Anti-War Veteran in the front and Viva House 50th in the back.
The cost is $10. Contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot
net.
5] – Jeff
Ross, an attorney in Maryland, is interested in gathering with other lawyers to
discuss ways in which the legal profession and the law generally can be
conceptualized as a peace-building and war-resisting institution and redirected
to these ends. Areas to explore might include: 1) ways in which this
group could support with legal analysis/writing those lawyers who are
representing peace-builders/war-resisters in criminal prosecutions; 2) ways in
which, from a more theoretical perspective, the law might be grounded in an
ethic of non-violence; and 3) ways in which law students and young lawyers
might be exposed to a non-violent vision of the law. All religious,
philosophical, and critical perspectives on the law are welcome. The group
might want to call itself Lawyers Against War. Jeff can be reached at
443-690-6872 and jross50@hotmail.com.
6] – If you are
18 to 35, don't miss this unique opportunity to visit Palestine! Registration
is Now Open at https://kthps.org/join. For more information, please
visit: https://kthps.org/. Know Thy Heritage, Inc. is offering a
Leadership Initiative “Explore & Live Palestine” from July 11 through July
25, 2019. This is a program of The Arab American Institute. Visit
http://www.aaiusa.org/.
7] -- SUPPORT AMAZON
WORKERS OF CONSCIENCE. We are in a deep struggle to support conscience
within the high tech community, which may be the only way to prevent a major
leap into artificial intelligence warfare that we see the beginnings of in the
expanding global U.S. drone war system. This may be of particular
interest to Johns Hopkins' Navy-funded researchers, some of whom have been
working on swarming drone technology.
These
are not major asks and can be a
powerful reinforcement of conscience at an extremely critical moment.
Please consider circulating this link to your lists
encouraging people to sign the linked
RootsAction petition - https://www.knowdrones.com/blog/2019/3/6/support-amazon-workers-who-dont-want-to-work-for-war and leafletting Whole Foods in your areas. This is a
link to the leaflet -- https://gallery.mailchimp.com/dd110b000ca250d868d4f419b/files/107fc695-8af9-4f7e-a523-ecd1d1dfd28f/Wholefoods_Leaflet.pdf.
Should you have interest in circulating the links and possibly leafletting,
contact Nick Mottern at nickmottern at gmail.com.
8] – Urgent: CODEPINK needs you at the Venezuela Embassy, 1099 30th St. NW, WDC 20007, through
all of next week. A
group of activists have been living in the embassy to protect it from a hostile
takeover by the opposition, in violation of international law. We’ll also have events all week long. For
a list of all the activities, see https://www.codepink.org/washington_dc_24_7_protection_of_dc_venezuelan_embassy.
The
events are part of an ongoing presence at the Venezuelan embassy by the Embassy
Protection Collective. We have been staging a round-the-clock vigil inside the
embassy for the past two weeks, including overnight shifts, and organizing
activities at the embassy every night. The opposition already took over the
Venezuelan military attaché office in Washington, DC and the Venezuelan
consulate in New York City in violation of Article 22 of the Vienna Convention
and has announced its intention to take over the Embassy next week. Call 415-235-6517.
9] – An important art exhibition continues at the Takoma
Park campus of Montgomery College through May 31. The exhibit is named Shadows and Ashes: The
Peril of Nuclear Weapons, and features
works by photographer Gary Schoichet; drawings by the child survivors of
Hiroshima; ceramic masks by multimedia artist Marion Held; the poetry of John
Canaday; and the Program on Science and Global Security at Princeton
University This is a traveling
exhibition from Princeton University, sponsored by Montgomery College’s
Institute for Race, Justice, and Civic Engagement, Peace Action Montgomery, and
Prevent Nuclear War/Maryland, and it will be on view at Montgomery College’s
Cultural Arts Center, 7995 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. It will be accompanied
by various events, including films, lectures, and discussion.
This exhibition of
art and science examines the role of nuclear weapons in our society and
reflects on their results. By combining artwork and scientific information, it
opens conversations on the practical and the philosophical implications of
humans’ continued efforts to create and to dismantle nuclear weapons. This
multi-faceted exploration of the implications of nuclear weapons includes
photographs, drawings, masks, and technical information. Photographer Gary
Schoichet provides portraits and reflective comments of Hiroshima survivors, as
well as documentary photographs of the historic 1982 Anti-Nuclear Rally in New
York City. All Souls Church in Washington, D.C., contributes Hiroshima
Children’s Drawings in crayon from 1947 by young survivors. In commemoration of
the human catastrophe in Japan, multimedia artist Marion Held has made ceramic
masks as a response to her exploration of the site of the bombing at
Hiroshima. Related events will be posted throughout the time of the
exhibition on the website, www.peaceactionmc.org/. For information
on exhibit hours and parking, visit mcblogs/montgomerycollege.edu/cac.
10] -- 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., May 5, the platform address is “Environmental Benefits of Native
Plants.” This presentation is about beautiful native plants and their
environmental benefits. Participants will learn how to select the right plant
for the right place and how to avoid invasive species. The discussion will
cover why responsible citizens of Maryland, the nation and the world need to
care about the types of plants growing here. Ecologist Judy Fulton will discuss
both botanical and ethical considerations of choosing and managing our
landscapes and wild areas. Fulton, founder of EcoPlant Consulting, is a native
plant, invasive plant and ecology consultant. Call 410-581-2322 or email ask@bmorethical.org.
11] – On Sun., May 5 from 11 AM to 1 PM hear a discussion on
transportation issues, hosted by Councilmember Tom Hucker at the
Silver Spring Civic Center, 1 Veterans Plaza. Get tickets at
tomhucker.com. There will be a Town Hall on the proposed project.
Confirmed speakers include County Executive Marc Elrich, Council President
Nancy Navarro, State Delegate Kumar Barve, staff for Treasurer Nancy Kopp, and
Carol Rubin with M-NPPC. Visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/413793762751741/.
12] – On
Sun., May 5 from noon to 4 PM, Walk to End Poverty, hosted by A Wider
Circle. Tickets are at runsignup.com. Walk, run, bike or ride to the Center
anytime from noon to 4 PM to engage in an afternoon of volunteer service
projects and children’s activities. A Wider Circle also invites area
schools, faith-based congregations and businesses to host community walks.
Community walks are held on your own property from May 5 – May 11. In addition,
participating organizations can engage in educational presentations prior to
the Walk to raise awareness about the issue of poverty in our community. Email
volunteer@awidercircle.org to request a speaker from A Wider Circle at your
event.
Walk to End Poverty sponsorships are
available and include numerous opportunities with full branding and exposure as
a community partner. This is a tremendous opportunity to join the movement to
end poverty and ensure that individuals and families are given a chance to
thrive. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/2273994596204735/.
13] – On Sun., May 5 from 1 to 2 PM, there is a Maryland's
Women's Suffrage Movement Lecture at the C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E
Patrick St., Frederick. Go to https://www.preservationmaryland.org/programs/six-to-fix/projects/current-projects/womens-suffrage/. See https://www.facebook.com/events/2319043941675513/.
14] – On Sun., May 5 from 1:45 to 4 PM, Rally for a Green New
Deal with M4TR at 10485 Armstrong St., Fairfax, VA 22030-3627. Please
join M4TR and members of the Northern Virginia Climate Coalition for the 3rd
Annual Mother's Day Climate Rally to advocate for a Green New Deal.
"Revolution rock" band M4TR is happy to support this important event
for the second year by providing live music entertainment. We'll be playing
original music and covers to help motivate people to action.
The Green New Deal
is an ambitious comprehensive climate proposal circulating through the halls of
the U.S. Congress to transform the American economy in order to embrace
renewable energy technologies, provide next generation green jobs and empower
frontline communities impacted by climate change. The Green New Deal is being
spearheaded by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Edward Markey and has
been endorsed by dozens of Congresspersons and Senators including 2020
presidential candidates Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Elizabeth Warren,
Cory Booker and Bernie Sanders. Youth-led climate activist group, Sunrise
Movement, is planning a series of events in the presidential election cycle to
make climate action and justice a key issue in the 2020 election. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/376596346507776/.
15] – On
Sun., May 5 from 3 to 5 PM, meet the Moms Coffee, hosted by Moms Demand
Action at Panera Bread, 413 West Baltimore St., Baltimore 21201. Get tickets at
act.everytown.org. Join Baltimore Area Moms Demand Action leadership team
for coffee and conversation. This is a great way to learn about what is going
on and how to get involved in the movement to end gun violence. You will hear
about how you can be a part of our biggest event of the year - Wear Orange,
June 7-9! Everyone is welcome, and bring a friend! RSVP at
https://act.everytown.org/event/moms-demand-action-event/21836/. Look at
https://www.facebook.com/events/397687117483344/.
15] – 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 May 6, 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.
17] – On Mon., May 6 at 10 AM to Thurs., May 9 at 5 PM, get
with Stop the Pipelines DC! This is happening on the National Mall, WDC
20817. The VOICES (Victory Over In-frack-structure, Clean Energy inStead)
coalition is planning an art installation, lobby days and action. The
centerpiece of the event will be a living sculpture on the National Mall, right
on Congress' doorstep that will illustrate and enumerate the harms done to our
communities by pipelines and related fossil fuel infrastructure. Use the
sculpture as a jumping off point and conversation starter to meet with key
members of Congress and ask them to hold hearings and open an investigation
into FERC (the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) and their many assaults on
our rights and the rights of nature.
https://www.facebook.com/events/320370585253539/.
18] – On Mon., May 6 at noon, there will be a Food Rescue at
Land of Kush, 840 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore 21201. Food Rescue Baltimore is
honored to partner with The Land of Kush each and every Monday to bring access
to free vegan/plant-based food in the community. Bring a bag. Take what you
want from noon to 1PM or while supplies last. No purchase is necessary to
take advantage of the Food Rescue Baltimore give away. Items from The Land of
Kush's menu are not included in the give-away but will be available for sale.
See https://www.facebook.com/events/415842178868197/.
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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