Baltimore Activist Alert – November 17 - 18, 2019

Baltimore Activist Alert – November 17 - 18, 2019

"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] Lawyers Against War

5] Call to protect Human Rights for Palestinian Children  

6] Canine Humane Network Benefit Day – Nov. 17

7] Intent of the Constitution -- Nov. 17

8] Fall Food Drive -- Nov. 17

9] Ulster Project Delaware – Nov. 17

10] House Party for Bill Henry – Nov. 17

11] 2019 Heschel Vision Awards – Nov. 17

12] The Havel Project – Nov. 17, 18 & 19

13] Pentagon Peace Vigil – Nov. 18

14] Urge Congress to Hold Hearings on the ERA – Nov. 18

15] Food Drive for SPCA Food Bank – Nov. 18 -19

16] Food Rescue Pop-Up at Flourish – Nov. 18

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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] – 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.

5] -- CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE:  SUPPORT  HR 2407 -- “The Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act,” which would prohibit U.S. foreign aid from contributing to “the military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of children in violation of international humanitarian law.” Additionally, it would authorize $19 million dollars annually to fund NGOs monitoring human rights abuses associated with the military detention of children and provide physical and mental health services to children who have been victims of military detention, abuse, and torture.  The Bill was introduced by Rep. Betty McCollum from Minnesota, and has found co-sponsors...BUT NOT IN MARYLAND. What if Maryland had some women in its delegation?   And, right now with the vacant seat following Rep. Cummings' death, don't hesitate to call another office and ask that your voice be heard. Call the main switchboard 202- 225-2131 and ask to be transferred to any of the following Maryland Representatives: Brown, Harris, Hoyer, Raskin, Ruppersberger, Sarbanes or Trone.

6] -- On Sun., Nov. 17 from 10 AM to 9 PM, enjoy Canine Humane Network Benefit Day, hosted by Great Sage, 5809 Clarksville Square Dr., Clarksville 21029. Established in 2016, Canine Humane Network is a non-profit dog rescue, shelter, adoption and training organization in Highland, Howard County, Maryland. It is substantially operated by volunteer staff and many big-hearted volunteer foster families.  Great Sage is honored to donate 10% of all sales to CHN to help them provide a safe haven, humane care, and adoption programs for rescued dogs. Reservations welcome -- 443.535.9400.  Learn more @ caninehumane.org.  See https://www.facebook.com/events/512417796276279/.

7] -- 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., Nov. 17 hear about “Intent of the Constitution.”  What did the Founders intend when they created a new government in 1787? There is much to comment on but the talk will focus mainly on the current issues that relate to the original Constitution such as impeachments, emoluments, and the role of the President. Also time will be spent on the nature of the Electoral College, voting rights, and representation in Congress.  Elaine G. Breslaw is a retired Professor of History from Morgan State University and former adjunct Professor at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She is presently teaching a course on the Intent of the Constitution in the enrichment program at the Baltimore County Community College. Call 410-581-2322 or email ask@bmorethical.org. 

8] – On Sun., Nov. 17 from 1 to 3 PM, be at Eddie's Fall Food Drive for the Franciscan Center of Baltimore at 6213 N. Charles St., Baltimore 21212-1113.  Support local hunger relief efforts during the fall series of nonperishable food drives—every weekend from now until Thanksgiving! (Saturdays at Roland Avenue; and Sundays at North Charles Street). Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/423176281728818/.

9] – On Sun., Nov. 17 at 1:30 PM, find out about the Ulster Project Delaware which seeks adventuresome applicants, aged 14 - 16, for its annual month-long peace, service and leadership project in July 2020. American teens host Protestant and Catholic teens from Northern Ireland to learn tolerance, build understanding and gain lifelong friendships. Day trips to NYC, DC, Philadelphia, and beach; service projects; and leadership and team building events. Teens of all faiths and nationalities are encouraged to apply at applyupd@gmail.com.  Come to the Brandywine Hundred Library, 1300 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803.

10] –  Come to a House Party for Bill Henry, candidate for Baltimore City Comptroller, on Sun., Nov. 17 from 3 to 5 PM at 2006 South Road, Baltimore 21209.  Henry is a progressive candidate for Comptroller.  RSVP at BIT.LY/GREENROUSOS.  Visit www.billhenry.com.  His theme is Restoring Trust in Government.

11] – Join Jews United for Justice at the 2019 Heschel Vision Awards, honoring George Derek Musgrove, Betsy Krieger and Karen Kreisberg, SEIU 32BJ, and Bruce and Susie Turnbull on Sun., Nov. 17 from 4 to 6:30 PM at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, 7995 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Tickets, sponsorships, and more information at jufj.org/heschel2019. There is a free bus from Baltimore if that helps.

12] – On Sun., Nov. 17, Mon., Nov. 18 and Tues., Nov. 19 from 8 to 10 PM, see The Havel Project, hosted by the Alliance for New Music-Theatre at the Dupont Underground, 19 Dupont Circle NW, WDC 20036.  This is a Double bill of Václav Havel’s Protest and the group’s original production -- Vaněk Unleashed, a tribute to Havel and the Velvet Revolution!  "Protest" exposes a society under a totalitarian regime that spies on its citizens and the thin line between acquiescence and culpability, between comedy and creepy terror.  Vaněk Unleashed is a uniquely American response to the same, most beloved central character of Vaněk, In this work the Alliance adds to the tradition that includes playwrights Samuel Beckett and Tom Stoppard of paying tribute to Havel by making Vaněk a universal character. The performance is written and directed by Susan Galbraith.  Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/510364376469067/?event_time_id=510364389802399.

13] – 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 Nov. 18, 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.

14] – Urge Congress to Hold Hearings on the ERA, which would be supported by Katrina's Dream.  Each Monday, including Nov. 18, at 8 AM, make calls to Senator Graham at (202) 224-5972 and your senators for the ERA. Hold hearings on S.J. Res 6, and S.J. Res. 5 which calls for the removal of a deadline for passage of the ERA. Click on this link https://bit.ly/2T1B8wp, and check out https://www.facebook.com/events/246467582967063/?event_time_id=246467699633718.

15] – On Mon., Nov. 18 from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM and Tues., Nov. 19 from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM and more dates, help with the Food Drive for SPCA Food Bank at the Annapolis Cat Hospital, 2244-48 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis 21403.  Consider donating to an animal in need. Details about donation drop off days, times, and items accepted can be found below. Your donations mean so much, and the entire Annapolis Cat Hospital staff thanks you! Donations accepted are unopened canned or bagged dog and cat food.  No boxed foods or treats. Call Annapolis Cat Hospital at 410-268-2287 or Bay Ridge Animal Hospital at 410-268-6994.  Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/397186717891355/?event_time_id=397186731224687.

16] – On Mon., Nov. 18 from 3 to 4 PM, there is a Food Rescue Pop-Up at Flourish, 3418 Belair Road, Baltimore 21213-1233.  Bring a bag, and take home healthy, free food! View https://www.facebook.com/events/301851223848295/?event_time_id=301851350514949. This will continue into the future. 

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