57] Tell FERC No More Tolling! – July 16
58] European
Security and Strategic Autonomy – July 16
59] Trump’s Covid Calculus –
July 16
60] Borders in Moments of Crisis – July 16
61] Live from Syria – July 16
62] The ravaged health care systems – July 16
63] Hear from Mexican labor activists -- July 16
64] Strengthening US Venezuela Social Movement Solidarity – July 16
65] Fresh Fruit Thursday! – July 16
66] Fight against policing and structural racism in
Maryland
– July 16
67] Celebrate
some of the endorsed candidates – July 16
68] Green Space
Zoom cast with George Gluck – July 16
69] Troublemakers Cafe Redux – July 16
70] Meet and
Greet with Candidate Alex Morse [MA-01]. – July 16
71] We are
Vanessa Guillen – July 16
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57] – On Thurs., July 16 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, Tell FERC No More
Tolling! This is organized by Beyond Extreme Energy. Join the Online Event at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kduiqpj0qGN1Cnt3rk4Q6P_lsO3sP1aN6.
For the first time in decades, the FERC commissioners will be
holding their monthly meeting without the legal use of "tolling." The
US Court of Appeals in DC ruled that this “Kafkaeqsue” tool of injustice (their
word), was illegal and must be ended by a 10-1 vote. “Tolling” stops us from going to court after
FERC rubber-stamps pipeline permits. In some cases pipeline fighters have had
to wait 15 months, before FERC rejects their administrative appeal. During that
time pipeline companies are allowed to seize land by eminent domain and engage
in construction. FERC has “tolled” every case for the last 12 years when groups
have filed administrative appeals. And in every case they have eventually
denied the appeal!
Hear from Donna Chavis, one of the leaders of the successful
effort to defeat the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, and Francis Eatherington, an Oregon
landowner who has been fighting since 2005 to stop a proposed pipeline that
would connect to a Jordan Cove LNG export terminal. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1183054832072110/.
58] – On Thurs., July 16 from 11 AM to noon, catch a discussion about
European Security and Strategic Autonomy [Online]. To attend the Zoom Webinar, register at https://www.mei.edu/events/european-security-and-strategic-autonomy. Email events@mei.edu or
call 202-785-1141 ext. 202. This event
is hosted by the Middle East Institute.
59] – Trump’s Covid Calculus is happening on Thurs., July 16 at 11 AM
ET. The resurgence of Covid-19
infections has stalled hopes for an economic rebound, leaving millions of
workers unemployed. Policy makers are reconsidering their next steps — from
additional stimulus and stricter public health measures to altering school
re-openings. How is the White House handling Covid-19 policy amid continuing
economic concerns? White House correspondent Maggie Haberman joins the DealBook
team for a behind-the-scenes look at what to expect in the months ahead. RSVP at
https://timesevents.nytimes.com/dealbookdebrief0716/dnl?utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dealbook&utm_content=dealbookdebrief0716.
60]
– Tune into the Institute
for Policy Studies Webinar Borders in Moments of Crisis on Thurs., July 16 from
11:30 AM to 1 PM. The COVID-19
pandemic is devastating people around the world, and rather than take steps to
provide for public health, governments are using the crisis to justify
xenophobic, anti-immigrant policies aimed at restricting our collective freedom
to move, live and thrive. The United States and Israel in particular–along with
their allies–are militarizing borders and further colonizing land in the
process–impacting Palestinians and other Indigenous peoples, refugees,
undocumented people, and other migrants. Join a conversation on how the US and
Israel are using COVID-19 as a pretext to militarize borders, and restrict the
wellbeing of Indigenous and undocumented people. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5MbQxtshQWmjdbr6qSPe2w.
61]
-- On Thurs., July 16 from
noon to 1 PM, catch Live from Syria and get an update on Open Hospitals
project, hosted by AVSI-USA. Learn more about Operation Open Hospitals in
Syria. Live from one of the hospitals supported by the project in Damascus,
Flavia Chevallard, AVSI Project Coordinator, and Dima Allaham, the project
Social Worker, will give an update, share testimonials and answer questions.
Since 2016, the project
provides medical care free of charge for those living in poverty and supports
the activities of three non-profit hospitals in Syria - the Italian Hospital
and the French Hospital in Damascus and St. Louis Hospital in Aleppo. Open
Hospitals is implemented by AVSI with the support of individual donors, various
institutions and private foundations, including the US Conference of Catholic
Bishops and the Catholic Health Association. So far, more than 35,000 people
have been treated in the three hospitals and the goal is to reach 50,000 by the
end of the project. Check out https://www.facebook.com/events/699568397286585/.
62]
– On Thurs., July 16 at
noon EDT, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) will host a discussion on the
ravaged health care systems and the collaboration needed to develop solutions
to improve health care. The conversation will cover the importance of
approaching solutions through an intersectional analysis of COVID-19’s impact.
Tune in at https://phr.org/issues/covid-19-pandemic/events-and-webinars/. You are encouraged you to submit questions
for consideration at webinar@phr.org. Panelists will answer selected questions
during the question and answer portion of the webinar.
63] – Check
out a webinar on Thurs., July 16 at noon ET to provide a real time update from
Mexican labor activists facing escalating threats as corporate bosses battle to
smash the new NAFTA’s promised labor rights improvements. This webinar will feature Susana Prieto
Terrazas, a leading labor lawyer for border maquila workers just released after
imprisonment on trumped-up charges and currently under threat of re-arrest, and
Oscar Alzaga, legal advisor to a rare independent Mexican union - Los Mineros -
which has long been subject to brutal repression. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/power-concedes-nothing-the-new-nafta-and-mexican-worker-rights/?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-webinar-defend-susana-prieto&email_referrer=email_853435___subject_1162792&email_subject=thursday-mx-labor-lawyer-prieto-under-new-attack.
64] – On Thurs., July 16 from 2 to 4 PM, get with
Strengthening US Venezuela Social Movement Solidarity, hosted by the Embassy
Protection Collective. This meeting is being organized by with the goal of
strengthening solidarity to act against US imperialism. The meeting will be
conducted in English and Spanish with translation. REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qlBT3K5xQPKiB45IrlFl4A. Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/584490325584782/?notif_t=plan_user_invited¬if_id=1594225183082954.
65]
– On July 16 from 4 to 6
PM, come to Fresh Fruit Thursday! It is hosted by TrinityLife, 2122 W.
Joppa Road, Lutherville 21093. Drive up,
pop your trunk and receive boxes of healthy produce to fill your fridge! If you
are part of the community, you are welcomed, wanted and loved! Click this link
for Volunteer Registration - https://app.vomo.org/project/5f05d0d25a3ab.
See https://www.facebook.com/events/709884159833203/.
66]
– Progressive Maryland is continuing the momentum in the fight
against policing and structural racism in Maryland. As part of its demands for
statewide racial justice, there is a Task Force Meeting on Thurs., July 16 from
5:30 to 7 PM to call for an end to the criminalization and mass incarceration
of Black people that comes as a result of targeted, violent police tactics. Call
for the creation of municipal programs to dispatch trained professionals like
social workers, drug counselors and mental health practitioners on 911 calls
that involve certain emergencies. Leaders across the state are advocating for
their county executives to defund their local police force and instead invest
that money into these community-led public safety systems as well as directly
into Black communities. Sign up at https://secure.everyaction.com/MW_gknS1E0CTPsNcf4d45Q2?emci=f9fac812-f1c2-ea11-9b05-00155d03bda0&emdi=ac0515cc-f1c2-ea11-9b05-00155d03bda0&ceid=136680.
67] – On
behalf of the JUFJ Campaign Fund, you are to celebrate some of the endorsed
candidates who recently won their primary election races: Brandon Scott for
Mayor, Bill Henry for Comptroller, and eight City Council seats! This digital
celebration (with live music!) will take place on Thurs., July 16 from
6:30 to 7:30 PM on Zoom. Check out https://jufjcampaignfund.org/event/bmore-celebrate/?emci=b894c35e-e0bb-ea11-9b05-00155d039e74&emdi=aa73cc13-a9bc-ea11-9b05-00155d039e74&ceid=3403859.
68]
– On July 16 from 7 to 8
PM, enjoy a Green Space Zoom cast with George Gluck talking to Andy Ellis. Look
at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88242556385?pwd=YzVESDhlYXhGKzN5eTQzRTRLUXRWdz09. Gluck is a Green Party Candidate for
Maryland's CD-6. See https://www.facebook.com/events/403752857223968/.
69] – Get over to Troublemakers Cafe Redux (Online), hosted
by Lancaster Stands Up on Thurs., July 16 and Thurs., July 30 from 7 to
8:15 PM. Sometimes a little trouble is what's called for. Join this online
forum to get connected with each other and to keep informed on what is
happening in the community. Troublemaker's Cafe is a place to discuss what's
happening in the news, what have our elected officials have been up to during
this crisis, and what we can do right now to make a difference. Register for this event and you will receive
a ZOOM link to join the meeting. Register in advance for this meeting: https://pastandsup.zoom.us/meeting/register/vpErdO2qqj0iPYJx-Gb5u2wGgjbPTdZCYQ
. Visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/1737864216355491/?event_time_id=1773487846126461.
70]
– Progressive Democrats of America [mailto:info@pdamerica.org] is
asking you to join its National Meet and Greet with Congressional Candidate
Alex Morse [MA-01]. Alex is a progressive champion, has a strong track record,
and will be a welcomed replacement for centrist Richie Neal who has
consistently voted to the right of the district. Neal has held that seat
for over 30 years, and it's time for this safe Democratic seat to be filled
with a progressive fighter who is responsive to his constituents. Meet Alex on
Thurs., July 16 at 9 PM ET. Email
mikefox@pdamerica to RSVP and receive the log-in codes.
71] – On July 16 from 9 to 10:30 PM, We are Vanessa Guillen- A Panel
Discussion with Veterans, Mental Health Professionals & Veteran Rights
Advocates, hosted by Dee James. Join in an open discussion about
re-emerging trauma. Where the breakdowns happen and, what are the long term
implications when a veteran files a claim or seeks healthcare to address the
mental scars. Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/607604813483312/.
To be continued.
Donations can be sent to Max Obuszewski, Baltimore
Nonviolence Center, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Baltimore, MD 21212. 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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