Baltimore Activist Alert -- September 4 - 6, 2020

42] Climate Strikes vs. Chase Bank – Sept. 4

43] Defeat Susan Collins – Sept. 4

44] Food rescue – Sept. 4

45] White House vigil – Sept. 4

46] Women in Black VIGILS FOR PEACE – Sept. 4

47] Story of Moses Cemetery -- Sept. 4

48] Hear about Palestine – Sept. 4

49] Feminist Killjoy Fridays – Sept. 4

50] Peace and justice vigil – Sept. 4

51] Fridays for Freedom – Sept. 4

52] MOTHER JONES IN HEAVEN – Sept. 4 - 6

53] Tree Maintenance – Sept. 5

54] Our Revolution Baltimore – Sept. 5

55] Animal Husbandry 101 – Sept. 5

56] Communities United Monthly Livestream meeting – Sept. 5

57] Vegan Cookout -- Sept. 5

58] Book Debunks Conspiracy Theories

59] New Book: “Confessions of a Radical Academic”

60] Contribute to the Lin Romano Peace and Justice Scholarship

61] Do you need a doctor?

62] Two Berrigan Books still in print

63] Emergency Demonstration against an attack on Venezuela or Iran  

64] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records

65] Do you need any book shelves?

66] Join the Global Zero campaign.

67] Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil

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42] – On Fri., Sept. 4 from 9 AM to 9 PM, get with the Climate Strikes vs. Chase Bank Every Friday! Flatten the climate pollution curve together! Help run an online climate strike at Chase Bank--the #1 investor in fossil fuels of any bank in the world--every Friday until further notice. You can post your own virtual climate strike on social media in 4 easy steps: https://www.climatefirst.us/calendar. Contact Ted at tconwell@climatefirst.us/ (301) 589-7598 (mobile). Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/3398894953477457/.

43] – On Fri., Sept. 4 from 10 AM to 8 PM, get with Days of Action with Maine, hosted by the Maryland Democratic Party. Join your fellow Marylanders in calling into the State of Maine to support Democrats like Sara Gideon for Senate as she works to defeat Susan Collins! There will be another day of action: October 2nd. Sign up at https://www.facebook.com/events/324502032258315/.

44] – On Fri., Sept. 4 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, come to the Grace Baptist Church, 3201 The Alameda., Baltimore 21218, for a Food Rescue. Bring a bag, bring a friend, and take delicious, nutritious, free rescued food. This will continue every Friday through Sept. 4.  See https://www.facebook.com/events/479389629278759/?event_time_id=479389689278753.

45] – The Dorothy Day Catholic Worker will host a peace vigil at the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, WDC, on Fri., Sept. 4 at noon.  Contact the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker: 202-882-9649 or artlaffin@hotmail.com.

46] – There will be two Women in Black VIGILS FOR PEACE on Fri., Sept. 4 from noon to 1 PM.  One is at Roland Park Place, 830 W. 40th St., Baltimore.  Free Parking is available. There will be NO LUNCH.   If it doesn't rain, vigil. If it rains, the vigil will be cancelled.  If you arrive for the vigil and don't see someone else, please don't leave. Other folks are on the way.  Email awyattbr@gmail.com.

The other is in Chestertown, Kent County on the Eastern Shore in Memorial Park at Cross Street & Park Row.  This will be a safe-distanced stand for Peace with Justice  & No to War. Email wibbaltimore@peacepath911.org.

47] – On Fri., Sept. 4 at noon at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 5119 River Road, Bethesda, check out "Where have all the flowers gone? They've gone to Moses, every one." All summer, people have marched and rallied and told the story of Moses Cemetery, attempting to halt the desecration of Black Ancestors. The fight for justice continues!  To participate, see https://www.facebook.com/events/2405184386440522?link_id=27&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-maryland-poor-peoples-campaign-weekly-update-10&email_referrer=email_903455&email_subject=maryland-poor-peoples-campaign-weekly-update.

48] – On Fri., Sept. 4 from 1 to 2 PM ET, hear about Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History, hosted by American Muslims for Palestine. The recorded history of Palestine and its people is rich and inspiring. Professor Nur Masalha’s scholarly contribution to this history is evident in his numerous writings, especially his most recent work entitled “Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History.”  Educate the public on the multifaceted, multidimensional, and multicultural aspects of Palestine and Palestinian identity. Masalha’s groundbreaking book highlights the ancient, classical, post-classical, medieval, and early and modern history of Palestine. The mythologies relating to the past are cogently debunked in this book. This webinar will flesh out the basic contours of Masalha’s book and contextualize the realities on the ground in Palestine today. Tune in at https://www.facebook.com/events/347568736637252/.

49] –    On Fri., Sept. 4 at 2 PM ET, get involved with Feminist Killjoy Fridays – a new series where artists and disruptors will take over social media channels every Friday.  The first guest, Nadya Tolokonnikova, is a Russian activist, artist, and co-founder of the punk rock collective, Pussy Riot.  RSVP now to join the livestream tomorrow for a conversation with Nadya about feminism present and future: https://act.womensmarch.com/signup/feminist-killjoy-fridays/?source=em20200903&t=1&akid=171%2E508952%2Eh4RApT.

50] -- There is usually a Quaker Vigil for Racial Justice on Fridays, from 5 to 6:30 PM, hosted by the Baltimore Quaker Peace and Justice Committee (BQPJC) outside the Homewood Friends Meetinghouse, 3107 N. Charles St.  The next scheduled vigil is on Aug. 28. From 6 to 6:30 PM strategize. Black Lives Matter. Stop the Killing. Physical distancing applies. Wear your face mask. Email homewoodfriends@gmail.com or call 410-235-4438. Quaker values call us to speak truth and to seek equality for all people. We aim to follow Bayard Rustin’s wisdom that “we need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers” and John Lewis’s call to “make good trouble.” See https://www.facebook.com/events/311508100243529/?event_time_id=311508113576861.

51] -- Fridays For Freedom on Capitol Hill, 80 M St. SE, #100, WDC 20003 are hosted by Now! Join in each Friday from 5 to 6 PM on Sept. 4 and continuing until Fri., Dec. 18.  See www.now.world/fridaysforfreedom.  Hong Kong’s freedoms and civil rights have been under constant attack by China for years, but the situation has been dramatically deteriorating lately with the introduction of draconian new laws. Yesterday it was Tibet, and today is Hong Kong. Only by standing as one across the world can we safeguard our future. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/375084010556061/?event_time_id=375084020556060.  

52] – Catch MOTHER JONES IN HEAVEN a LIVE STREAM VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE on YouTube beginning on Fri., Sept. 4 at 7:30 PM until 11:59 PM on Sun., Sept. 6.  Through story and song, Vivian Nesbitt (Breaking Bad, The Night Shift, Longmire and more) portrays Mary Harris “Mother” Jones, with musical accompaniment by John Dillon, in Si Kahn‘s one-woman musical about the infamous labor organizer famed for her tireless efforts on behalf of the rights of the working class. The musical opens as Mother Jones arrives in heaven to discover that it's almost identical to her favorite Irish Pub just outside Washington, D.C.  Leading the charge for better working conditions and fair pay for coal miners, mill workers and child laborers, Mother Jones was dubbed “The Most Dangerous Woman in America” by a West Virginia judge because, “At the crook of her little finger, she could get 8,000 men to walk out on strike.” Feared, revered and lauded in song and legend, Mother Jones was indeed “the grandmother of all agitator. Get tickets at https://motherjonesstreaming.brownpapertickets.com/.  Contact the Bridge Street Theatre at info@BridgeSt.org.

53] - On Sat., Sept. 5 from 10 AM to 1 PM, check out Tree Maintenance at the Loch Raven Reservoir, hosted by the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy.  Newly planted trees need TLC to survive. Spend several hours to help young trees grow into healthy forests near Loch Raven Reservoir! Tree maintenance involves removing invasive plants, checking planted trees to see if the shelter needs to be removed and removing if necessary, digging out the planting tube, and making sure the plant is upright.  Visit the website to register for the event and get driving directions: https://gunpowdervalleyconservancy.org/event/tree-maintenance-sept5/. Volunteers must wear face masks during this event and adhere to the COVID-19 social distancing policy. 

54] – Our Revolution Baltimore generally holds its monthly coffee and conversation meetings on the first Saturday of every month at 11 AM. The next one will be held on Sept. 5. Bring your own coffee and join in the conversation about current events and whatever's on your mind. Get with https://www.facebook.com/events/317167613054311/?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-upcoming-events-actions-our-revolution-baltimore&email_referrer=email_900519___subject_1236197&email_subject=save-the-usps-day-of-action-our-revolution-baltimore.

55] – On Sat., Sept. 5 from 11 AM to 1 PM, get with Animal Husbandry 101 at the Filbert Street Garden.  DUE TO COVID-19, MASKS ARE REQUIRED! Take the course and the tour of the fowl habitat, bee yard, and goat habitat discussing care, city requirements, and keeping domesticated animals in the city. The course is tailored to other community gardens in the city.  Discuss pigs, rabbits, and pigeons. The class is free, but consider giving a $5 or $10 donation. There is a Baltimore City Exotic Animals Guide at https://health.baltimorecity.gov/sites/default/files/AC%20Reg%20-%20Wild%20Exotic%20Hybrid%20Animals%20-%20September%2026,%202013_1.pdf and a Baltimore City Horses Guide: https://health.baltimorecity.gov/sites/default/files/AC%20Reg%20-%20Rules%20&%20Regulations%20Relative%20to%20Horse%20Stables%20&%20General%20Care%20of%20Horses.pdf. The Filbert Street Garden, 1317 Filbert St., Baltimore is a one acre community garden, native plant conservation project, education space, and market farm.

56] –On Sat., Sept. 5 from 11 AM to noon, get with the Communities United Monthly Livestream meeting. Join Communities United every first Saturday online for face-to-face updates of actions and issues. Take a deep dive into school re-openings and technology.  Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldOmspzgrHdL8OeIrUkQhhdpI6xS7Ci7Z. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Contact jessi@communitiesunite.org for password & any other details at 410-212-2225. 

57] – On Sat., Sept. 5 from 1 to 5 PM, attend the End of Summer - Vegan Cookout. This is a Socially Distanced Event, 429 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore 21201-1808. This is hosted by Refocused Vegan and the Namaste Kitchen. This Pop-up Event will feature cookout themed food and other cuisine from four vegan companies. Come and enjoy vegan food, drinks, and desserts.  Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/949515968849494/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%7D.

58] – Check out a new book as Alan Barysh Debunks Conspiracy Theories.  Hot on the heels of the tragic events of September 11th, 2001 a plethora of bogus "theories" or conspiracy theories flooded cyberspace as well as the conservative/populist/fascist media. Among one of the proponents of the theory that what happened on this day was Alex Jones, an extreme right-wing talk show radio host, the reactionary cultural nationalist Minister Louis Farrakhan, and Baltimore peace activist Richard Ochs.  After getting a flyer by Ochs, Barysh wondered why he would side with a long-debunked talk show host and a man who thinks white people were created by some "evil scientist." Other red flags went off when Mr. Barysh read three statements and noticed they were almost word for word statements.

 Mr. Barysh confronted Mr. Ochs and challenged him to a debate.  It seems Mr. Ochs would debate anyone but Mr. Barysh.  So Mr. Barysh began work on the book "Sorry Truther 911 Was an OUTSIDE JOB!" This hard-hitting chapbook lays bare the mumbo jumbo of the trumped "theories" of the "Truther" movement. In both poetry and polemic, Mr. Barysh calls out these charlatans who can only distract good people from struggling for true peace and justice into a political swamp of false information and paranoia.  This book reproduces the original flyer of Mr. Ochs. Mr. Barysh dissects the outlandish, guilt-tripping, and fascist/populist propaganda that among other things sees Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Hitler, and Mao as equally bad.

This book also asks these questions to Mr. Ochs. Why did the social fascists of the “Soviet Union’ in the sixties need nuclear weapons? Why did Castro want "socialist nukes"? Why did Cuba send troops to do the biddings of the Soviets in the Southern African frontline states? This book can be purchased as both an amazon kindle book, and, as a paperback from Amazon.com. Should any peace and justice group want to do a zoom debate or wait until it is safe to host a debate, they may contact Alan Barysh at 443-239-5325 or magoo1917@earthlink.net.

59] – Check out a New Book: “Confessions of a Radical Academic: A Memoir by Fred L. Pincus,” now available from Adelaide Books (https://adelaidebooks.org/collections/latest-releases/products/confessions-of-a-radical-academic) or from Amazon.  Fred taught sociology at UMBC for more than 40 years and is on the board of Research Associates Foundation.  His memoir details his struggles to have a successful career while keeping true to his radical principles and activism.  One major theme is his struggle with race and racism both on and off campus. Go to www.fredlpincus.com.

60] – Consider making a donation to a scholarship in her honor that would be most welcome.  Contributions to the Lin Romano Peace and Justice Scholarship can be made online via https://www.ndm.edu/lin-romano-peace-and-justice-scholarship or by check made out to Notre Dame of Maryland University (Memo line: Lin Romano Peace and Justice Scholarship) and mailed to Notre Dame of Maryland University, Office of Institutional Advancement, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210.

61] – Yousef Zarbalian [mailto:yzarbali@gmail.com] started his own medical practice in December before the pandemic hit. It is called East-West Medicine and Rheumatology, and its website is EastWestMD.com.  Yousef is licensed in Maryland and Virginia. He is doing primary care as well as rheumatologic care (focusing on joint problems and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and sjogren's).  He is offering telemedicine visits, and he has very reasonable rates for uninsured individuals.  He makes use of herbs (which can be sent directly to patients from the herbal dispensary) as well as prescribing medications to their local pharmacy if needed.  

62] –Two books by Fred Wilcox are still in print.  The first one is “Fighting the Lamb's War Skirmishes with the American Empire” by Philip Berrigan and Fred A. Wilcox with a FOREWORD by Tripp York.  It can be purchased by Wipf and Stock: https://wipfandstock.com/fighting-the-lamb-s-war.html.  It is a Memoir in paperback/ISBN: 9781532660078/240 pages/republished 8/21/2018/ Retail Price: $26.00/and Web Price: $20.80.

  The second one is “Uncommon Martyrs The Berrigans, the Catholic Left, and the Plowshares Movement” by Fred Wilcox, who profiles members of this anti-war movement, whose Christianity compels them to acts of civil disobedience against the military industrial complex.  The ISBN is 0201522314/$6.50 for a hardcover, and it can be purchased at Powell's Books.  See https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/book-reviews/view/7094/uncommon-martyrs.

63] – The Trump Administration is again beating the war drums.  Most recently, the target is Iran.  Should the Trump administration initiate an act of war against Iran, consider joining us. It is a violation of U.S. law for the Trump Administration to attack a country that has not attacked us, as only Congress can declare war. The Trump administration is nevertheless beating the war drums for war against Iran and Venezuela. Should a war criminal, John Bolton, convince Trump to attack either of these countries, such a military strike would demand an immediate and unequivocal response from us to show that we will not tolerate his abuse of power.

   Let's mobilize to show that we the people will not tolerate another military adventure, which would be bound to have profound negative consequences. If a military strike against Iran or Venezuela takes place, then meet at 33rd and N. Charles St., Baltimore 21218. If the attack is before 2 PM local time, then the event will begin at 5 PM, local time. If the attack occurs after 5 PM local time, then the event will begin at 5 PM, local time, the following day. Contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net.   

64] -- If you would like to get rid of books, videos, DVDs, records, tarps and table cloths, contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.

65] -- Can you use any book shelves? Contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.

66] -- 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.

67] – 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 Max Obuszewski, Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Apt. 206, Baltimore, MD 21212.  Ph: 410-323-1607; Email: mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.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