Baltimore Activist Alert -- June 3, 2021

29] Death by Incarceration – June 3

30] Meet Colombian trade union leaders – June 3

31] Hear from comptroller candidate Brook Lierman – June 3

32] Text for progressive candidates in Virginia -- June 3

32] Volunteer Celebration and Debrief – June 3

33] National Electoral Organizing call – June 3

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29] –   The National Religious Campaign against Torture [nrcatlist@nrcat.org] wants you to get involved with the group in June for Torture Awareness Month. ‌ ‌Join people of faith and conscience nationwide in raising awareness and working to end torture. There is a webinar series, “Lessons from the Front Lines.” RSVP for Ending Death By Incarceration on Thurs., June 3 at 1 PM ET. Johnny Perez, the Director of NRCAT’s U.S. Prisons Program, will hold a fireside chat with Amy Fettig, Executive Director of The Sentencing Project. The discussion will take a closer look at death by incarceration, youth life sentences, solitary confinement, the death penalty, and most importantly what needs to happen at this moment to end these torturous sentences and practices.  Sign up at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sZUK7_0uRzOWyMvHpfmALw?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=4d2c4e88-6da0-4277-b32a-8aec47347bd5.

30] – LabourStart [ericlee@labourstart.org] wants you to attend a Live event on Thurs., June 3 at 3 PM ET with Colombian trade union leaders Francisco Maltes, President of CUT Colombia and Margarita Lopez, President of SINTRACUAVALLE Colombia. Participate on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86548657810#success.

31] – Jared Schablein [lowershoreprogressivecaucus@gmail.com] wants you to know that the Lower Shore Progressive Caucus is hosting comptroller candidate Brook Lierman on Thurs., June 3 at 6 PM ET. This is a perfect chance to preview potential candidates for upcoming state positions and ask the most important questions. RSVP at the link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtceChpjItG9Q3DlKreKlmeuPjF187-1Ri?fbclid=IwAR16ox29sr-bw1JRH7cxeHn15vpkb_6aeTbtiHMwCByFGOQPjbptst-erjo.

32] –Chris Scott, Democracy for America [info@democracyforamerica.com] is looking for volunteers to Text out the vote now in Virginia on Thurs., June 3 at 6 PM ET. Corporate establishment Democrats on Wall Street and in the DC bubble are getting nervous because of smart, progressive, and diverse candidates like Jennifer Carroll Foy, Sam Rasoul, and Jay Jones are challenging their power in Virginia. During their time in public office, these DFA endorsed progressives have fought for Medicaid expansion that will give health care to 400,000 people, took on corruption in Government, and launched a Green New Deal Coalition to push for intersectional environmental, social, and economic justice. With less than one week until the June 8th primary, you can turn the party a new progressive shade of blue. Can you step up for Jennifer Carroll Foy, Sam Rasoul, and Jay Jones right now by texting out the vote? SIGN UP at http://act.democracyforamerica.com/survey/TextVA/?refcode=g-TOTV0602.d-20210602.m-26710.s-176943&akid=26710%2E4066212%2EyfDjgp.

33] –  Andrea Miller for People Demanding Action [andrea@peopledemandingaction.org] is inviting you on Thurs., June 3 at 8 PM ET to a Volunteer Celebration and Debrief. Hear from in-state partners on the work of fighting voter suppression and empowering underrepresented communities. It's been a trying year. After the Georgia runoff elections, state lawmakers wasted no time in attempting to further suppress voters. Yet, you stepped up in a big way to send postcards, texts, and make phone calls to protect our democracy.  Learn about the urgent work that still needs to be done both on the state and federal level.  Register at https://actionnetwork.org/events/volunteer-celebration-debrief?clear_id=true&link_id=4&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-youre-invited-volunteer-celebration-and-debrief&email_referrer=email_1192118&email_subject=youre-invited-volunteer-celebration-and-debrief.

34] – The Grassroots Law PAC [info@grassrootslaw.org] needs you on Thurs., June 3 at 8:30 PM ET‌ on the National Electoral Organizing call. Help support local candidates leading the charge for justice in communities like yours. On the call, the Organizing Director Chris Lazare will lay out important races coming up this month. No matter where you are, you can help out in these races. Join in at https://www.mobilize.us/grassrootslawproject/event/392037/?akid=3942.3544589.vk1Dsr&rd=1&source=em20210601-3942&t=2&utm_source=em20210601-3942.

To be continued.

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/.

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