Baltimore Activist Alert -- February 1, 2022

23] Make meet FCNL's new general secretary – Feb. 1

24] Protest JHU’s weapons research – Feb. 1

25] Text voters in Baltimore for Logan Endow – Feb. 1

26] Phone bank for Brooke Lierman – Feb. 1  

27] Celebrating the Power of the Black Press Then and Now. – Feb. 1

28] Discuss Biden’s approach to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action – Feb. 1

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23] – Jim Cason, FCNL [fcnlinfo@fcnl.org] is inviting you on Tues., Feb. 1 at 4 PM ET to meet FCNL's new general secretary. The new FCNL’s General Secretary, Bridget Moix, will engage in conversation with top lobbyists, Diana Ohlbaum and Amelia Kegan. You’ll get a chance to ask questions as they discuss opportunities for action and reasons for hope. Register at https://act.fcnl.org/event/quaker-welcome-center-events-watch-home_attend/2613/attend/?action_id=4343175&akid=21626.152065.szpBt9&ar=1&rd=1.

Lawmakers have so far failed to pass voting rights legislation and the Build Back Better Act may be taking longer than expected, but there remains enormous momentum in Congress to reduce child poverty, address the climate crisis, end wars, and more.

 Rooted in its faith and history, FCNL remains persistently hopeful about its long-term advocacy and vision for the peaceful, just, and sustainable world we seek.  Go to: www.fcnl.org/qwc-stream.

24] – Join us on Tues., Feb. 1 from 4 to 5 PM ET for a demonstration outside Johns Hopkins University at 33rd and N. Charles Sts. to protest its weapons contracts. Contact Max at mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net or 410-323-1607. This vigil takes place each Tuesday.  

  You may consider contacting President Ron Daniels and telling him that the university should reject all military contracts, including those for killer drone and nuclear weapons research.  The president’s mailing address is Office of the President, 242 Garland Hall, The Johns Hopkins University, and 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland 21218.  You can also reach his office by Phone: (410) 516-8068, Fax: (410) 516-6097 or email: president@jhu.edu.

25] –  On Tues., Feb. 1 from 6 to 8 PM ET, Progressive Maryland is asking you to text some voters in Baltimore for Logan Endow. Endow is running for delegate in Baltimore City District 43B.  Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemarylandneweraproject/event/437643/?followup_modal_context=newsletter.  This will continue every Tuesday through June 28.

26] – Madison [madison@brookelierman.com] is alerting you to an opportunity on Tues., Feb. 1 from 6 to 7 PM ET and Thurs., Feb. 3 from 6 to 7 PM ET for a Phone Banking Power Hour! Gather on zoom and help make over 2,000 calls for Brooke Lierman, the candidate for comptroller. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/brookeliermanforcomptroller/event/397560/.

27] – PHIL PORTLOCK [the3rdeye72@gmail.com] is urging you to attend on Tues., Feb. 1 at 6:30 PM ET Celebrating the Power of the Black Press Then and Now.  The keynote speaker is Dr. Ben Chavis.  Email dcblackhistory.org.

Join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/7546763851.  The Meeting ID is 754 676 3851 or call 301 715 8592 with the same Meeting ID.

28] – Marcy Winograd [winogradteach@gmail.com] wants you to join CODEPINK on the Tuesday Capitol Calling Party on Feb. 1! Capitol Calling Parties take place the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8 PM ET. Join the Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85449481333 with a Meeting ID: 854 4948 1333. Or call 301 715 8592 with a Meeting ID: 854 4948 1333. Mobilize for peace legislation! This special call is the first event of the special series on foreign policy, which is being co-hosted with Massachusetts Peace Action. Discuss Biden’s approach to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

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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