Baltimore Activist Alert -- January 13 - 18, 2022

48] Winter clothing drive – starting Jan. 13   

49] The Two-State Solution is Dead - Now What? – Jan. 13

50] MoCo Community Building & Education Team Meeting – Jan. 13

51] Hunger strikers at the Capitol – Jan. 13

52] End Prison Slavery – Jan. 13

53] Contact Joe Manchin – Jan. 13

54] Phone bank for the Freedom to Vote – Jan. 13 - 15

55] Support progressive candidates -- Jan. 13 & 20

56] Phone bank for Brooke – Jan. 13

57] Korean Peninsula Issues, Taiwan, Ukraine, and the U.S. National Security – Jan. 13

58] D.C. Politics Crash Course 101 – Jan. 13

59] Support the nurses – Jan. 13

60] Deliver certificates of appreciation to 59 embassies in D.C. – Jan. 18

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48] – Olivia, CODEPINK [info@codepink.org] wants you to know that on Thurs., Jan. 13, there will be a Local Peace Economy Winter Wear Drive. RSVP at https://www.codepink.org/11422?utm_campaign=_local_dc_alert_jan_10&utm_medium=email&utm_source=codepink. The peace group is gathering coats, boots, gloves, scarves, hats, winter clothing, etc. for its DC neighbors who face the cold winter months in need of warm clothing. All items gathered will go to local DC Palm Collective mutual aid winter clothing drive. This will be an ongoing clothing drive through the winter. Email olivia@codepink.org for pick up/drop off details.

49] – Friends of Sabeel North America [friends@fosna.org]needs you to join in on Thurs., Jan. 13 from 11 AM to 1:30 PM ET for The Two-State Solution is Dead - Now What? It features Noura Erekat, author of Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine, Jeff Halper, author of Decolonizing Israel, Liberating Palestine: Zionism, Settler Colonialism, and the Case for One Democratic State, and Jonathan Kuttab, author of Beyond the Two-State Solution (hosted by Nonviolence International).  Sign https://www.nonviolenceinternational.net/webinar_registration_two_state_solution_is_dead?utm_campaign=dead&utm_medium=email&utm_source=nonviolenceinternational&fbclid=IwAR1WNdJovRv2EVgRuqla2gnTBwuwp32tDcYdJ9VbnzQXiqFUnhsf4d7upnU.

50] –   There is a Montgomery County Community Building & Education Team Meeting held by Jews United for Justice on Thurs., Jan. 13 from 12:30 to 2 PM.  Brainstorm new ways to get the Montgomery County community involved in JUFJ. Go to https://jufj.org/events/.

51] –   Gather outside the Senate side of the Capitol at 2 PM on Thurs., Jan. 13 to cheer on the dedicated young people and ministers who are resuming a Hunger Strike for Democracy. The Arizona hunger strikers will be reconvening outside the Capitol to restart the hunger strike that was suspended after 15 days in December. They will be joined by many of the 25 courageous faith leaders who began their own Hunger Strike for Democracy last week. There will be a press conference to ensure that folks are in position and visible for President Biden's visit to The Capitol!

52] – End Prison Slavery, Color of Change [info@colorofchange.org] is inviting you on Thurs., Jan. 13 from 6 to 8 PM ET to a Teach-In with 13th Forward.  RSVP at bit.ly/rsvp11322.J13th Forward is a coalition of national and New York-based organizations working to end forced labor in NY prisons. Color of Change is a part of this coalition — and it needs help from people like you to end the exploitation of Black and Brown New Yorkers. Visit https://act.colorofchange.org/survey/RSVP-13th-forward-end-forced-labor/?source=mailer52751&t=2&akid=52751%2E3370182%2EhpirLK.

53] – Public Citizen [action@citizen.org]wants you to help West Virginians contact Senator Manchin to take decisive action to pass the Freedom to Vote, John Lewis Voting Rights, and DC Statehood bills.  Stop the attacks on voting rights and make democracy work for everyone.  Join the Freedom to Vote Action Party on Thurs., Jan. 13 from 6 to 8 PM ET and call West Virginians and help put them in touch with their senator. This will continue each Thursday through March 31, 2022.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/wv-wfp/event/409469/?utm=PC&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=7e28d2d4-20e9-421d-89cf-64ddccd03d72.

54] – Join the Freedom to Vote Act Phonebank with Common Cause. Work together to demand bold changes to our alleged democracy to create a government that represents all of us, not big corporations or special interests. Call voters in targeted states and connect them to their Senators to support the Freedom to Vote Act and eliminate the filibuster. These phone banks are subject to change based on variables outside of our control (i.e. a Senator's mailbox is full). On Thurs., Jan. 13 from 6 to 8 PM EST, connect DE voters to Sen. Coons to ask that he does everything possible to pass the Freedom to Vote Act including fixing the filibuster. On Fri., Jan. 14 from 4 to 6 PM ET, connect WV voters to Sen. Manchin to ask that he does everything possible to pass the Freedom to Vote Act including fixing the filibuster.  On Sat., Jan. 15 from noon to 2 PM ET, 1 to 3 PM ET and 6 to 8 PM ET, connect AZ voters to Sen. Sinema to ask that she does everything possible to pass the Freedom to Vote Act including fixing the filibuster.  Register at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/376178/.

55] – Come on out on Thurs., Jan. 13 from 6 to 8 PM and call voters in Prince George’s County’s 6th District to support endorsed candidate Wala Blegay. Help us build momentum for Wala’s campaign for the Prince George’s County Council! You will receive training, support, and a fun experience. On Jan. 20 from 6 to 8 PM call for Ruben Amaya for Delegate District 10. Use this time to call and text for incredible candidates in order to elect as many progressives into office as possible!! Make sure you join the Throwdown Thursday Team now to start making a difference – phone banking and text banking! Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemarylandneweraproject/event/416692/?emci=c5f103b3-6072-ec11-94f6-c896650d923c&emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&ceid=.

56] – Madison [madison@brookelierman.com] is alerting you to an opportunity on Thurs., Jan. 13 from 6 to 7 PM ET for a New Year's 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/.

57] – On Thurs., Jan. 13 at 7:30 PM, the Institute for Corean-American Studies is hosting Korean Peninsula Issues, Taiwan, Ukraine, and the U.S. National Security. The Hon. Curtis "Mike" Scaparrotti, former U.S. Forces Korea Commander will tackle these issues. Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/icas-winter-symposium-libertas-tickets-229204987287.

58] – Molly Amster [info@jufj.org] wants you to know about the D.C. Politics Crash Course 101 taking place on Thurs., Jan. 13 from 8 to 9:30 PM ET. Join in for a fast and furious session on the basics of politics in D.C., from who the DC councilmembers are to how a bill becomes a law and how the DC budget works. Join with Jews United for Justice by sending an RSVP at https://jufj.org/event/dc-politics-crash-course-2022/?sourceid=1020679&utm_campaign=specialsessionwrapup_b&utm_source=ea&utm_medium=standalone&emci=50f65583-4f5c-ec11-94f6-0050f2e65e9b&emdi=acfc3154-de5c-ec11-94f6-0050f2e65e9b&ceid=3403859.

59] – National Nurses United [covid@medicare4all.org] is calling for a national day of action on Thurs., Jan. 13 at 8 PM ET. Do not stand by while the CDC puts nurses and patients at risk.  Join this virtual solidarity event at https://act.medicare4all.org/signup/protect-nurses-and-other-health-care-workers-during-covid-19/?source=em20220107-132133&t=2&akid=132133%2E162593%2EY7jJwO.

60] – Prevent Nuclear War – Maryland needs your help in hand delivering certificates of appreciation to 59 embassies in D.C. whose governments have ratified the U.S. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.  Contact Richard J. Ochs at RJOCHS@COMCAST.NET or 443-846-6638.  The delivery will take place on Tues., Jan. 18 starting at 10 AM. Meet at Robert Emmet Park, Embassy Row, 2400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. NW, WASHINGTON DC.

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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