Baltimore Activist Alert -- January 6 - 8, 2021

25] Rally at Rep. Harris’ office – Jan. 6

26] Lift up democracy – Jan. 6

27] Register voters – Jan. 6

28] Candlelight vigil denouncing the January 6, 2021 insurrection – Jan. 6

29] Contact Joe Manchin – Jan. 6

30] Phone bank for the Freedom to Vote – Jan. 6 - 8

31] 2022 Maryland legislature climate priorities -- Jan. 6

32] Phone bank for Brooke – Jan. 6

33] Lower Shore Progressive Caucus Monthly Meeting – Jan. 6

34] D.C. Politics Crash Course 101 – Jan. 6

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

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25] – Turn January 6 into Democracy Day.  Public Citizen and allies are holding vigils — in person and online — around the country to mark this shameful anniversary. A majority of Republican voters say that the 2020 election results were fraudulent and that they cannot trust the 2024 results if their candidate does not prevail. On Thurs., Jan. 6 from noon to 1 PM, rally at the Bel Air office of U.S. House Rep. Andy Harris, 15 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21014. This event is hosted by CASA in Action, the foremost Latino and immigrant organization in the Mid-Atlantic region and a national leader in supporting immigrant families and ensuring that all individuals have the core supports necessary for full participation in society. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/democracyvigils/event/434982/.

26] – Ben Jealous, People For the American Way [alerts@pfaw.org] is hoping you can join him on Thurs., Jan. 6 at 4:30 PM in D.C. to lift up our democracy. There will be a candlelight vigil to recognize the anniversary of the violent right-wing attack on the seat of our democracy.  Gather that afternoon to commemorate the lives lost and those still suffering the traumatic aftereffects of the Capitol attack, and to urge Congress to take decisive action to make sure that nothing like that can ever happen again. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/pfaw/event/433559/?utm_source=pfaw. This event’s address is private.

27] – Defend Democracy needs your help on Thurs., Jan. 6 from 4:30 to 5:45 PM ET to register voters at the D.C. vigil.  See https://www.mobilize.us/defend-democracy/event/433594/. Find the Women's March table for supplies and instructions--or just start registering attendees on your phone (or theirs) using https://www.voteamerica.com/voter-registration/ or the online voter registration platform of your choice. All event participants are expected to have weighed their own risk in attending, and follow all local safety guidelines. Individual hosts are responsible for compliance with their own local laws and event requirements (including orders limiting the sizes of events). Additionally, a core principle shared by supporting organizations is a commitment to nonviolent, peaceful actions. Register voters at the National Mall on 3rd Street between Madison Drive, NW and Jefferson Drive, SW. It is also recommended signing up for the vigil itself so you can stay posted about location, instructions, and changes. Here's that link: https://www.mobilize.us/defend-democracy/event/433559/.

28] – Maryland Poor People's Campaign (MD PPC) [maryland@poorpeoplescampaign.org] wants you to join in on Thurs., Jan. 6 at 6 PM ET a candlelight vigil denouncing the January 6, 2021 insurrection hosted by the Prince Georges County Region. This silent vigil which will be socially-distanced and mask wearing will happen at Prince George's County Legislative Branch; Wayne K. Curry Administration Building; Largo, MD 2077419] – Join Common Cause activists around the country at a virtual phonebank to urge voters in key states to demand their senators’ support the Freedom to Vote Act, and to eliminate the filibuster. These phone banks are subject to change based on variables. Our democracy is in crisis: with redistricting around the corner and hundreds of voter suppression laws being introduced in states across the country, we do not have time to wait. Call on Thurs., Dec. 30 from 6 to 8 PM and connect DE voters to Sen. Coons to ask that he will do everything possible to pass the Freedom to Vote Act including fixing the filibuster. Register at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/376178/?followup_modal_context=newsletter.

29] – 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. 6 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.

30] – 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. 6 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. 7 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. 8 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/?followup_modal_context=newsletter.

31] – Victoria, CCAN Action Fund [info@ccanactionfund.org] is inviting you on Thurs., Jan. 6 from 7 to 8 PM ET to hear from Maryland legislators who will spotlight 2022 climate priorities.  This is a Tele Town Hall with Delegate Lorig Charkoudian and many others. RSVP at https://tthm.wufoo.com/forms/youre-invited-to-a-md-teletownhall-on-january-6th/.

32] – Madison [madison@brookelierman.com] is alerting you to an opportunity on Thurs., Jan. 6 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/.

33] –Jared Schablein [admin@lowershoreprogressives.com] is letting you know of a Lower Shore Progressive Caucus Monthly Meeting on Thurs., Jan.  6 at 6:30 PM ET.  Hear from special guests who will talk about the upcoming Maryland General Assembly session starting next week and Progressive priorities that are coming up.  RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlcu6qrz0qHNfxrOV2TXCeRxPiSqrMepIa?fbclid=IwAR0P9s9WRzy6EdMv8m2wGru4sMwE0zCUjaTAtNa8Fw5UoSPgb2bU0El3Ai0&fbclid=IwAR39X675rHg76WvgTvvTA8TZO1Ys1WQJyav9VkNw4Ntv6n8yLt9QIYJr1QA.

34] –Molly Amster [info@jufj.org] wants you to know about the D.C. Politics Crash Course 101 taking place on Thurs., Jan. 6 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.

35] – 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.  Fill out this Doodle Poll on what days and hours are best for you to join in the walking tour of Embassy Row in D.C.  The preferred day is Tuesday, January 18 from 10 AM to 1 PM or 1 PM to 4 PM.  In case of inclement weather, it could take place on Wednesday, January 19 from 10 AM to 1 PM or 1 PM to 4 PM or Thursday, January 20 from 10 AM to 1 PM or 1 PM to 4 PM. 

Fill out the Doodle poll: https://doodle.com/poll/ifqarpshiq24by5m?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link. Here is a map of Embassy Row: https://www.tripsavvy.com/embassy-row-in-washington-dc-map-and-directions-4050797.  If you do not see an empty field in which to type your name, delete the name of Bonnie Raindrop and insert your name in its place. Please forward this poll link to others who may join us.

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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