Baltimore Activist Alert -- March 16 - 19, 2022

34] Blood Money to the Myanmar Military – March 16

35] "Ukraine Crisis: Building a Just and Peaceful World" – March 16

36] Protest at the Russian embassy – March 16

37] Ukraine Update – March 16

38] Make calls with the DNC – March 16 – 19

39] Build Back Better agenda – March 16

40] A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution – March 16

41] Our Revolution Maryland's March Forum – March 16

42] Text for Brooke – March 16 – 17

43] Our Revolution phone bank – March 16 & 17

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34] – Mike Haack, Campaign for a New Myanmar [info@newmyanmar.org] is inviting you to "All Eyes on the U.S.to STOP the Blood Money to the Myanmar Military!" Join this webinar on Tues., March 15 at 9 AM ET. Foreign gas companies are in bed with Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE), which is under control of the Myanmar military. Gas revenues are likely the largest source of money for the Burmese army. Register at https://tinyurl.com/MOGEalleyesonUS.

35] – Helena Cobban, Just World Ed [helena@justworldeducational.org] would like your participation on Wed., March 16 at 11 AM ET with Richard Falk and Helena.  Joining them will be a vital voice from India, Dr. Radha Kumar, who was the founding director of the Delhi Policy Group and director of the Mandela Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at Jamia Mallia Islamia University. Dr. Kumar is currently on the board of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and the Council of the United Nations University. Another guest is Dr. Mary Kaldor, professor of Global Governance and director of the Conflict and Civil Society Research Unit at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She was a founder and co-chair of the Helsinki Citizens Assembly and a member of the International Independent Commission on Kosovo. This webinar series, "Ukraine Crisis: Building a Just and Peaceful World," will run every Monday and Wednesday until March 28, usually at 2:30 PM ET.  Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CI95rYYRRJ2040E4KArD2A.

36] – Karen Guberman <krguberman @ gmail dot com> has informed us about a Stand in Solidarity with Ukraine: Taanit Tzibur at the Russian Embassy, 2650 Wisconsin Avenue NW, WDC at the corner of Tunlaw Street, NW. on Wed., March 16 at noon. Rabbi David Shneyer is organizing a gathering for Taanit Esther (the fast of Esther which precedes Purim).  The gathering will last approximately 45 minutes.  Words, prayers, and songs seeking an end to violence will be offered. People are encouraged to fast and to donate to organizations providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

37] – Elizabeth Warner of the Ploughshares Fund [updates@ploughshares.org] on Wed., March 16 at 1 PM ET wants you to Unmute Yourself: Ukraine and Your Weekly Update.  Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_urANH6FaTOCOF2O63aN2dA. Hear Special Remarks by President Emma Belcher.  Then catch a panel with Amy McGrath, member of the Ploughshares Fund Board of Directors, Mari Faines, MSc, Director of Communications and Outreach, Physicians for Social Responsibility and Emma Claire Foley, Senior Associate for Research & Policy, Global Zero. Email events@ploughshares.org. Visit ploughshares.org/unmuteyourself.

38] – Make Calls virtually with the DNC National Call Crew – on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Call voters in battleground states to build strength for the 2022 Midterms. Please email digitalorganizing@dnc.org. Sign up for calls on Wed., March 16, Thurs., March. 17, Fri., March 18 and Sat., March 19. The times are 2 to 3 PM, 3 to 4 PM, 4 to 5 PM, 5 to 6 PM, 6 to 7 PM, and 7 to 8 PM EDT. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/388091/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual.

39] – Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs [info@chn.org] hopes you can join in Wed., March 16 at 2 PM for a webinar and hear from national experts including CHN Executive Director Deborah Weinstein and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Ellen Nissenbaum. Get the latest information on the stalled Build Back Better agenda and how we can still achieve a meaningful and historic policy package that lowers costs for families, helps them deal with everyday challenges, and invests in our future. Join online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IOuH7vHOQryzQovZRPAI4Q?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-join-chn-and-our-allies-for-an-important-webinar-next-wednesday-march-16th-3&email_referrer=email_1471626&email_subject=join-chn-and-our-allies-for-an-important-webinar-next-wednesday-march-16th.

40] – The Nation Events [emails@emails.thenation.com] wants you to know about A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution on Wed., March 16 at 3 PM ET featuring Elie Mystal and Dahlia Lithwick. ‌ ‌The cost is $10. Get tickets at  https://www.thenation.com/events/elie-mystal-book-black-guys-guide-to-constitution/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_campaign=nation-events-mystal&sourceid=1071707&ms=EME030220221A&utm_content=EME030220221A.

41] –Hal Ginsberg [hal@ourrevolutionmd.com] wants you to attend on Wed., March 16 at 6 PM ET Our Revolution Maryland's March Forum. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/ourrevolution/event/442529/?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-ormd-comptroller-forum-2&email_referrer=email_1468524&email_subject=our-revolution-marylands-march-forum. Comptroller candidates Brooke Lierman and Tim Adams square off in the first half-hour. Then, Free Speech for People's Alexandra Flores-Quilty and Hal Ginsburg discuss the 14point3 campaign (Block Insurrectionists from the Ballot). Hear from the Maryland Progressive Healthcare Coalition's founder Kristy Fogle - Maryland pre-eminent Medicare for All leader. End the hour with two progressive candidates for Maryland's General Assembly who are running true grassroots campaigns - Ruben Amaya in Baltimore County and Raaheela Ahmed in Prince George's County. 

42] – Dylan Contrino [info@brookelierman.com] wants you to do some texting for Brooke Lierman on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Text on Wed., March 16 and Thurs., March 17 from 6 to 8 PM ET. Help elect Brooke as the next Comptroller of Maryland.  Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/brookeliermanforcomptroller/event/444772/?emci=470e1845-ce9b-ec11-a22a-281878b85110&emdi=0c5c76a9-d59b-ec11-a22a-281878b85110&ceid=14404480.

43] – Our Revolution [info@ourrevolution.com] would like you to phone bank on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM ET. There are more than 8 million voters across the country who identify as progressive. These numbers suggest progressives can win at every level of government, but the voters must go to the polls! Sign up to join the Our Revolution phone bank force at https://www.mobilize.us/ourrevolution/event/440081/?akid=2556.8252965.t1Ai8m&rd=1&t=11. Sign up for Wed., Mar. 16 and Thurs., March 17.

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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