Baltimore Nonviolence Center: September 2022

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Baltimore Activist Alert -- September 30 -- October 4, 2022

78] Bike Breakfast – Sept. 30

79] Knock on doors with MD Dems – Sept. 30

80] Phone Bank for Brooke – Sept. 30 – Oct. 1

81] Knock on doors for Brooke – Sep. 30 – Oct. 1

82] Dorothy Day Catholic Worker at the White House – Sept. 30

83] Fire Drill Friday – Sept. 30

84] Our Democracy phone bank – Sept. 30, Oct. 2 & 4

85] Phone Bank for Beto – Sept. 30 & Oct. 1

86] Beto for Texas Letter Writing Party – Sept. 30, Oct. 2 & 4

87] Protect habitat in Patterson Park – Oct. 1

88] Day of Action to Knock on Doors – Oct. 1

89] Christian Support for the State of Israel – Oct. 1

90] Get over to the food pantry – Oct. 1

91] Text Banking – Oct. 1

92] Training to Make Calls with the DNC -- Oct. 1, 2 & 3

93] Dance with Norman Lear -- Oct. 1

94] Medical supplies are needed in Ukraine

95] Tell JHU president to renounce nuclear weapons contracts

96] Read Dave Eberhardt’s book "For All the Saints- a Protest Primer"

97] Do you need a doctor?

98] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records

99] Do you need any book shelves?

100] Join the Global Zero campaign. \

101] Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil

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78] – Jed Weeks, Bikemore [jed@bikemore.net] is asking you to join him on Fri., Sept. 30 from 7:30 to 9 AM ET. The monthly Bike Breakfast will take place at the Fadensonnen/Sophomore Coffee courtyard. Bike Breakfast is a drop-in event where we share news about bike infrastructure, events, and meet other folks biking or interested in biking in Baltimore.

79] – Baltimore City - Knock on doors with the MD Dems Coordinated Campaign, hosted by the Maryland Democratic Party on Fri., Sept. 30. Meet at 415 N. Howard St., Suite G-1, Baltimore 21201. Knock on doors and talk to our neighbors to make sure voters are engaged and excited to vote for Wes Moore, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Brooke Lierman, Anthony Brown, and the rest of the democratic slate. The canvassing shifts are from 10 AM to 1 PM, 1 to 4 PM and 4 to 7 PM ET. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/498322/.

80] – On Fri., Sept. 30 and Sat., Oct. 1 from 10 AM to 8 PM ET, phone bank for Brooke Lierman for comptroller. Can you spare a few hours to phone bank for Brooke? You can do it from your home and you will be sent a list and a script! Once you sign up, an organizer will reach out directly to you and get you your phone book and a training if you need it! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/brookeliermanforcomptroller/event/489251/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations.OTH_VirtualConventionSignup_080822&t=4&akid=16578%2E508952%2EHQOuGi.

81] – Do some Door Knocking for Brooke in Your Neighborhood, hosted by Brooke Lierman for Comptroller. Sign up for Fri., Sept. 30 through Sat., Oct. 1. The door knocking takes place from 10 AM to 8 PM ET. Canvass in your community and share Brooke's vision to transform the Comptroller's office to work for every Marylander. YOU CAN DO THIS ON YOUR OWN TIME. Once you sign up, the team will follow up with everything you will need to knock doors including materials, a t-shirt, stickers, and a quick training. Register at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/484676/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_custom_marketing.

82] – The Dorothy Day Catholic Worker will host a peace vigil at the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, WDC, on Fri., Sept. 30 at noon. Contact the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker: 202-882-9649 or artlaffin@hotmail.com.

83] –On Fri., Sept. 30 at 2 PM ET, in this Fire Drill Fridays Short, Jane pays a special visit to Lily Tomlin to get her registered to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. Watch and learn how you can check your own registration and then get your friends and family registered. Check out https://www.mobilize.us/greenpeace/event/513187/. Email info@greenpeaceusa.org.

84] – Join the Our Democracy phone banks, hosted by Common Cause on Fri., Sept. 30 from 4 to 6 PM, Sun., Oct. 2 from 6 to 8 PM & Tues., Oct. 4 from 4 to 6 PM EDT. The idea is to protect democracy. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/376178/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations.

85] – Beto for Texas [info@betoorourke.com] needs your help phone banking to help elect a new governor in Texas. Sign up for a shift on Fri., Sept. 30 from 6 to 7:30 PM & Sat., Oct. 1 from 10 AM to 1 PM or 4 to 7 PM ET, and help make direct, personal contact with as many Texans as we can. You can join in from anywhere. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/betofortexas/event/438569/?utm_source=ema20220727-200206.

86] – Sign up to join a Beto for Texas Letter Writing Party on Fri., Sept. 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM ET, Sun., Oct. 2 from 3:30 to 5 PM and Tues., Oct. 4 from 7 to 8 PM ET. Letter writing parties are a great opportunity to meet other Beto for Texas volunteers and get trained on the letter writing process. After a brief training, write letters together! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/betofortexas/event/427673/?utm_source=ema20220817-203416.

87] – Be a Habitat Team Volunteer in Patterson Park on Sat., Oct. 1 from 9 to 10:30 AM at Wetlands Garden. Help build bird habitat in Audubon’s native plant gardens in Patterson Park! The healthy habitats are for the park’s birds and butterflies, but also are safe spaces for learning and exploring. Come to weed, mulch, and/or plant while spending the morning outdoors with friends, family, and Audubon. Email baltimore@audubon.org. The wetland garden is uphill & northwest of the boat lake in Patterson Park. Water, gloves and tools will be provided. Register at https://patterson.audubon.org/events.

88] – Get with a Day of Action to Knock on Doors for Brooke, Wes, Aruna, Anthony and Del. Michele Guyton on Sat., Oct. 1 from 11 AM to 2 PM ET. Meet at Warren Elementary School, 900 Bosley Road, Cockeysville 21030. Canvass voters in Baltimore County! You will receive all the training and materials you need to be successful upon arrival. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/brookeliermanforcomptroller/event/511934/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_near_you.

89] – Take in Christian Support for the State of Israel: Is It Biblical? On Sat. Oct., 1 at noon ET, hosted by the Southern California Friends of Sabeel. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscOygqzIiGNcXBypeZBxqioheVm0wLoBX.

90] – On Sat., Oct. 1 from noon to 2 PM EST, get over to the Food Pantry and Food Donation Center at First and Franklin Presbyterian Church, 210 W. Madison St., Baltimore. This Food Pantry is open every Saturday. Get a grocery bag – breakfast, jelly and peanut butter (a good source of protein) for lunch, the makings for a balanced dinner such as beans and rice, pasta and sauce, soup, vegetables, fruit, and a paper goods. Also added is a little fun food, such as popcorn or cookies, for everyone enjoys a treat. Contributions of shelf stable foods can be brought to Reid Chapel every Saturday between noon and 2 PM. If shopping is difficult for you, monetary donations earmarked food pantry may be sent to the church. How else can you help? Volunteers are needed to help collect and distribute food. Contact the church office to volunteer. You can also help by spreading the word to those you know who are facing food insecurity. See https://www.facebook.com/firstfranklinbaltimore.

91] – Claire Bohlen [admin@lowershoreprogressives.com] needs you on Sat., Oct. 1 from 1 to 3 PM ET to do texting. This is Get out the Vote Text Banking. Work to elect Progressive Candidates up and down the ballot in 2022. Make sure voters are engaged and excited to vote for Lower Shore Progressive Caucus endorsed candidates. Text banking will continue every Saturday through Nov. 5. Go to https://www.mobilize.us/ourrevolution/event/505112/.

92] – Do a Training to Make Calls with the DNC National Call-Crew organized by The Democratic National Committee on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Learn how to make calls to voters in battleground states. The DNC National Call-Crew brings volunteer power where it's needed most for the Midterms! In this Zoom-based training you will be taught how to make calls and get your questions answered through an amazing online community. The first half of the session we'll be getting you set up to call and join our online community, and the second half we'll be making calls to voters in battleground states. On Sat., Oct. 1 from 4 to 5 PM, Mon., Oct. 3 from 7 to 8 PM and Tues., Oct. 4 from 9 to 10 PM ET, do the training. Sign up at https://events.democrats.org/event/440875/.

93] – Ben Jealous, People For the American Way [alerts@pfaw.org] wants you to go dancing on Sat., Oct. 1 at 6:30 PM ET. In continuation of Norman’s centennial birthday, People For is also proud to be hosting a live celebratory virtual dance party that will feature award-winning musician and producer DJ D-Nice, an online art store, greetings from Norman’s friends, and a special message to viewers from Norman himself! RSVP at https://peoplefortheamericanway.brandlive.com/NormanLear100th/en/registration.

94] – If you are able to donate any kind of surplus medical supplies for field hospitals in eastern Ukraine, please email Brendan.walls@seaseton.org or call 410-721-5770 x231. There is a colleague whose father is a medic on the front line. One container is shipped every month to the Donbass region. Donations can be picked up in Baltimore and Columbia every Thursday, and on other days in Annapolis and Crofton.

95] -- This is A PLEA TO CONVINCE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY TO OBEY INTERNATIONAL LAW. The world reached a historic milestone on January 22, 2021: The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons [TPNW] entered into force and become binding international law -- https://www.icanw.org/the_treaty.

Prevent Nuclear War/Maryland has called attention to the growing danger of nuclear war and the outrageous $1.7 trillion dollars we are spending to upgrade the nuclear arsenal. On July 18, 2017, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, a U.S. Navy - affiliated research center received a seven-year, $92 million contract to continue its systems engineering and research-and-development services for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. Help convince JHU to renounce nuclear weapons contracts. Contact the president, Ron Daniels, to urge him to reject all nuclear weapons contracts: Office of the President, 242 Garland Hall, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland 21218. Call his office at (410) 516-8068 or email president@jhu.edu.

96] – David Eberhardt was a member of the Baltimore Four with Father Philip Berrigan, Tom Lewis and Rev. James Mengel. The group poured blood on draft files on October 27, 1967. They would be convicted and sentenced to prison. Dave has written a book "For All the Saints- a Protest Primer"- documenting the Baltimore Four action and many others up to and including the most recent Plowshares action – Kings Bay Plowshares 7. Phil Berrigan’s wife, Elizabeth McAlister, is a member of the Kings Bay Plowshares 7.

Dave just printed the 5^th edition of the book which is available for $25 by sending him a check: Dave Eberhardt, 4 Hadley Square North, Baltimore, MD 21218. You can contact him at mozela9@comcast.net. He prefers that you DO NOT order the book from Amazon. Image 1 of 2 for FOR ALL THE SAINTS: A PROTEST PRIMER. David Eberhardt; Image 2 of 2 for FOR ALL THE SAINTS: A PROTEST PRIMER; and FOR ALL THE SAINTS: A PROTEST PRIMER. This is a self-published book printed in 2017 with updates.

The price is $25 for a Spiral Bound, and Signed. This edition being what the publisher calls “The 4th edition (or first edition 4th state?) of this book (with “final” additions) has been printed by the firm of FEDEX numbered 150-200, signed by the author, February 2017. ”This is copy 187 and is numbered and signed by David Eberhardt on the title page. While the bibliographical information is a bit head-spinning, this is an engaging memoir by David Eberhardt recounting his involvement with the Brothers Berrigan in the protests against the Viet Nam war, and his subsequent time as an inmate at the Lewisburg Federal Prison. There is Near Fine binding: Item #291479.

97] – Yousef Zarbalian [mailto:yzarbali@gmail.com] started his own medical practice in December before the pandemic hit. It is called East-West Medicine and Rheumatology, and its website is EastWestMD.com. Yousef is licensed in Maryland and Virginia. He is doing primary care as well as rheumatologic care (focusing on joint problems and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and sjogren's). He is offering telemedicine visits, and he has very reasonable rates for uninsured individuals. He makes use of herbs (which can be sent directly to patients from the herbal dispensary) as well as prescribing medications to their local pharmacy if needed.

98] -- If you would like to get rid of books, videos, DVDs, records, tarps and table cloths, contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.

99] -- Can you use any book shelves? Contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.

100] -- Join an extraordinary global campaign for the elimination of nuclear weapons: http://www.globalzero.org/sign-declaration. A growing group of leaders around the world is calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons and a majority of the global public agrees. This is an historic window of opportunity. With momentum already building in favor of Zero, a major show of support from people around the world could tip the balance. When it comes to nuclear weapons, one is one too many.

101] – A Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil takes place every day in Lafayette Park, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 24 hours a day, since June 3, 1981. Go to http://prop1.org; call 202-682-4282.

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/.

“One is called to live nonviolently, even if the change one works for seems impossible. It may or may not be possible to turn the US around through nonviolent revolution. But one thing favors such an attempt: the total inability of violence to change anything for the better" - Daniel Berrigan

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Baltimore Activist Alert -- September 29 - October 1, 2022

61] Phone bank for Brooke – Sept. 29 – Oct. 1

62] Knock on doors for Brooke – Sept. 29 – Oct. 1

63] Knock on doors for Democrats – Sept. 29 - 30

64] Outer Space is for all – Sept. 29

65] A Rising Generation – Sept. 29

66] Emergency call on Yemen – Sept. 29

67] Discuss the Yemen Truce – Sept. 29

68] Time to Care Coalition meeting – Sept. 29

69] Pass a Local Resolution – Sept. 29

70] United Workers open house – Sept. 29

71] Temporary Assistance for Needy Families workshop – Sept. 29

72] Take Action phone bank – Sept. 29

73] Social Media Power Hour with Team Fetterman – Sept. 29

74] Our Revolution phone bank – Sept. 29

75] Egypt violates basic human rights – Sept. 29

76] Get Money Out - Maryland Teleconference – Sept. 29

77] Midterms Victory Team Call – Sept. 29

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61] – On Thurs., Sept. 29 through Sat., Oct. 1 from 10 AM to 8 PM ET, phone bank for Brooke Lierman for comptroller. Can you spare a few hours to phone bank for Brooke? You can do it from your home and you will be sent a list and a script! Once you sign up, an organizer will reach out directly to you and get you your phone book and a training if you need it! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/brookeliermanforcomptroller/event/489251/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations.OTH_VirtualConventionSignup_080822&t=4&akid=16578%2E508952%2EHQOuGi.

62] – Do some Door Knocking for Brooke in Your Neighborhood, hosted by Brooke 2Lierman for Comptroller. Sign up for Thurs., Sept. 29 through Sat., Oct 1. The door knocking takes place from 10 AM to 8 PM ET. Canvass in your community and share Brooke's vision to transform the Comptroller's office to work for every Marylander. YOU CAN DO THIS ON YOUR OWN TIME. Once you sign up, the team will follow up with everything you will need to knock doors including materials, a t-shirt, stickers, and a quick training. Register at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/484676/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_custom_marketing.

63] – Baltimore City - Knock on doors with the MD Dems Coordinated Campaign, hosted by the Maryland Democratic Party through Fri., Sept. 30. Meet at 415 N. Howard St., Suite G-1, Baltimore 21201. Knock on doors and talk to our neighbors this weekend to make sure voters are engaged and excited to vote for Wes Moore, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Brooke Lierman, Anthony Brown, and the rest of the democratic slate. The canvassing shifts are on Thurs., Sept. 29 and Fri., Sept. 30 from 10 AM to 1 PM, 1 to 4 PM and 4 to 7 PM ET. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/498322/.

65] – The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival [more@poorpeoplescampaign.org] hopes you will join the national text banking program to unleash the power of our vote! This is a 50-day final push with the national voter outreach program to ensure that the poor and low-income voters are a deciding factor in the upcoming midterm elections. Volunteer to make phone calls, send texts, knock on doors and canvass neighborhoods to make sure that poor & low-income people both have the tools they need to register to vote & have a voting plan. From Thurs., Sept. 29 through Nov. 3 starting at 10 AM ET. Sign up at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsd-mtrzgtGt0ozqpSPYwUBKYN1xJ0vDwG?_x_zm_rtaid=qxqcjRovQfOp0F3ea-RJxg.1663802971544.44089f98f4edf66fdbb0e6f9c40744a5&_x_zm_rhtaid=465.

64] – Basel Peace Office [info@baselpeaceoffice.org] wants you to join in an event on Thurs., Sept. 29 at 11 AM ET -- For Outer Space to remain our common good. There is a need for parliamentary action to protect outer space for peace and the common benefit/security of humanity. This webinar will focus on the role of parliaments and parliamentarians in protecting space for peace and our common heritage. It will draw upon information, recommendations, and examples of effective policy from the Outer Space section of the joint publication Assuring our Common Future: A guide to parliamentary action in support of disarmament for security and sustainable development. RSVP at http://www.pnnd.org/event/outer-space-remain-our-common-good.

65] – The Campaign for Peace, Disarmament & Common Security [jgerson80@gmail.com] is hosting a webinar on Thurs., Sept. 29 at 2 PM ET -- RISING GENERATION ORGANIZERS & ADVOCATES. They will expound on the Ukraine War, Climate Chaos, Building Democracy & International Solidarity. Register at https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=8604f225-b154-489a-83fa-5488fc42e4c7&a=1135857337851&c=8c04ae80-9f95-11eb-8025-fa163e0f14ae&ch=8c15e362-9f95-11eb-8025-fa163e0f14ae. The CPDCS concluded that it and others should be learning from the rising generation of organizers and advocates.

66] – Maha Khan [maha@codepink.org] wants you to know that the ceasefire in Yemen will expire in a few days. So join an emergency call Thurs., Sept. 29 at 2 PM ET with CODEPINK. There hasn't been any movement towards renewing it. Join a 30-minute rapid action call to demand that Congress pass a War Powers Resolution for Yemen and end U.S. support for the Saudi-UAE led war! RSVP at https://www.codepink.org/yemenceasefire.

67] – Massachusetts Peace Action [info@masspeaceaction.org] is hosting a program on Thurs., Sept. 29 at 4 PM ET to discuss the Yemen Truce which expires on October 2. For the past 6 months a fragile ceasefire in Yemen has been holding. This Thursday, September 29 is a national day of action on Yemen. Join together and call on members of congress to impress on them the urgency of supporting and giving visibility to the war powers resolutions that have been filed in the House and Senate. The war in Yemen has been raging for over 7 years. The last 6 months is the first period during the war that the people of Yemen have not been relentlessly bombed by Saudi Arabia, with US help. We cannot allow Saudi Arabia to start bombing them again! Sign up at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocOyhpzwtGNOG-55jV_r_ThfoYqN-kXO5?emci=4782a5dd-943e-ed11-a27c-281878b83d8a&emdi=147004c1-ab3e-ed11-a27c-281878b83d8a&ceid=269591.

68] – The Time to Care Coalition [info@timetocare.net] is inviting you on Thurs., Sept. 29 at 4 PM ET to a full coalition meeting. Regan Vaughan will provide an overview of the regulatory process in Maryland, which is important as the implementation phase of Paid Family and Medical Leave will take place. Register at https://actionnetwork.org/events/time-to-care-coalition-meeting-september-29?link_id=1&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-celebration-tomorrow-have-you-rsvpd&email_referrer=email_1680084&email_subject=monthly-mtg-thursday-have-you-rsvpd.

69] – Learn How to Pass a Local Resolution in Response to the January 6 Investigation, a Virtual Meeting, hosted by January 6 Hearings on Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 PM EDT. Passing local resolutions helps build momentum on a local, state and national level to protect our freedom to vote from ongoing efforts by Trump and MAGA Republicans to sabotage our elections.

The bipartisan January 6th Select Committee has shown that Trump and his MAGA allies planned, promoted, and paid for a criminal conspiracy to overturn an election they knew they’d lost. Trump and his MAGA allies continue to work to sabotage future elections by changing state laws, threatening state officials and packing election administration offices so that they can have the final say over election results – even when they lose. This event will continue through Nov. 17. Sign up for the Sept. 29 webinar at https://www.mobilize.us/pfaw/event/482504/?followup_modal_context=newsletter.

70] – United Workers [info@unitedworkers.org] is holding a hybrid open house on Thurs., Sept. 29 from 6 to 8 PM ET. Come early at 5:30 PM ET for dinner and fellowship at 2239 Kirk Ave., Baltimore 21218. Or join via zoom.‌ ‌‌Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkc-utrT0jGtGA8Omn_yUk5Mjp7VuJ7LiH.

71] -- The Metro DC DSA [info@mdcdsa.org] is hoping you will attend a workshop about reforming TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and how to improve it in D.C. on Thurs., Sept. 29 at 6 PM ET. RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscumpqTwsGdOMZxNqeyUKopuyrod9Fjd0?link_id=22&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-sep-16-2022&email_referrer=email_1675834&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-sep-23-2022.

72] – Progressive Maryland wants you to do a Take Action Phone Bank on Thurs., Sept. 29 from 6 to 8 PM. Join every Thursday through Nov. 3 to call or text for one of the endorsed candidates! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/416692/?followup_modal_context=newsletter.

73] – Get with a Social Media Power Hour with Team Fetterman, organized by John Fetterman for Senate on Thurs., Sept. 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM ET. It will also take place on Oct. 6 and Oct. 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM ET. Get a messaging update from the campaign, a light training to hone social media skills, and some fun prompts. Every week's power hour will have a unique theme you're not going to want to miss. Register at https://www.mobilize.us/pfaw/event/500498/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_more_events_of_type.

74] – 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 Thurs., Sept. 29.

75] –Massachusetts Peace Action [info@masspeaceaction.org] wants you to know about a human rights defender. On Thurs., Sept. 29 from 7 to 8 PM ET, meet Ramy Shaath, an Egyptian-Palestinian who spent more than two years in an Egyptian prison. The webinar will also feature Céline Lebrun-Shaath. After their success in organizing a Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) chapter in Cairo, Ramy and Céline were targeted by Egypt’s repressive regime. Céline was deported in the middle of the night, and Ramy was kidnapped, disappeared, and sent to prison without charge. Céline organized a worldwide campaign for Ramy’s freedom. He would be deported to France. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qf-ugrTopE9O0lDUasS27T6t6I5HB34O4?emci=216837b6-753e-ed11-a27c-281878b83d8a&emdi=247f5ce5-983e-ed11-a27c-281878b83d8a&ceid=269591.

76] – Charlie [charlie@getmoneyoutmd.org] indicates there will be a special meeting on Thurs., Sept. 29 at 7:30 PM ET. Get Money Out of Maryland has been fighting for fair elections since 2013. We now face escalating crises because election deniers are impervious to the thorough and repeated debunking of the Big Lie. To join the GMOM Teleconference, dial 1 301 715 8592 with a meeting ID of 931 3066 2622. The password is 173976. Or you could join by Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93130662622?pwd=OE15SURJUWdXNHFicW94SDI3c2x3UT09#success. Tasks will be assigned and volunteers will be mobilized for the campaign to defeat election deniers.

77] – Mike Fox for Progressive Democrats of America [info@pdamerica.org] is hoping you will be on the Campaign Team Call on Thurs., Sept. 29 at 9 PM ET. This is a Midterms Victory Team Call. There is the possibility that the fascists will be defeated in their plan to take over the House and Senate with people voting for progressives like John Fetterman, Katie Porter, Maxwell Frost, and others. PDA believes this: "If we talk to enough voters, we win. If we don't, the pundits win." Join this call, and you'll leave energized and organized! RSVP at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErce-oqT8rG9PRICnRbQtiUuwswuQxZPYq.

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/.

"The master class has always declared the wars; the subject class has always fought the battles. The master class has had all to gain and nothing to lose, while the subject class has had nothing to gain and everything to lose--especially their lives." Eugene Victor Debs

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Baltimore Activist Alert -- September 28 - October 1, 2022

47] ERA in court – Sept. 28

48] Knock on doors with the MD Dems – Sept. 28 - 30

49] Phone bank for Brooke – Sept. 28 – Oct. 1

50] Knock on doors for Brooke – Sept. 28 – Oct. 1

51] Blue Wave -- Sept. 28 – Oct. 1

52] The Nineteenth Annual Ridenhour Prizes – Sept. 28

53] Canvass voters in Baltimore County – Sept. 28

54] Our Revolution phone bank – Sept. 28

55] Training to Make Calls with the DNC – Sept. 28

56] Preventing Nuclear War -- Sept. 28

57] Cuba Campaign Committee Planning Meeting – Sept. 28

58] Text bank to Get out the Vote – Sept. 28

59] Swing Left, hosted in Catonsville, MD – Sept. 28

60] Swing Left, hosted in Columbia, MD – Sept. 28

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47] – The ERA Coalition [info@eracoalition.org] needs you on Wed., Sept. 28 at 9:30 AM ET to be outside the courthouse when oral arguments in the Attorneys General's case will be heard. The case is against the U.S. Archivist. Take action in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. State of Illinois v. David Ferriero will be heard before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, 333 Constitution Ave. NW, Bryant Annex, courthouse entrance in Washington, D.C. The argument is that last three ratifying states (Illinois, Nevada, and Virginia) should be counted, and the U.S. Archivist should act to publish the Amendment. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/473878217976332?ref=newsfeed&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=05c55ff2-62a7-4a4d-946d-599bbfb9466a.

48] – Baltimore City - Knock on doors with the MD Dems Coordinated Campaign, hosted by the Maryland Democratic Party through Fri., Sept. 30. Meet at 415 N. Howard St., Suite G-1, Baltimore 21201. Knock on doors and talk to our neighbors to make sure voters are engaged and excited to vote for Wes Moore, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Brooke Lierman, Anthony Brown, and the rest of the democratic slate. The canvassing shifts are on Wed., Sept. 28, Thurs., Sept. 29 & Fri., Sept. 30 from 10 AM to 1 PM, 1 to 4 PM and 4 to 7 PM ET. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/498322/.

49] – On Wed., Sept. 28 through Sat., Oct. 1 from 10 AM to 8 PM ET, phone bank for Brooke Lierman for comptroller. Can you spare a few hours to phone bank for Brooke? You can do it from your home and you will be sent a list and a script! Once you sign up, an organizer will reach out directly to you and get you your phone book and a training if you need it! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/brookeliermanforcomptroller/event/489251/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations.OTH_VirtualConventionSignup_080822&t=4&akid=16578%2E508952%2EHQOuGi.

50] – Do some Door Knocking for Brooke in Your Neighborhood, hosted by Brooke Lierman for Comptroller. Sign up for Wed., Sept. 28 through Sat., Oct. 1. The door knocking takes place from 10 AM to 8 PM ET. Canvass in your community and share Brooke's vision to transform the Comptroller's office to work for every Marylander. YOU CAN DO THIS ON YOUR OWN TIME. Once you sign up, the team will follow up with everything you will need to knock doors including materials, a t-shirt, stickers, and a quick training. Register at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/484676/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_custom_marketing.

51] – Join Maryland Democrats in Baltimore County to ensure a Blue Wave by phone banking on Wed., Sept. 28 through Sat., Oct., 1 from 1 to 4 PM and 5 pm to 8 PM ET through October 31. Make sure voters are engaged and excited to vote for Wes Moore, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Brooke Lierman, Anthony Brown, and the rest of the democratic slate. In addition to phone from home options, there will also be in-person phone banks at the same time at the office, located at: 301 Allegheny Ave., Towson 21204. If you would like to come into the office to make calls, please bring your cell phone and a laptop, if possible. After you sign up, one of our organizers will reach out with further details. Register at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/506547/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest.

52] – The Project on Government Oversight [reply@pogo.org] is hosting on Wed., Sept. 28 from noon to 2:30 PM ET the Nineteenth Annual Ridenhour Prizes. Register at https://hopin.com/events/ridenhourprizes/registration?ceid=246313&emci=26845592-c53d-ed11-a27c-281878b83d8a&emdi=9510409d-d13d-ed11-a27c-281878b83d8a. Celebrate those who have persevered in acts of truth telling that help make a better society. The 2022 Ridenhour winners are Anita Hill, Heather McGhee, Stanley Nelson Jr., Traci A. Curry, and Anika Collier Navaroli. Come to the National Press Club or participate virtually. The Ridenhour Prizes recognizes, celebrates, and amplifies the stories of individuals who persevere in acts of truth-telling to strengthen our democracy or illuminate a more just vision of society.

There is a panel with Roberta Baskin and Dr. Rick Bright from 2:45 to 3:30 PM ET which is only for online attendees. Dr. Rick Bright blew the whistle on federal mishandling of COVID-19. There is a screening from 3:30 to 6 PM ET at the Landmark’s E Street Cinema of an Oscar-nominated documentary Attica, followed by a Q&A with co-director, producer, and Ridenhour honoree Traci A. Curry. If you’re interested in attending this experience, RSVP to admin@ridenhour.org.

53] – On Wednesdays through Nov. 2 from 4 to 7 PM ET, join with Baltimore County Executive Johnny O to canvass voters in Baltimore County! Help build support for these outstanding candidates including Brooke, Wes, Aruna, and Anthony! You will receive all the training and materials you need to be successful upon arrival. Gather at the Milford Mill Metro Station, Roman Frasier Lane, Pikesville 21208. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/509731/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_from_org.

54] – 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., Sept. 28.

55] – Do a Training to Make Calls with the DNC National Call-Crew organized by The Democratic National Committee. Learn how to make calls to voters in battleground states. The DNC National Call-Crew brings volunteer power where it's needed most for the Midterms! In this Zoom-based training you will be taught how to make calls and get your questions answered through an amazing online community. The first half of the session get set up to call and join the online community, and the second half make calls to voters in battleground states. On Wed., Sept. 28 from 7 to 8 PM, Thurs., Sept. 29 from 3 to 4 PM & Sat., Oct. 1 ET, do the training. Sign up at https://events.democrats.org/event/440875/.

56] – Join in a virtual roundtable All In: Preventing Nuclear War Means Defending Democracy on Wed., Sept. 28 at 7 PM ET. Register at bit.ly/All-In928. American democracy is under siege. The November 2022 elections will be a harbinger of our democracy’s future and with it our country’s ability to make meaningful progress on so many important issues, including preventing nuclear war and abolishing nuclear weapons. Join Back from the Brink and hear from a panel of experts and pro-democracy advocates and learn how you can get involved. Email info@preventnuclearwar.org or go to https://preventnuclearwar.org/all-in/?emci=ecaea022-af3a-ed11-a27c-281878b83d8a&emdi=afefd6f7-9e3e-ed11-a27c-281878b83d8a&ceid=130901.

57] – The Metro DC DSA [info@mdcdsa.org] is inviting you on Wed., Sept. 28 from 7 to 8:30 PM to a Cuba Campaign Committee Planning Meeting Sign up at https://actionnetwork.org/events/cuba-campaign-planning-meeting-28?link_id=56&can_id=65a2487e5dd4cbb61591a2fe882293d3&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-sep-9-2022&email_referrer=email_1667460&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-sep-16-2022. The Medicare for All team is organizing an ongoing campaign to push to end the medical blockade of Cuba. This blockade is impacting Cubans' ability to get medicine and preventing Cuba from producing enough COVID vaccines to vaccinate the Global South. Help stop this blockade. This event is open to both DSA Members and supporters.

58] – The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival [more@poorpeoplescampaign.org] needs you to join the text bank on Wed., Sept. 28 at 7 PM ET to Get Out the Vote. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlceqprDktHd0gD4ipWe2nw_r2O9SPH1Jp?_x_zm_rtaid=pNMFU58HSReXOGoSgb_dSQ.1664317844456.0571633d853d431f4a2b57e66c662ab6&_x_zm_rhtaid=51. Trainings will precede the text banking. These text banks will continue on Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 & Nov. 2.

59] – On Wed., Sept. 28 from 7 to 8:30 PM ET, join Swing Left for an August Catonsville in-person letter writing to voters. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/469557/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest. This event’s address is private. This event is ONLY for in-person letter writing attendees. There is a separate zoom event for a monthly status update and letter writing on your own. Start the in-person evening with a 10-15 minute status update that will also be on the other zoom event. Then dive into letter writing. The letters will be printed. You bring a blue pen, 20 envelopes, and 20 first class stamps.

60] – On Wed., Sept. 28 from 7 to 8:30 PM ET, Swing Left, hosted in Columbia, MD, is doing a monthly status update event on Zoom, followed by letter writing on your own. There is a separate event to attend in-person letter writing. The evening will start with a 10-15 minute status update. Then dive into writing letters. You can stay on Zoom to be connected to the in-person meeting or drop off and write at your own pace. Sign up as a volunteer on Vote Forward at votefwd.org/swingleft. It takes a day or so to get approved as a volunteer, so plan to sign up 3-4 days ahead of the event. Download 20 letters to write at the event and gather your materials. You will need, 20 stamps, a blue pen, and 20 #10 business envelopes. Swing Left’s “Write Letters from Home” page has step-by-step information to help you get set up on Vote Forward and download letters, including this short video. If you haven’t heard of it, Swing Left is a national network that helps people find high impact ways to support Democratic candidates. Focus on the most flippable races as an important step towards ensuring the progressive change needed to create a more inclusive and equitable government and society. Go to https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/438044/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type. The next Zoom will be on Oct. 26.