Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Baltimore Activist Alert -- September 21 - 24, 2022

61] Phone bank for Brooke – Sept. 21 – 24

62] Knock on doors for Brooke – Sept. 21 – 24

63] Knock on doors for Democrats – Sept. 21 - 24

64] Inflation Reduction Act – Sept. 21

65] Canvass voters in Baltimore County – Sept. 21

66] Canvass voters with Allies for Democracy Sept. 21

67] Maryland & the environment – Sept. 21

68] Our Revolution phone bank – Sept. 21

69] Cuba planning meeting – Sept. 21

70] Can War Ever Be Justified – Sept. 21

71] Voter Registration & Education Drive Sept. 21

72] UN International Day of Peace Sept. 21

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61] – On Wed., Sept. 21 through Sat., Sept. 24 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 Wed., Sept. 21 through Sat., Sept 24.  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 Wed., Sept. 21, Thurs., Sept. 22, Fri., Sept. 23 and Sat., Sept. 24 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/.

64] -- The Maryland LCV [info@mdlcv.org] thinks you will be interested to attend on Wed., Sept. 21 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET a Lunch and Learn virtual event on the Inflation Reduction Act.  Passed on August 16th, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the most significant federal investment to combat the climate crisis that we have ever seen in the United States. Meeting this moment requires equitably implementing this legislation to effectively curb the climate crisis and produce millions of good paying jobs in the process. The webinar will detail the energy and environment provisions in the IRA and how it will impact New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland as we fight the climate crisis. Register at https://actions.nylcv.org/a/breaking-down-inflation-reduction-act?ms=MD&emci=5bde991d-d938-ed11-a27c-281878b83d8a&emdi=b0114185-ec38-ed11-a27c-281878b83d8a&ceid=578562.

65] – 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 Shady Spring Elementary School, 8868 Goldenwood Road, Baltimore 21237. Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/509731/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_from_org.

66] – Canvass voters in Baltimore County with Allies for Democracy. This event’s address is private. Support local progressive candidates in the Baltimore County area by talking to voters, which is the most effective way to mobilize people to participate in our democracy. Whether you're an experienced canvasser or brand new, connecting with voters is easy, fun, and rewarding. Training, carpools, buddies, and camaraderie are always included! Meet at a central location in Towson with ample parking to carpool. On Wed., Sept. 21 from 5 to 7 PM ET, canvass for Wes Moore, Brooke Lierman and Dems up and down the ballot; on Sun., Oct. 9 from 10 A to 2 PM, canvass for Paul Henderson for Baltimore County Council District 3; and on Sat., Oct. 15 from 11 AM to 4 PM ET, canvass David Trone for Maryland's 6th Congressional District.   Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/456088/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest.

67] – The Maryland LCV [info@mdlcv.org] is alerting you to hear from Congressperson Frank Pallone of New Jersey, as well as experts from the League of Conservation Voters and leaders from Maryland LCV, New York LCV, New Jersey LCV, and Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania! They’ll help break down how Maryland fits into this new IRA law, ways you can show support in your community, and answer your questions! Grab your favorite lunch and sit down to learn more. The event will take place at Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Philip Merrill Environmental Center in Annapolis on Wed., Sept. 21 at 5:30 PM ET. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earthjustice-right-to-zero-electrify-md-tickets-408144159167?emci=5bde991d-d938-ed11-a27c-281878b83d8a&emdi=b0114185-ec38-ed11-a27c-281878b83d8a&ceid=578562.

68]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. 21.  

69] – The Metro DC DSA [info@mdcdsa.org] is inviting you on Wed., Sept. 21 from 7 to 8:30 PM to a Cuba Campaign Committee Planning Meeting Sign up at https://actionnetwork.org/events/cuba-campaign-planning-meeting-27?link_id=52&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-sep-2-2022&email_referrer=email_1658940&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-sep-9-2022. 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.

70] – Catch an Online Debate: Can War Ever Be Justified on Wed., Sept. 21 from 7 to 8:30 PM ET. Email David at david@worldbeyondwar.org.Arnold August vs. David Swanson with moderator Youri Smoulter will take place on the International Day of Peace.  Go to worldbeyondwar.org. You are welcome to suggest questions for the moderator to ask. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/online-debate-can-war-ever-be-justified?clear_id=true&link_id=4&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-wbw-news-action-awards-to-be-presented-today-4&email_referrer=email_1669578&email_subject=wbw-news-action-debating-hugging-and-singing.

71] – On Wed., Sept. 21 from 8 to 9 EDT, get involved with Voices for Change: Voter Registration & Education Drive organized by When We All Vote.  This will take place during National Voter Registration Week of Action for a Voter Registration & Education Drive! Sign up at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83236727355?pwd=bWlpMlRPOFB3WFNlTU8zY1hEdGRjQT09.

72] –United for Peace & Justice [contact@unitedforpeace.org] wants you to get involved on Wed., Sept. 21 from 8 to 9:30 PM ET for the UN International Day of Peace. REGISTER for a webinar End Racism and Build Peace: https://www.codepink.org/ufpj_09212022?link_id=3&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-end-racism-and-build-peace-on-the-international-day-of-peace-2&email_referrer=email_1669675&email_subject=still-time-to-register-end-racism-and-build-peace.

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. The 2022 theme for the International Day of Peace is “End racism. Build peace.”  

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

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