Baltimore Activist Alert -- October 8, 2022

84] Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast – Oct. 8

85] Knock on doors with MD Dems – Oct. 8

86] Remember Eddie Smith at the NSA protest – Oct. 8

87] Dems Knock on Doors – Oct. 8

88] Dems Day of Action to Knock on Doors – Oct. 8

89] Support the ERA – Oct. 8

90] Get over to the food pantry – Oct. 8

91] Hands off Julian Assange – Oct. 8

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84] – Check out this Anne Arundel County Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, hosted by Maryland Democratic Party on Sat., Oct. 8 from 8 to 10 AM ET at 1326 Main Chapel Way, Gambrills 21054. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/520187/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type.

85] – On Sat., Oct. 8 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET, get over to a Day of Action and Knock on Doors with the District 9B Team. Meet at the Miller Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City 21042.  Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/brookeliermanforcomptroller/event/510076/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations. This will continue each Saturday through November 5.

86] – On October 8, 2022 from 10 to 11 AM, the Baltimore Nonviolence Center will protest at the National Security Agency at Fort Meade Maryland.  This protest is part of the Keep Space for Peace Week organized by the Global Network against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space.  It is an international network of organizations and individuals who are concerned about the militarization and exploitation of space. For example, when the US Space Force was established in 2019 President Trump said that it marked “a big moment.” The National Security Agency will play an important role in the militarization of space.

On October 3, 2022, an activist who has protested at the NSA over the years lost a battle with cancer. Eddie Smith was always faithful in pursuing peace with justice.  He will be missed by many of us who knew as a Quaker, an activist and a birder.  As such we plan to have a moment of silence to honor him while protesting at the NSA.  Should anyone want to join us, contact Max at 410-323-1607 or at mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net.

87] – 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.

88] – Get with a Day of Action to Knock on Doors for Brooke, Johnny O, District 8 and the statewide ticket on Sat., Oct. 8 from 11 AM to 2 PM ET at Glenmar Elementary School, 9700 Community Drive, Middle River 21220. Canvass voters in Baltimore County! Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/brookeliermanforcomptroller/event/520931/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations.

89] – The ERA Coalition [info@eracoalition.org] is joining the Women's Wave March on Sat., Oct. 8 in Washington, D.C. Show your support for the Equal Rights Amendment! ‌The rally and march begins in Folger Park, 2nd and D Streets SE at noon ET. 85] – Meet up with other ERA supporters from 11:15 to 11:45 AM in front of St. Peter School at 3rd and D Streets SE in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Wear your favorite ERA gear. Sign up at https://eracoalition.salsalabs.org/womensmarch_220930?wvpId=d8f7516e-5ed6-  

90] – On Sat., Oct. 8 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] – There will be a major gathering at the US Department of Justice in Washington, DC on Sat., Oct. 8 from noon to 3 PM.  "Hands off Assange" is a solidarity action with "Hands around Parliament," being planned for the same day in London, by Stella Assange and others.  The DOJ action will be at the main entrance, 950 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.  The rally will include a symbolic "circling" of the Justice Department, with yellow ribbons.

Speakers include Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges, Jill Stein, Garland Nixon, Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen, EPA whistleblower Marsha Coleman-Adebayo, and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, among others.  They will call for an end to the persecution of Julian Assange, who faces 175 years in prison on unprecedented charges, for publishing truthful information in the public interest. 

  There will be an "after-party" at Busboys & Poets, 450 K St. NW, WDC, following the rally.  Email dcactionforassange@gmail.com.

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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