Baltimore Activist Alert -- November 10 - 16, 2022

73] Election Protection briefings – Nov. 10, 11, 14 & 16

74] Call for a Global Crisis Relief – Nov. 10

75] DSA meeting – Nov. 10

76] US Policy on Palestine & Israel – Nov. 10

77] Training for becoming legislative staff – Nov. 10  

78] Election Debrief – Nov. 10

79] National Post-Election Call -- Nov. 10

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73] – Participate in the Protect Our Elections Movement Briefings on Thurs., Nov. 10, Fri., Nov. 11, Mon., Nov. 14 and Wed., Nov. 16 at 11:30 AM ET. Discuss how to successfully navigate the post-election period and provide the latest research and messaging guidance on election threats. In the 2020 election, the movement came together and prevailed by speaking with one voice. Many movement organizations will hold continuous briefings to deliver the latest intel on election results, specific state challenges, opinion research and messaging guidance.  RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4hmOMNFtTum5p7f30XCc2Q?utm_campaign=Movement%20Briefing&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3kSn9MiBMcQ13dEXr0Q3HEXg7ZPwJpZ8ekAwo9dROsgP_Z7hPV3B9h91TmM_NUsiYryD2OVwnr1iyEmQdbpGLdDku6w&_hsmi=231945709&utm_content=231945709&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=c09e1a06-e167-446e-8cd9-093b5795b747%7C658363c0-a1ab-4596-8ccd-d08e18c8a1ae.

74] – Isaac Evans-Frantz, Action Corps [isaac@actioncorps.org] hopes you will  join a Coalition Call for Global Crisis Relief on Thurs., Nov. 8 from 3 to 3:55 PM ET. Discuss what's next for the campaign in light of the election results. Can you be on the call? Reply to this email if you can join in on Thursday: isaac@actioncorps.org. There was a historic release of International Monetary Fund resources called Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) last year. Over 100 low-income countries have already used their SDRs, and leaders of many of these countries are calling for more. More than twice as many people are now facing acute food insecurity than were in 2019. Another release of SDRs could help change that. Recently there have been renewed calls for the release of SDRs to help countries cope with the climate crisis. Join the Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87064376957?pwd=Y2R3d3ZUTzNJV3d3VUlrdzNWakJUZz09 with a Meeting ID of 870 6437 6957, and a Password: 041036.

75] – The Northern Virginia Democratic Socialists [novabranch@mdcdsa.org] hopes you will attend on Thurs., Nov. 10 at 6:30 PM ET for a hybrid "All Hands" Business Meeting. The theme is Medicare 4 ALL! RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/nova-branch-monthly-organizing-meeting-nov2022?link_id=1&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events-65&email_referrer=email_1722186&email_subject=nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events. If you join in-person, the group will meet at the Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22201 in the Bluemont Room on the 2nd floor. You can also join by zoom, as always.

76] – Brooklyn for Peace <bfp@brooklynpeace.org> is hosting a forum on Thurs., Nov. 10 at 7 PM ET -- US Policy on Palestine & Israel: Grassroots Organizing for Justice. What is the impact of current US policy toward Palestine & Israel? How can grassroots organizers effectively advocate for policies that promote peace, justice, and human rights? What opportunities do we have and what challenges do we face in the new Congress, as well as the Biden administration?  Hear from Sandra Tamari, a Palestinian organizer and the Executive Director of Adalah Justice Project, and from Beth Miller, the Political Director at Jewish Voice for Peace Action where she spearheads the group's Congressional advocacy and political work. Register for the Zoom link at bit.ly/PalestineIsraelForumBFP.

77] – Metro DC DSA [info@mdcdsa.org] is holding a Political Engagement Committee training on Thurs., Nov. 10 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM ET for those interested in working for a campaign or as a legislative staffer. There is a need for more socialists working as politicians’ staff. Members with experience as political staff will share their advice with attendees with an open Q&A session to follow. Email [info@mdcdsa.org] to get the Zoom link.

78] – Common Cause [causenet@commoncause.org] is doing an Election Debrief on Thurs., Nov. 10 at 8 PM ET which will continue through June 28.  Join the Debrief with Common Cause's voting and elections experts. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/428300/?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-thursday-election-debrief&email_referrer=email_1732655&email_subject=thursday-election-debrief. The Common Cause team will share the latest updates from our largest-ever midterm mobilization, discuss the results and what they mean, and chart out a path for our campaign work in 2023, 2024, and beyond.

79] – Register for the National Post-Election Call on Thurs., Nov. 10 at 8 PM ET at https://indivisible.zoom.us/webinar/register/7516662986518/WN_laAjhMf9QGa57GpEWz7cKw#.  Join Indivisibles across the nation to go over the current status of the election, discuss how to prepare to push for change after November -- and, most importantly, celebrate the tremendous work Indivisible leaders have accomplished in 2022. 

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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