Baltimore Activist Alert -- Feb. 6 - 12, 2023

30] Faithful America town hall – Feb. 6

31] Watch the State of the Union -- Feb. 7

32] Recharge your activist -- Feb. 8

33] Get with Social Media Best Practices -- Feb. 8 & 12

34] Chinese Politics and Foreign Policy – Feb. 8

35] We Power DC Organizing meeting -- Feb. 8

36] Hear from Ezra Levin – Feb. 8

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30] – Faithful America [mail@faithfulamerica.org] thinks you may be interested in a town hall webinar on Mon., Feb. 6 at 4 PM ET. Faithful America is always looking to active members and supporters for ideas about how we can best take on the religious right and make a difference for the common good. The Christian-nationalist threat to democracy, equal rights, and even the church is growing stronger every year. The town hall will be a good chance to connect with fellow Faithful America members; share your thoughts about Christian nationalism, faith, and social justice; and ask any questions that you might have. Register at https://act.faithfulamerica.org/survey/zoom-town-halls-ac?t=3&akid=7952%2E535217%2EEVfYsk.

31] – Watch the State of the Union with AFSC on Tues., Feb. 7 at 9 PM ET for a livestream of President Biden’s State of the Union address. AFSC staff will provide live text commentary analysis on Facebook and on Twitter at @afsc.org. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/884374879373748/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2252%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%22invite_link_id%5C%22%3A592388239386177%7D%7D]%22%7D&utm_source=weekendreading0204&utm_medium=email&ms=EMA23WR0204&emci=0110badb-2ba3-ed11-994d-00224832eb73&emdi=533e890a-90a4-ed11-994d-00224832eb73&ceid=764241.

32] – On Wed., Feb. 8 from 7 to 9 PM ET,  Allies for Democracy is holding a Recharge your Activist at Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore 21218. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/547533/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_of_type.  Join Allies for Democracy co-organizer, clinical psychologist and author Dara Friedman-Wheeler for conversation, warm drinks, and a journey into on how to stay inspired, healthy and driven to organize for democracy and social justice! Dara will be sharing insights from her new book, Being the Change: a guide for advocates and activists on staying healthy, inspired and driven. Meet up for carpools in the parking lot of Woodbrook Baptist Church, 25 Stevenson Lane, Towson 21212. Carpools depart at 6:30 PM ET.

33] –Get with Social Media Best Practices virtually, hosted by The Democratic National Committee on Sundays and Wednesdays from 7 to 8 PM ET.  Participate on Wed., Feb.8 and Sun., Feb. 12.  Maximize your impact within your social network and join the social media best practices training. Whether you're just getting started on social media or already have an online presence, this training will provide you with the tools necessary to ensure you are reaching your full potential as an online organizer. Learn the essentials for utilizing platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram for political story telling. Email williamsak@dnc.org to schedule a presentation for your staff/volunteers or with any queries about co-presenting at one or more of these events. Go to https://events.democrats.org/event/486853/.

34] – On Wed., Feb.  8 at 7:30 PM ET, get with the ICAS Winter Symposium Veritas supported by the Institute of Corean-American Studies. Hear from Andrew Nathan, ICAS Fellow, online about Chinese Politics and Foreign Policy. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/icas-winter-symposium-veritas-tickets-521306159757.

35] – The Metro DC DSA [info@mdcdsa.org] indicated that on Wed., Feb. 8 at 7:30 PM ET, there is a virtual We Power DC Organizing meeting. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/we-power-dc-organizing-meeting-feb-8-2023?source=direct_link&&link_id=56&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&email_referrer=email_1805756&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-february-3-2023. A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed after you RSVP. Get an update on the campaign, and plan new activities.  Email wepowerdc@gmail.com.

36] – On Wed., Feb. 8 at 10:30 PM ET, the Northridge Indivisible is hosting a Practical Guide to Defeating MAGA with Ezra Levin. RSVP at bit.ly/defeatingmaga. Levin, Co-Founder of Indivisible, will go over the Practical Guide and the path to victory. Visit https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/547837/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_most_popular_virtual.

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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