Baltimore Activist Alert -- April 13 -- 18, 2023

43] Support the Tenants – April 13

44] Protect Right to Vote – April 13

45] Money in politics – April 13

46] Common Cause Election Protection phone bank – April 13, 14, 16 & 18

47] Brady Organizing Team training -- April 13

48] Strengthen Prince George's County schools – April 13

49] Meet the Golden Rule crew – April 13

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43] – On Thur., April 13 at 10:30 AM ET, DC’s Office of the Attorney General will be holding a public hearing in its lawsuit against the owners of Marbury Plaza in Ward 8, whose tenants have been on rent strike for nearly three years in protest of the inhumane living conditions of the property. The tenants of Marbury Plaza are asking allies’ attendance to show support at this upcoming hearing, at the DC Superior Court, 500 Indiana Ave. NW, WDC 20001, Courtroom 131. Sign up to attend and receive reminders at this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBhaeBw_B5UFiGW1yGoKNB1pYec3wQkCJKhbXozvTwTOSN5Q/viewform?link_id=4&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-march-31-2023&email_referrer=email_1873058&email_subject=metro-dc-dsa-weekly-newsletter-for-apr-7-2023. If you can’t make it, but would still like to watch the hearing, you can fill out the form and the organizers will send notice to watch the hearing when the meeting link is sent out.

44] – On Thurs., April 13 from 1 to 3 PM ET, get with Strengthen Our Democracy, and Protect Our Freedom to Vote. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/555547/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations. We all want an equal say in the decisions that shape our future. But right now, state legislatures across the country are introducing and passing bills that restrict our freedom to vote. And corporations and billionaires are flooding secret money in our elections - silencing the voices of everyday people. In order to realize the promise of American democracy, we need bold, transformative reforms that would reduce the influence of big money in politics, ensure our freedom to vote, and guarantee that congressional districts are drawn to give fair representation for all. Join us for a community event to show our support for the Freedom to Vote Act and to urge our elected leaders to take action!

45] –There is a Public Citizen Democracy Campaign with weekly Team Democracy Calls: Money in Politics. Join these call to discuss ways we can protect and demand our freedom to vote!  On Thurs., April 13 from 4 to 5 PM ET, hear from movement leaders, and experts on efforts around the country, and nationally to address the growing influence of money from big business, and billionaires working to buy the outcome of our elections since the disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court ruling.  The event will continue on Thursdays, April 20 & 27 from 4 to 5 PM ET.  RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/publiccitizeninitiative/event/548559/?utm_source=PCemail&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=60a0c2a4-d7ac-448b-8173-d3f668a8116f.

46] – On Thurs. April 13 from 5 to 7 PM, Fri., April 14 from 4 to 6 PM, Sun., April 16 from 6 to 8 PM ET and Tues., April 18 from 4 to 6 PM ET, there is a Common Cause organized Election Protection phone bank.   Work together to demand bold changes to our democracy to create a government that represents all of us, not big corporations or special interests. Register for a shift to make calls and help strengthen the phone bank team to protect our democracy. Make calls Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and/or Sundays. These shifts will also always include training for first-timers before you make calls, so if this is your first time, no worries! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/376178/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations.  

47] – On Thurs., April 13 from 5 to 6 PM ET, get with the Brady Organizing Team for a virtual training. Do you need support from Brady’s organizing team? Have new ideas to combat gun violence, but don’t know how to get them off the ground? Every week, a member of the organizing team is here to support your work. Sign up for the shift that works best for your schedule. If you can't find a time that works for you, email rgonzalez@bradyunited.org to schedule time to talk. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/380248/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_closest.  This will continue on Thursdays through Dec. 21.

48] – The Prince George’s County Executive, Angela D. Alsobrooks, is refusing to let the community into the process of recruitment and hiring of the new PGCPS CEO. All stakeholders deserve a seat at this decision making table. Join in and reach out to the community to raise awareness for this and other very important issues and encourage neighbors to take action to lift up the voice of the community and strengthen Prince George's County schools. This event will take place virtually on Thursdays from 6 to 8 PM ET through April 20. Register at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/554526/?followup_modal_context=nonexclusive_newsletter_more_events_from_org.

49] – On Thurs., April 13 from 6 to 7 PM ET, the VFP Golden Rule Crew comes to the Southwest D.C. Public Library, 900 Wesley Place SW, WDC. Hear the Golden Rule Project Manager Helen Jaccard, Past VFP President Gerry Condon and crew members explain why they're advancing VFP's opposition to nuclear weapons in this dramatic fashion. Go to https://www.militarypoisons.org/latest-news/golden-rule-schedule-for-washington-dc-region.

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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